What is Toastmasters?

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Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 364,000 in more than 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.  Access the Toastmasters International site here. 

District 54 Toastmasters stretches from Mattoon, Illinois in the south, parts of the Greater Chicago area in the north, and westward to Moline in the Quad Cities area (see map on right).  Find a Toastmasters club near you.  Click here for the list and performance of District 54 clubs. 

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

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.  

We strive to adhere to the following core values:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Service
• Excellence

That every member, current and future will become a better speaker,  a better leader, and a more confident  person as a result of our ideas,  our decisions and our actions.