U2 Can Speak Toastmasters

U2 Can Speak is a Toastmasters Club sponsored by Raytheon Company that meets on Tuesdays at lunch time at the Raytheon facility located at 7700 Arlington Blvd in Falls Church, Virginia. We provide a friendly atmosphere for acquiring and practicing public speaking skills which aid in giving business presentations, answering on-the-spot questions with finesse, and feeling comfortable in front of an audience. U2 Can Speak also offers plenty of Leadership Opportunities which will help you become a better leader and manager.

Sound like something you can benefit from? We are always looking for new members. You do not have to be a Raytheon employee to visit us or join. Please drop us a line, or give us a call. We will tell you all about Toastmasters, and how you can join the fun!

We are located at 7700 Arlington Blvd in the Raytheon Building . From the beltway take Rt 50 East. Get in the far left hand lane of Rt 50. You will see the Raytheon building on the left. At the first light make a left and then another left onto the access road. Take the first right hand turn which leads to the rear parking area of the building. Enter through the main entrance which adjoins the parking area. [Map]

We are located at 7700 Arlington Blvd in the Raytheon Building . From the beltway take Rt 50 East as you get on to 50 try to get in the far left hand lane. You will see the Raytheon building on the left. At the first light make a left and then another left onto the access road in front of the building. Follow the access road as it curves to the right past the tennis courts and gazebo on your left. You will find yourself in the side parking area. You will want to enter the building on that side using the entrance with three flag poles in front of it. We recommend that you arrive at 11:30 as you will need to sign in to get a visitor pass. Tell the guard that you are arriving for a Toastmasters meeting and he in turn will call us.

Spring Contest season is coming! The Spring Contests are International Speech and Evaulations. Please save these dates:

Tuesday, March 16th 11:45 - U2 Can Speak (8224) Club Contest (during regular club meeting)
Contest Coordinator: Nina
Wednesday, March 24th - Area J1 Contest (evening)
Contest Coordinator: Ying
Saturday, April 10th - Division J Contest (afternoon)
Saturday, May 8th - District 27 Conference and Contests (conference all day, contests at beginning and end)

For all Toastmasters meetings and events, non-Raytheon visitors must show a driver's license (or other govt issued photo ID) and submit your social security number to the guard.

All Toastmasters members and clubs are always working toward goals related to communication and leadership. Members and clubs who meet these goals benefit from the experience and are also recognized by Toastmasters International awards. More information about the educational award system can be found on the Toastmasters International website: Toastmasters International - Educational Program

Communication Goals: The first 10 speeches are the basis of the Compentent Communicator (CC) award. Once a CC is achieved, members begin working toward the Advanced Communicator (AC) awards (10 additional speeches for each level, plus additional criteria for silver/gold).
Competent Communicator Manual Summary
Advanced Communicator Manual Summaries
Advanced Communicator Goals
Leadership Goals: In parallel with the communication track, members work towards the Competent Leadership (CL) and Advanced Leadership (AL bronze, silver & gold) awards by following the CL manual or achieving the AL criteria. The CL & CC are part of the AL-B, but you can start working on the other criteria for it, even if you have not achieved those awards yet.
Competent Leader Manual Summary
Advanced Leader Goals
Club Goals: Each year, the club also works on goals as part of the Distinguished Club Program. Many of the member goals also help the club meet its goals. (Our club number is 8224)

Here are some ways that you can work toward individual goals and in turn, help the club meet its goals:

(anytime) Towards club membership goals - Bring a guest to the meeting to let them see what Toastmasters is all about!
(anytime) Towards club membership goals - Talk about Toastmasters everywhere you go
(anytime) Towards Competent Communicator (CC)/Advanced Communicator (AC) - Give Speeches. Volunteer to be fast-tracked to reach your CC/AC faster (talk to the VPE, Rich). Or, just give speeches as you are assigned - all manual speeches count toward an award eventually! We already have a few members who have achieved the "Half CC" award.
(anytime) Towards Competent Leader (CL) - Attend meetings, fill roles and have them evaluated in the CL manual.
Towards CL - Chair one of the following: a public relations campaign (anytime) or a membership building campaign (anytime), club contest (Fall & Spring).
(anytime) Towards AL-B - Conduct programs from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership Excellence Series.
(June/July or if an opening occurs) Towards Advanced Leader-Bronze (AL-B) Become an officer and Attend Training (summer & winter)