Whether new to giving speeches or a seasoned Toastmaster, these how-to articles will help you hone your skills. Get quick and easy tips for preparing and presenting an award, use visual aids and props, incorporate body language into your presentations, and more. With time and practice, you’re sure to see improvement in your ability to communicate and increase your confidence.
Are you already a Toastmaster looking for resources for your Club? Click on any of the following topics for more information on toastmasters.org.
D66 Resources for All Members
Goal Setting and Planning Manual
The Goal Setting and Planning manual is designed to help speakers strengthen their ability to define meaningful goals, create actionable plans, and communicate those plans effectively. Across its five projects, the manual guides members through the full arc of turning an idea into a structured, achievable outcome.
Paths and Core Compentencies
Toastmasters organizes all Pathways learning around five essential skill areas: Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Strategic Leadership, Management, and Confidence
NEW Pathways 2025 Enhancements Guide
Toastmasters is introducing a set of updates to the Pathways learning experience beginning late 2025. These enhancements are designed to strengthen member engagement, improve club quality, and ensure that Pathways more closely reflects the full Toastmasters meeting experience.
- Additional PATHWAYS Resources:
- District 66 Incentives for 2025-2026
- District 66 Created List of Resources
- SLI Lunch-n-Learn Presentation: The Speaker’s Toolbox
- D66 Member Development Plan
- Echoes of Excellence Tips
- New Member Checklist (Sample from Blue Ridge Toastmasters)
- D66 Performance Dashboard
- Facebook Pages
- Region 6 Facebook Group
- D66 Facebook Group (Public) – posts for public view and a great way to recruit new members to your club; posts can be shared
- D66 Facebook Group (Private) – for Toastmasters members only; posts cannot be shared
- Division pages (Private – Members Only):