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Contents of this site was compiled to a brochure and passed to the club on October 1st, 2011. You may obtain it any time from officers in charge. Please enjoy toastmastering.

Update - 2/22/2011

Club Rules and TI Sites

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Frequently used TI Sites are as follows:

Policies and Procedures: All rules applicable across the organization
Your membership profile: Visit your headquarter TI account and manage your profile. To do so you need to generate a TI password to be used with your Toastmaster ID which is printed on the address label of the "Toastmaster" magazine. Your first step is to click the above link.
Shop: A great place to buy all toastmaster items incl. manuals, books, and tools.
Your educational Achievement: Read official announcement of your achievements.
District 76 Performance Report: Numeral status of all clubs is available here.
Officer Resources: Reference usable when you are officers.
Contact: Most questions you ask to the TI headquarters are answered within a few days. Be sure to include the club name, number and your officer status in your letter.
Toastmasters Podcast: Get newest information through TI podcast.

* The Website offers various manuals such as introduced as Item 6.

Club Rules and Support Systems

We have roughly 4 items to note: a dress code, email policies,Mentoring Program(under the menue bar on your left), and rules for refund underDues and Payment(on your left)

The top two items are explained here.

Dress Code: Common sense prevails (no jeans)
Guideline on the use of email: Revised June 12, 2009

You are welcome to use the list to send information relevant to EVERYONE in our club, but be sure to delete previous emails within your note.
General advertising is not permitted. However, information on activities related to speaking or leadership, even if they are promotional in nature, are fine. In that case include the expression "TM opportunity" in the topic line.
Replies regarding meeting attendance should be sent directly to the Toastmaster of the Day, and not to the entire list.
To avoid double emails, do not include members' individual email addresses in addition to the club group mail. This can be done by clicking "reply to all" and then erasing the name of the individual sending the original email.

Ice Breaker

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A copy of your first project and useful tips are now available at the followinig headquarters site.

Icebreaker

Your Speaking Voice

Gestures:Your Body Speaks

Effective Evaluation

Membership Record

Roster and Password

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The most important point here is to know you have two passwords: one for use at the club site, and the other at the TI headquarters.

YOUR MEMBER PASSWORD:

This password is needed to access all data under Members Only Section of the Aoyama Lunch Official Site includingthe Club Roster.

To view theClub Rosterjust click here, and a dialog box will appear. When you select "cancel" without entering the password, it will move to "Forget Your Login". Follow the guideline thereafter.

The system should work for all members who are successfully receiving letters through the club mailing system.Please report your webmaster when you change email addresses.

the Club Roster is under the members only section of the Aoyama Lunch Official Site Top. Other items under the section include:Available Downloads, and ALTM Who's Who.

YOUR TI PASSWORD

From July 2010, all officers will need the password and a personal toastmaster ID to enter the club website to do various club business. Former IDs have been abolished.

Please know that your toastmaster status is effective worldwide and for good (even after termination of your membership or the club itself). Your data will be stored at the headquarters and you can start from where you stopped anytime and anywhere of your convenience by telling your ID.

You can view your data stored at your TI Account at the headquarters anytime!!

To do so you will also need TI Password which is different from the member password. The ID and password are needed to access various informational pages, shop and manage your membership account and profile at theTI website. Your first step is explained atClub Rules and TI Sites.

Dues and Payment

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A.Joining the Club:

Please refer to the below chart for the total amount of payment you need to pay for joining the club. It includes the actual number of meals and monthly dues up to the term end (either on March 31st or September 30th). Since the amount varies depending on the month, specify when you plan to join. Our meeting schedule can be checked here. Other details for enrollment are here.

Month of Joining	New Toastmasters* (unit: yen)	Others** (unit:yen)
April orOctober	6 meals:29,000	27,000
May orNovember	5 meals: 24,500	22,500
June orDecember	4 meals: 20,000	18,000
July orJanuary	3 meals: 15,500	13,500
Aug orFebruary	2 meals: 11,000	9,000
Sept orMarch	1 meal: 6,500	4,500

*New toastmasters: People who have never been a toastmaster must pay the installation fee (入会費）.

*Others: Reinstalled, dual or transfer members need not pay the installation fee (入会費）.

