Toastmasters

Toastmasters International ("TI") is a worldwide organization for the purpose of helping its members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. TI is a non-profit educational organization, whose mission is to foster self-confidence and growth of the individual members.

Related Topics:
Communication - Speaking - Leadership

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The club that would eventually grow into the first Toastmasters club, Smedley club Number 1, and ultimately TI, was founded on October 22, 1924, in Santa Ana, California, by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley. Toastmasters International was incorporated under California law on December 19, 1932.

Related Topics:
October 22 - 1924 - Santa Ana, California - Ralph C. Smedley - California - December 19 - 1932

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As of 2005, there were more than 200,000 members in over 10,000 clubs in every state of the United States and in approximately 90 countries. Members of TI belong to local clubs consisting of anywhere from 6 to 40, or more, members. They meet on a regular basis to practice various skills useful in public speaking, including giving speeches, speaking extemporaneously, and listening, and then provide each other with feedback and evaluation. Some clubs meet monthly, some meet twice a month, and some meet weekly.

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