New Member Training

Why Conduct new Member Orientation?

1. Standing before an audience and giving a speech
2. Normal human concern associated with joining any unfamiliar group and seeking acceptance

- New members who understand the Club's purpose and structure will identify more readily with the Club and its members. They will also develop a sense of pride and belonging

What the Club can do for its Members:

- Provide the member with opportunities to speak through prepared speeches as well as impromptu talks

- Provide helpful, supportive evaluations

- Provide a positive atmosphere that builds self-confidence and helps members overcome fear and nervousness

- Provide educational programs that are stimulating and enjoyable

- Provide each new member with a coach/mentor who is available to help acclimate them into the club

What the Members can do for their Club:

- Attend meetings and fulfill all assignments. Notify the Club in advance when they cannot attend a meeting

- Speak from the manuals and fulfill the objectives or each manual assignment; The manuals contain a professionally engineered progression of learning experiences

- Achieve the CTM and ATM awards. The Toastmasters recognition system is the means to measure members' self-development process

- Participate in all club programs and activities. A group can be successful only when each member supports it

- Evaluate others in a positive, constructive manner. As Toastmasters, we improve by helping one another, and we take pride in each other's accomplishments

- Build open, friendly relationships with fellow members. Spirit, camaraderie and genuine caring are the catalysts that make meetings both educational and enjoyable

- Help bring new members into the club. It is each member's responsibility to keep the Club strong and dynamic. It is also satisfying to share the benefits of a Toastmasters membership with others