What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the organization's membership is approximately 280,000 in more than 14,700 clubs in 144 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
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). Click here for the list and current performance of District 54 clubs, or here for the city and geographical area of the District 54 clubs.
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 Values
We strive to adhere to the following core values:
- Integrity
- Respect
- Service
- Excellence
Our Vision
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.
Why Join Toastmasters?
Learn More About The Benefits Of Toastmasters Membership!
LOOKING TO: IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS? IGNITE YOUR CAREER? GAIN THE CONFIDENCE TO SPEAK UP?
You’ve come to the right place. District 54 is an integral part of Toastmasters International. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped more than 4 million people just like you, from around the world, become more confident speakers and leaders.
The clubs in the below list exist to support its members through the club mission to: "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". Many clubs are currently meeting virtually. Unless otherwise noted as "restricted", these clubs are open to all interested parties.
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District 54 Club Listing
Rockford Area
Rock On! - Rockford, IL
Inspiring Speakers - Freeport, IL
Rockford Communication League (Restricted)
Northwestern Chicago Suburbs
Fox Valley Toastmasters - St. Charles, IL
Talk of the Town - Batavia, IL
Timely Talkers - North Aurora, IL
Advanced Expressives - North Aurora, IL
Toast of the Fox - Elgin, IL
Listen Learn and Lead - Elgin, IL
Fox River - Montgomery, IL
De Kalb Area- Dekalb, IL
Southwestern Chicago Suburbs
Confident Communicators - Plainfield, IL
Bridge Builders - Plainfield, IL
Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce - Bolingbrook, (IL)
Yes And - Bolingbrook, IL
Joliet Jesters - Crest Hill, IL
New Lenox - New Lenox, IL
Morris Area - Morris, IL
Lincoln-Way - Frankfort, IL
Key City - Kankakee, IL
Iroquois Early Risers - Watseka, IL
Bloomington-Normal Area
Four Seasons - Bloomington, IL
Pioneer Club - Bloomington, IL
State Farm Speakeasy - Bloomington, IL
State Farm Talk of the South - Bloomington, IL
Sunrise Speakers Club - Bloomington, IL
Thursday Noon Talkers - Bloomington, IL
Delightful Greeters Advanced Club - Bloomington, IL (Advanced)
State Farm Windjammers Club - Bloomington, IL (Restricted)
State Farm Oaks - Bloomington, IL (Restricted)
Western Illinois Area
Quad Cities Easy Speakers - Moline, IL
Esprit De Corps Club Clock Tower - Rock Island, IL
The Leadership Train - LaSalle, IL
John Deere - Moline, IL (Restricted)
Peoria Area
Forging Leaders - Dunlap, IL
Pimiteoui - Peoria, IL
Caterpillar Employees Club - Dunlap, IL (Restricted)
Mapleton Risers - Mapleton, IL (Restricted)
Logistically Speaking - Morton, IL (Restricted)
Astounding Communicators - Mossville, IL
Power Communicators - Mossville, IL (Restricted)
Progressively Speaking - Peoria, IL (Restricted)
Professional Communicators - Peoria, IL (Restricted)
RLI Toastmasters - Peoria, IL (Restricted)
Champaign Urbana Area
McKinley Club - Champaign, IL
Toast of Champaign - Champaign, IL
Fireside Toastmasters - Champaign, IL
Decatur Area
ADM Toastmasters - Decatur, IL (Restricted)
ADM City Center - Decatur, IL (Restricted)
Electric Toast - Decatur, IL (Restricted)