Why Join Toastmasters

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <script type="text/javascript"> //OwnerIQ var __oiq_pct = 50; if( __oiq_pct>=100 || Math.floor(Math.random()*100/(100-__oiq_pct)) > 0 ) { var _oiqq = _oiqq || []; _oiqq.push(['oiq_addPageBrand','Lycos']); _oiqq.push(['oiq_addPageCat','Internet > Websites']); _oiqq.push(['oiq_addPageLifecycle','Intend']); _oiqq.push(['oiq_doTag']); (function() { var oiq = document.createElement('script'); oiq.type = 'text/javascript'; oiq.async = true; oiq.src = document.location.protocol + '//px.owneriq.net/stas/s/lycosn.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(oiq, s); })(); } //Google Analytics var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount','UA-21402695-19']); _gaq.push(['_setDomainName','tripod.com']); _gaq.push(['_setCustomVar',1,'member_name','spartan_toastmasters',3]); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); //Lycos Init function getReferrer() { var all= this.document.cookie; if (all== '') return false; var cookie_name = 'REFERRER='; var start = all.lastIndexOf(cookie_name); if (start == -1) return false; start += cookie_name.length; var end = all.indexOf(';', start); if (end == -1) end = all.length; return all.substring(start, end); } function getQuery() { var rfr = getReferrer(); if (rfr == '') return false; var q = extractQuery(rfr, 'yahoo.com', 'p='); if (q) return q; q = extractQuery(rfr, '', 'q='); return q ? q : ""; } function extractQuery(full, site, q_param) { var start = full.lastIndexOf(site); if (start == -1) return false; start = full.lastIndexOf(q_param); if (start == -1) return false; start += q_param.length; var end = full.indexOf('&', start); if (end == -1) end = full.length; return unescape(full.substring(start, end)).split(" ").join("+"); } function generateHref(atag, template){ atag.href=template.replace('_MYURL_', window.location.href.replace('http://', '')).replace('_MYTITLE_','Check%20out%20this%20Tripod%20Member%20site!'); } var lycos_ad = Array(); var lycos_onload_timer; var cm_role = "live"; var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com"; var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded"; var tripod_member_name = "spartan_toastmasters"; var tripod_member_page = "spartan_toastmasters/why_join.htm"; var tripod_ratings_hash = "1742179425:79d4fe2346fffab7c61afe9fc74848fc"; var lycos_ad_category = {"dmoz":"recreation\/audio","ontarget":"&CAT=family%20and%20lifestyles&L2CAT=hobbies","find_what":"how to improve the communication skills"}; var lycos_ad_remote_addr = "209.202.244.9"; var lycos_ad_www_server = "www.tripod.lycos.com"; var lycos_ad_track_small = ""; var lycos_ad_track_served = ""; var lycos_search_query = getQuery(); </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://scripts.lycos.com/catman/init.js"></script> <script type='text/javascript'> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; (function() { var gads = document.createElement('script'); gads.async = true; gads.type = 'text/javascript'; var useSSL = 'https:' == document.location.protocol; gads.src = (useSSL ? 'https:' : 'http:') + '//www.googletagservices.com/tag/js/gpt.js'; var node = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; node.parentNode.insertBefore(gads, node); })(); </script> <script type='text/javascript'> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/95963596/TRI_300X250_dfp', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-1450204159126-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.defineSlot('/95963596/TRI_above_728x90_dfp', [728, 90], 'div-gpt-ad-1450204159126-1').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.defineSlot('/95963596/TRI_below_728x90_dfp', [728, 90], 'div-gpt-ad-1450204159126-2').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); }); </script> <script type="text/javascript"> (function(isV) { if( !isV ) { return; } var adMgr = new AdManager(); var lycos_prod_set = adMgr.chooseProductSet(); var slots = ["leaderboard", "leaderboard2", "toolbar_image", "toolbar_text", "smallbox", "top_promo", "footer2", "slider"]; var adCat = this.lycos_ad_category; adMgr.setForcedParam('page', (adCat && adCat.dmoz) ? adCat.dmoz : 'member'); if (this.lycos_search_query) { adMgr.setForcedParam("keyword", this.lycos_search_query); } else if(adCat && adCat.find_what) { adMgr.setForcedParam('keyword', adCat.find_what); } for (var s in slots) { var slot = slots[s]; if (adMgr.isSlotAvailable(slot)) { this.lycos_ad[slot] = adMgr.getSlot(slot); } } adMgr.renderHeader(); adMgr.renderFooter(); }((function() { var w = 0, h = 0, minimumThreshold = 300; if (top == self) { return true; } if (typeof(window.innerWidth) == 'number' ) { w = window.innerWidth; h = window.innerHeight; } else if (document.documentElement && (document.documentElement.clientWidth || document.documentElement.clientHeight)) { w = document.documentElement.clientWidth; h = document.documentElement.clientHeight; } else if (document.body && (document.body.clientWidth || document.body.clientHeight)) { w = document.body.clientWidth; h = document.body.clientHeight; } return ((w > minimumThreshold) && (h > minimumThreshold)); }()))); window.onload = function() { var f = document.getElementById("FooterAd"); var b = document.getElementsByTagName("body")[0]; b.appendChild(f); f.style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('lycosFooterAdiFrame').src = '/adm/ad/footerAd.iframe.html'; // DOM Inj Ad (function(isTrellix) { var e = document.createElement('iframe'); e.style.border = '0'; e.style.margin = 0; e.style.display = 'block'; e.style.cssFloat = 'right'; e.style.height = '254px'; e.style.overflow = 'hidden'; e.style.padding = 0; e.style.width = '300px'; var isBlokedByDomain = function( href ) { var blockedDomains = [ "ananyaporn13000.tripod.com", "xxxpornxxx.tripod.com" ]; var flag = false; for( var i=0; i<blockedDomains.length; i++ ) { if( href.search( blockedDomains[ i ] ) >= 0 ) { flag = true; } } return flag; } var getMetaContent = function( metaName ) { var metas = document.getElementsByTagName('meta'); for (i=0; i<metas.length; i++) { if( metas[i].getAttribute("name") == metaName ) { return metas[i].getAttribute("content"); } } return false; } var getCommentNodes = function(regexPattern) { var nodes = {}; var nodesA = []; var preferredNodesList = ['a', 'c', 'b']; (function getNodesThatHaveComments(n, pattern) { if (n.hasChildNodes()) { if (n.tagName === 'IFRAME') { return false; } for (var i = 0; i < n.childNodes.length; i++) { if ((n.childNodes[i].nodeType === 8) && (pattern.test(n.childNodes[i].nodeValue))) { var areaName = pattern.exec(n.childNodes[i].nodeValue)[1]; nodes[areaName] = n; } else if (n.childNodes[i].nodeType === 1) { getNodesThatHaveComments(n.childNodes[i], pattern); } } } }(document.body, regexPattern)); for (var i in preferredNodesList) { if (nodes[preferredNodesList[i]]) { if( isTrellix && nodes[preferredNodesList[i]].parentNode.parentNode.parentNode.parentNode ) { nodesA.push(nodes[preferredNodesList[i]].parentNode.parentNode.parentNode.parentNode); } else { nodesA.push( nodes[preferredNodesList[i]] ); } } } return nodesA; } var properNode = null; var areaNodes = getCommentNodes( new RegExp( '^area Type="area_(\\w+)"' ) ); for (var i = 0; i < areaNodes.length; i++) { var a = parseInt(getComputedStyle(areaNodes[i]).width); if ((a >= 300) && (a <= 400)) { properNode = areaNodes[i]; break; } } var propertyName = getMetaContent("property") || false; if( isTrellix && (properNode) ) { e.src = '/adm/ad/injectAd.iframe.html'; properNode.insertBefore(e, properNode.firstChild); } else if( isTrellix && !( properNode ) ) // Slap the ad eventhought there is no alocated slot { e.src = '/adm/ad/injectAd.iframe.html'; e.style.cssFloat = 'none'; var cdiv = document.createElement('div'); cdiv.style = "width:300px;margin:10px auto;"; cdiv.appendChild( e ); b.insertBefore(cdiv, b.lastChild); } else if( !isBlokedByDomain( location.href ) ) { var injF = document.createElement('iframe'); injF.style.border = '0'; injF.style.margin = 0; injF.style.display = 'block'; injF.style.cssFloat = 'none'; injF.style.height = '254px'; injF.style.overflow = 'hidden'; injF.style.padding = 0; injF.style.width = '300px'; injF.src = '/adm/ad/injectAd.iframe.html'; if( b && ( !isTrellix || ( typeof isTrellix == "undefined" ) ) ) // All other tripod props { var cdiv = document.createElement('div'); cdiv.style = "width:300px;margin:10px auto;"; cdiv.appendChild( injF ); b.insertBefore(cdiv, b.lastChild); } } }( document.isTrellix )); } </script> <div id="tb_container" style="background:#DFDCCF; border-bottom:1px solid #393939; position:relative; z-index:999999999!important">  <style> .adCenterClass{margin:0 auto} </style> <div id="tb_ad" class="adCenterClass" style="display:block!important; overflow:hidden; width:916px;"> <div id="ad_container" style="display:block!important; float:left; width:728px "> <script type="text/javascript"> if (typeof lycos_ad !== "undefined" && "leaderboard" in lycos_ad) { document.write(lycos_ad['leaderboard']); } </script> </div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> if (typeof lycos_ad !== "undefined" && "slider" in lycos_ad) { document.write(lycos_ad['slider']); } </script>  <div id="FooterAd" style="background:#DFDCCF; border-top:1px solid #393939; clear:both; display:none; width:100%!important; position:relative; z-index:999999!important; height:90px!important"> <div class="adCenterClass" style="display:block!important; overflow:hidden; width:916px;"> <div id="footerAd_container" style="display:block!important; float:left; width:728px"> <iframe id="lycosFooterAdiFrame" style="border:0; display:block; float:left; height:96px; overflow:hidden; padding:0; width:750px"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=110 BGCOLOR="#0000FF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="05700840egayea.gif"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Spartan Speakers Club 2653 in Spartanburg, SC</b></FONT><B>     |     </b><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spartan Speakers Club 2653 in Spartanbur"><U><B>home</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="calendar.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar Directions"><U>Calendar & Directions</U></A>   |   <A HREF="scrapbook.