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 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. We are downtown Houston's only advanced club.
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 men and women in more than 9,300 clubs in more than 70 countries. Dress for Success Toastmasters Club is in TI's District 56. We are fortunate to be the advanced club of choice for many District 56 leaders.
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 areto 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 20 to 30 people who meet once a week for about an hour. An advanced club like Dress for Success Toastmasters club meets monthly. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation. At Dress for Success Toastmasters, everyone can learn and practice techniques to take their communication skills to their next level.
Dress for Success Toastmasters Club
Typically 20th Floor
611 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77002
Bob Lanier Building (City of Houston) - Picture ID needed at Security Check-in at entrance at street level or tunnel level.
Meet at 12N - 1PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Attention - Nov 16th meeting moved to Nov 30th due to members extensive travel this month and the Thanksgiving Holiday. Join us this month on Wed Nov 30th.
It is a Club Vision Meeting - we want your input.
"Our club is H.O.T.!" All hands on deck to vote on new business!
Note: Most convenient parking in Theater District #2 Parking Garage Entrance on Rusk Ave between Bagby and Smith. Parking is at attendees own expense.
Dress For Success Toastmasters is Club No. 1020503, Area 10, Division O, District 56 in Toastmasters International.