1. Each Meal: 4000 yen,

2. Monthly Membership due: 500 yen (incl. subscription to monthly magazine.

3. Installation fee: 2000 yen (incl. 2 manuals, 2 guidebooks plus 2 advanced manuals furnished from the headquarters on the completion of the first speech manual.)

ex. fees for a new toastmaster joining in April: (4000+500)x6+2000=29,000 yen

Pay to the below bank account:

B Members

1.Payment 2.Bank Account 3. Rules for Refund

1. Payment:
Your membership renewal will be confirmed with your payment:

April 2010 - September (6 meetings) -27,000 yen
October 2010 - March (6 meetings) -27,000 yen

There will be refund for missed meals if cancellations are made properly. See cancellation policies indicated at 3. "Rules for Refund."

2. Bank Account :

Payment is acceptable only through this Bank Account.

(The above is a graphic for security reasons.)

3. Rules for refund:

We will refund your meal fee for missed meeting(s) based on your declaration. An email will be sent at the end of the term to ask for your declaration.

Please note that we are required to communicate a cancelation of a meeting to both TMOD (Toast Master of the Day) and SAA (David for the term 2009_10 ) by e-mail by 11AM one day prior to the meeting. Cancelation notice past deadline and no shows are not eligible for refund.

The cancellation notice must be made to both TMOD (TBD) and SAA by e-mail. In the case, please keep your mail as reference for when you claim the refund at the end of the term.

If you don't request for refund by yourself during the term by e-mail to Club treasurer, the amount will be automatically donated to the club.

Please understand that the membership fee has to be settled each term. For this reason any claim for fees after the due is not acceptable.

