Welcome Visitors to Dee Why RSL Toastmasters

What can you expect to experience when you visit Dee Why Toastmasters?

• Table Topics - a short session of impromptu speeches.  The Table Topics Master gives a topic of their choice and asks the speaker to present a 1 minute speech.  Join in if you wish, or sit back and enjoy the answers given by Toastmasters.

• Prepared Speeches - enjoy speeches on a variety of topics prepared by Toastmasters, the time for each speech is generally 5-7 minutes.

• Evaluations - watch as each speaker through the meeting is evaluated.  The art of a great evaluation is to provide positive feedback on the aspects you enjoyed, and constructive suggestions on how a particular area could be improved.

• A fun & friendly environment - enjoy the camaraderie of our meetings and the support of our members as they guide you through the meeting, and answer any questions you may have about Toastmasters.

• Professional presentations - prepared and presented on the Toastmasters International guidelines.

What is expected of you when you visit?

• Only as much as you feel comfortable contributing.

• We encourage you to try Table Topics - you will see a number of Toastmasters respond first to show you what its all about.

• You may be asked to introduce yourself to the club members.  A brief 30 second introduction including: your name, how you found out about Dee Why Toastmasters, why you came, any special interests.

What will happen when you decide to join?

• At the first business meeting after you join, we will hold a brief voting ceremony (a mere formality for the club to confirm your membership to Dee Why Toastmasters.

• There will also be a formal induction to the Club.  By deciding to join Dee Why Toastmasters, you have made a commitment to improving your communication & leadership skills.  As a club, we want to acknowledge this commitment, and in turn commit ourselves to helping you achieve you goal.  You will be presented with your 'Communication & Leadership' Manual and name badge at this induction ceremony.

• You will also receive a official 'New Member Kit' from Toastmasters International which includes additional educational information.  This will follow 4-6 weeks after your application is sent in as the kit comes from international headquarters in the US.

• Each month you will receive a copy of the award winning 'Toastmasters magazine'.

How often do I need to speak?

• It is not compulsory to speak at every meeting, but our aim is for everyone to have a role no matter how small.  This will help build your confidence to speak in front of a group, and help you develop or improve your speaking skills right from the start.

• Roles at Toastmasters meetings range from 1 minute Table Topics and 2 minute Toast up to 7 minutes plus Speeches.

• We have an Assignment Guide designed to help you with each role.

• You will also be assigned a mentor when you first join.  They will help you prepare & practice your speeches, help you find a topic to speak about or simply answer your questions.

How much does it cost to join?

• Members pay a $50 joining fee when they first join, this is paid to Toastmasters International and covers their 'New Member Kit' and general administration costs.  This is a one off cost, and is not paid again - even if members transfer to other clubs, or take a break from Toastmasters (unless they want a new copy of the Communication & Leadership Manual).

• You then pay a pro-rata fee of $11 per month.

• The Toastmasters year is divided into two semi annual periods - 1st October to 31st March and 1st April to 30th September.  The fees payable based on month of joining are below:

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