2. Two types of Online Clubs
Phase 1 Clubs:
Majority of meetings in land based venue, some connectivity
with remote members via web conferencing.
Phase 2 Clubs:
All meetings held totally online, all connectivity is electronic
and members usually located across the world.
3. • Who they are?
• Which time zones do they operate in?
• What web conferencing tools do they use?
• How frequently do they meet?
• What are the pre-requisites for joining?
• How much will membership cost?
• How different are the Club Officer Roles?
• Do they have information websites?
• What support is provided?
Knowledge required about online clubs?
5. • Schedules
• Weekend dates and times
(predominantly Sundays) in
alternating time zones
• Week dates and times
(TWB) Thursday evenings
• Software
• Click Meeting
• GoToMeeting
• Zoom.us
Meeting Preferences
6. Beginner Global Clubs:
• Wish to learn how to
improve speaking
skills online
• Participate in an
Online Speechcraft
program
Advanced Global Clubs:
• Completed at least 10
speeches from the
Competent
Communicator Manual
• Visited the club
meetings at least twice
• Dual membership
Pre-requisites for joining
7. • Club Fees
• Web conferencing – shared
cost per member
• PayPal – shared cost per
member
• Other – examples may
include: Badges
• Toastmasters International fees
• $27 US
(valid to September 2016)
Budget for an online club
How much can members afford?
8. Benefits of Online Meetings
• Cultural exchange
– Stories from other countries
• Collaboration
– Social media connection
• Connection
– No travel involved
9. • New Tasks:
• Manage the software tools
• Assist meeting participants in
use of the tools
• Watch the text chat and
remain on view in web cam
• Observe speakers’ use of web
cam
• New Roles:
• Technical Advisor
• Logistics Manager
• Listener
• Video monitor
Online Club Officer Roles & Tasks
March 2016 Phase 2 or totally online clubs were sanctioned by TI.
Hearing different voices
Collaborating across time zones
Calibre of speeches are very high
Self-directed advanced TMs
Eg New club for DTMs just starting
Describe how we collaborate in meetings:
Toastmaster of the Day and General Evaluator
New roles – logistics manager, listener, video monitor, innovative timer
Firebirds Vision: Global leaders for online excellence
Active online groups supporting new online Toastmasters and clubs through online education, collaboration, connection and mentoring