Welcome to Encinitas Toastmasters!

Dear New Member and Inspired Guest,

We're thrilled to have you join our community! At Encinitas Toastmasters, we're committed to helping you make the most of your experience through our innovative buddy and mentor system.

Your Support Network

Sky Sharma - New Member Ambassador (skyshar18@gmail.com)

Sky is here to address your initial questions and will pair you with a buddy to enhance your early experiences with us.

Keith Thornton - Vice President of Mentorship (thompsonpark@hotmail.com)

Keith is an additional resource for any queries you may have about our organization and its programs.

We're actively working to ensure every new member is paired with both a buddy and a mentor. If you do not yet have a buddy, please reach out to Sky.

Your Buddy: Your First Point of Contact

Upon joining, you'll be matched with a buddy who will:

  • Guide you through the initial setup and orientation

  • Address your preliminary questions

  • Demonstrate how to sign up for roles and speeches

  • Provide information about our Pathways learning experience

  • Serve as your primary contact for day-to-day inquiries

Your buddy is dedicated to ensuring your seamless integration into our community from day one.

Your Mentor: Guiding Your Growth

After you've completed at least two roles and delivered two speeches with your buddy's support, we'll assign you a mentor. Your mentor will:

  • Offer in-depth guidance and support for your speechcraft

  • Assist in setting and achieving your personal goals

  • Provide constructive feedback on your speeches

  • Share valuable experiences and insights

Your mentor will be an invaluable asset as you continue to develop your skills and build confidence within Toastmasters.

We believe this dual support system will provide you with an excellent foundation and foster ongoing development. We're excited to witness your growth and success with us!

If you have any questions about our buddy and mentor system, please don't hesitate to reach out to Sky or Keith.

Welcome aboard, and here's to your journey of personal and professional growth with Encinitas Toastmasters!

Best regards,

Donna Masterman and Cindy McNab

Co-President - Encinitas Toastmasters