Freda Chiang
September 2008
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Contents
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3.11 3.12 / Chapter One: Useful information for YM TMC members
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters International (TI)
Toastmasters in Taiwan (District 67)
Toastmasters in universities in Taiwan
Vision, mission, values and promise
The vision of Toastmasters International
The mission of Toastmasters International
The core values of Toastmasters International
The mission of the club
A Toastmaster’s promise
Toastmasters International organization service chart
Clubs of District 67 Taiwan
A brief description of club leadership roles
Toastmasters activities
Regular meetings
Other Toastmasters activities
The function of each meeting role
Preparation for each meeting role
When you are the Receptionist
When you are the Toastmaster of the evening (TME)
When you are the timer
When you are the Ah-Counter
When you are the Vote-Counter
When you are the Variety/Joke Session Master
When you are the prepared speaker
When you are the Table Topics Master
When you are the general evaluator (GE)
When you are an individual evaluator (IE)
When you are the language evaluator (LE)
Every participant
Educational program
Communication track
Leadership track
Membership fee statement
The websites that every YM TMC member should know
Advanced manuals
Training programs manuals
Mentoring
Information about speech contests
When you are a contestant
When you are the contest master (or called contest chair)
When you are the chief judge
A note of a Table Topics contest chief judge
Resources available on the TI website
Chapter Two: Useful information for officers
Same responsibilities of every officer
When you are the president
When you are the immediate past president
When you are the vice president education
When you are the vice president membership
When you are the vice president public relations
When you are the secretary
When you are the treasurer
When you are the sergeant at arms
Distinguished club program
Chapter Three: The history of Yang Ming TMC (2002~2008)
Introduction
2002 December – 2003 April
2003 September – December
2004 February – June
2004 September – 2005 January
2005 February – June
2005 September – 2006 January
2006 February – June
2006 September – 2007 January
2007 February – June
2007 September – December
2008 February – June
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1 Useful information for YM TMC members
1.1 What is Toastmasters?
1.1.1 Toastmasters International (TI)
Toastmasters International is non-profit organization that is devoted to enhancing members’ communication and leadership skills. The website of Toastmasters International describes this organization as follows:
From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 235,000 members in 11,700 clubs in 92 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.
Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.
There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved.
(http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/WhatisToastmasters.aspx)
1.1.2 Toastmasters in Taiwan (District 67)
The following introduction of Toastmasters in Taiwan is adapted from Spark TMC (2001):
In Taiwan, the first Toastmasters club (Taipei Toastmasters Club) was established in 1958. The governing body of Toastmasters on Taiwan is the … [District 67 of Toastmasters International] located in Taipei. Over the last …[50] years, we have …[about 130 clubs and 3500 members] island-wide. The majority of the clubs are English clubs [(80%)), with a few Taiwanese, Japanese, …[Mandarin and Hakka] clubs. Our members come from all walks of life, managers, teachers, trainers, professors, salespersons, doctors, civil servants, students and housewives. We have a diversified membership with different nationalities. The clubs are public clubs, company clubs, community clubs and university clubs. Our sole purpose is to gain personal growth through the training of communication and leadership skills in a positive environment.
(Adapted from Spark TMC 2001: 4)
1.1.3 Toastmasters in universities in Taiwan
There are more and more Toastmasters clubs in universities in Taiwan. Examples are: NTU台大 (1997), NTOU海洋 (1998), Chia Yi嘉義 (2001), YZU元智 (2002), Chang Gung長庚(2002), Yang Ming陽明(2004), Yun Tech雲林科技 (2004), FJU輔仁 (2004), Cheng-Kung成功 (2004), NCCU政治 (2005), NCU中央 (2005), SCU東吳 (2006), AU亞洲 (2007), Shi Chien實踐 (2007), Tamkang淡江(2007), KMUS高醫學生(2008), I-Shou Univ. 義守大學 (2009), etc. Of these, Chang Gung TMC and NTOU TMC are no longer in the club list on the website of District 67; they are probably not running.
1.2 Vision, mission, values and promise
1.2.1 The vision of Toastmasters International
The website of TI describes its vision as:
Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member Clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change.
1.2.2 The mission of Toastmasters International
The mission of TI is described on its website as follows:
Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality.
Through its member Clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking—vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind.
