Toastmasters International

For more information about Toastmasters International, visit toastmasters.org website.

The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish; they must communicate.

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has become a world leader in Communication and Leadership Development. Over 357,000 members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 16,600 clubs in 143 countries, which makes up our global network.

By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program.

Toastmasters members learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback — and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.

In Singapore, Toastmasters International is represented by District 80. District 80 counts more than 200 active clubs and more than 5’000 club members. Rest assured there is a club close enough to your home, your office or your daily commute path!

Who Can Benefit from Toastmasters?

The Toastmasters Education Program is suitable for everyone keen to learn and grow:

• As a young professional, your involvement in Toastmasters provides leads to achievement and accomplishment, results in professional confidence and , offers social and professional networks.
• As a mid-career professional, your involvement in Toastmasters provides networking and skill-building opportunities, offers an opportunity to reach your ultimate potential and reignite your passion.
• For anyone interested in personal building skills, your involvement in Toastmasters provides increased personal growth opportunities, broadens your communication and leadership skill sets and results in increased confidence, all-in-all leading to self-improvement.

Note: Gavel clubs are a way of providing the Toastmasters experience to groups who may be ineligible for regular membership due to age (younger than 18 years old) or other circumstances.

Break barriers, not your budget

Members pay club dues that range roughly from $150 SGD to $400 SGD yearly depending on each club policy. The fees breakdown is as follows:

• New member fee: $20 USD to enable access to Pathways Base Camp online learning platform
• International dues of $45 USD every six months
• Local costs that will cover for venue rental, supplies, food and beverage

	Build self-confidence and self-awareness
	Improve your communication and listening skills
	Build leadership and critical thinking skills
	Work on networking in a small and supportive environment
	Gain a competitive advantage in the workplace
	Practice writing speeches and presenting in a group setting
	Maximize your potential
	Enjoy unlimited personal growth

Toastmasters Features

Toastmasters provides	Leading to improvements in
Communication Skills Development	Direct and indirect communication skills
Leadership Skills Development	Problem-solving skills Decision-making skills Team-building skills Effective time management
Impromptu Speaking Opportunities	Ability to think on your feet Reactionary skills Poise and confidence in high-pressure situations
Self-Paced Program	Flexibility to adapt to personal schedules Maintaining a balanced life (current commitments, routine, etc.)
Constructive Evaluations	Ability to give and receive constructive criticism Success when working with teams
Speech Development	Sense of structure when communicating in formal and informal settings

How does a Toastmasters meeting work?

Everything in Toastmasters revolves around the club. With a network of 16,600 clubs across 143 countries, you are sure to find one near you! Most clubs in Singapore have around 20 members and meet once one or twice a month for 2 to 3 hours. For a preview of what the club experience is like, watch this video.

Each club features a unique culture, so there’s no pressure to join the first club you visit! Attending club meetings as a guest is essentially free (some clubs may require though a contribution to food and beverage), so visit as many as you like until you find a club that fits your personality.

What is Pathways?

The Pathways learning experience is Toastmasters’ education program. This multi-language online learning tool allows you to leverage over 300 practical workplace skills, including:

	Interview Preparation
	Online meeting management
	Leadership Development
	Project Management
	Conflict Resolution

Are You Ready to Join?

After you find a club that you like, joining is easy. When you join, you will be assigned a mentor, who will be there to answer any questions you have and help guide you on your journey to personal and professional growth.

Joining is as easy as 1-2-3!

So, you’ve decided you want to practice public speaking, improve your communication and build leadership skills? Follow these three easy steps and you’re on your way to realizing unlimited personal and professional growth!

	Step 1: find and visit one of our clubs.
	Step 2: fill out the club’s membership application.
	Step 3: Pay your $45 USD international dues, $20 USD new member fee, and local club membership fees.

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For more information about Toastmasters International, visit toastmasters.org website.