As an active Toastmaster, it’s very easy to forget that not everyone knows what it means to have a CC (Competent Communicator) or be a DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster). We often do this as we’re explaining the Toastmasters program to potential members. When we use the intialisms, we often lose new members in jargon. New and potential members, this list of commonly used Toastmasters phrases is for you. Old pros, print this list out, attach it to a chain around your neck, and hand it to everyone who gets lost when you talk about Toastmasters. (Ok, maybe don’t do that.)
Speaking Awards
Competent Communicator (CC)- Earned after first 10 speeches.
Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)- Second speaking award.
Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) – Third speaking award
Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG)- Fourth speaking award
Leadership Awards
Competent Leader (CL)- First leadership award.
Advanced Leadership Bronze (ALB)- Second leadership award.
Advance Leadership Silver (ALS) – Third leadership award.
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)- Final award, requires both ACG and ALS to earn.
Club Level Positions
Vice President of Education (VPE)
Vice President of Membership (VPM)
Vice President of Public Relations (VPPR)
Sergeant-at-arms (SAA)
District Level
Program Quality Director (PQD)
Club Growth Director (CGD)
Public Relations Manager (PRM)
Miscellaneous
Toastmasters (TM)
Toastmasters International (TI)
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)- a location for training