It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand its world wide network of Clubs, thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its programs.
1.2.3 The core values of Toastmasters International
The same website defines the values of TI as:
Toastmasters International’s core values are integrity, dedication to excellence, service to the member and respect for the individual. These are values worthy of a great organization, and we believe we should incorporate them as anchor points in every decision we make. Our core values provide us with a means of not only guiding but also evaluating our operations, our planning and our vision for the future.
1.2.4 The mission of the club
One can find the same mission shared by every Toastmasters club on the website of TI:
The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
1.2.5 A Toastmaster’s promise
A toastmaster’s promise is stated clearly on the website of TI:
As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I promise...
． To attend all Club meetings regularly;
． To prepare all of my speeches to the best of my ability, basing them on projects in the Communication and Leadership Program manuals or the Advanced Communication and Leadership Program manuals;
． To willingly 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 willingly 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.
1.3 Toastmasters International organization service chart
The following chart “traces the flow of services, material and programs upward from the Board of Directors through the various echelons of Toastmasters International to the ultimate beneficiary, the individual member.” (Toastmasters International 2008a: 17)
1.4 Clubs of District 67 Taiwan
In September 2008, there are 132 clubs listed on the website of District 67 (www.toastmasters.org.tw), belonging to 9 divisions. The format was originally designed by Helen Chen, a member of Mosaic TMC. The underlined clubs are in universities.
Div A(Taipei)
12 clubs / A1
Prestige 名士
MSA Taiwan 默沙東
China Trust 中信金控
Taipei Metro / A2
Premium 名嘉
ALE Elite 精湛
TCG 北市府
BID 奔馳 / A3
JOY 中油
Neihu 內湖
World Mosaic 錦繡世界
Taiwan Future 台証期貨
Div B
(Central)
11 clubs / B1
Taichung 台中
Wheelers 飛輪
ALE Ultimate 極限 / B2
Ta Chia 大甲
Anvil 鐵砧
Distinguished 傑仕
CTSP CYUT 中科朝陽 / B3
Fengyuan 豐原
Huluton 葫蘆墩
Taichung Elite 台中菁英
Medical 杏林
Div C
(Taipei)
17 clubs / C1
Legacy 薪傳
Galaxy 銀河
FJU 輔仁
Shih Chien 實踐
SCU 東吳 / C2
China 中華
Excellence 卓越
NTU 台大
Hualien 花蓮
NCCU 政治大學
Synopsys 新思
Tamkang 淡江 / C3
PECL 泰興
CECI 中華顧問
Innovative 創意
CTCI 中鼎工程
U-SWOT 優識活
Div D
(Southern)
19 clubs / D1
Kaohsiung 高雄
Pingtung 屏東
Scien Tech 科工
Tso-Ying 左營
Ovation Advanced 黑馬
KMU 高醫 / D2
Tainan 台南
Red Hill 赤崁
Chia Yi嘉義
ALE Spectacular 壯觀
Cheng-Kung 成功
Shing Ying 新營
Madou 麻豆 / D3
Elite 精英
Yuan-Shan 圓山
Top Gun 筧橋
ALE Max 極致
KMUS 高醫學生
I-Shou Univ. 義守大學
Div E
(Toayuan, Hsinchu)
11 clubs / E1
Hsinchu 新竹
Guan Xi 關西
Legend 傳說 / E2
Tao Yuan 桃園
Chung Li 中壢
Linkou 林口
ACTS 華普 / E3
YZU 元智
Long Tan 龍潭
NCU 中央大學
Gueishan 龜山
Div F
(Multilingual)
27 clubs / F1
Happy 喜洋洋
Sunflower 昇華
YMIC 青企 / F2
Happiness 樂陶陶
Chang Hua 全方位
Chung Shing 中興新村
Huatan Bilingual 花壇
Shetou 社頭
Top 高峰
Mentor 良友 / F3 (Japanese)
Pacific 太平洋
Peace 平和
Success 成功
Central 中央
Yama Kawa 山川
F4 (Taiwanese)
Changhua 彰化
Pu-Shin 埔心
Taichung 台中
Kaohsiung 高雄 / F5
Hai Lan Lan 海藍藍
Cheer 相見歡
台灣客語
寶島客語 / F6
Speakers 演說家進階
桃園台語
Achiever 實踐家
Div G
(Taipei)
14 clubs / G1
Taipei 台北
MEGA-ICBC 兆豐商銀
Ta Ren 達人
ALE Ladder 階梯
Irrationally Motivated / G2