Advanced Speech Manuals Objectives

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#contents() ***Humorously Speaking 1. Warm Up Your Audience 　 • Prepare a speech that opens with a humorous story • Personalize the story • Deliver the story smoothly and effectively Time: 5-7 minutes 2. Leave Them with a Smile 　 • Prepare a serious speech that opens and closes with a humorous story. • Prepare a closing story that reemphasizes the speech's main point. • Deliver the stories smoothly and effectively 　 Time: 5-7 minutes 3. Make Them Laugh 　 • Prepare a speech that opens and closes with humorous stories • Include jokes in the speech body to illustrate points or maintain audience interest • Deliver the jokes and stories smoothly and effectively 　 Time: 5-7 minutes 4. Keep Them Laughing 　 • Prepare a speech that opens with a self-deprecating joke. • String together two or three related jokes in the speech body. • Close the speech with a humorous story. 　 Time: 5-7 minutes 5. The Humorous Speech 　 • Use exaggeration to tell a humorous story. • Entertain the audience. • Effectively use body language and voice to enhance the story. 　 Time: 5-7 minutes ***The Entertaining Speaker 1. The Entertaining Speech • Entertain the audience through use of humor and/or drama drawn from your personal experience • Organize an entertaining speech for maximum audience impact Time: 5-7 minutes 2. Resources for Entertainment • Draw humorous and/or dramatic material from sources other than your own personal experience • Adapt your material to suit your topic, your own personality and the audience. Use entertaining material as a means of conveying a serious message Time: 5-7 minutes 3. Make Them Laugh • Prepare a humorous speech drawn from your own experience • Strengthen the speech by adapting and personalizing humorous material from outside sources • Deliver the speech in a way that makes the humor effective Time: 5-7 minutes 4. A Dramatic Talk • Develop an entertaining dramatic talk about an experience or incident, or give a dramatic reading • Include vivid imagery, characters and dialogue • Deliver the talk in an interpretative manner Time: 5-7 minutes 5. Speaking After Dinner • Prepare an entertaining after-dinner talk on a specific theme • Deliver the talk extemporaneously, using the skills developed in the preceding entertainment projects Time: 8-10 minutes ***Speaking to Inform 1. The Speech to Inform • Select new and useful information for presentation to the audience • Organize the information for easy understandability and retention • Present the information in a way that will help motivate the audience to learn Time: 5-7 minutes 2. Resources for Informing • Analyze the knowledge level of your audience regarding your chosen subject • Focus your presentation at the audience's level of knowledge • Build a supporting case for each major point through use of explanation, examples and information gathered in research • Effectively use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience's understanding Time: 5-7 minutes 3. The Demonstration Talk • Prepare a demonstration speech to clearly explain a process, product, or activity • Conduct the demonstration as part of a speech delivered without notes Time: 5-7 minutes 4. A Fact Finding Report • Prepare a report on a situation, event, or problem of interest to the audience • Deliver sufficient factual information in your report so the audience can base valid conclusions or a sound decision on it Time: 5-7 minutes 5. The Abstract Concept • Research and organize the thought of experts on an abstract concept, theory, historical force, or social/political issue • Present the ideas in a clear and interesting manner Time: 6-8 minutes ***Public Relations 1. The Goodwill Speech • Prepare a talk that will build goodwill for your organization by supplying useful information of interest to the audience • Favorably influence the audience by skillful and friendly delivery of your talk Time: 5-7 minutes 2. The Radio Talk Show • Prepare a talk designed to build goodwill toward it by presenting factual information • Understand the dynamics of a successful talk show • Prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during the radio interview Time: 3-5 minutes for presentation, plus 2-3 minutes for Q&A 3. The Persuasive Approach • Direct a persuasive appeal to the audience's self-interests using a combination of fact and emotion in a speech delivered in such a manner that it appears extemporaneous. Persuade the audience to adopt your viewpoint by the use of standard persuasive techniques • Use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience’s understanding Time: 5-7 minutes 4. Speaking Under Fire • Prepare a talk to persuade a hostile audience at least to consider your position on a controversial issue • Demonstrate sincerity when presenting your viewpoint Time: 3-5 minutes for presentation, plus 2-3 minutes for Q&A 5. The Crisis Management Speech • Learn strategies for communicating to the media about a company crisis • Prepare a speech for the media about a company crisis that builds and maintains a positive image for the company Time: 4-6 minutes, and 3-5 minutes for the Q&A ***Facilitating Discussion 1. The Panel Moderator 　 Objectives • Select a topic for a panel discussion Identify differing viewpoints to be addressed by panelists • Organize and moderate a panel discussion Recommended Time: 20'-30' Optional Time: 22' ~ 26' 　 2. The Brainstorming Session 　 Objectives • Select a problem for a brainstorming session for which you serves facilitator • Conduct a brainstorming session 　 • Have participants reduce the list of ides to the three best 　 Recommended Time: 31' ~ 33' Optional Time: 20' ~ 22' 　 3. The Problem-solving Discussion 　 Objectives　 • Discuss the three ideas generated in Project 2 • Determine which one best resolves the problem 　 Recommended Time: 26' ~ 31' Optional Time: 19' ~ 23' 4. Handling Challenging Situations Objectives 　 • Select a problem and ask club members to discuss and resolve it by either a majority vote or by compromise • Serve as facilitator for the discussion Effectively handle any member's behavioral problems that may interfere with the discussion Recommended Time: 22' ~ 32' Optional Time: 12' ~ 21' 　 5. Reaching a Consensus 　 Objectives 　 • To select a problem for the group to discuss and resolve 　 • As facilitator, help the group reach a consensus Recommended Time: 31' ~ 37' Optional Time: 20' ~ 26' ***Specialty Speeches 1. Speak Off the Cuff Objectives 　 • Develop an awareness of situations in which you might be called upon to deliver an impromptu speech • Understand how to prepare for impromptu speaking 　 • Develop skill as a speaker in the impromptu situation by using one or more patterns to approach a topic under discussion; for example, comparing a past, present, and future situation or before and after Time: 5-7 minutes 2. Uplift the Spirit 　 