Toastmasters International
Vision, Mission, and Values
From the November 2000 issue of The Toastmaster
Toastmasters International's basic philosophies are described in its vision and mission statements.
The TI Strategic Planning Committee reviewed the following statements and confirmed their validity.
Vision
"Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize
their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication
and leadership skills, and find the courage to change."
The Mission
"Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication
a worldwide reality.
"Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts
of speaking, listening, and thinking -- vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential,
foster human understanding and contribute to the betterment of mankind.
"It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand its worldwide network of clubs;
thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its programs."
The District's Mission
The district's mission is to enhance the performance of and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering
greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters International educational program by:
- Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals.
- Ensuring that each club fulfills its responsibilities to its members.
- Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for club and district officers.
The Club's Mission
A Toastmasters club's mission is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which
every member has the opportunity to develop communications and leadership skills, which in turn foster
self-confidence and personal growth.
Toastmasters International Values
Toastmasters International's core values are integrity, dedication to excellence, service to the member, and
respect for the individual. These are values worthy of a great organization, and we believe we should
incorporate them as anchor points in every decision we make. Our core values provide us with a means
of not only guiding but also evaluating our operations, our planning, and our vision for the future.
Document Information
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This document was last updated: January 4, 2001
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