Curious about Speechcraft?

Advanced Toastmasters know that the path to even greater success lies not in giving speeches of your own, but in helping others become better speakers themselves. We learn a great deal about our ability to speak from coaching others — especially when we work with beginners and help them achieve the early levels of mastery.

One of the ways to do this is to use the Toastmasters Speechcraft program. Designed partly to serve as a fundraiser and recruiting effort for your club, and partly as a way to grow your skills as a leader and coach and facilitator, the Speechcraft program is intended to help you help others. As a coordinator, you’ll be in a position to help five non-members trying to become better speakers through a four- to eight-week program in public speaking. You’ll get credit toward the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award; and people who complete the Speechcraft program are just a speech or two away from being Level 1 Toastmasters themselves when they become members of your club.

Want to learn more?

If you want to talk with someone who’s knowledgable about running the speech craft program, please reach out to our Club Growth Director at cgd@d53tm.org.

Standard Toastmasters image of four people (three men and a woman), dressed in "business casual" and shaking hands, smiling and greeting one another.

February: Bring A Guest Month!

Standard Toastmasters image of four people (three men and a woman), dressed in "business casual" and shaking hands, smiling and greeting one another.
Bringing a guest widens your network of colleagues, friends, and influences.

Hey D53! Think of February as “Bring A Guest Month!” Challenge each other to bring a guest to every club meeting in February. 

Invite:

  • Family
  • Friends
  • Co-Workers
  • Community Members
  • Anyone who wants to become a more confident communicator or leader

And remember: When a guest attends your meeting, invite them to join the club. Sometimes, guests just need to be asked. ☺