Objectives 　 • Identify and understand the basic differences and similarities between inspirational speeches and other kind of speeches • Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport 　 • Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively expresses inspirational content by moving the audience to adopt your views Time: 8-10 minutes 3 Sell a Product Objectives 　 • Understand the relationship of sales technique to persuasion • Skillfully use the four steps in a sales presentation: attention, interest, desire, action 　 • Identify and promote a unique selling proposition in a sales presentation 　 • Be able to handle objections and close a prospective buyer 　 Time: 10-12 minutes 4. Read Out Loud Objectives 　 • Arrive at an understanding of the elements that comprise oral interpretation and how it differs from preparing and giving a speech • Learn the preparation or planning techniques of effective interpretation • Learn the principles of presentation and develop skill in interpretive reading with regard to voice and body as instruments of communication Time:12-15 minutes 5. Introduce the Speaker Objectives 　 • Focus on the special occasion talk from the standpoint of the introducer (function chairman, toastmaster, master of ceremonies) • Become knowledgeable and skilled in the functions associated with the master of ceremonies • Handle the introduction of other speakers at a club meeting. 　 Time: Duration of a club meeting. (To be arranged with the EVP) ***Speech By Management 1. The Briefing Objectives 　 • Apply the key steps in the preparation of a briefing and the organization of material • Give a briefing according to a specific objective so the audience will have an understanding of the information • Effectively handle a question-and-answer session following the briefing Time: 8-10 minutes for speech, 5 minutes for question period 2. The Technical Speech 　 Objectives 　 • Convert a technical paper or technical material and information into a technical speech • Organize a technical speech according to the inverted-pyramid approach 　 • Write a technical speech as "spoken language," not as an article • Give the speech by effectively reading out loud 　 Time: 8-10 minutes 3. Manage and Motivate 　 Objectives 　 • Understand the concept and nature of motivational method in management. • Apply a four step motivational method with the Objectives to persuade and inspire. 　 • Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to agree with your management proposal. Time: 10-12 minutes 4. The Status Report Objectives 　 • Organize and prepare a status report involving the overall condition of a plan or program, or performance of a department or company in relation to goals. • Construct the report according to a four-step pattern. • Give an effective presentation of the report. Time: 10-12 minutes 5. Confrontation: The Adversary Relationship 　 Objectives 　 • Understand the definition and nature of the adversary relationship. • Prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial management issue. • Employing appropriate preparation methods, strategy, and techniques, for communicating with an adversary group as the representative of your company or corporation. Time: 5 minutes for speech,10 minutes for question period ***The Professional Speaker 1. The Keynote Address Objectives 　 • Identify the basic differences between keynotes speeches and other kinds of speeches. • Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport. • Learn and use the professional techniques necessary for a successful keynote presentation. • Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively inspires and moves the audience to adopt your views as a collective reaffirmation of its own. Time: 15-20 minutes 2, Speaking to Entertain 　 Objectives 　 • Entertain the audience through the use of humor drawn from personal experience and from other material that you have personalized. • Deliver the speech in a way that makes the humor effective. 　 • Establish personal rapport with your audience for maximum impact. Time: 15-20 minutes 3. The Sales Training Speech 　 Objectives 　 • Tell a sales audience how to sell a product by using a planned presentation. Inform a sales training audience about the human experience of the buyer-seller relationship. • Use entertaining stories and dynamic examples of sales situations. Inspire salespeople to want succeed in selling. Time: 15-20 minutes 4. The Professional Seminar Objectives 　 • Plan and present a seminar with specific learning Objectives. • Relate to the audience by using a seminar presentation style. • Use seminar presentation techniques to promote group participation, learning and personal growth. Time: 20-40 minutes 5. The Motivational Speech 　 Objectives 　 • Understand the concept and nature of motivational speaking. • Apply a four-step motivational method with the purpose of persuading and inspiring. Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to emotionally commit to an action. Time: 15-20 minutes ***Technical Presentations 1. The Technical Briefing Objectives 　 • Using a systematic approach, organize technical material into a concise presentation. • Tailor the presentation to the audience's needs, interests and knowledge levels. Time: 8-10 minutes 2. The Proposal 　 Objectives 　 • To prepare a technical presentation advocating a product, service, idea or course of action. • To present your viewpoint logically and convincingly, using an inverted-pyramid approach. • To effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint with a laptop computer to illustrate your message. • To effectively handle a question-and-answer period. 　 Time: 8-10 minutes for speech; 3-5 minute for question period. 3. The Nontechnical Audience 　 Objectives 　 • Understand the principles of communicating complex information to non-technical listeners. • Build and deliver an interesting talk based on these principles. • Answer audience questions that arise during the presentation. 　 • Use a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow to illustrate your message. 　 Time: 10-12 minutes 4. Presenting a Technical Paper 　 • Deliver an interesting speech based on a technical paper or article. • Effectively use a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow to illustrate your theme. • Provide additional information, such as answers to questions, using a flipchart. Time: 10-12 minutes 5. Enhancing a Technical Talk with the Internet 　　 • Understand the nature and process of a technical presentation supported with professional-level visual aids. • Arrange pre-meeting communications via e-mail • Find or create a post-meeting Web site for further dissemination of information supporting or enhancing your verbal presentation. You may create a web page and add it to your club's Web site, making use of podcasting, webcasting or a basic internet template Time: 12-15 minutes ***Persuasive Speaking 1. The Effective Salesperson 　 • Learn a technique for selling an inexpensive product in a retail store. • Recognize a buyer's thought processes in making a purchase. • Elicit information from a prospective buyer through questions. • Match a buyer's situation with the most appropriate product. Time: 8-12 minutes 2. Conquering the Cold Call 　　 • Learn a technique for “cold call” selling of expensive products or services. • Recognize the risks buyers assume in purchasing. • Use questions to help the buyer discover problems with his or her current situation. • Successfully handle buyer's objections and concerns. 　 