Toastmasters Europe - Knowledge Base |
Using This Site Information about using this website. |
| | easy-Speak: application overview The 'helicopter view' of what this system does. - (3rd September 20, 13:33) |
| | An overview of system features from a user point-of-view. What you need to know to get the best from this system. - (1st January 07, 09:27) |
| | Using Links from your Club web-site Example links to easy-Speak from your Club's web-site. - (18th February 14, 14:44) |
| | System update log This document lists the changes made in each version of the system. - (3rd January 14, 18:49) |
| | Data Protection Issues Retaining and securing personal data for your club members.. - (14th May 07, 00:08) |
| | My PC won't log me in automatically What to do if your PC won't remember the 'Log me on automatically each visit' setting. - (19th February 08, 18:12) |
| | Video Training clips Short video showing the actual screens with commentary explaining their use.. - (9th March 09, 18:28) |
| | Setting up your club in a language other than English Read this if you would prefer to use easy-Speak in a language other than English. - (21st March 15, 19:37) |
| | easy-Speak: What's available at the District, Division or Area level An overview of the features that are relevant here.. - (12th July 15, 14:52) |
Club Management How to use the application to get the best for your club. |
| | In what circumstances can a member volunteer for a role on-line? Description of how the system may be configured for your club. - (1st January 07, 09:29) |
| | How to create a Poll Creating a posting in your club discussion forum that contains a 'poll' allowing members to vote on a subject.. - (1st January 07, 09:29) |
| | Changing or correcting user data How to correct telephone numbers, schedule a speech or upload a photograph for your members.. - (1st January 07, 09:29) |
| | Recording an external speech How to record a speech that one of your members made outside the club. - (23rd February 12, 20:43) |
| | Create a New User How to create a new user on the system as a member of your Club. - (1st January 07, 09:29) |
| | Add an existing easy-Speak user as a member of your club How to add an existing easy-Speak user to your club.. - (30th September 08, 19:18) |
| | Running a Membership Campaign How easy-Speak can help you to keep track of new members. - (1st January 07, 09:30) |
| | E-mail to all your members How to send an e-mail to all your members or to certain status of members. - (12th February 13, 00:47) |
| | Managing the front page of the site for your Club, Area, Division or District How to create 'news' or the 'welcome' information.. - (1st January 07, 09:31) |
| | Changing the location of your Club on the site maps and 'find a club' How to find the correct location for your Club and request that it be changed on the site maps and 'find a club'. - (7th July 07, 17:27) |
| | Changing the officers for your club. How to change the person assigned to each officer position in your club (or Area/Division/District). - (26th May 21, 19:00) |
| | The IM Portal How to use the extended portal system to create a website for your Club/Area/Division etc. - (18th October 09, 17:07) |
| | Tracking Leadership Awards How to use the system to keep track of members' progress for CL and AL awards. - (22nd August 13, 12:58) |
| | Different Layouts for the printed agenda An explanation and examples of the Agenda layout. - (28th November 08, 22:25) |
| | Outstanding Toastmaster Use easy-Speak to manage the Outstanding Toastmaster award in your club. - (29th May 11, 20:11) |
| | Member Survey Use easy-Speak to manage a survey of your members.. - (29th May 11, 20:15) |
| | Managing the website ("PR Portal") for your Club How to edit the pages of your website and add new pages. - (6th April 12, 18:26) |
| | How to set up your online meetings Detailed description, with example, of how to set up online club meetings.. - (21st April 20, 12:12) |
| | Keep your online Zoom meeting secure How to keep Zoom-bombers from disrupting your meeting. - (10th April 20, 13:37) |
| Club Control Panel Details on the settings in the Club Control Panel: |
| | | The Club Control Panel Explanation of overall settings for your club in the Control Panel. - (29th June 14, 16:47) |
| | | The Club Officers Control Panel Explanation of the settings for your club officers in the Control Panel. - (24th July 15, 10:07) |