NTOU-P 海大專業
Happy Life 樂生
PWC 資誠
Taipei Atrium 台北在行 / G3
Tienmou 天母
Spark 石牌
Sparkle 閃亮石牌
Yang-Ming U. 陽明大學
Taiwan 台灣雙聲代
Div H
(Taipei)
11 clubs / H1
Grand 格蘭特
NLFD 藥檢局
TTY 台灣東洋
MOFA 外交部 / H2
YWCA 女青年會
Formosa 福爾摩莎
EDS 電資系統
CITI 花旗 / H3
Sunshine 祥祥
Sunrise 昇來
Motorola Taiwan 摩托
羅拉--台灣
Div I
(Central)
10 clubs / I1
Chang Hua 彰化
Yun Tech 雲林科技
Yuanlin 員林 / I2
Beast 博思
Nantou 南投
AU亞洲大學
Nan Kai 南開 / I3
New Century 新世紀
Taichung Adv. 台中進階
Fluency 流暢
1.5 A brief description of club leadership roles
The following list is adapted from FJU TMC (2002).
President會長 / ． Represents the Club.
． Sets the Club's vision and provides leadership. / ． 對外代表本會
． 對內領導本會運作良好
Vice President Education (VPE)
教育副會長 / ． Plans dynamic Club meetings.
． Helps the members to grow in the Toastmasters educational program. / ． 規劃優質會議與教育訓練
． 幫助會員成長
Vice President Membership (VPM)
會員副會長 / ． Builds club membership.
． Increases member satisfaction. / ． 鼓勵尚不是toastmasters的guests入會, 並協助新會員盡快進入狀況。
． 關懷會員, 增進會員間的感情。
Vice President Public Relations (VPPR)
公關副會長 / ． Plans a public relations program (by updating the website, publishing newsletters, visiting other clubs, inviting and greeting supportive guests, etc.) / ． 推廣本社
(更新網站,宣傳刊物,拜訪友會,邀請優秀講員等)
Secretary
秘書長 / ． Types and prints.
． Prepares and mails orders for Toastmasters supplies. / ． 文書工作
． 保管與購買用品
Treasurer
財務長 / ． Collects dues and fees
． Pay to World Headquarters for semiannual membership dues/new member fees, etc.
． Keeps complete and accurate records of all financial transactions. / ． 收費
． 繳費
． 記錄財務狀況
Sergeant at Arms (SAA)
總務長 / ． Arranges room and equipment for each meeting. / ． 備妥會場所需的軟硬體設備與各項用品。
(FJU TMC 2002: 3)
1.6 Toastmasters activities
1.6.1 Regular meetings
Toastmasters is a learning by doing program. In other words, we learn while we participate and take different meeting roles. At a typical regular meeting, we will learn to master prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, running a meeting and evaluations.
The main four sessions of a regular meeting are:
1. Joke/Variety Session: Jokes or games are provided to bring a happy atmosphere.
2. Prepared Speech Session: You will practice presentation skills, body language, and vocal variety, etc. by following the guidance in the Competent Communication manual.
3. Table Topics Session: You will learn to think on your feet, and deliver an impromptu speech of one to two minutes, with a clear and complete structure.
4. Evaluation Session: You will learn to provide effective, constructive feedback.
1.6.2 Other Toastmasters activities
A toastmaster can learn not only from his/her own club, but from other clubs and many activities held by the areas, divisions and district. Instances are:
1. Joint meetings: two clubs can run a meeting together. In this way, we can learn from the good role models of other clubs.
2. Contests: Humorous speech contest and evaluation contest are held each year in spring; prepared speech contest and table topics contest are held in fall. If a toastmaster wins in his/her own club, he/she can attend the area contests, and will have the chance to attend the division contests, etc.
3. Conventions: In the Spring Convention and the Fall Convention, final speech contests (in different languages) are held, and international trainers are invited to give workshops. The champion of prepared speech contest will represent District 67 to attend the Inter-district contest, of which the winner will attend the International contest.