About Our Club |
Our new Elocutionists @UVic Toastmaster's Club chartered in July 2019. Our members are UVic staff, faculty, alumni and graduate students. We are a professional club meeting weekly at lunch time, with goals to develop our leadership, communication, coaching, public speaking skills, and more.
If you are a UVic staff, faculty or alumni and are interested in checking out our meetings, please Contact Us and drop by anytime.
Elocution n. - a person's manner of speaking or reading aloud in public: "The actor's elocution is faultless."
- the study and practice of oral delivery, including the control of both voice and gesture.
noun - the art of public speaking, esp of voice production, delivery, and gesture
Elocutionist
n. a public speaker trained in voice production and gesture and delivery |
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The Toastmasters Mission A statement of shared values
Every Toastmasters club shares the same mission, clearly defined in the following mission statement:
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Through this mission, each Toastmaster gains a clear understanding of the club's purpose, and the organization as a whole benefits from a shared set of values and goals.
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Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Gain the confidence to speak up?
You’ve come to the right place. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped more than 4 million people just like you, from around the world, become more confident speakers and leaders.
Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development, with more than 364,000 members in over 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. This network of clubs and their learn-by-doing programme are sure to help you improve.
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself effectively in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retired, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. You'll learn how to:
- Formulate and express your ideas effectively
- Be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations
- Improve your one-on-one dealings with others
Don't delay! Become the speaker and leader you want to be. Confident, charismatic leaders weren't born that way. As you progress in Toastmasters, you'll get to practice your skills by organising and conducting meetings and motivating others to help you. Become a better negotiator. Gain trust. Inspire your team.
Visit our next meeting - guests are most welcome. You won't regret it!
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Successes |
Club Member Progress and Recognition
(April 8, 2021) Welcome to our new club member, Zahra!
(Feb11, 2021) Welcome to our new club member, Arshdeep!
(Nov 12, 2020) Welcome to our new club member, MinJeong!
(Oct 26, 2020) Congratulations to Amy for successfully achieving her Level 2 in Visionary Communication!
(Oct 10, 2020) Congratulations to Amy for receiving the Area Support Award for her dedicated support as Club President to Area 2 Director Jennifer Almeida.
(Oct 10, 2020) Congratulations to Irene Schell for achieving her Distinguished Toastmaster award!
(Aug 1, 2020) Welcome to our new club member, Alan!
(February 25, 2020) Welcome to our new club member, Carrie!
(January 26, 2020) Welcome to our new club members, Dzifa and Harry!
(Nov 22, 2019) Welcome to our new club member, Anna!
(Nov 21, 2019) Congratulations to Amy for successfully achieving her Level 1 in Visionary Communication
(Nov 6 2019) Of our 22 club members, 9 of us are working through level 1 of 6 unique paths. 9 of us have successfully completed the Ice Breaker. 2 others have registered and are establishing their path.
All other members are encouraged to logon to Toastmasters, complete the initial goal setting exercise and choose your desired path.
Education Session - Easy-speak and Toastmasters slides are available here. |
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Club News |
Our Elocutionists @UVic Toastmasters Club is for all UVic Staff, Faculty, Alumni and Graduate Students!
On June 25, the new Executive Team Members were voted in to serve for the 2020/21 Toastmasters year.
President- Amy VP Education - Gisele Secretary - AmyTreasurer - John |
VP Membership - IreneVP Public Relations - vacant Sergeant at Arms - Sarah |
If interested in exploring leadership through an Executive role, we encourage you to start a conversation with club members presently in those roles. There are opportunities to become mentees, assistants, or simply to talk about all that the role entails. Please find Meeting Roles and Handbook and Club Officer Roles in the following link:
- Meeting Roles and Handbook Guide - Club Officer Roles
Upcoming Opportunities – District Events
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