District Dialoguers Resources
When joining District Dialoguers you will receive two educational manuals, as well as, a monthly toastmasters magazine subscription. Plus, you will have access to our library:
Magic Moments DVD 1 and 2: Featuring Toastmasters' Best Speakers in their Best Moments.
Elements of Eloquence: 4 hours of Audio Instruction. checked out by Anne
Speaking Secrets of the Champions: 6 Audio CD's. checked out by Marci
presentationzen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery.
In The SpotLight: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Performing. checked out by Anne
The Seven Strategies of Master Presenters: Will help anyone develop presentation strategies and skills. checked out by Kristin
Dont't Let the Funny Stuff Get Away: Turn everyday experiences into stories that audiences will remember!
Speak Up Speak Out: Simple Success Strategies for the Speaking Business.
Humor: Seven Potions for Developing a Sense of Humor.
10,000 IDEAS for term papers, projects, reports and speeches: Intriguing, original research topics for every student's need.
Effective Evaluation - Your guide to supportive, Useful Evaluations DVD
Master the Ceremonies - The Emcee's Handbook for Excellence by Dana Lamon
The Story of Toastmasters by Dr. Ralph C Smedley
The Exceptional Presenter by Timothy J. Koegel
Words That Shook The World by Richard Greene with Florie Brizel (Book and CDS)
Thinking On Your Feet by Marian K Woodall (1996) checked out by Anne
How to Write and Give A Speech by Joan Detz (2002) checked out by Ellison
Writing Great Speeches checked out by Meh
In the Spotlight by Janet Esposito (2000) checked out by Anne
The Advanced Communication Toastmasters Manuals:
The Entertaining Speaker: Projects address preparing and delivering an entertaining speech.
Speaking To Inform: This manual contains information about organizing an informational speech and much more!
Public Relations: Covers preparing a speech that will sway your audience to what ever it is you're promoting.
Facilitating Discussion: Group discussions are common, and this manual provides instruction in facilitating the most common types of discussions.
Specialty Speeches: This manual contains information about giving the most common ones, and it covers impromptu talks, preparing inspirational speeches, selling a product, reading out loud and introducing a speaker. checked out by Vinay
Speeches By Management: This manual offers instruction in giving speeches as a member of management.
The Professional Speaker: This manual offers guidance in preparing various types of speeches in a professional atmosphere.
Technical Presentations: Learn how to prepare technical briefings, design and present a proposal, talk about a technical subject to a nontechnical audience, present a technical paper and enhance a technical talk with the internet.
Persuasive Speaking: Projects cover selling a product, making “cold calls,” preparing a winning proposal, convincing an audience to at least consider your side of a controversial issue or subject and persuading listeners to help bring a vision and mission to reality.
Communicating On Television: Learn how to present an editorial, appear as a guest on an interview program, be the host of an interview program, conduct a press conference and use television to train.
Storytelling: This manual offers instruction in telling folk tales, personal stories, stories with morals, emotional stories and stories about historical events or people.
Interpretive Reading: Projects include reading stories, poetry, monodramas, plays and famous speeches.
Interpersonal Communication: Topics in this manual include conversing with ease, negotiating, handling criticism, coaching someone to improve performance and expressing dissatisfaction effectively.
Special Occasion Speeches: This manual provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise/giving a eulogy, “roasting” someone and presenting and accepting awards.
Humorously Speaking: Learn how to incorporate humor into every aspect of your speech.
The Leadership Excellence Series Set: The Leadership Excellence Series helps members learn the skills they will need to be successful leaders inside and outside Toastmasters. Fulfills ALB requirement.
The series includes:
* The Visionary Leader
* Developing A Mission
* Values And Leadership
* Goal Setting And Planning
* Delegate To Empower
* Building A Team
* Giving Effective Feedback
* The Leader As A Coach
* Motivating People
* Service And Leadership
* Resolving Conflict
The Successful Club Series modules, including scripts and PowerPoint presentations. Fulfills ALB requirement. The series includes:
* The Moments Of Truth
* Finding New Members For Your Club
* Evaluation To Motivate
* Closing The Sale
* Creating The Best Club Climate
* Meeting Roles And Responsibilities
* Mentoring
* Keeping The Commitment
* Going Beyond Our Club
* How To Be A Distinguished Club
* The Toastmasters Educational Program
**To receive Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) Award, member must conduct any two of either series of the above presentations to the club.