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photo Gallery/Scrapbook"><U>Photo Gallery/Scrapbook</U></A>   |   <A HREF="mission.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mission"><U>Mission</U></A>   |   <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A>   |   <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Web Links"><U>Web Links</U></A>   |   <A HREF="suggestions.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Suggestions"><U>Suggestions</U></A>   |   <A HREF="offices.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Offices"><U>Offices</U></A>   |   <B>Why Join Toastmasters</b>   |   <A HREF="myths.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Myths"><U>Myths</U></A></div> <div> <B> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE"JavaScript1.1">  </script>  </b></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=190 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0588f733.gif"> <div> <A HREF="http://www.toastmasters.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.toastmasters.org"><U><B><IMG SRC="05a94800.gif" border=0 width="148" height="128" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></U></A><B> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE"JavaScript1.1">  </script>  </b></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=370 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> Why Join Toastmasters</div> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><U>Frequently Asked Questions</U></U></A></div> <div>  <SCRIPT LANGUAGE"JavaScript1.1">  </script>  </div> <div> <I>Isn't Toastmasters a program we should share with family, friends & colleagues?</I></div> <div> <I> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="513" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 127 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="18249790.jpg" border=0 width="73" height="121" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1838a790.jpg" border=0 width="138" height="121" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1848b790.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="121" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1868b790.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="121" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>The fear of public speaking outranks the fear of death by a margin of two-to-one according to a survey reported in </b><I><B>The Book of Lists.</b></I><B> </b></div> <div> Toastmasters can help. Whether you need to speak publicly for your career or personal life, to run your meetings more effectively, to lead your group more effectively, or to do some self image improvement. </div> <div> Toastmasters helps you get over the fear of public speaking and teaches you how to channel that anxiety into presenting dynamic speeches that inspire your audience. </div> <div> You are given all the tools necessary: Opportunities to speak publicly in a "safe" environment; educational manuals; a mentor; constructive evaluation; evaluating others; and listening to experienced speakers. </div> <div> You start with the Competent Toastmasters program, a series of ten speeches. Each speech works on a different skill that progresses you from getting over your initial fear of public speaking with the "Ice Breaker", then works on organization, gestures, and props to finally reach the point of giving an inspirational speech. </div> <div> Once you obtain your Competent Toastmaster designation, you can continue to obtain more advanced speaking and leadership skills. Remember that good public speaking happens with lots of practice and is maintained with practice. </div> <div> <B>Guests are always welcome!</b> Come to a meeting and check it out at St. Paul's United Methodist Church; 1320 Fernwood-Glendale Road; Spartanburg, SC, or to a Toastmasters near you. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="calendar.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar Directions"><U><U>Click Here</U></U></A></FONT> for more information.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="frequently_asked_questions__1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>Frequently Asked Questions: </b></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="585" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 57 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="#typical_1_1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><B><U>What is a typical meeting like? </U></b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#how_much_does_it_cost__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><B><U>How much does it cost? </U></b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#often_1_1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><B><U>How often will I have to speak?</U></b></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <A HREF="#when_can_i_start_speaking__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><B><U>When can I start speaking?</U></b></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="#when_can_i_start_speaking__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U> </U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="#credentials_1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><B><U>What credentials can I receive?