👋 For guests

What to expect at a Mountain View Toastmasters meeting:
At the beginning of the meeting, you’ll be invited to briefly introduce yourself. You’re encouraged to participate during the meeting by writing evaluations for speakers and if time allows, you can participate during Table Topics (impromptu speaking). At the end of the meeting, you'll be asked to share any feedback about the meeting. This video shows what to expect from a typical Toastmasters meeting: https://youtu.be/383gehepo8M

SAMPLE AGENDA
7:00 Meeting begins promptly - Guest introductions
7:04 Jokemaster & Functionary introductions
7:10 Prepared speeches
7:35 Table Topics (impromptu speeches)
7:55 Evaluations and feedback
8:10 Guest comments + Tip of the Day
8:20 Fill roles for next meeting + Club announcements
8:30 Meeting ends

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Frequently asked questions:

How often can we attend as guests?

• Guests can attend as many times as they’d like! As a guest, you can give audience feedback and participate in Table Topics (impromptu speaking).

Why should we join Toastmasters?

• Prepared speeches and functionary roles are reserved for paying members

• You may notice that every meeting has functionary roles (Weekly Toastmaster, Jokemaster, General Evaluator, Recorder, Timer, Ah Counter, Wordmaster/Grammarian, Table Topics Master, Speech Evaluator), which provide opportunities for any member to practice speaking, moderating, listening, giving feedback, and running an event, even when they're not giving a prepared speech that week.

• A Toastmasters meeting is a weekly multi-skill workshop for all club members!

• Members can also become club officers, which is an opportunity to practice decision-making, collaborating, negotiating, delegating, and other leadership skills within an encouraging group, a condition that isn't usually available in the workplace!

How should I pick a club?

• Pick our club! Just kidding. We highly recommend just visiting clubs; it's the best way to get a feel for the club culture and whether it meets what you're looking for.

• Consider what fits your schedule too: will it work for your commute / childcare needs, can you make meetings easily, etc.

I'd like to join! How much does it cost?

• We renew twice a year, and costs are pro-rated based on the month you join! Here's a summary of the fees: mvtm.club/costs

👥 For members

How to sign up for roles:
Use the sign-up sheet link sent to you by the VP of Education

Are you a new member?
Read the onboarding page for how to start your first speech, sign up for roles, and learn how to get the most out of Toastmasters!

Looking for instructions for functionary roles? Find all of them here:

• Tech Chair instructions

• Zoom Master instructions

• Weekly Toastmaster instructions

  • Sample confirmation email

• Jokemaster instructions

• General Evaluator instructions

• Recorder instructions

• Timer instructions

  • Virtual timer backgrounds

• Ah Counter instructions

• Wordmaster/Grammarian instructions

  • Virtual Word-of-the-Day background

• Table Topics Master instructions

• Prepared speaker instructions

• Speech Evaluator instructions

When do we renew memberships?

Twice a year: March 31 & September 30. Details at mvtm.club/costs