An
international organization boasting over 3 million members, whose purpose is to help its users become better
public speakers. Membership in Toastmasters is respected by
businesses and employers all over the world, and many companies will offer
incentives to employees for joining and completing various levels of achievement within the program. There is a very well-defined
experience system, which allows anyone knowing a member's status in the
hierarchy to determine exactly what kinds of speeches he or she has given and how many, as well as what other
business and
leadership skills they have demonstrated
competency in. Most of the local clubs meet
weekly, with state, national and international-level conferences, competitions, etc. less frequently.
For more information, visit http://www.toastmasters.org/