Toastmasters began in 1924 in a YMCA basement and has since grown to over 250,000 members worldwide, with 8 clubs in Ukraine. Meetings have 15-20 members who serve in roles like speaker, evaluator, and toastmaster to develop skills. Members complete manuals through projects to earn certificates. The Kiev club meets Tuesdays and has students and professionals. Joining Toastmasters helps with communication, listening, presenting, leadership, career success, and confidence.

1. Become the speaker & leader you want to be!

2. 1. History
2. Toastmasters nowadays
3. How we study:
 Toastmasters Educational System
 Materials we use
1. TopTalkers Toastmasters Club
2. Our social activities
3. How to join
4. Useful links

3. History
When people hear the word “basement” they’re more likely to picture
mold and spiders than the birth place of a global communication and
leadership training organization. But a basement in a YMCA in Santa
Ana, California, is exactly where, in 1924, Ralph C. Smedley held the
first meeting of what would eventually become Toastmasters
International.

4. Toastmasters nowadays
Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in
helping people to be more competent and comfortable in front of an
audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000
members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a
proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication
and leadership skills.
There are 8 Toastmasters clubs in Ukraine:
Kiev 6
Lviv 1
Odesa 1

5. How we study
15 – 20 people are usually present at every meeting.
Every member of the club has a unique opportunity to serve in different
roles:
Toastmaster of the day
Prepared speaker
Tabletopic master
Unprepared speaker
Evaluator of the speaker
General evaluator
Master of creativity (the exclusive role in TopTalkers club)
Gift giver
Serving in these roles helps our members to develop their leadership
skills and get used to speaking in front of the audience

6.  Communication Track
The communication track is the major
emphasis for all new members. Most of
us join Toastmasters for the benefits it
offers. Some of us also become involved
in the leadership track – you can do both
 Leadership Track
The leadership track allows you to
acquire and practice the skills necessary
to be an effective leader. You can serve
as a Club Officer, developing skills in
planning, training, motivating, and
managing

7.  To provide maximum result in Toastmaster
clubs we have 2 kinds of manuals.
 After completion of the first stage you move on
the advanced level and receive new manuals
free of charge.
 The 10 projects in every manual will help you
develop your speaking and leadership skills
step by step.
 When you finish 10 of the projects in the
manual, you will have a certificate
AND
if you wish, World Headquarters will send your
employer a letter about your accomplishment!

8.  Club meetings held every Tuesday
 Two major groups of people:
students and young professionals

9. Join us and you will:
 Learn to communicate more effectively
 Become a better listener
 Improve your presentation skills
 Increase your leadership potential
 Become more successful in your career
 Build your ability to motivate and persuade
 Reach your professional and personal goals
 Increase your self-confidence.

11. What do we do at a Toastmasters meeting
to make it extra fun — to go beyond the
normal routine of friendship, practice and
learning?

14.  You can visit any club as a guest and check if it is right for you.
 If you decide to be a member:
- ask for a membership application and fill it in;
- pay membership fees
(36 USD per half year + 20 USD for new member books).

15. Official web-site of Toastmasters in Ukraine
WWW.TOASTMASTERS.ORG.UA
Official web-site of Toastmasters International
WWW.TOASTMASTERS.ORG

16. Your potential is limited only by your excuses :-)
Toastmasters is waiting for you…