Time: 10-14 minutes 3. The Winning Proposal 　　 • Prepare a proposal advocating an idea or course of action • Organize the proposal using the six-step method provided. Time: 5-7 minutes 4. Addressing the Opposition 　 • Prepare a talk on a controversial subject that persuades an audience to accept or at least consider your viewpoint. • Construct the speech to appeal to the audience's logic and emotions. Time: 7-9 minutes for the speech; 2-3 minutes for the Q&A period. 5. The Persuasive Leader 　　 • Communicate your vision and mission to an audience. • Convince your audience to work toward achieving your vision and mission. ***Communicating On Television 1. Straight Talk 　 • To effectively present an opinion or viewpoint in a short time • To stimulate giving a presentation as part of a television broadcast Time: 3 minutes plus or minus 30 seconds 3. The Talk Show 　　 • To understand the dynamics of a television interview or "talk" show • To prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during a television interview program • To present a positive image on the television camera. • To appear as a guest on a simulated television talk show 　 Time: 10 minutes plus or minus 30 seconds 4. When You're the Host 　　 • To conduct a successful television interview • To understand the dynamics of a successful television interview or "talk" show • To prepare questions to ask during the interview program 　 • To present a positive, confident image on the television camera 　 Time: 10 minutes plus or minus 30 seconds 5. The Press Conference 　 • To understand the nature of a television press conference • To prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial or sensitive issue • To employ appropriate preparation methods and strategies for ' your organizations viewpoint • To present and maintain a positive image on television Time: 4-6 minutes for presentation 8-10 minutes for question period 6. Training On Television 　　 • To learn how to develop and present an effective training program on television • To receive personal feedback through the videotaping of your presentation Time: 5-7 minutes for the presentation, plus 5-7 minutes for playback of the videotape ***Storytelling 1. The Folk Tale 　 • To tell a folk tale that is entertaining and enjoyable for a specific age group • To use vivid imaginary and voice to enhance the tale Time: 7-9 minutes 2. Let’s Get Personal 　 • To learn the elements of a good story • To create and tell an original story based on a personal experience Time: 6-8 minutes 3. The Moral of the Story 　 • To understand that a story can be entertaining yet display moral values. • To create a new story that offers a lesson or moral • To tell the story, using the skills developed in the previous two projects 　 Time: 4-6 minutes 4. The Touching Story 　 •To understand the techniques available to arouse emotion •To become skilled in arousing emotions while telling a story Time: 6-8 minutes 5. Bringing History to Life 　 • To understand the purpose of stories about historical events or people • To use the storytelling skills developed in the preceding projects to tell a story about a historical event or person Time: 7-9 minutes ***Interpretive Reading 1. Read A Story 　 • To understand the elements of interpretive reading • To learn how to analyze a narrative and plan for effective interpretation • To learn and apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading 　 Time: 8-10 minutes 2. Interpreting Poetry 　 • To understand the differences between poetry and prose • To recognize how poets use imaginary, rhythm, meter, cadence and rhyme to convey the meanings and emotions of their poetry • To apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading 　 Time: 6-8 minutes 3. The Monodrama 　 • To understand the concept and nature of the monodrama • To assume the identity of a character and to portray the physical and emotional aspects of this character to an audience Time: 5-7 minutes 4. The Play 　 • To adapt a play for interpretive reading • To portray several characters in one reading, identifying them to the audience through voice changes and movement. Time: 12-15 minutes 5. The Oratorical Speech 　 • To understand the structure of an effective speech. • To interpret and present a famous speech. Time: 8-10 minutes ***Interpersonal Communication 1. Conversing with Ease 　 • Identify techniques to use in conversing with strangers • Recognize different levels of conversation. Initiate a conversation with a stranger • Initiate a conversation with a stranger • Use open-ended questions to solicit information for further conversation 　 Time: 10-14 minutes 2. The Successful Negotiator 　　 • Employ win/win negotiating strategies to achieve your goals. • Enjoy the benefits of win/win negotiating. • To apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading 　 Time: 10-14 minutes 3. Diffusing Verbal Criticism 　 • Respond non-defensively to verbal criticism. • Employ a five-step method to identify the problem, diffuse the attack and arrive at a solution Time: 10-14 minutes 4. The Coach 　 • Determine reasons for someone's substandard performance • Coach the person to improved performance Time: 10-14 minutes 5. Asserting Yourself Effectively 　　 • Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being assertive • Employ the four-step method for addressing a problem and asking for help • Overcome resistance to your requests 　 Time: 10-14 minutes ***Special Occasions Speech 1. Mastering the Toast 　 • Recognize the characteristics of a toast • Present a toast honoring an occasion or person Time: 2-3 minutes 2. Speaking in Praise 　　 • Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead • Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments • Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech Time: 5-7 minutes 3. The Roast 　　 • Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way • Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources • Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively Time: 3-5 minutes 4. Presenting an Award 　 • Present an award with dignity and grace • Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient Time: 3-4 minutes 5. Accepting an Award 　　 • Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity • Acknowledge the presenting organization Time: 5-7 minutes

