Celebrating the Toastmasters International 90th Anniversary!
“Toastmasters International (TI) is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Through its thousands of member clubs, Toastmasters International offers a program of communication and leadership projects designed to help people learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking.
The organization grew out of a single club, Smedley Chapter One Club, which would become the first Toastmasters club. It was founded by Ralph C. Smedley on October 22, 1924, at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, United States. Toastmasters International was incorporated under California law on December 19, 1932. Throughout its history, Toastmasters has served over four million people, and today the organization serves over 313,000 members in 126 countries, through its over 14,650 member clubs.”
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toastmasters_International
“This October marks the 90th anniversary of Toastmasters International. Since 1924, Toastmasters has helped millions of members empower themselves by gaining communication and leadership skills, enabling them to lead richer lives.
Over nine decades, Toastmasters has evolved from a small network of clubs in Southern California to more than 14,650 clubs in 126 countries, with membership…”
More info can be found at http://www.toastmasters.org/About/90th-Anniversary
Speaking with confidence is really useful. However, not everyone can do it. Practice is the key to helping you improve in public speaking. Join Toastmasters and find a club that you like.
You are welcome to visit our Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club if you are living in Singapore.