What is Toastmasters?

Toastmasters International is a world-wide non-profit educational organisation dedicated to help people improve their communication and leadership skills. The first Toastmasters club was founded in 1924 in California by Dr. Ralph Smedley. Since then the organisation has grown to almost 11,500 clubs with more than 226,000 members in 92 countries with close to 1213 clubs in Canada.

Toastmasters is for anyone over the age of 18 and members come from all walks of life. One thing they have in common however is a strong desire for self-improvement and helping others.

We learn best by doing. Each Toastmasters club is a learning laboratory where you’ll enjoy experimenting, discovering and developing your potential.

The Mission of Toastmasters International

We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

District Mission

We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

Club Mission

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

Toastmasters International Core Values

Integrity
Respect
Service
Excellence

Toastmasters International Envisioned Future

To be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development.