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FAQs

01

What is Toastmasters?

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In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a club “to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members.” The group took the name “Toastmasters.” We are a local chapter of Toastmasters International.

Today, Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. The organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries.

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Why Should We Join It?​



If you are like most people, public speaking is not your favorite pastime. Yet survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial to success in any work place. The person with strong communication skills has a clear advantage over tongue-tied colleagues – especially in a competitive job market. Many people pay thousands of dollars for seminars to gain the skill and confidence necessary to face an audience. But there’s another option that is less expensive and held in high regard in business circles – Toastmasters International. This organization has been around for nearly 80 years and offers a proven (and enjoyable!) way to practice and hone the communication and leadership skills of its members.

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What are the the Changes You Will Experience?

 

Being a Toastmaster, 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.

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How does a Toastmasters Club Operate?​



At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet once a week for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation. There is no instructor in a Toastmasters club. Instead, members evaluate one another’s oral presentations and leadersip skills. This evaluation process is an integral component of the overall educational program. Toastmasters members also give impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings, serve as officers in various leadership roles and learn parliamentary procedure.

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What other Toastmasters Clubs are there in Kolkata?

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There are quite a few Community and Corporate Toastmasters Club available in Kolkata. Most Community Club including Kolkata Toastmasters are open clubs where anyone above 18 years age can join. Corporate club membership are usually restricted only to the sponsoring Corporate Employees.



Community Clubs in Kolkata-



  • Kolkata Toastmasters

  • Salt Lake Toastmasters Club

  • City Of Joy Toastmasters

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Corporate Clubs in Kolkata-



  • TCS Maitree Kolkata Toastmasters Club

  • IBM Blue Voice Kolkata Toastmasters Club

  • PWC Kolkata Toastmasters Club

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