‘Whatever your occupation or interests, you need to communicate’
Your success depends on how well you can express yourself. Toastmasters can give you the tools to speak up and be more effective. It will improve your ability to say what you are thinking; appear confident in a variety of situations; listen to and evaluate the ideas of others.
About toastmasters international
Toastmasters International is an international non-profit organization, which offers you the opportunity to learn effective communication in a friendly, relaxed and understanding atmosphere.
It provides an enjoyable experience while you build self-confidence and develop your ability to organise your thoughts and present them clearly. Our programs have been developed with over 80 years experience as a World-leading communication and leadership development organization.
The toastmasters program
When you join a Toastmasters Club, you receive several guides on effective speaking, as well as the Competent Communication and Competent Leadership manuals. These manuals contain speech and leadership assignments, each with detailed explanations and goals. You can choose to complete either or both manuals.
As you progress through the manuals, at your own speed, your confidence and skills in presenting prepared speeches and/or leadership roles will develop. You will be provided with feedback from your fellow members through regular evaluations.
Other activities to develop your skills will include: providing feedback to fellow members for their own development; learning about the conduct and chairing of meetings; responding to impromptu (off-the-cuff) questions and topics; master of ceremonies or toastmaster for the evening; debating; dramatic reading; and speech contests.
Nillumbik toastmasters club
At Nillumbik Toastmasters Club, we have a varied and enjoyable program throughout the year, including social activities. There is no obligation to join or any charge for visitors attending our meetings.
It is ‘normal’ to feel nervous.
We will help you to control any fear that you have of public speaking. We encourage you to participate, but the choice is yours. So why not take the plunge? Come along to the next meeting or join us and see how Toastmasters works and how much fun it can be!
Our meeting program
Programs are designed to achieve your individual goals.
The Club goals are:
Develop our presentation and meeting skills
to a high level
Help members to achieve their personal goals with effective programming and the use of mentors
Use innovative programming and events to ensure
a friendly and enjoyable time
Where and when
Nillumbik Toastmasters meets of the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at:
Watsonia Community Hall,
35 Lambourne Road. Watsonia
7.30 - 9.40pm (arrive 7.15)
Membership fees
New Members pay a once-only joining fee of $40, plus a semi-annual fee of $85. Fees cover the supply of new manuals, a subscription to the ‘The Toastmaster’ monthly magazine, Toastmaster International Fees, venue hire and light refreshments.
To download a current Nillumbik Toastmasters information sheet
