Toastmasters International Mission

We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

District Mission 

We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

Club Mission 

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. 

A Toastmaster's Promise

• To attend club meetings regularly

• To prepare all of my projects to the best of my ability, basing them on the Toastmasters education program

• To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments

• To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations

• To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow

• To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so

• To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy

• To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers

• To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters education and recognition programs

• To act within Toastmasters’ core values of integrity, respect, service and excellence during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities

• The Toastmaster acts as a genial host and creates an atmosphere of interest, expectation, and receptivity. 

• Each Speaker gives a prepared speech from the Toastmasters Educational program for five to seven minutes.

• The Table Topics Master prepares four original topics,  and asks volunteer speakers or calls specific members to give impromptu speeches. 

• The Table Topics Evaluator provides feedback to the table topics participants.

• The Educational session is presented by an experienced Toastmaster on relevant subjects such as speech preparation, evaluation, meeting procedure, etc..

• The Toast is given on a topical and interesting subject, person, or activity.

• The General Evaluator provides feedback on everything that takes place throughout the meeting. 

• The Speaker Evaluators evaluate a prepared speech and give an oral evaluation and a written evaluation to the speaker.

•  The Grammarian introduces a Word of the Day,  listens for audible pauses, and creative use and (occasional) misuse of English.

• The Inspiration is a short story, poem, quote, or speech that leaves everyone with something to think about.

• The Greeter introduces guests to make them feel welcome.

• The Timer keeps track of time, explains the timing rules, and provides a report.

• The Smile Story is a  short, "appropriate" joke or a personal anecdote. meant to leave us with a smile.

Detailed Meeting Role Descriptions are also listed in the "Easy-Speak" page.