Toastmasters always have new opportunities for communication and leadership training, with recognition for their achievements.

New Toastmaster Club members receive their basic Communication and Leadership Manual when they join. This manual outlines 10 prepared speech assignments, starting with a 4 to 6 minute "Ice-Breaker". Each speech focuses on an different area of public speaking with written instruction and assistance toward developing a speech to practice this new skill. Each speech builds on previous skills through Speech #10, an 8 to 10 minute Inspirational Speech. Members completing the first 10 speeches earn the designation of "Competent Communicator" (CC).

The learning opportunities continue. Each new CC can order two (of 15 Advanced Communication and Leadership Manuals) at no cost. Each member can pursue their area or direction of interest while continually improving their public speaking skills. Completing these speech manuals lead to designations of "Advanced Communicator" (AC).

Leadership learning opportunities are also available through Club Officer positions, education programs, and special projects. These lead to "Competent Leader" and "Advanced Leader" designations.

Competent Communicator (CC)

Advanced Communicator Bronze (AC-B)

Advanced Communicator Silver (AC-S)

Advanced Communicator Gold (AC-G)

 

Competent Leader (CL)

Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)

Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

Competent Communicator (CC)

Requirements:

- Completed ten speech projects outlined in the basic Communication & Leadership Manual.

          1. The Ice Breaker
          2. Organize Your Speech
          3. Get to the Point
          4. How to Say It
          5. Your Body Speaks
          6. Vocal Variety
          7. Research Your Topic
          8. Get Comfortable with Visual Aids
          9. Persuade with Power
        10. Inspire Your Audience

Advanced Communicator Bronze (AC-B)

Requirements:

- Earn CC Award
- Completed two Advanced C&L Manuals (5 speeches each).

 

The Entertaining Speaker	Speaking to Inform	Public Relations
The Discussion Leader	Specialty Speeches	Speeches by Management
The Professional Speaker	Technical Presentations	Persuasive Speaking
Communicating on Television	Storytelling	Interpretive Reading
Interpersonal Communication	Special Occasion Speeches	Humorously Speaking

 

Advanced Communicator Silver (AC-S)

Requirements:

- Earn AC-B Award or currently hold Advanced Toastmaster Bronze (ATM-B) Award.
- Completed two additional Advanced C&L Manuals not previously used for AC-B or ATM-B.
- Presented two programs from either the Better Speakers Series and/or the Successful Club Series.

Advanced Communicator Gold (AC-G)

Requirements:

- Earn AC-S Award or currently hold Advanced Toastmaster Silver (ATM-S) Award.
- Completed two additional Advanced C&L Manuals not previously used.
- Presented a Success/Leadership Program, Success/Communication Program
  (not previously completed for ATMB) or a Youth Leadership Program.
- Coach a new member with the first three speech projects.

Competent Leader (CL)

Requirements:

-Complete the Competent Leadership manual

Advanced Leader Bronze (AL-B)

Requirements:

- Earn CL Award
- Earn CC Award
- Served at least six months as a Club officer, including preparation of Club Success plan.
- Participate in District-sponsored officer training.
- Conducted any two programs from the Successful Club Series and/or the Leadership Excellence Series.

Advanced Leader Silver (AL-S)

Requirements:

- Earn AL-B (or "old" CL award)
- Earn CC Award
- Served a complete term as a District officer.
- Completed the High Performance Leadership Program.
- Served successfully as Club Sponsor, Mentor or Specialist.

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

Requirements:

- Earn AC-G Award
- Earn AL-S Award

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) is currently the highest award earned by a Toastmaster

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