Frequently Asked Questions...

1. Do you have to be a member of Monash University?

No. The club is open to the general public.

2. What happens at a meeting?

The basics include: 1. Business session 2. Inspiration 3. Impromptu speeches (also known as Table Topics) 4. Evaluation of impromptu speeches 5. Prepared speeches from members 6. Evaluation of prepared speeches 7. General evaluator.

3. What is the normal duration of a normal meeting?

Meetings last about 2 hours (7:30pm-9:30pm) including a break of around 15-20 minutes.

4. How often does the club meet?

The club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

5. Do I have to join the club before coming to a meeting?

No. Generally people will come along to one or two meetings as guests to see if Toastmasters is for them.

6. What does it cost to join?

It costs approximately $80 to join. The exact amount will depend on the month in which you join and how close the next half yearly renewal is. After joining there are semi annual membership fees of approximately $50. As part of the membership fee you will receive materials and professional manuals produced by Toastmasters International. Toastmaster is a not for profit organization and the fees go largely towards providing materials and club running expenses.

7. I've never done public speaking before, is this suitable for me??

Yes! Most people who join the club have not done any training in public speaking before. The club is very focused on helping new members and we have a wide variety of people with different experience levels. The more experienced members provide a great deal of assistance to new members.