

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 .
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.
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. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation.

Municipal Services Complex Building
One 4th Street North, Room 600
St Petersburg, FL 33701
727-893-7523

Every Wednesday, 12:05-12:55 p.m.
Guests are always welcome.
Important Dates to Remember:
July 7: District & Area Training, Ft. Myers, FL - for new area governors and district level electees and appointments
July 14: New Club Officer's Training, Saturday, July 14, Tampa, FL - more details coming soon
Schedule of Our Meeting Roles:
Click here to view our tenative schedule for meeting roles.
To view the meeting agenda please click on the Club News.