| | | Meeting Roles An explanation of the standard 'meeting roles' and their maintenance in the Club Control Panel. - (14th September 17, 12:48) |
| | | Locations An explanation of the use of locations and their maintenance in the Club Control Panel. - (18th December 20, 10:52) |
| | | Membership Status An explanation of membership status and their maintenance in the Club Control Panel. - (20th August 10, 12:13) |
| Running the Meeting Information on creating a meeting, advising members about it by e-mail, creating the agenda, allocating members to roles and finally recording what actually happened |
| | | The agenda e-mail system How to use the agenda e-mail routine. - (9th January 15, 14:37) |
| | | Creating a Meeting Information about creating a meeting to show in the calendar.. - (2nd January 07, 14:29) |
| | | Assigning Members to Roles Assigning Members to Roles. - (25th March 07, 16:34) |
| | | An overview of Creating and Running a Meeting An overview of how to create and run a meeting on easy-Speak. - (23rd May 16, 12:53) |
| | | Editing the Agenda Changing the Agenda to suit a particular meeting. - (1st January 07, 09:35) |
| | | Recording what actually happened How to use the 'Actual' screen to record actual attendance and roles.. - (15th February 12, 19:47) |
| | | Assigning Speeches for the meeting How to assign the speakers and identify which speech they will make.. - (24th April 19, 12:19) |
| | | Adding a Guest Speaker How to add a guest speaker to the agenda. - (28th August 20, 11:13) |
| | | How the Automatic Role Assignment Works A technical explanation of the role assignment engine and the settings it uses.. - (1st January 07, 09:43) |
| | | Club Officer Training How to use the easy-Speak system for your Club or District Officer Training. - (18th January 07, 03:08) |
| | | Running a Hybrid Meeting (Allowing both physical and online attendees) How to set up your hybrid meeting, and limit the number of physical attendees if needed. - (22nd December 20, 11:15) |
| | | Managing meeting attendance outside the Club level Attendance and roles for Area|Division|District events. - (10th March 23, 15:49) |
| Getting Started Getting your club started on easy-Speak. |
| | | Importing Member details from a spreadsheet How to import Member names, user-id, telephone numbers etc from a spreadsheet. - (1st October 18, 20:23) |
| | | Importing Members Speeches from a Spreadsheet How to get your members' history up-to-date by uploading past speeches. - (22nd May 20, 20:23) |
District Management Descriptions of features used outside the club level are kept here |
| | Email all, or a selected type, of District and Club Officers This document explains how to use the mass e-mail system to send an e-mail to all officers of a selected 'type' (for example all Club Presidents). - (20th October 09, 14:02) |
| | Candidates Corner A review of the way that the Candidates Corner works. - (23rd April 22, 19:29) |
User Information Hints and tips for individual members to help you get the best from this program. |
| | How do I get back after selecting 'Print Agenda'? How to navigate back to the system. - (1st January 07, 09:44) |
| | How do I upload a picture to the Photo Gallery? Help on uploading photographs to the club photo gallery. - (1st January 07, 09:44) |
| | How can I say that I will [will not] attend a meeting and accept [reject] a role? Using the agenda screen or responding to a meeting e-mail from your VPE. - (15th February 12, 20:22) |
| | How do I book a speech for a future meeting? How to enter the details of a speech that you would like to make.. - (15th February 12, 20:47) |
| | The Club 'Member Charts' How to understand and get the best from the information presented in the ten charts. - (15th February 12, 20:04) |
| | Watch for updates How to 'watch' an agenda or discussion topic for changes. - (15th February 12, 20:49) |
| | How do I join the Word of the Day contributors and what does it involve? An explanation of what is needed in a Word of the Day entry.. - (24th March 07, 20:48) |
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Efficient Organisation Articles and tools to help with the administrative aspects of running a Quality Club. Includes explanations of the Club and District officer roles. |
| | Downloadable files Download the planning calendar, Quality Club presentations and template forms. - (6th March 07, 15:08) |
