Saturday, June 12, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where are the meetings?

There are educational sessions occurring at 7am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 7 to 8:15 AM at 15675 Ambaum Blvd. S.W. Burien, WA 98166.

How much does Burien Breakfast Toastmasters cost?

Dues are made up of Toastmaster International and local club dues: $32 paid every six months, in March and September. Memberships established at an interim period are on a prorated basis. For first time Toastmasters there is an additional one time fee of $20 which includes two manuals and other materials.

What is the time commitment required for participation in Burien Breakfast Toastmasters?

The club meets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 7:00 to 8:15am. Attendance and participation are the cornerstones of the learning process, yet in our club we are very understanding and flexible about unexpected work conflicts which cannot be avoided.Depending on your needs you should expect to spend a minimum of 5 hours+ per month including attendance and preparation.

Who are the members in the Burien BreakfastToastmasters club?

We are a community club from a variety of different backgrounds and ages. Since many of the members are using Toastmasters as a tool to improve work performance (i.e. teaching, one on one, leading meetings, giving presentations, communication, public speaking, and leadership skills, etc.), a common understanding helps us help each other improve these sought after work and life attributes.

What are the benefits of joining this Toastmasters club?

This club is a safe, secure environment to build confidence in the following areas: alleviate fear of public speaking, practice presentation skills, learn to better persuade and convince others. It also helps its members think more quickly on their feet and is a good place to network with others with similar interests.

What are the meetings like?

The meetings are an hour and 15 minutes long. A typical speech meeting consists of two to three speeches (5-7 minutes each) and the evaluations of the speeches (2-3 minutes each), as well as Table topics which is an impromptu speaking topic that provides members a chance to speak at random for 1-2 minutes each.

How can I learn more about Burien Breakfast Toastmasters and what it has to offer?

Feel free to talk to any of our officers and members. Visit our blog (http://burienbreakfast.blogspot.com/), call or email our President Dan (206) 664-1406 or burienbreakfast@gmail.com.

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