At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization has more than 280,000 memberships in 13,500 clubs in 11
6 countries. A Toastmasters club is made up of people who meet
once in 1-2 week(s) for about an hour. Conducting meetings
2. Giving impromptu speeches
3. Presenting prepared speeches
4. Offering constructive evaluation
The educational program is the heart of every Toastmasters club. It provides members with a proven curriculum that develops communication and leadership skills one step at a time, with many opportunities for awards and recognition along the way. The communication and leadership tracks are not mutually exclusive; you may participate in both at the same time, if you wish. You progress along each track by working through a series of manuals, each of which offers a set of carefully crafted projects to complete. Each project includes an evaluation guide, which gives club members an easy way to provide immediate feedback as the project is completed. Once you become a member, you can begin the educational program right away. Membership is for individuals age 18 or older.
