Membership Information Page
The Mission of the 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.
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 my club, I promise...
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To 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;
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To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments;
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To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations;
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To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow;
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To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so;
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To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy;
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To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers;
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To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters educational and recognition programs;
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To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities.
When you arrive you are greeted and welcomed by smiling faces. A volunteer, the Toastmaster, is introduced who leads the meeting by following the agenda.
Participants give a short explanation of their duties, such as Timer and Grammarian. Enthusiastic applause suports and encourages each participant.
A Table Topics Master asks questions giving participants an opportunity to speak and build quick thinking skills, for a one-to-two-minute response.
Prepared Speeches are presented for about five to seven minutes and are given positive, encouraging Evaluations to help each speaker learn and grow.
We vote for the Best Speaker, Best Table Topics and Best Evaluator. Award Ribbons are presented.
The meeting adjourns after a short business meeting around 8:30pm.
Guests are assisted in becoming members.
For about $60 dollars for the first 6 months, you become a member of CROSSROADS TOASTMASTERS. Renewal fee $39 for next 6 months. Dues are due April 1st and October 1st. You receive a NEW MEMBER KIT, which contains a book containing your first ten speech projects.
The first one is an ICE BREAKER which helps you begin speaking before an audience about yourself. You receive a Competent Leader manual that has 10 projects focusing on Listening, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Giving Feedback, time Management, Planning, Delegating, Facilitation Skills, Motivating People, Mentoring, and TEAM Building.
Everything is AT YOUR OWN PACE. The CROSSROADS TOASTMASTER'S money back guarantee: Join the club. Actively participate in the program. If after your first membership period you find that you have not grown in your personal communication skills, WE WILL REFUND YOUR ENTIRE ORIGINAL MEMBERSHIP COST.
If you would like to become a member of Crossroads Toastamsters Club 9505, the following application needs to be filled out and submitted together with membership dues to Sandy Amelino, DTM/Treasurer or Rose Lorenzana, CC/VP Membership.
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