Upper Hutt Toastmaster Club
Learn to speak confidently in public
Do you want to develop your public speaking skills, so you can speak confidently in front of an audience? Then come to our club. By joining a Toastmasters Club, you will begin the rewarding journey to being a Competent Communicator.
Upper Hutt Toastmasters is a community club dedicated to developing and promoting public speaking and leadership skills. We welcome guests, and guest speakers. Check our news page for photos and stories of our recent activities.
What you'll learn at Toastmasters
At Toastmasters, you will learn how to:
- speak without any preparation
- prepare and practise your speech
- organise your speech into a logical sequence
- open and close your speech effectively.
When delivering your speech, you'll learn how to:
- use body language and gestures to add impact
- use your voice to enhance your message
- get control of your nerves.
In addition, you'll find out how to:
- get to know your audience
- introduce other speakers
- evaluate speakers with effective feedback.
Presentation Resources
We have a datashow projector and a laptop for use by club members. In addition, an overhead projector, whiteboard and flipchart are available.
Join Our Club
When you have decided to wish to join the Club, talk to the Vice President Membership or Treasurer who will assist you to fill in the Toastmasters Membership Application form (2 page pdf) and receive your fees.
Contact Us
To find out more about our Toastmasters Club, and to arrange a visit to our next meeting, please contact us by email upperhutt@toastmasters.org.nz
