Toastmasters is about its members. The first few meetings can be daunting, but after a few weeks, you\''ll feel right at home! After an application is received, a vote is held on whether to accept the new members (even though we\''re always happy to have new members!) and then there is an exchange of pledges. The club pledges to support the inductees, and the inductees pledge to be supportivev and contribute to the club. Member inductions were held at our last meeting, and we officially welcomed three new members into the club
Once inductions are complete, you become a fully-fledged Toastmaster, with the same rights and duties as any other member. The first task ahead is to present your first speech, your Icebreaker, to the club. Used as a way to properly introduce yourself to everyone, it also gives you a chance to see where your strengths are with public speaking, and what areas need work. Icebreakers were presented last night with gusto
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