Toastmasters often look for additional speaking and leadership opportunities outside of their club in order to complete an educational award in either the traditional or the Pathways program.<\/p>\n
A few of our District leaders shared their ideas and inspiration.<\/p>\n
Janette Alexander, DTM advised, \u201cWe\u2019re starting an advanced club in Randolph, NJ. We need speakers. We meet the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6:30- 8pm. Because we are not chartered yet, you would give the credit for speeches completed to your home club. If you are looking for places, we have a place for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Michelle Tropper, DTM shared, \u201cConsider training events for the educational modules in the Traditional program. They are required. That\u2019s a great venue for that.\u201d<\/p>\n
She continued, \u201cCome to the Hail and Farewell event on July 27 at Maggiano\u2019s Little Italy in Bridgewater, NJ. It takes place from 11 am-3pm. Consider presenting a toast or a roast and get speech credit.<\/p>\n
This is a great opportunity that many people don\u2019t even think about.\u201d<\/p>\n
Consider the Special Occasion Speeches manual in the traditional education program or one of the speeches in the Pathways Level 3 project, \u201cDeliver Social Speeches.\u201d Always think, \u201cIs this an event where I can present? You\u2019re going there anyway. Why not make it worth your while? Make yourself part of the program.\u201d<\/p>\n
Michelle also recommends, for Area and Division contests, call around to clubs near you or have the leaders send you an email. Speakers and role holders are always needed.<\/p>\n
Always be ready, have a speech in your pocket and have your evaluation forms from your traditional manual or Pathways resources with you. Sketch out a game plan.<\/p>\n
Other opportunities include speaking if you are conducting a presentation for work or a community organization. Some of these could include Girl Scouts, the Rotary, the Junior League. Have another Toastmaster attend, provide an evaluation for you and you can get speech credit.<\/p>\n
Work seminars could also be an opportunity, so look at the criteria for speeches for discussion leader and seminars projects. Again, get an evaluation from a Toastmaster in attendance.<\/p>\n
Once you make Toastmasters part of what you do, you are always thinking of leveraging opportunities.<\/p>\n
Create a website or a blog post.<\/p>\n
Some people go to networking events all the time. You\u2019re going anyway. Family events. You\u2019re engaging in every day. It\u2019s a matter of being mindful of what you\u2019re doing day to day. Michelle continues, \u201cThe longer you are a Toastmaster, the less you think about it. Develop the skills for communication and conversation. That\u2019s what I think is exciting about Pathways.\u201d<\/p>\n
Subhash Harmalker, DTM, has extensive experience helping at Area and Division contests. \u201cIt is a great opportunity for networking. You\u2019re also providing service, which is very satisfying. Providing goodwill can help you boost confidence and morale. When you venture outside your comfort zone, you learn. Compete in a contest. Learn from observing others.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whether you are beginning your Toastmasters journey in Pathways or are finishing up a DTM in the traditional program, these leaders have suggested excellent examples for us to explore Toastmasters opportunities outside of our club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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