| | Registering Club Officers with World Headquarters Step-by-step procedure for online registration of Club Officers.. - (8th September 13, 11:38) |
| | Insurance Cover for club meetings. - (16th May 07, 20:41) |
| | Club's Mailing Address How to get World Headquarters mailings to the address you want. - (19th November 06, 13:11) |
| | Proxies Proxy Voting Forms. - (6th January 07, 10:52) |
| | Re-instated, transfer and dual members How to register them. - (2nd April 07, 11:38) |
| Toastmaster Officers A description of the roles and responsibilities of the Club Officers. |
| | | Club President The role and responsibilities of the Club President. - (14th December 10, 16:10) |
| | | Vice President of Education The role and responsibilities of the Vice President of Education. - (14th December 10, 16:10) |
| | | Vice President of Membership The role and responsibilities of the Vice President of Membership. - (14th December 10, 16:10) |
| | | Vice President Public Relations The role and responsibilities of the Vice President Public Relations. - (14th December 10, 16:10) |
| | | Secretary The role and responsibilities of the Club Secretary. - (14th December 10, 16:14) |
| | | Treasurer The role and responsibilities of the Club Treasurer. - (14th December 10, 16:08) |
| | | Sergeant at Arms The role and responsibilities of the Club Sergeant at Arms. - (14th December 10, 16:11) |
| | | Immediate Past President The role and responsibilities of the Immediate Past President. - (21st February 06, 21:03) |
| | | Club Officer Roles Downloadable Training documents. - (14th December 10, 16:09) |
| | District Division and Area Officers Descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of the District, Division and Area Officers. |
| | | | Elected Division Officer Roles Mission/purpose and qualifications. - (28th August 13, 10:57) |
| | | | Area Governor The duties and responsibilities of an Area Governor. - (23rd October 06, 22:40) |
| Officer Training Articles and Links for District, Division, Area and Club Officer Training Materials. |
| | | Officer Training Programmes for the second session this Toastmaster year. - (14th December 10, 15:58) |
| Starting a New Club Instructions and all the forms you need to start a new club. |
| | | Starting a Club - Tips by Robin Chawner, founder of Solent Speakers. - (17th August 06, 10:28) |
| | | Step-by-step process Downloadable files. - (14th December 10, 15:56) |
| | | Sponsors and Mentors Helpers for new clubs. - (22nd November 06, 00:30) |
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| | | | Posters for Club Start-up Tips and Examples of Posters for New Clubs. - (9th February 07, 19:11) |
| | | | Brochures for Club Start-up Tips and Examples of Brochures for New Clubs. - (10th February 07, 14:49) |
| | | | Presentations to Deliver at Club Start-up Tips and Examples of Presentations to use at Demo/Publicity meetings. - (9th February 07, 20:16) |
| | | | Press Releases for Club Start-up Tips and Examples of Press Releases for New Clubs. - (11th February 07, 22:36) |
| | | | Guest Information for Club Start-up Tips and Examples of Guest Information for Club Start-up. - (10th February 07, 15:12) |
Educational & Enjoyable Meetings Articles and tools to help with preparing and conducting Quality Club meetings. Includes explanations of the meeting roles. |
| | The old CL Award Information & Downloadable file. - (6th February 07, 13:55) |
| Toastmaster Roles Information about the roles at Toastmaster, suggestions and training. |
| | Toastmaster Information on the role of Toastmaster for the Meeting |
| | | | Toastmaster What is involved in being a Toastmaster at a meeting?. - (1st July 11, 17:38) |
| | General Evaluator Information about the General Evaluator Role |
| | | | General Evaluator What does the General Evaluator do at a meeting?. - (28th July 20, 10:28) |
| | Sergeant at Arms Information on the role of Sergeant at Arms. |
| | | | Sergeant at Arms What do I have to do?. - (23rd April 07, 14:14) |
| | Timekeeper Information about the Timekeeper role |
| | | | Timekeeper What does this role involve?. - (10th December 10, 13:14) |
| | Grammarian Information on the role of Grammarian. |
| | | | Grammarian The What?. - (9th September 06, 14:13) |
| | Topics Master Information on the role of Topics Master. |
| | | | Table Topics Master What does this role involve?. - (9th September 06, 14:27) |
| | Evaluator Information on the role of Evaluator or Topics Evaluator. |
