This is the
6th of 8 posts sharing on why I like being a member of
Toastmasters(TM).
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Related to my 3/8 gains, as a Toastmaster (TM), I feel that being a TM means we’re granted super powers. We can now go out to the community and give back. There are many people out there who have not known Toastmasters and they need to be introduced to it.
Not yet for me but I’ve seen seniors reaching out to the
community. One of the regular workshops conducted by TM is Youth Leadership
Programme (YLP) as well as Speechcraft. These workshops are opportunities to
introduce a day’s or 2 days’ workshops on communications, leadership and speechcrafting to the community. Compared to private coachings, the costs are
relatively minimal, just to cover the expenses including venue, refreshment and
materials.
These seniors also charter new TM Clubs, from doing
roadshows to keeping everyone aware of TM to demonstrating to a group of
enthusiasts or an organization on how a TM meeting is conducted, and what benefits it brings to them. The growth of
TM clubs largely depends on the active chartering of new clubs as well as mentoring/coaching them. Eventually when these
clubs are mature enough, they will be able to stand on their own and grow
healthily.
Being a Toastmaster naturally opens up opportunities to be
part of a workshop organizing team. In a way, one gets to play a part in making
a difference in his/her community. As part of a community, our role is not
limited to the boundaries of our families/workplaces but also the communities we live in.
Similarly, we see more and more companies playing their part via Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) Programmes. However, if you’d like to contribute to our community, as
a member of the public, TM is an opportunity for you. The gains we get through our
effort largely depend on how much we put our commitment and dedication into our
TM membership.
Are you looking to be more involved in your community and be
part of a global organization helping in personal development? 😊
Would you like to spend your free time more meaningfully?
Or you’d just want to check our next club’s meeting out?
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‘Super Speakers Toastmasters Club’
This is my 6th gain as a member of Toastmasters. Stay tuned to find 2 more out.