PUBLIC
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LEADERSHIP
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Membership Fee (12 Months)
$200.00 CAD
+ $28.00 CAD (for new members)
BIG NEWS—OUR COMMUNITY IS ON THE PATH TO CHARTERING CANADA’S FIRST MUSLIM TOASTMASTERS CLUB!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR
FIRST MEETING
Toastmasters International is a renowned non-profit educational organization that has been fostering communication and leadership skills worldwide since 1924. With over 364,000 members across 145 countries, it’s an opportunity for us to join a vast network of learners and leaders.
If you’re wondering what Toastmasters is all about, it’s a friendly spot where you can boost your communication skills, learn the art of public speaking, and develop leadership qualities, all in a supportive and positive environment.
It is more important now than ever that Muslims develop their skills to articulate our thoughts coherently and clearly when we are speaking with members of the public, our co-workers and neighbours, and the media.
Club President, 2024
If you’re curious, haven’t signed up, or just want to learn more, drop by our next meeting as a guest! It’s for anyone interested in finding their voice, from the novice speaker to the next great orator.
BUT FIRST …
Download and complete the new member form to become an official member!
Submit your complete new member form or email us for any other inquiry!
Whether you’re coming as a first-time guest or you’re looking to see your role!
CHARTER PROGRESS
MEMBERSHIP FEES RECEIVED
TOTAL REQUIRED – $4560 cad
95%
1
OVERVIEW OF
OUR MEETINGS
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION (5 min.)
A brief welcome by the club’s President or meeting leader, setting the stage for the meeting.
PREPARED SPEECHES (6 – 7 min. each)
1-2 members deliver speeches they’ve prepared in advance.
TABLE TOPICS (1 – 2 min. each, 3+ each meeting)
Impromptu speaking session where members respond to random topics without prior preparation.
EVALUATIONS (5 min. per speech)
Constructive feedback is provided to each speaker who delivered a prepared speech.
REPORTS (5 – 10 min.)
Reports from roles like Timer, Grammarian, and Ah-Counter.
CLOSING REMARKS (5 min.)
Final thoughts and announcements by the club organization.
LEARN MORE ABOUT
THE ROLES
Acts as the host and facilitator for the meeting, ensuring it runs smoothly and according to schedule.
Leads the impromptu speaking segment of the meeting, challenging members with a list of spontaneous topics.
Delivers a prepared speech based on one of the educational tracks (5 – 7 min.). Your first speech will always be an ice-breaker (4 – 6 min.).
Provides constructive feedback to a speaker, focusing on strengths and areas for improvement.
Monitors and records overused words and filler sounds (like “um,” “ah,” or “you know”) spoken by members during the meeting.
Notes any grammatical strengths and areas for improvement, also introduces the ‘Word of the Day’ to enhance vocabulary.
Keeps track of time for each segment and speaker to ensure the meeting adheres to its allotted schedule.
Oversees and evaluates the overall quality of the meeting, including the performance of evaluators and other roles.