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Welcome to Toastmasters International - Where Leaders Are Made Gaborone Toastmasters Club 8699, District 74 Chartered in April 1992

Welcome to Toastmasters International! Here is brief information about Toastmasters International, the Gaborone Toastmasters Club and how it can benefit you. Welcome to attend a club meeting as a guest to see if Toastmasters could be something for you! After being a guest we look forward to you becoming a member. The joining fee is P200-00. The semi-annual membership fee is P370-00. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Club if you require further information or our assistance. Yours sincerely, Saidi Mdala President Gaborone Toastmasters Club Cell: 76152188

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Welcome to Toastmasters International! -

Where Leaders Are Made -

FACTS ABOUT TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL


Founded in October 1924 by Dr Ralph Smedley at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, USA.




A non- profit educational organisation.




More than 4 million men and women have benefited from Toastmasters training.




The worlds leading organisation devoted to the improvement and development of individual communication and leadership skills.




More than 12,500 Toastmasters clubs and 260 000 members exists in 116 countries, including Botswana.




Thousands of corporations and government agencies sponsor in- house Toastmaster clubs as communication training workshops for their employees.




Specialised clubs have been established at military bases, colleges and universities, churches and prisons as well as among senior citizens, professional groups, bilingual groups, singles and the visually impaired.




World Headquarters located at 23182 Arroyo Vista, rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688: (949) 858-8255 Fax: (949) 858- 1207

As a member of Toastmasters, you have the opportunity to:


Gain speaking experience that relates to specific career needs.




Develop and practice leadership skills.




Sharpen your listening and evaluation skills.




Give regular impromptu talks on assigned topics.




Learn and practice techniques of effective public speaking.




Prepare and deliver formal speeches on subjects of your own choice.




Learn proper parliamentary procedure




Preside over meetings




Gain personal confidence that will help when speaking to one or a thousand people.




Enter Toastmasters International Annual speech Contest, “ The World Championship of Public Speaking”

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Members Promote Effective Communication and Leadership in their Communities by Conducting:


SPEECHCRAFT – A “short course” in public speaking for adults in business, education, industry and government.




SUCCESS/LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS – Educational modules in a how-to- format on topics such as conducting productive meetings, effective listening, parliamentary procedure, evaluation, creative thinking, leadership, management and training.




SPEAKERS BUREAU—to help other non-profit organisations and community government groups to tell their stories to the community.




GAVEL CLUBS – bringing Toastmasters training to prisons and other institutions.




YOUTH LEADERSHIP – public speaking training for junior and high school students.

For more information about the Gaborone Toastmasters Club, please contact:




Lillian Moremi – VP Membership @ 75507595 Masilo Mosweu – VP Education @ 72160558 Saidi Mdala - President @ 76152188

Gaborone Toastmasters Club 8699, District 74 Chartered in May 1992

Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected]

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2013/2014

President:

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Saidi Mdala

76152188

Immediate Past President

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Masilo Mosweu

72160558

VP Education:

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Masilo Mosweu

72160558

VP Membership:

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Lillian Moremi

75507595

VP Public Relation:

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Thabang Mogodi

71843063

Treasurer:

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Roshni Rajasekharan

71384959

Secretary:

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Millicent Kaswada

72802610

Sergeant –At – Arms

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Stellan Bengtsson

71784212

Gaborone Toastmasters Club 8699, District 74 Chartered in May 1992

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How Toastmasters Can Help You Your success in business is based on how effective you are. Through participation in the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership program, people from all backgrounds learn to effectively speak, conduct a meeting, manage a department or business, lead, delegate, and motivate.

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As your improved communication skills become obvious within the workplace, increased visibility, recognition and promotion will follow. Your improved presentation skills will win you the respect and admiration of your colleagues and employees - and make them wonder what you did to change! Leadership skills acquired through participation in Toastmasters will increase your management potential. As a Toastmaster you will acquire an increased ability to motivate and persuade, making you more effective as a supervisor or manager. Members of Toastmaster Clubs have access to a wide range of educational materials, including books, audio and videotapes, and seminar programs available at reduced cost through the Toastmasters International Supply Catalogue.

How Toastmasters Meets Your Needs • • • • • • •

Established in 1924, Toastmasters International uses time-tested programs that are continually updated to meet participant’s needs. Self-paced programs allow you to progress as rapidly or gradually as your needs dictate. The hands-on Communication and Leadership program provides the "how-to" and the practical experience so critical to progress. Toastmasters Clubs meet at various locations in the morning, at noon and in the evening. You'll be sure to find a Club that fits your needs. The Toastmasters program is cost effective, especially when compared to seminars charging thousands of pula per day. An atmosphere of professional camaraderie makes your Toastmasters Club a unique learning environment - informal, yet dedicated to learning. The Toastmasters program can be tailored to meet your personal objectives. Whether you desire improvement in prepared or impromptu speaking, greater

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How the Program Works The Toastmasters program exposes each participant to a wide range of communication experiences. •

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Each new Toastmaster receives a New Member Kit. The kit features a copy of the basic Communication and Leadership manual, general orientation materials and information regarding skill improvement in areas such as speech evaluation and the use of gestures. The initial prepared speeches, as outlined in the basic Communication and Leadership program manual, are designed with the new Toastmaster in mind. A variety of assigned speeches help the participant develop competency in areas such as organization, voice inflection and persuasiveness. During the meeting's Table Topics session, members learn to think on their feet by delivering short impromptu speeches, lasting one to two minutes. After giving a prepared speech, each Toastmaster receives a constructive speech evaluation. This process recognizes speakers for their strengths and provides valuable insight into problem areas. Upon completion of the basic Communication and Leadership program, Toastmasters may participate in the Advanced Communication and Leadership program. Participants may choose from specific business oriented topics such as Speeches by Management and Technical Presentations. Workshop style Success/Leadership programs are also available, offering opportunities for further skill development in areas such as leadership, public speaking and conducting business meetings. These programs are especially effective as in-house training and can be tailored to meet the needs of your company.

Club Meetings for 2013 & 2014 Venue:

Thornhill Primary School, School, Gaborone

Time:

18:00 – 20:00 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month Meeting dates: 2013 / Month JULY AUG

Date 9 & 23 6 & 20 3 & 17 24 Speakathon

2014 / MONTH JAN FEB

Date 21 & 28 4 & 18

MAR

4 & 18

OCT

8 & 22

APR

NOV DEC

5 & 19 3

MAY JUN

SEP

1 & 15 29 Speakathon 6 & 20 3 & 17