ENCINITAS TOASTMASTERS (ETM) – BUDDY PARTNERSHIP

Welcome, valued participants of the Encinitas Toastmasters, Buddy Partnership!

In line with Encinitas Toastmasters more than four decades of service to our community, the Buddy Partnership was designed to create winning results towards our New Members speaking growth throughout their Encinitas Toastmasters journey.

Our talented new members will be teamed with equally talented but more experienced members who value being tangible assets to their Buddy’s well-rounded success within the Toastmasters International leadership process. The Buddy Partnership will also enhance the new members comfort level here at Encinitas Toastmasters, while bringing awareness to their participation as being valuable to our entire membership.

ETM - Buddy Partnership Roles

New Member – Buddy 1

• Be approachable to your Buddy and expect the same

• Ask questions about the following:

  • ETM-Easy Speak https://easy-speak.org/porta

  • ETM-Toastmasters club-website http://www.encinitastoastmasters.org

  • Toastmasters International https://www.toastmasters.org/

• Fulfill requirements to obtain a valued Club Mentor, highlighted as follows:

  • Complete at least two speeches which can include your Icebreaker 4 – 6 minutes

  • Complete at least 3 assigned roles on the path to being a regular participant Experienced Member

Buddy 2

• Be approachable to your Buddy and expect the same

• Answer questions, share experience and guide new members through your example

• Advise on various Toastmaster topics but specifically the following:

  • Where and how to select speaking styles and access related Pathways curriculum

  • Where and how to sign up for ETM-meeting roles as early as 8 weeks in advance

  • Where and how to schedule a speech, select title, and include an introduction

  • Where and how to find our club member website to access speech videos