The UC group, one of 8,500 Toastmasters groups worldwide, is a fun, friendly group where members learn to speak effectively in public, manage time, hold leadership positions, and communicate with others.
Toastmasters uses various activities to reach their goals.
Members complete the first level after giving ten speeches about various topics, chosen by the individual. Everyone works at their own pace, signing up for speeches when they're ready. In addition, each member gets the opportunity to be the Toastmaster for one meeting, taking on the responsibility of running the meeting. The speeches have other rewards as well. The major help for me is, I do not give speeches often, but periodically I need to as part of my job.