In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a public speaking club “to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members.” The group took the name “Toastmasters.” We are a local chapter of Toastmasters International . Today, Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International includes more than 199,000 members in more than 9,300 clubs in more than 70 countries. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. You'll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you are—to become better communicators. At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 15 to 20 people who meet once a month for about 3 hours. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation. SMU School of Economics & Social Science @ Classroom 3.3 (New Venue!)     We meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 7.30PM. Dinner is provided from 7PM onwards. Guest fees of $10 is payable at the entrance.		What's New? Presidential Address for Jan 2010 updated! Next Meeting   12 March 2010       Venue   SMU School of Economics & Social Science @ Classroom 3.3     Event Updates   Speechcraft 2010 5 weeks (19 Mar - 9 Apr) Click here to find out more!     For enquiries, email us at:         Related Links Toastmasters International District 80 Division Z Singapore Club List