Are you already a Toastmaster? Have you achieved your CTM (CC), but want to go further -to be the best speaker and leader you can be? Would you like the encouragement of like-minded peers to
help you achieve your goals? If so A-Spiring Toastmasters, named after the clustered spires city of Frederick, MD,
may be the club for you.
A-Spiring Toastmasters is an advanced club chartered for the
benefit of Toastmasters of Division D, District 18. We represent many
professions, but we all share a desire to improve in communication and
leadership skills. One of the ways we achieve this goal is by
presenting speeches, and receiving critical, but supportive feedback.
Members are all active in other Toastmaster clubs, some belong to
several clubs.
We encourage visitors to peruse our site and contact us for information.
***If you are not already a Toastmaster, consider first joining one of the other clubs in the district. See "Other Nearby Toastmaster Clubs" on the left.
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need
to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you
are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree,
Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable
way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to
effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open
an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more
persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and
you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.
Don’t worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters club was once
at the level you are now. The environment is friendly and
supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build
confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll
love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart
of the Toastmasters program. Each time you give a
prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths
and suggest improvements. At first you’ll be applauded
for your effort; later you’ll be applauded for your skill.
You won’t regret it. Toastmasters currently has more
than 200,000 members in 80 countries. Our club is just one of the more than
10,000 clubs located around the world. For membership meeting information,
please see our membership information page.
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