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Improve
your impromptu speaking thru participating in Table
Topics.
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You
have the opportunity to network with people from different
business areas throughout San
Jose.
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We
are a friendly, casual and supportive
group.
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The
meeting rooms have a projector and we have a video camera to
record presentations if you
want.
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A
subscription to 'The ToastMaster' - a
monthly magazine that has articles on improving your life and on
public speaking. Past issues have included - 'How to lead a
business meeting', 'The 10 biggest Public Speaking Mistakes',
'Toastmasters Teaches Friendship'.
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2
workbooks - 'Communication and Leadership Programs' that guides you
thru 10 projects per book to receive your Competent Communicator and Leadership Awards. After you achieve
these awards, you can continue on the advance programs offered in the communication and leadership tracks.
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You
can practice a work presentation in our club before you give it
'live' and receive valuable constructive criticism to improve and
get the maximum results from your
audience.
The Vision, Mission &
Values
The Vision of Toastmasters
International
Toastmasters International empowers people
to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through
our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their
communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to
change.
The Mission of Toastmasters
International
Toastmasters International is the leading
movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide
reality.
Through its member Clubs, Toastmasters
International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking,
listening and thinking – vital skills that promote
self-actualization, enhance leadership, foster human understanding,
and contribute to the betterment of mankind.
It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters
International continually expand its worldwide network of Clubs,
thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to
benefit from its programs.
The Values of Toastmasters
International
Toastmasters International core values are
integrity, dedication to excellence, service to the member and respect
for the individual.
These are values of a great organization, and we
believe we should incorporate them as anchor points in every decision we make.
Our core values provides us with a means of not only
guiding but also evaluating our operations, our planning and our vision for the future.
The Mission of the
Club
The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide
a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which
every member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and
leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal
growth.
