Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at a typical meeting?
A typical meeting starts promptly at 5:30pm and lasts 1.5 hours. The meetings begin with introductions and then lead into Table Topics (impromptu speeches), prepared speeches with evaluations, and then a general evaluation at the end of the meeting.
How much does it cost?
Pacific Spirit Toastmasters costs only $17 per month. There is also a one-time initiation fee of $35 (to cover the cost of the room, and your new member kit).
How often do I have to speak?
You can speak as often as you like and there are many opportunities to do so. Table topic speeches are great practice, and your manual will guide you through your first set of prepared speeches, which you can complete at your own pace. There are also different roles our members volunteer for at each meeting including Timer, Grammarian/Ah Counter, Jokemaster, and Inspirator.
What credentials can I earn?
There are many credentials you can earn through Toastmasters that will benefit your personal and professional life. They include:
CTM - Competent Toastmaster
ATM - Advanced Toastmaster (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
CL & AL - Competent Leader & Advanced Leader
DTM - Distinguished Toastmaster
The Mission of the Club
The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
The Toastmaster's Promise
Being a Toastmaster means more than simply making a commitment to self-development. Everyone who joins a Toastmasters Club is making a commitment to the club, to its members and to the organization as a whole.
As a member of Toastmasters International and Pacific Spirit Club #2938, I promise to...
- Attend club meetings regularly
- Prepare all of my speeches to the best of my ability, basing them on projects in the Communication and Leadership Program manual or the Advanced Communication and Leadership Program manuals
- Willingly prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments
- Provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations
- Help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow
- Willingly serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so
- Treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy
- Bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers
- Adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters educational and recognition programs
- Maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities
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