From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

At meetings, members practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.  There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved.

Good communicators tend to be good leaders.

 

Monument Toastmasters Dinner Club #898 was started almost sixty years ago on November 1950.  It is named after the Washington Monument and the club number is the number of steps in the Monument.  Our club has a unique timing light that is shaped after the Washington Monument.  During the meeting, we order dinner from the wide-ranging Italian menu.

 

Our members come from a broad range of backgrounds, ages and educational levels.  The club is open to the community.  The meeting last about two hours and includes table topics, prepared speeches, evaluations and announcements.  Several members are advanced Toastmasters and hold district level positions. 

 

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