About Toastmasters		About The St Georges Toastmasters Club is a club within the Toastmasters International http://www.toastmasters.org/ organisation, and has operated in Perth for over 20 years. The most common reason for joining a Toastmasters Club is to improve public speaking, however others include improving overall confidence, better communication, leadership development and socialising! What is Toastmasters? No, we don't make toasters! From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 220,000 members in 11,300 clubs in 90 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved. Good communicators tend to be good leaders. Some well-known Toastmasters alumni include: About Toastmasters International Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization has nearly 220,000 members in 11,300 clubs in 90 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. Our proven educational program is self-paced and affordable. If you are one of our members, congratulations! This site is for you. Member Demographics A profile of Toastmasters members 52% of members are female and 48% are male. Average annual household income: $85,000-$99,000. 30% earn $100,000+ annually. 69% of members are between the ages of 35 and 49. 82% have a college degree. 36% have an advanced degree. What industries employ Toastmasters? 20% Sales, Consulting, Self Employed 18% Management 15% Finance & Insurance 15% Government 12% Education 20% Other
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