Toastmasters History
San Francisco Toastmasters is a chartered club of Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors elected by the membership. The first Toastmasters club was established on October 22, 1924, in Santa Ana, California, by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, who conceived and developed the idea of helping others to speak more effectively. More clubs were formed, and Toastmasters International was incorporated under California law on December 19, 1932.

Toastmasters International's business and services are administered by its world headquarters, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. It employs no paid promoters or instructors. It has no salaried staff except the Executive Director and World Headquarters staff, who provide services to the Clubs and Districts.

Our Club History
San Francisco Toastmasters was chartered in June 1975 within District 4 as Club 1771.

OFFICERS (effective July 1 through December 31, 2010):

President:
Joel Goyette

Vice President of Education:
Jean-Francois Roy

Vice President of Membership:
Alexandra Watkins

Vice President of Public Relations:
Charmaine Madamba

Webmaster:
Terry Joyce

Secretary:
Paul Collanton

Treasurer:
Oliver Richner

Seargent at Arms:
Stafford Jacobs III

Director of Competent Leadership:
Brian Ahlers

Videographer:
Jacob Nava-Coulter

We look forward to seeing you at a meeting!