Downtown Business Associates
Toastmasters
District 49, Club 2076
Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Join Us
1st/3rd/5th Wednesdays
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Our meetings are now being held in a hybrid format, so you can attend virtually via Zoom or in person in downtown Honolulu.
Zoom:
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88604904865
Zoom Meeting ID: 886 0490 4865
One tap mobile: US +16699009128, 88604904865# or
Dial (669) 900-9128
*Please contact DBA to get the meeting password
In person:
333 Queen Street
Hawaii State FCU
5th Floor Conference Room
Honolulu, HI 96813
How to Join DBA Toastmasters
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Fill out the application form, and email it to DBA's VP of Membership.
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Toastmaster's international will email you an electronic invoice for your membership fees to Toastmasters International.
Toastmasters International fees include a new-member fee of $20.00 + prorated fees that depend on the month that you apply for membership.
Please do not fill in any payment information on the application. You will be sent a link for a secure payment site from Toastmasters International
*Members pay fees of $60 twice a year for each of the membership periods (October to March and April to September).
I'm a New Member - Now What?
If you are not sure how to get started, we provide a number of recommendations below. If you have any questions or need help, DBA's officers are here to help. Please do not hesitate to reach out!
Explore the Toastmasters International Website
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Log in to to the Toastmasters International website to ensure that your username and password are correct.
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Enroll in Pathways—the Toastmasters education program.
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Review The Navigator—your guide to Toastmasters.
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If you have questions about Pathways or need help with the website, contact our VP of Education.
Prepare for Your Meeting Role
- The District 49 website offers sample scripts for the various meeting roles.
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The Toastmasters International website provides an explanation of the different roles on its website and in this handout.
Write Your Icebreaker Speech and Get a Mentor
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When you are scheduled to give your first speech, complete the ice breaker, the foundational project in Pathways.
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Give the evaluation form to your evaluator in advance.
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Remember to update your project status in Pathways to keep track of your progress, ensure you receive your certificates, and to help DBA obtain the President’s Distinguished Club award.
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If you are interested in obtaining a mentor to help you with your projects, contact our VP of Education.