I’m not familiar with Toastmasters. What is it?

Toastmasters Intl. is a global organization dedicated to helping people become confident and effective public speakers. There are many Toastmasters clubs in San Diego and each one has a different flavor.

What’s unique about Professional Men’s San Diego Toastmasters?

Born in 1957, our club has a rich history of tradition and developing strong speakers. We run a tight ship focusing on professionalism and accountability. That doesn’t mean we don’t have fun. Our meetings are packed with humor, light banter, and honest (not sugar-coated) feedback.

What happens during a meeting?

Each meeting is lead by a Toastmaster-Of-The-Day who steers the ship. During what’s called Table Topics, every member (and guest) has the opportunity to practice speaking off-the-cuff for 1 minute.

The “meat and potatoes” of the meeting is where we have 3-5 scheduled speakers giving prepared speeches. This is followed by evaluations with each speaker receiving feedback from evaluators. There are other important roles and functions during each meeting. Our VP of Membersip will be happy to talk you you through a full meeting schedule.

When do you meet?

We meet in-person every Tuesday with the exception of the last Tuesday of each month. The last Tuesday is a Zoom meeting. Our meetings start promptly at 7 AM and end by 8:30 AM.

Do you have a dress code?

Our dress code is business casual. This means a collared shirt, clean pants, and shoes at a minimum. No hats, shorts, flip flops, and t-shirts. Speakers are encouraged to wear a coat or blazer. This is born from a tradition where our club used to require a suit and tie for all members.

What’s the process to join?

The best way to start is to come visit our club as a guest. Your first visit as a guest is free. After that, there is a $20 guest fee. After your third meeting as a guest you will be able to apply to join our club as a member.
I’m not familiar with Toastmasters. What is it?