Toastmasters International was formed in October 1924 in the state of California by one Dr Ralph Smedley. The first Canadian club was formed 6 years later in New Westminster, British Columbia

Toastmasters is a non profit organization whose mandate is to provide people with both theoretical and practical experience in public speaking and leadership.

Members of Toastmasters clubs have access to a wide variety of educational materials and events including program books, audio and video tapes, contests, seminars, and conferences.

Through participation in the Toastmasters communication and leadership program people from all backgrounds learn to speak dynamically, listen diligently, and evaluate discreetly. Members also learn to conduct meetings, motivate colleagues, and delegate responsibilities.

Over 3 million men and women of all ages and occupations all around the world have benefited from Toastmasters training.

More than 1 thousand corporations, community groups, associations, and government agencies use in-house Toastmasters training for teaching communication, leadership, and presentation skills.

The Messengers Christian Toastmasters club is a non denominational christian club that encourages it's members to freely express their faith. At our meetings you will find impromptu and prepared speeches that are inspirational, testimonial, and humorous. You will also find access to full meeting participation, encouraging evaluations, and social interaction. Every time you participate at one of our meetings you are a step closer to a higher level of confidence in interpersonal relationships, public speaking, and group leadership

The mission of Toastmasters International

Toastmasters is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication, a world wide reality. Through it's member clubs Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking- vital skills that promote self actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind. It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand it's world wide network of clubs, thereby offering even greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from it's programs.

The mission of the Messengers Christian Toastmasters

To enable people to enhance their skills in speaking, listening, and leadership in an atmosphere of Christian love, support, acceptance, and fellowship.
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