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CC
Competent Communicator
When a member of Toastmasters completes all ten
project speeches in the Competent Communication manual, s/he is
awarded the designation Competent Communicator and may put
"CC" after his/her name when conducting Toastmasters business.
Each of the ten speech projects focuses on one of the basic skills of making a presentation
and builds upon skills learned previously.
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ACB
Advanced Communicator -
Bronze
After completing the ten speech projects to become a Competent Communicator,
a Toastmasters member can continue in the communication track to further develop
his/her speaking skills. To proceed in the communication track, the new
"CC" member selects two of the fifteen Advanced Manuals currently available. When the member completes all speeches in both
manuals (each advanced manual contains five speaking assignments), s/he earns the Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) recognition.
ACS
Advanced Communicator -
Silver
When an "ACB" member completes two more
of the 15 Advanced Manuals, and also presents two modules from the Successful Club or Better Speaker Series, they earn Advanced Communicator Silver.
ACG
Advanced Communicator - Gold
When an "ACS" member
completes two more of the 15 advanced manuals, presents an additional two modules
from the Successful Club Series or Better Speaker Series, and coaches a new member through the first three speeches, the member earns Advanced Communicator Gold.
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Leadership
Track
CL
Competent Leader
A toastmasters member who completes all ten projects in the Competent
Leadership manual is awarded the Competent Leader designation. The
requirements of this manual are varied; members must serve in all the
various meeting roles at least once; serve at least six months as a Club Officer,
attend District-sponsored Club Officer training, participate with the
other members of the Club's Executive Team to produce the Club Success
Plan; and organize a club membership drive or contest.
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ALB
Advanced Leader Bronze
To earn this designation, a Toastmaster must have earned the CL Award,
and must also serve as an officer at the Area, Division, or District level; and serve successfully as a Sponsor or Mentor for a new or rebuilding Club.
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ALS
Advanced Leader Silver
To earn this designation, a Toastmaster must have earned the ALB Award,
and must also: serve as a District Officer; complete the High Performance Leadership
Program (a self-paced hands-on program which develops project management
skills); and serve successfully as a Sponsor or Mentor for a new or rebuilding Club.
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DTM
Distinguished Toastmaster
This is the highest recognition available in the Toastmasters program.
When a member has completed the Communication track and earned the Advanced Communicator Gold
and has completed the Leadership track and earned the Advanced Leader Silver, the member
is awarded DTM recognition. Many have tried....
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DCP
Distinguished Club Program
The Distinguished Club Program is a system that Toastmasters International uses monitor and measure a club’s achievements in these two critical areas: educational awards
(CCs, ACBs, CLs, etc.) and membership. Check out how our club is progressing
towards the its current year Distinguished Club Program Status.
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BDCP
Best Darn Club on the Planet
The designation being worked towards every week at the Greater Stamford Toastmasters.
Coined by our 2003 Club President, James Jorasch, "The Best
Darn Club on the Planet" not only represents the club’s motto, but also embodies the goals the club strives for at every meeting!
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TI (or TMI)
Toastmasters International
This is the most common abbreviation for our parent organization, Toastmasters International.
Learn more about TI at their web site, www.toastmasters.org
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Every specialized organization has their own group of words and designations. Here are few terms that are very specific to Toastmasters.