Whatever your goals may be, much of your success in life will depend on your ability to speak. People who can effectively communicate possess one of the skills necessary for successful living. Toastmasters International provides the tools that enable people to develop this skill. In Toastmasters, you learn by doing; by actually speaking to groups. You learn in comfortable surroundings, not in a sterile classroom environment.
The Toastmasters program has proven itself around the world. Globally, nearly three million people of all ages and occupations have participated in Toastmasters. According to Toastmasters International (TI), our international parent organization, as of July 2004 TI chartered its 10,000th club and has more than 200,000 members in 90 countries.
What are you waiting for?
Yukon-Alaska Council of Toastmasters (YACT)
The Yukon-Alaska Council of Toastmasters is a division of Toastmasters
International covering the geographical area of the Yukon Territory, Canada, and the State
of Alaska, U.S. We have the unique opportunity of working together across international
boundaries to improve ourselves and serve our communities. And we manage to have a good
time doing it.
MISSION
The Mission of this District is to enhance the quality and performance and extend the network of the member Clubs of Toastmasters International within the boundaries of this District, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program, by:
- Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the District educational and membership goals.
- Insuring that each Club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its individual members.
- Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for Club and District Officers.
VISION
YACT empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout Alaska and the Yukon can improve their communication and leadership skills.
