The Club's Mission:

To provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop public speaking and leaderships skills which in turn, fosters self-confidence and personal growth.

Why do people join?

Nearly all members joined WPUNJ Toastmasters initially to develop and practice their presentation skills. Many members apply these skills in their professional lives when they address their classrooms, deliver presentations, conduct workshops or trainings. Additionally, endeavoring to fine tuning positive communication skills is a key component towards maintaining a productive learning environment and customer service relationships. Selling ideas becomes easier if you feel good about yourself and once you develop tact and diplomacy. All of these skills and more are learned through Toastmasters.

What if I have no experience at public speaking or making presentations?

We all had to start somewhere. All clubs have a range of abilities within their membership. During any given meeting, there will be some very experienced speakers as well as new members with very limited experience. Perhaps the biggest fear many people have is speaking before a group. One of the objectives of Toastmasters is to help members to understand this and to provide them with the "laboratory" to bring this fear under control.

Why do members continue with the organization?

Members stay with the Toastmasters program to continually hone their communication skills. Unlike seminars in public speaking that last 3 to 5 days, Toastmasters provides members with regular speaking opportunities with constructive feedback on their effectiveness, throughout the year. Members select their own pace. Toastmasters also provide opportunities to develop leadership skills through Club and District leadership roles and training.

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