WHY TOASTMASTERS?

Ask any member of Toastmasters International and you’ll most likely find a variation of the same answer: “It’s truly life changing!!” From overcoming fear of public speaking and gaining more confidence to taking your leadership and communication skills to the next level, Toastmasters is an invaluable educational resource for people from all walks of life. Whether your intent is for personal or professional development, you’ll be sure to find that both benefit mutually from being a member of Toastmasters. Without a doubt, the privilege of this platform comes with many advantages that will empower you, elevate your life, and help you make a meaningful impact on the world around you. Visit our next club meeting and see for yourself why so many people rave about Toastmasters International!! We invite you to BE OUR GUEST – CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE

PATHWAYS EDUCATION – FIND YOUR PERFECT PATH

In addition to the supportive learning environment in our club, Pathways is a structured educational program provided by Toastmasters to excel learning opportunities. An exciting, interactive, and flexible program, Pathways focuses on five core competencies: Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Strategic Leadership, Management, and Confidence. With 11 paths to choose from (and more in development), you have the option to pick which skills you want to focus on.

How does Pathways work?
Sign into Pathways and take the online assessment, which will suggest a learning path based on your goals. As a Toastmasters member, you will receive one free path when you join. Progress through your path by completing projects, giving presentations at club meetings, and implementing feedback, all done at your own pace. Each path has five levels and you’ll start by mastering fundamentals before working your way up to demonstrating your expertise. Best of all, Pathways is available online or in-print and is translated into eight languages!

Established in 1924, TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL has been regarded as the leading non-profit organization dedicated to teaching people from diverse backrgrounds how to improve their public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. There are now more 358,000 members (and growing), in more than 16,800 clubs, in 143 countries. Each club features a unique group of people that bring a variety of cultural influences and expereince levels. The enhanced confidence, effective communication skills, and leadership development attained from being a Toastmasters member is considered a very desirable asset by many employers when hiring and training their employees.

One of the great things about Toastmasters is that the learning never ends and you can continue to break barriers without breaking your budget!! For all members, there are Toastmasters International dues of $45, plus $7.50 for our Hawaii Kai Club, for a total of $52.50 USD which is paid every 6 months (that breaks down to investing just $8.75 per month for an educational experience that will empower your life in remarkable ways!!). When you first join, there is a one-time new member fee of $20, which includes your first Pathways Program. Once you have become a member of Toastmasters, you will be guided through the process of choosing your Pathway and begin your journey to personal and professional growth.

READY TO JOIN? It’s easy!! Fill out our MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM and submit it to your club VP of Membership to proceed with payment. Then pick your Pathway and let the learning begin!! Contact Us to learn more.