Free & Accepted Masons

LEARN PUBLIC SPEAKING

The ability to communicate effectively is a skill in high regard, and The Masonic Toastmasters leadership program can help you develop your ability to communicate effectively to individuals, to the public, and become a leader. The Masonic Toastmasters communication and leadership program follows the guidelines and procedures developed by Toastmasters International, the most highly respected and widely known non-profit public speaking organization.

Training occurs in a friendly "learn by doing" atmosphere with other fellow Toastmasters members. Each meeting, you will have the opportunity to practice public speaking and receive friendly constructive criticism that suggests ways to improve your presentation.

The Masonic Toastmasters club focuses on one specific topic: Freemasonry. This presents an excellent opportunity for all to research masonry, research and prepare a paper for public presentation, and present that paper to the public through a speech. Toastmasters members in the audience will provide friendly constructive criticism, offering suggestions useful to develop and improve your public speaking skills.

OUR MISSION

The Mission of The Masonic Toastmasters club is to help men and women learn the art of public speaking, listening and thinking—vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding and contribute to the betterment of all humankind by exploring Freemasonry.

TOASTMASTER'S INTERNATIONAL

Toastmaster's International is the world's leading organization devoted to the improvement of individual communication and leadership skills.

Join The Masonic Toastmasters club to:

• Learn and practice techniques of effective public speaking.
• Prepare and deliver formal speeches on Freemasonry.
• Give impromptu talks on assigned topics.
• Gain speaking experience that relates to specific career needs.
• Sharpen listening and evaluation skills.
• Learn proper parliamentary procedure (based on Robert's Rules of Order).
• Preside as a meeting chairman.
• Gain valuable leadership and management experience.
• Gain personal confidence that will help when speaking to one person or a thousand.
• Enter Toastmasters International's Annual Speech Contest, "The World Championship of Public Speaking."

LOCATION

Mission Masonic Center
Friendship Room
2668 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(Entrance is on Bartlett Street)

CONTACT

Stephen Buck, 32°

DATES AND TIMES

Our first introductory meeting will occur on Monday, June 22nd and begin at 7 p.m. Dress code is casual, but business casual and business is okay. The meeting will last one hour and introduce you to Toastmasters. All are welcome to attend (men and women, Masons and non-Masons).

Two additional meetings will be held on Wednesday, July 1st and Wednesday, July 8th. Beginning in August, The Masonic Toastmasters club will meet one Wednesday per month.

MEMBERSHIP FEE

The new members to Toastmasters International must pay $49.84 for the first six months of membership. Monthly club dues to help pay for rental of the space will be determined by club members on July 8th.

The Masonic Toastmasters club is open to all men and women.