About Us
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Our club ended 2022-23 term on a high note, achieving the "President Distinguished Club" status, the highest level of recognition awarded to clubs in Toastmasters International. This is our 9th consecutive year achieving this highest club status.
Background
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As part of Toastmasters International, our club was chartered in 2009 by a group of passionate HKUST alumni.
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Our club has 20+ members. Each club meeting is 2 hours and gives everyone an opportunity to present prepared speeches, gives impromptu speeches, and offer constructive evaluations.
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We welcome school alumni and friends who are passionate to improve public speaking skills!
Background
Our end-of-term celebration dinner was held at the Hong Kong Football Club in June 2023. Members enjoyed a fun evening together!
Club Mission
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HKUST Speaking club is a community club that strives to enhance members’ communication and leadership skills.
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We foster an active learning environment for members to progress via the Toastmasters Pathways program, and enrich members’ business knowledge by organizing featured speaker events.
Club Vision
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We commit to equip members with communication and leadership tools and support them as they become future business leaders.
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Our club stars shine in Toastmasters speech contests!
What to Expect
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New Members Welcome Night held at the Sensory Zero in April 2023 with a big turnout!
Mentorship Program
What to Expect
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Improve your public speaking skills under a structured education platform
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Network with professionals at the club level as well as the wider Toastmasters community in HK
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Participate in events featuring business professionals/experts and seasoned Toastmasters
Mentorship Program
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Our mentorship program jump-starts the exciting Toastmasters journey for new members by pairing them up with club members who are eager to guide and possess rich experience in Toastmasters
Events Calendar 2024
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VIP Speaker - Professional Workshop #1
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Virtual Speakathon
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VIP Speaker - Professional Workshop #2
Mid-Autumn Dinner
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Regular Meeting - Theme TBD
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Regular Meeting - Theme TBD
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Aug 14, 2024
Aug 28, 2024
Sep 11, 2024
Sep 25, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
Our Location
V&G Business Centre
2/F, Bonham Majoris, 40-44 Bonham Strand East, Sheung Wan
1 minute walk from Sheung Wan MTR Exit A2.
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Join Us
Fee:
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The membership fee is $1,650 per year. The fee covers all meetings and free entrance to special events and workshops of the club.
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There is a one-off $150 new member fee that covers registration at Toastmasters International (TI), and a welcome kit mailed to you from the TI headquarter.
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We accept new member applications throughout the year
Club Motto: Let's grow, let's glow!
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Guide our members through their learning journeys
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Organize featured events to help members Reflect their need to enrich and imrpove
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Orient to club's vision by organizing meetings with business-focused themes
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Welcome everyone who has passion to grow and improve together!
Benefits:
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Improve your public speaking and leadership skills by learning through the Toastmasters Pathways program. Pathways help you learn communication and leadership skills that you need to succeed. It gives you:
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11 specialized learning paths to choose from
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Online content, so that you can learn anytime, anywhere
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Real-world, transferable skills
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Deliver prepared and impromptu speeches with guidance from assigned mentors under the club’s robust mentoring program
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Participate in events featuring business professionals/experts, and workshops led by seasoned Toastmasters, focusing on speaking skills improvements