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Speechcraft |
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Your Club's #1 Membership Building Tool! |
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Speechcraft is a program designed to teach non-members
public speaking skills. Experienced members of your club
present the fundamentals of public speaking in the
atmosphere of a Toastmasters club meeting. Speechcraft
brings prospective new members into your club to see,
first-hand, what Toastmasters is all about. It is a
great way to promote your club in your community or
company.
Speechcraft has several benefits. Participants become a
part of your club meetings. They come to know and enjoy
the club's fellowship while gaining confidence and
training in their communication skills. Many of our
members indicate they joined their club because they
participated in a Speechcraft program. Clubs that
conduct a Speechcraft program at least once each year
have few membership
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Speechcraft also benefits the members of your club. The
program gives club members new opportunities to exercise
their communication and leadership abilities. The
program also enhances club programming, which in turn
increases interest and attendance among all members.
How the Program Works
Speechcraft can be presented as an integral part of your
club meeting or as a seminar-style program presented
outside of the club, at a different location and time.
It can be conducted in four, six, or eight sessions.
Presenting the program inside of the club has an
advantage: It provides participants with a sample of the
Toastmasters club experience, making it easier for
participants to become members at the conclusion of the
program. The Speechcraft program need not disturb the
usual club programming. Instead, a portion of each of
the eight meetings is devoted to Speechcraft. It is
suggested an extra 30 minutes be added to the club
meeting. Trimming the business portion of the meeting
can also yield extra time for Speechcraft.
Conducting the program outside of the club has
advantages, too. More participants can be accommodated
because more time is available. You can conduct the
program for a particular group, civic club, or company
at the group's location. Also, a Speechcraft program
outside the club often leads to the formation of a new
Toastmasters club.
How To Get Started
The Speechcraft starting kit (Catalog No. 205) is
available from World Headquarters and contains materials
for up to five participants. Additional materials may be
ordered separately. Click here to order the
Speechcraft
Kit from the Online Store.
Number of Participants
If Speechcraft is presented within the club, five to 10
participants are needed. For programs presented outside
the club, more participants can easily be accommodated.
Turning Prospects into New Members
Speechcraft participants are prospective new members for
your club. They will join your club if they are
impressed by the club and can see the benefits they will
receive from their experience. Impress participants and
help them benefit by conducting the best program
possible. Make them feel welcome. Finally, before the
last session, ask participants to join the club. You may
be able to combine Speechcraft graduation with a new
member induction ceremony! |
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