CC Manual Speeches

In the basic Communication and Leadership manual, there are ten speech projects. Each speech builds upon the previous one, helping you to develop all the necessary skills to become a masterful speaker. After completion of ten speeches, you are eligible to receive the Competent Communicator (CC) award from Toastmasters International.

Project 1      The Ice Breaker

Project 2      Organize Your Speech

Project 3      Get To The Point

Project 4      How to Say It

Project 5      Your Body Speaks

Project 6      Vocal Variety

Project 7      Research Your Topic

Project 8      Get Comfortable with Visual Aids

Project 9      Persuade Your Power

Project 10    Inspire Your Audience

Advanced Manuals

Toastmasters International provides 14 additional manuals that club members can use to improve their speaking skills after completing the Basic Manual. Each of the advanced manuals assumes that the speaker already knows the basics of speech - organization, voice, gestures, etc. - but not necessarily that the skills are fully developed. These advanced manuals are designed around four principles:

• The projects increase in difficulty within each manual, beginning with an overview of the subject and then becoming more specialized as you progress;

• Each project incorporates what you have learned from the preceding ones, and it assumes you will use these techniques whether or not they are specifically referred to;

• The projects supply more information as you need to complete each particular assignment. This will give you idea-starters for future talks;

• It is the speech preparation and delivery which is teaching you, not just reading the project in the manual.

Meeting Roles and Responsibilities

Toastmasters, learn by participating. During Club meetings you will participate in many roles, and each one is a learning experience. Following are the roles you will be called upon to fulfill and tips for doing a good job. Roles and responsibilities may vary from Club to Club, so check with your Vice President Education or mentor when you are assigned a role.

Speaker

Evaluator

Timer

Table Topic Master

General Evaluator

Toastmaster of the Day

Grammarian

Ah Counter

Officers Roles

Meeting participants play an important role in making the Club educational and enjoyable. But another group of people have even more responsibility for meeting quality and the long-term success of the Club. This group is called the Club Executive Committee. The titles and standards of each Executive Committee member are as follows.

President

Vice President - Education

Vice President - Membership

Vice President - Public Relations

Secretary

Treasurer

Sergeant At Arms

Toastmasters Educational Program

The Toastmasters educational program consists of two tracks -- a communication track and a leadership track. The communication track focuses on speaking and listening skill. The leadership track focuses on organizational and leadership skills. Members are encouraged to work in both tracks at the same time. Upon completion of each award, members receive a certificate and a letter to their employer.