| | | | Evaluation What do I have to do?. - (25th October 18, 15:54) |
| | | | Downloadable files on Evaluation Articles, links to other sources and downloadable files about Evaluation. - (18th April 07, 01:07) |
| | Warm Up Information about the 'Warm Up' role. |
| | | | Warm Up What do I have to do?. - (12th October 07, 18:56) |
| | Reserve Speaker Information about the role of reserve speaker. |
| | | | About the 'Reserve Speaker' role A desription of what may be asked of you in this role.. - (9th September 06, 22:46) |
| | Speaking This category covers various aspects of preparing and improving your speech. |
| | | | Prepared Speaker Overview. - (29th August 07, 13:29) |
| | | | Useful resources when preparing a speech Useful resources for quotes and ideas when preparing a speech. - (20th March 07, 01:09) |
| | | | Ten Top Tips for Terrific Table Topics Suggestions for excellence in Table Topics. - (13th June 11, 14:17) |
| | Hospitality Information about taking the role of 'hospitality' at a club meeting. |
| | | | Hospitality What is expected from you when you take the hospitality role for a meeting?. - (16th March 10, 17:55) |
| Meeting Ideas Ideas for More Exciting Meetings. |
| | | Table Topics Add variety to your Table Topics. - (8th September 13, 11:46) |
| | | Articles and downloadable files on Meetings Articles, links and downloadable files with sample meeting agenda etc.. - (14th August 06, 22:14) |
| | | Better than TV! An audience-orientated approach to club meetings. - (10th September 06, 17:27) |
| Toastmaster Manuals A summary of the content in each of the Toastmaster Manuals. |
| | | Advanced Communication manuals Brief overview. - (17th May 10, 23:34) |
| | | Competent Communication manual The 10 projects and a 'CC slip'. - (29th January 08, 16:28) |
| | | Competent Leadership manual The 10 projects, roles and clarifications. - (4th March 07, 18:32) |
| | | The Successful Club Series Description of modules from the Successful Club Series. - (30th January 07, 13:47) |
| | | The Leadership Excellence Series Description of modules from the Leadership Excellence Series. - (30th January 07, 12:40) |
| | | Advanced Communications Manuals Full list of projects from each of the Advanced Manuals. - (27th September 08, 12:59) |
| Contests Information on roles at a contest and organising a contest. |
| | | Judge and Tiebreaking Judge Checklist for Judges other than Chief Judge. - (14th December 10, 15:46) |
| | | Contests - An Overview Includes a description of each type of Contest. - (14th December 10, 15:36) |
| | | Area and Division Contests Checklist for Area/Division Governor. - (4th October 09, 15:20) |
| | | Contest Master Checklist for the Contest Master. - (5th March 17, 16:30) |
| | | Chief Judge Checklist for the Chief Judge. - (14th December 10, 15:48) |
| | | Sample Contest Agenda Downloadable template for the Autumn & Spring Contests. - (4th October 09, 15:22) |
| | | Club Contests Checklist for Clubs. - (4th October 09, 15:48) |
Maximum Achievements Articles and tools to help the club achieve goals and awards. Includes explanation of the Distinguished Club Programme. |
| | Other Programmes Details of Success/Leadership modules and Accredited Speaker programme. - (16th August 06, 13:44) |
| | Educational System - Changes An explanation of the changes for those familiar with the old system. - (26th August 06, 22:33) |
| | Educational System Changes - Frequenty Asked Questions Q and A on the July 2006 changes. - (15th August 06, 02:02) |
| | Educational System - Summary The Communication and Leadership tracks in brief. - (16th August 06, 22:41) |
| | Educational System - Details Details of the Communication and Leadership tracks. - (30th January 07, 13:10) |
| | Distinguished Club Programme DCP summary and training aid. - (4th March 07, 17:05) |
| | Membership Award Scheme 1st February to 31st March 2007. - (6th October 06, 17:15) |
| Mentoring Articles on Building a Mentoring Program in Your Club. |
| | | Mentoring Supporting a new or existing member. - (21st May 06, 12:12) |
| | | Links and Documents on Mentoring Links and documents that may be downloaded. - (4th March 07, 18:30) |
| Competent Leadership Information about the competent leadership track |
| | | Competent Leadership manual Link. - (17th November 06, 11:19) |
| | | Online CL tracking Tracking the new Competent Leader award. - (9th February 07, 12:34) |
