About Toastmasters International
Since its establishment in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to be a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The non-profit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a proven and enjoyable way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. For more information on Toastmasters International, click here.
About Plaza Speakers Toastmasters Club
Chartered in December 1990, Plaza Speakers Toastmasters Club offers participants the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking competence through a variety of meeting roles ranging from giving prepared or impromptu speeches to serving as a timer, evaluator or grammarian. Each speech and meeting is evaluated by a member in a positive and constructive manner, focusing on areas that were performed well and what could be improved. Members also benefit from training seminars and speech contests offered by Toastmasters International.
Club History
With the vision to build people into more confident speakers, Mr. Rob Peck (Distinguished Toastmaster and retired Scotiabanker) started three Toastmasters clubs back in 1990 - Plaza Speakers, ScotiaMasters and Baystreet Breakfast.
These clubs were chartered in December 1990, although meetings already began in the summer of 1990. Plaza Speakers and ScotiaMasters were later amalgamated and had a succession of very dedicated Toastmasters members and executives who rebuilt the club to successive years of "Distinguished Club" status.
With 20 active club members currently, the Plaza Speakers Toastmasters Club continues going strong. Our members and guests are the heart and soul of every meeting and together, we strive towards speaking our way to success!
Why Join?
Whether you are an experienced speaker or new to the world of public speaking, you can benefit from Toastmasters practical, face-to-face learning program. Here are some of the key benefits that you can expect through Toastmasters:
1. Become a More Confident Speaker: Toastmasters can help you develop and improve your abilities to organize your thoughts and present them clearly and confidently, listen critically and lead others.
2. Fun and Supportive Environment: You will learn and practice in a fun, friendly and supportive environment with people who are there for the same reason you are - to become better communicators.
3. Learning through Diversity: Plaza Speakers is an open club, which means that there is no eligibility criteria required.
Where?
Laurentian Room (2nd floor Mezzanine Level, Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West)
When?
Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (except when the Monday prior is a public holiday)
Questions?
Please contact us if you have any questions and/or would like further information. 
