 "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speakCourage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."
~ Sir Winston Churchill ~
In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a club to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members. The group took the name Toastmasters. Northern Exposure Toastmasters Club, is a local chapter of Toastmasters International.
Today, Toastmasters International and local clubs such as Northern Exposure Toastmasters are non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking and leadership abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests.
Become a Better Speaker
Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation.
Become a Better Leader
Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice within the club. You can then apply these theories to everyday situations at work or home.
Conquer Your Fears of Public Speaking!
You'll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason as you to become better communicators. At Northern Exposure Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others. Each meeting gives members the opportunity to participate by giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation.
Our Toastmasters Club
There are currently about 20 members in our Toastmasters club. We have members from a variety of backgrounds and all walks of life. Our members include students, managers, professors, retirees and many others. You will have the opportunity to make new friends and improve your public speaking and leadership skills.
Joining the Club
Come to a meeting at Northern Exposure Toastmasters Club. The first meeting is free and one of our members will be happy to guide you. When you join the club you will receive your New Member Kit and be assigned a mentor to help you settle in and get through your first speaking roles.
When?
Meetings are on the first & third Wednesday of every month.
Meeting time: 6:45PM to 9:00PM
Our next first meeting for 2012 will be on the 1 February 2011
Where?
Preston Uniting Church Hall, Highview Road, East Preston.
There are two bus routes on Murray Road with a 5 minutes walk down Highview Road to our meeting place (see links on left side panel). Map here.
Want to know more?
If you have any further questions please contact our Vice President of Education - Phil:
Phone or SMS on: 0417 508 938 or email the club
Be inspired by Toastmasters!
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