Publicity Promoting Toastmasters and your Club |
| | Promotional Presentations Presentations about promoting your club. - (23rd January 07, 12:20) |
| | PR Never Sleeps PR suggestions for all the year. - (28th November 06, 21:21) |
| | Publicising Contests Have you considered the excellent PR opportunities of Club, Area and Division Speech and Topics Contests ?. - (28th November 06, 21:23) |
| | Press Releases - Useful Tips Guidance on "Press Releases" - and specifically with respect to Contests. - (28th November 06, 21:25) |
| | Club Open Nights Promoting with Open Evenings. - (28th November 06, 21:28) |
| | How do you use the Web to promote your Club? Using Community and Club Websites - and of course the District Website. - (12th December 06, 02:19) |
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| | | Posters and Flyers Example leaflets from our clubs. - (1st January 07, 09:19) |
| | | Links to Other Resources Links to Marketing resources on other web-sites. - (15th August 06, 00:46) |
| | | Club Growth Links to Articles on Club Growth. - (17th December 15, 17:56) |
| | | Radio and TV Interviews Recordings of broadcasts in District 71. - (1st January 07, 09:20) |
| | | Recognising Membership Building Cubs getting recognition for the hard work they put in each year to gain new members. - (15th September 06, 12:51) |
| Press Releases Press releases from the District and from Clubs are stored here |
| | | Irish inspiration wins world number 4 ranking District 71 - number four in the world. - (1st January 07, 09:21) |
Other Information Other information about Toastmasters and using this site. |
| | Links to other resources Links to sources of information, discussion and reference. - (23rd January 09, 22:06) |
| | Contacts at Toastmasters International Useful email addresses at World Headquarters. - (15th September 06, 12:10) |
| | Toastmaster blogs Links to blogs by Toastmaster clubs. - (14th July 09, 22:20) |
| | District Elections Elections for officers 2007/8. - (28th December 06, 11:32) |
Toastmasters Information about the Toastmasters organisation. |
| | How and where did Toastmasters Start? History and background. - (12th August 05, 21:52) |
| | Toastmaster Organisation and Structure What are all these Region, District, Area and so on? How is Toastmasters run?. - (24th February 06, 12:09) |
| | Club officers Club Officers and what they do. - (5th August 06, 16:12) |
| | Getting Started with a Toastmaster Club - Earning your CC Prepared speeches and Table Topics. - (25th December 08, 21:48) |
| | Ted Corcoran's 'Sing-Song' Feature of the International Convention. - (23rd September 06, 00:23) |
Newsletters District Newsletters and articles that you may use when preparing your own newletter |
| | International Toastmaster Newsletters Newsletters from other Toastmaster Districts around the world. - (5th September 06, 14:26) |
| Newsletter Articles This section includes articles that are of general interest to Toastmasters and may be re-used in newsletters by other clubs, districts and divisions. Please acknowledge the original author when you use an article from here and contribute new ones. |
| | | - Snippets Snippets of information that you may include in your newsletter to help members get more from easy-Speak. - (19th April 06, 01:59) |
| | | Tips for Successful Speaking Tips for Successful Speaking (1). - (23rd March 06, 19:03) |
| | | Tips for Successful Speaking Tips for Successful Speaking (2). - (23rd March 06, 19:04) |
| | | Structuring Effective Presentations Structuring Effective Presentations. - (23rd March 06, 19:06) |
| | | How to make better Conference Presentations How to make better Conference Presentations. - (23rd March 06, 19:06) |
| | | How to Have a Laugh How to Have a Laugh. - (23rd March 06, 19:07) |
| | | Have Fun! Have Fun!. - (23rd March 06, 19:08) |
| | | How to Plan Your Speech or Presentation How to Plan Your Speech or Presentation. - (23rd March 06, 19:14) |
| | | How to Get Started How to Get Started. - (23rd March 06, 19:09) |
| | | Listen and Learn Listen and Learn. - (23rd March 06, 19:10) |
| | | How Am I Doing? How Am I Doing?. - (23rd March 06, 19:10) |
| | | Death By PowerPoint Death By PowerPoint. - (23rd March 06, 19:12) |
| | | Presenting your business Newsletter article from Chantal with tips from Toastmaster training. - (29th April 06, 22:07) |
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