Toastmaster's Promise

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A TOASTMASTER'S PROMISE
THE NEW MEMBER'S PLEDGE
THE CLUB'S PROMISE TO NEW MEMBERS

A TOASTMASTER’S PROMISE

The Toastmaster's promise is a global norm of conduct for all toastmasters. It is written in a form submitted to the club by the person applying for membership. It is also printed on the inner cover pages of the manual. The application is now done online, and applicants may not have the opportunity to view the actual form before receiving their manual. For this reason, the TI headquarters requires each club to ensure the promise made by each applicant before joining the club.

As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I promise ...

To attend club meetings regularly;
To prepare all of my speech and leadership projects to the best of my ability, basing them on projects
in the competent communication, Advanced Communication or competent leadership manuals;
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 educational and recognition programs;
To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities.

When you are inducted as a new member, the following pledges are made by the new member and the club members respectively.

The New Member’s Pledge

“I, ____________________, in the presence of my fellow members of the Aoyama Lunch Toastmasters Club, make this firm obligation…to attend meetings regularly and prepare fully for each assignment…to apply myself to the program outlined in the Toastmasters manuals…to participate actively in club activities…to evaluate others in a positive, constructive manner…to build open, friendly relationships with my fellow members…and to bring other new members into the club so that they can also gain the benefits of Toastmasters.”

The Club’s Promise to New Members

“We, the members of the Aoyama Lunch Toastmasters Club, pledge to support you in your quest for self-development…to provide you with positive, helpful evaluations…to maintain a friendly, supportive atmosphere…to give you opportunities to help others…and to make your toastmasters membership a rewarding and fulfilling experience.”

Timer, Vote Counter scripts, Table Topics master, Evaluator

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TIMER Script
VOTE COUNTER Script
Grammarian Duties
Table Topics Master Do's and Don'ts
Evaluatior Do's and Don'ts
Jargons

TIMER

My job as the Timer is to keep track of the time each table topic speaker, prepared speaker, and evaluator spends.

The timing starts with the first verbal or non-verbal form of communication with the audience.

Each table topic speaker is given two minutes. I will raise the green card when the speaker has spoken for one minute, the amber card at one minute and 30, and the red at two minutes. The speaker must wind up his or her remarks within 30 seconds after the red card, although it will remain displayed until the speech is concluded.

Any speaker who speaks for less than one minute or more than two minutes 30 is eligible for awards.

Each evaluator is given three minutes. The timing is two minute, two minute and 30, and three minutes. followed by the 30-seconds leeway after red.

Timing for each prepared speaker depends on his or her project. For today the first three speakers will speak for four to six minutes, and the fans will be raised at four, five, and six. The fourth speaker will speak for eight to ten minutes and the timing will be eight, nine, and ten followed by 30-seconds leeway.

(I also time one minute of silence between prepared speeches, for you to write feedback to prepared speakers.
I will report the result of timing at the end of each session.)

Timer's Report
First speaker (Name) spoke for 1minute 30 (seconds）
Second speaker (Name) ...

VOTE COUNTER

My role as vote counter is to count the number of votes after each session to choose the best speaker of the session.
Please fill in your ballot and cast it in these boxes. I will tally the vote and pass the results to TMOD.
At the end of the meeting, TMOD announces the Best Table Topics Speaker, the Best Evaluator, and the Best Prepared Speaker. All speakers, please do your best.

