Objectives and Structure of Toastmasters
Objectives
The fundamental objective of Toastmasters International is to educate men and women through the process of self-improvement and leadership training so that they may increase their confidence and usefulness in business, professional and community life.
"Toastmasters is suitable for everybody in the community"
Toastmasters seek to -
- improve their oral expression and thought
- develop their confidence and ability to speak in public
- obtain instruction and experience in the conduct of meetings
- promote the habit of analytical listening
- assist each other through constructive evaluation
- develop their capacity for leadership
- promote good fellowship among men and women
- advance mutual understanding through more effective communication
- foster and encourage "Better Listening, Thinking and Speaking"
Organisational Structure of Toastmasters
Toastmaster International is a worldwide organisation made up of thousands of clubs. You may hear members talk about Area, District, World Headquarters and so on. If you are a little confused by how it all fits together, the following should help to put it all into perspective.
You |
The most important part of Toastmasters |
Stafford Heights Toastmasters |
| Club | A group of members | Club No. 2589 |
| Area | Several clubs within a geographical area | Area 18 |
| Division | Several areas within a geographical area | Metropolitan Division |
| District | Made up of several divisions | District 69 |
| Regions | Only applies within the USA | N/A |
| Toastmaster International | World Headquarters in Santa Ana, California |