While working as director for a YMCA, Smedley felt the need to help many young men in the art of public speaking. He named his training program “The Toastmaster Club” to suggest a pleasant atmosphere, a social club like environment Ralph C. Smedley

The YMCA, Santa Ana California In 1924, Smedley held the 1 st Toastmaster club meeting here. Soon the seedling club progressed and people from other areas and even other states asked permission and help to form their own clubs

The 1 st Toastmasters manual was copyrighted by Smedley The Toastmasters International was incorporated The 1 st club outside of U.S.A was chartered in Vitoria, Canada District 18 of Scotland was the 1 st district organized outside of U.S.A The 1 st regional conference was held in Des Moines, Iowa

Nearly 250,000 members Over 12,000 clubs More than 100 countries Internationally Recognized World Wide

United States Asian-Pacific Rim Canada Middle East & Africa Europe Latin America

“”” Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking – vital skills that help promote self- actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding and contribute to the betterment of mankind.” ---

Prepare speeches from a training manual at a self- paced curriculum Deliver speeches at a pleasant and supportive environment Get evaluations with positive feedbacks and constructive suggestions

Give speech project’s objectives stated in the manual Being assigned to each speaker Evaluator Evaluate using the checklist provided in the manual

The Table Topic Master asks questions based on the meeting theme of the day Members volunteer or being called to answer the questions Train for impromptu speech Learn to think & speak on feet Gain confidence on interviews

Childhood Vacation Career Say something about me? Hobbies The Ice Breaker #1

Organize Your Speech Get to the Point How to Say It Your Body Speaks Vocal Variety

Research Your Topic Get Comfortable With Visual Aids Persuade with Power Inspire Your Audience #10

Inform Persuade Technical Presentation Facilitate Discussion Story Telling Humorously Speaking and more …

Regional Contest District Contest Tall Tale Humorous Speech Evaluation Contest Take the Challenge, Test Your Speaking Skills

Improve Presentation Skills Learn to Motivate & Persuade Gain Self Confidence Develop Leadership Abilities Realize Potentials Become Successful

A Toastmasters club in Cal Poly Pomona University Meet Try See Friendly members Your public Speaking skills What Toastmasters can do for you For information please visit

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