PMIWDC#01 Toastmasters Club
This is the first Toastmasters club in the world able to provide Professional Development Units (PDUs) for Project Management Professionals (PMPs). PMIWDC#01 Toastmasters was founded by a group of PMPs who were members of PMI Washington, DC as a means to improve their speaking and leadership skills, and named the club to reflect this relationship.
PMIWDC#01 Toastmasters recognizes the value of a non-threatening environment to foster self-development efforts. The level of camaraderie is high and the atmosphere is cooperative and supportive. Meetings consist of three main activities:- SPEECHES: At each meeting, selected members deliver prepared speeches.
- TABLE TOPICS: Table Topics provide opportunities to practice impromptu speaking skills, critically important for both professional and personal interactions.
- EVALUATION: Each speaker receives immediate feedback in the form of written as well as oral evaluations by a fellow club member. Evaluations are constructive and helpful, and are based on specific guidelines provided in the manual for each speech.
Other important roles in each meeting include Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD), General Evaluator, Topic Master, Timer, Ah Counter, Grammarian and Joke Master. Members take turns practicing their listening and leadership skills when they fill these essential roles.
When & Where
PMIWDC#01 Toastmasters meets on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Typically, the club meets at: McLean High School, Room #153, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean, VA. However, please check the PMIWDC#01 Toastmasters club web site to verify the meeting location for a specific evening: http://www.pmiwdctoastmasters.org/
Contact: contact@pmiwdctoastmasters.org
PDU Awards
Two (2) Professional Development Units (PDUs) are awarded to PMPs who are PMIWDC#01 Toastmasters club members and attend the meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, which is dedicated solely to project management topics.
Membership
Please attend a PMIWDC#01 meeting or two as a visitor. Then, whenever you’re ready, fill out the application enclosed in the New Member packet you receive at the club meeting. The VP Membership will be glad to assist. Membership fees are modest and include dues and a small materials fee.
