What does it take
To be a successful Toastmaster requires dedication, empathy and some initial working capital, our Training will provide you with helpful information to enable you to provide a professional rewarding service as a Toastmaster at Weddings, Masonic Ladies Nights or as a Master of Ceremonies at Burns Nights, Award Ceremonies, Partnership Ceremonies and Product launches.
The rewards can be great not only financial but personal too
The purchase of a uniform and accessories can mount up and a successful toastmaster will have purchased two or even three of the red coats and dress trousers. Not to mention extra shirts, waistcoats, bow-ties and many pairs of gloves to compliment his wardrobe.
Training to be a toastmaster has financial implications. The rewards can be great not only financial but personal too, but consideration must be given to providing a working capital to start your business.
However, that is all in the future and below is a list of the essentials you will need to get you started:
- Black Patent Shoes, black socks and black dress trousers
- Toastmaster’s White Marcella Fronted Shirt (with or without wing collar) White Marcella Waistcoat and Spare Waistcoat strap and braces
- White Bow Ties, white cotton gloves and handkerchiefs.
- Red tail coat, Cuff links, Studs and Arm Bands
- Guild Badge and Collaret , Gavel & Block and Hand Bell (for outdoors)
- Clothes Brush, Shoe Horn, Shoe Trees, Soft Duster and Sewing Kit (Red & Whit thread)
- Prompt Cards, Pen/Pencil, Notebook, Ratchet Counter, Cigarette Lighter, Cigar Cutter
- Spectacles, Toilet Bag, Comb, Mouthwash/Breath Spray, Deodorant Spray, Razor/Shaver (Styptic Pencil)
- After Shave Lotion, Towel, Mirror, Pen Knife
- Spare Buttons, Pins and Safety Pins, First Aid Plasters, Business Cards, Diary
- Function Details, Venue Location Map, Contact & Telephone numbers & A Napkin Holder
The above are obvious, but not exclusive, always have a check list before starting out for the event.
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