The First Toastmasters Club in Oregon!
(chartered on April 17, 1935)

You Are Invited To Our Next Meeting

We meet every Monday at 6:30 PM
(except certain Holidays)

Our next meeting will be held at
the new library on Concordia University campus, room GRW-108 on the bottom floor.
See the map and campus map --> bldg 19

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Whereas, Toastmasters international is a nonprofit educational organization with nearly 250,000 members in more than 106 countries, offering a low-cost way for men and women to practice and hone communication, listening and leadership skills; and

Whereas, Portland Toastmasters was the 31st Toastmasters Club to be chartered, and the first Toastmasters Club in Oregon; and

Whereas, There are now over 150 Toastmasters clubs in the greater Portland area; and

Whereas, Members learn valuable communication and leadership skills in an interactive and supportive environment; and

Whereas, People of diverse backgrounds and interests are welcome to participate in Toastmasters clubs; and

Whereas, April 17^th will be the 75^th Anniversary of Portland Toastmasters Club 31;

Now, therefore, I, Sam Adams, Mayor of the City of Portland, Oregon, the “City of Roses,” do hereby proclaim April 14^th, 2010 to be

Portland Toastmasters Day

in Portland, Honoring Portland Toastmasters whose communications and leadership training has benefitted the social and business communities of this city for 75 years.

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PORTLAND TOASTMASTERS CLUB 31, the first Toastmasters Club in Oregon, was chartered April 17, 1935.
Since then we have seen the Toastmasters Program grow throughout Oregon and Southern Washington State. There are now over 150 Toastmasters Clubs in the greater Portland area alone.

A RICH HISTORY - While Portland Toastmasters has a rich history, our outlook and approach is vigorous and forward looking. There are two reasons that people are not better public speakers. First, like most people, they have a fear of public speaking. Second, they do not know how to make a proper presentation. Portland Toastmasters is here to help with a time honored system and supportive members. Whatever your interest, there is a place for you at Portland Toastmasters.

MEMBERS MATTER -

A s with any organization it is the members who make the club, and Portland Toastmasters has a membership that encompasses all races and beliefs. Young and old, men and women from all walks of life attend our meetings. Whoever you are or whatever you do, there is a place for you at Portland Toastmasters.

 

EVERYONE GETS A CHANCE TO SPEAK -

Each week Portland Toastmasters has a segment called Table Topics. This is a chance to give a short off-the-cuff talk. Table Topics is open to everyone present, including guests who wish to speak. At Portland Toastmasters everyone gets a chance to speak. Whether you want to speak or just watch and learn, there is a place for you at Portland Toastmasters.

 

THE LEADERSHIP TRACK - One less well-known aspect of Toastmasters is its Leadership Track. This is a parallel program to the Communications Track that teaches members to manage groups of people and get things done. If you want to develop new leadership abilities there is a place for you at Portland Toastmasters.