Grammarian Duties

Records grammatical errors and nice expressions made during the meeting and report.Makes a GRAHCO report toward the end of the meeting.

Table Topics Master

    * First state your table topics question, and then assign. This allows audience to get involved as they think they might be assigned.
    * Create topics that are short and answerable.
    * Whenever possible don't offer Table Topics participation to scheduled speakers so that they can concentrate on their roles

Evaluator:
Here are tips to help your evaluation:

    * Contact your assigned speaker prior to the meeting to know: the title, the project number and the objectives of the speaker's project. Evaluators often request the speech script in advance.

    * Make your evaluation based on the objectives of the speech..

    * Evaluations that is all praise is called　a "white Wash. Try to find at least one suggestion for improvement no matter how good the speech is.

    * Your evaluation is only your opinion. Avoid expressions that sound authoritative such as "you should have", "We thought" and "Why did you". More honest and suitable expressions are: "I think" and I felt".

    * Ａlways remember to show respect to the speaker, and conclude your evaluation in a positive and upbeat tone. Give your evaluation in a manner that the speaker feels encouraged.

    * Your evaluation is intended for the improvement of the speaker. Don't make it an opportunity to create your own speech , embarras the person or boast your knowledge.

JARGONS

SAA reads "surgent at arms". This officer welcomes guests at the door and arrange for venue, meal reservations and cancellations.

TM reads "toastmaster"and not "tea em". When you call a member during a meeting, say "toastmaster so and so".

Vote counter: handles ballots used at regular meetings. Only one name is written in this ballot used to choose the best table topics speaker, best evaluater and best prepared speaker respectively.

Tally counter: handles tally sheets used at contests. The first, second, and third best speakers are written in each sheet used by contest judges and the results are tallied. Therefore the sheet is called a tally sheet, and not a ballot, and the role is called the Tally counter.

The information on this Web site is for the sole use of Toastmasters’members, for Toastmasters business only. It is not to be used for solicitation and distribution of non-Toastmasters materials or information.

(c) 2005-2010 Aoyama Lunch Toastmasters Club

The names "Toastmasters International", "Toastmasters" and the Toastmasters International emblem are trademarks protected in the United States, Canada and other countries where Toastmasters Clubs exist. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Mentoring Program

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As introduced on October 7, 2009 by VPPR Bryan

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for the a great meeting yesterday. Here is a follow up email to the mentoring program we introduced yesterday. I will break up this with the what, who, and how.

The What:
A mentor takes a personal interest in and helps an in experienced person, sometimes called a mentee. The mentor serves as a role model, coach, and confidante, offering knowledge, insight, perspective or wisdom useful to the mentee. This help enables the mentee to learn, advance, and achieve their goals more quickly. Remember this is a finite relationship, and when the mentee's goal is achieve, then so does the mentoring relationship.

The Who:
Mentors for anyone, new or experienced members, that wants to learn and develop their speaking skills. For new members this can help them ease the beginning transition into our club. In unfamiliar situations people need support, personal contact and reassurance. Our new members need someone to explain the program to them, show them how to prepare for various meeting roles, and they need help preparing for their first few speeches.

Our experienced members may want to learn or refine a particular aspect of speaking - such as speech organization or humor. Since another club member excels in this area of interest, then this person could be your mentor and help you to further develop that special skill. Or perhaps you have admired an officer's ability to motivate and inspire members. Maybe the officer would be willing to help you learn these leadership skills.

The How:
All mentors are on a volunteer bases, since we all understand that we may be busy with our daily commitments outside our meetings. We will welcome the opportunity for a you to volunteer as a mentor. If you are willing to be a mentor, please let the "Mentoring Coordinator", Bryan, or the "VP of Education", Martha know.

As far as receiving a mentor, for new members they are generally automatically assigned one. But, for experienced clubs you may submit a request to have mentor. If you want to develop a specific skill and you know which member you would like to learn from, then please feel free to talk with them directly. Otherwise, you could let us know and we could ask them for you. In either case, please inform of the "Mentoring Coordinator" or the "VP of Education" that you wish to have mentor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email. Thank you all for your time and I look forward to hear from you soon.

Cheers!

Bryan

Club News

2009-12-08T12:14:37+09:00

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