Do you need to talk to large or small groups or even one-on-one? You’ll learn the importance of organization, speech purpose, proper word usage, body language, and vocal variety. In addition, you”ll learn how to do research, use visual aids, speak persuasively, and inspire others.
You’ll learn more than just communication skills at our meetings. You’ll build leadership skills when you carry out meeting roles, by serving as a club officer, by formulating and implementing club plans to meet members’ needs.
When you join Toastmasters, you’ll learn how to formulate, express and sell yourself with poise and confidence. During club meetings you’ll build “quick thinking” skills as you give 1-2 min speeches on general subjects during Table Topics.
Corporate leaders say that the ability to communicate well orally is one of the most important skills they look for. You need to be able to present to a wide range of people, from top executives to assembly-line workers. By joining, you’ll start on a journey that will greatly improve your life.
If you're keen to improve your public speaking skills, come be part of Nuremberg Toastmasters.
The essentials of the club
All about who we are and what we do.
Nuremberg Toastmasters was founded in the year 2002. It was the first Franconian Toastmasters club and has many experienced members. Our main goal is to help all members to become better speakers and thereby successful as leaders in their professional and daily lives.
Members are both native and non-native English speakers which helps to establish a uniquely professional and supportive learning and training atmosphere at each meeting. Toastmasters is a place where you can develop and grow – both personally and professionally.
You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing.
Whether you’re an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself; building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations.
You’ll open up a world of new possibilities: giving better work presentations; leading meetings – and participating in them more confidently; speaking more smoothly off the cuff; even handling one-on-one interactions with family, friends and colleagues more positively.
Hiram provides leadership to the club by setting the tone. He opens and presides over every club, business and executive committee meeting. He also drives the club forward to achieve success in the Distinguished Club Program.
Steve schedules members’ speeches & projects and coordinates education awards, speech contests & the mentor program. He also sets the agenda for each meeting.
Kira coordinates and initiates contact with guests and will make you feel welcome. She will provide you with all the information you need to join the club.
Matthew promotes the club, updates our web content and looks after Toastmaster branding. You will find Matthew writing news releases, creating and distributing fliers and maintaining the club’s presence on the web and in the community.
Claudia maintains all club records, manages club files, handles club correspondence and takes the minutes at each club and executive committee meeting.
Horst is the clubs accountant. He manages the clubs bank account, pays the bills and works closely with the VP Membership to collect and process membership fees on time.
Olga is in charge of all our property, such as banner, lectern, timing device and other meeting materials we need. She arrives early to coordinate the setup of our meeting room before each meeting.
Monika supports the club by coordinating the recording of speeches and evaluations so members can learn and grow.
For me Toastmasters is not only a good learning experience but a possibility to gain contacts all over the world. From Toastmasters I learn skills which I can use at work and at home – for example, how to use constructive feedback.
As you are allowed to visit club meetings all around the world, when you are a member of one club, you gain many different cultural experiences. During my semester abroad in China, it was hard to get to know natives, but through Toastmasters meetings I gained many new Chinese friends. Nuremberg Toastmasters is a club of mixed ages and mixed social groups which I really enjoy. You get to hear various speeches and feedback from different perspectives. All in all I continually grow with Toastmasters in many ways.
Toastmasters fills the training gap that is often overlooked during formal education and training. Toastmasters teaches you how to effectively communicate with people and lead, both in a personal and business context. I know of no other club or program that zeros in so effectively on this type of self-improvement. This all happens within a friendly, constructive and pleasant environment. Because Toastmasters is internationally well established with clubs all around the world, a lot of people will know about Toastmasters when you talk about it, and they can relate to and respect its high ideals. Indeed, Toastmasters can serve as a real network builder. I endorse Toastmasters and the values and principles it stands for.