</U></b></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="#mentor_1_1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><B><U>How do I get a mentor? </U></b></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="typical_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b></I><I><B>What is a typical meeting like?</b></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> A typical meeting lasts 2 hours. The meeting begins with introductions followed by three or four manual or education speeches, Table Topics, speech evaluation, general evaluation and a short business meeting. </div> <div> Table Topics gives everyone an opportunity to speak impromptu for one to two minutes on a topic chosen for the evening that may or may not be known in advance. </div> <div> The business meeting addresses club administration issues and is an opportunity to learn and use parliamentary procedure. </div> <div> Evaluations are made throughout all stages of the meeting in order for members to get constructive feedback. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><I><B><U>FAQ</U></b></I></U></A></div> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="how_much_does_it_cost__1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b></I><I><B>How much does it cost?</b></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Amounts are prorated...contact us for more information. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><I><B><U>FAQ</U></b></I></U></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="often_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#008080" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>How often will I have to speak?</b></I></FONT> </div> <div> There are lots of opportunities to practice public speaking with Toastmasters. You are given the opportunity to speak for at least two minutes each meeting during the Table Topics impromptu speeches. </div> <div> You will be giving your prepared speeches to complete your goal of Competent Toastmaster <B>in</b> <B>the time frame you set</b>. In addition, members rotate through the different <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="suggestions_top_of_page.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Suggestions"><U><U>roles</U></U></A></FONT> needed during the meeting. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><I><B><U>FAQ</U></b></I></U></A></div> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="when_can_i_start_speaking__1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b></I><I><B>When can I start speaking?</b></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Right away or when you feel most comfortable. At your first meeting you will be asked to introduce yourself and you will be given the opportunity to speak, impromptu, during Table Topics if you wish. You can progress at your own speed, but generally we want to schedule your first "Ice Breaker" speech in the second or third week after you join. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><I><B><U>FAQ</U></b></I></U></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="credentials_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#008080" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>What credentials can I receive?</b></I></FONT> </div> <div> There are numerous credentials that you can achieve at Toastmasters International, Spartan Speakers Club 2653 that will benefit both your professional career and your personal life. </div> <div> <B>CTM</b> - <I>Competent Toastmaster</I> </div> <div> <B>ATM</b> - <I>Advanced Toastmaster - Bronze, Silver, Gold </I></div> <div> <B>CL & AL</b> - <I>Competent Leader and Advanced Leader </I></div> <div> <B>DTM</b> -<I> Distinguished Toastmaster</I> </div> <div> Each designation will be explained in the introductory package that you receive when you join. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><I><B><U>FAQ</U></b></I></U></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="mentor_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#008080" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>How do I get a mentor?</b></I></FONT> </div> <div> Once you join, you can ask the Vice President of Education to help you choose a mentor. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions__1" TITLE="Why Join Toastmasters"><U><I><B><U>FAQ</U></b></I></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.toastmasters.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.toastmasters.org"><U><U>Toastmasters International</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people develop communications and leadership skills through practice, feedback, and coaching in a supportive environment. 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 prohibited.</FONT></div> <div> ©2002 Spartan Speakers Toastmasters Club. If you see something here you'd like to use,<A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U> please contact us</U></A>!</div> </td> </tr></table></body>