U2 Can Speak Toastmasters

U2 Can Speak Toastmasters is a company club that meets weekly on Thursdays at lunchtime at Raytheon in Dulles, Virginia (new location!). 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. Our club also offers plenty of Leadership Opportunities which will help you become a better leader and/or manager.

Raytheon Company, Building 65 (22265 Pacific Blvd Sterling, VA 20166 - default room: Africa - just off lobby) [Map]

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... CL Project Completion Form (scroll down to pg 2)"......CL Doc (Word) ...CL Spreadsheet (.xls)
Effective Evaluation Guide (many CL projects relate to Evaluation - may need to login)
Advanced Leader Goals
Club Goals: Each year, the club also works on goals as part of the Distinguished Club (DCP) Program. Many of the member goals also help the club meet its goals. (U2 Can Speak club number is 8224 and Network Express is 2945) DCP Report

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). Or, just give speeches as you are assigned - all manual speeches count toward an award eventually! Are you going for a CC, AC or "Half CC" award this year?
(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) a membership building campaign (anytime), or a club contest (Fall & Spring).
(anytime) Towards AL-B - Conduct programs from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership Excellence Series.
(July/Jan or if an opening occurs) Towards Advanced Leader-Bronze (AL-B) Become an officer and Attend Training (summer & winter)