Florida Toastmasters Club Meeting Benefits
- Leadership Development: Members have the opportunity to take on leadership roles, gain experience in organising and guiding meetings, and develop crucial leadership skills.
- Time Management: Participating in meetings and taking on roles fosters effective time management skills.
- Enhanced Listening Skills: Toastmasters teaches active listening, an essential skill in both personal and professional relationships.
- Networking Opportunities: Florida Toastmasters Club has hybrid meetings and is diverse and inclusive, providing a platform to connect with like-minded individuals from various backgrounds and professions.
A Typical Agenda
Starting Time: 18:45 for 19:00
Theme: Something Topical Involving Communication and Leadership
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome, Apologies and Introductions
3. Programme Changes
4. Business Session:
- Apologies
- Minutes of Previous Meeting
- Matters Arising
- Correspondence
- Officers’ Reports
- Outside Assignments
- Any Other Business
5. Toasts
- Toast to Toastmasters International
- Toast of the Evening
6. Educational Session
Something in the field of Communication and Leadership given by an experienced Toastmaster.
7. Introduction of the Toastmaster of the Evening
Introduction of Officers
- Table Topics Master
- Evaluation Chair
- General Evaluator
- Timekeeper
- Grammarian
- Word Master
- Ah Counter
- Fines Master
- Jokes Master
8. Prepared Speeches
Four to five speeches, basic and advanced, given by a Toastmaster.
9. Table Topics Session
Five to six impromptu speeches – lots of fun, but teaching you how to think on your feet.
10. Evaluations Session
Feedback giving positive reinforcement and guidance, for the Toastmasters presenting prepared speeches.
11. Officers’ Reports
- As above
12. Control Returned to the President
- Awards of the Evening
- Guest Comments
- Matters on a Point
- Upcoming Events
- Next Meeting Programme
13. Meeting Closure: 21:15
The success of a club meeting depends on the participants.
At each meeting, there are many roles to fill and they play an important part in making the club experience enjoyable.
Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month @7pm (SAST) either in-person or online.
To schedule a club visit please get in touch with our Vice-President of Public Relations. Contact details on the Contact Us page.