Frequently Asked Questions

Mentor

A person allocated to a new member to provide assistance and support during the first few assignments.

Loyal Toast

Formal toast to South Africa.

Toastmaster of the Evening

Runs the meeting as the Master of ceremonies.

Toast of the Evening

A toast proposed to a person or institution.

Invocation

A thought for the day or a grace at the member's discretion. (Not applauded afterwards.)

C&L

Communication and Leadership assignments (speeches and evaluations).

Evaluations

Constructive feedback on the C&L speeches.

Table Topics

Off-the-cuff mini speeches - lots of fun and a great leveler!

Finesmaster

Light-hearted fining for transgressions in protocol

Gavel Award

Floating award made at the discretion of the last recipient for the best contribution to the evening's proceedings. General

CC

Competent Toastmaster - completed the basic manual of 10 speeches.

CL

Competent Leader - completed CC and leadership requirements.

ATM

Advanced Toastmaster - completed further advanced assignments.

AL

Advanced Leader - completed further leadership requirements.

DTM

Distinguished Toastmaster - fulfilled leadership requirements including ATM and AL. The highest award in Toastmasters International.

Club

There are several individual Toastmasters Clubs. All meet at different times and at different venues. There are a total of about 120 clubs in Southern Africa, which encompasses eight countries.

Area (D2)

An Area consists of five or six clubs - headed by an Area Governor.

Division (D)

A Division consists of various Areas - headed by a Divisional Governor.

District (74)

A District is made up of various Divisions - Southern Africa falls into one District and is headed by a District Governor.

DCP - Distinguished Club Programme

A programme used by the clubs to measure performance of the club.