Welcome to San Francisco Toastmasters

"Over my years at Toastmasters I have belonged to numerous clubs and thought they were all very similar. This all changed the day I first visited San Francisco Toastmasters. I was struck by the quality of the speakers, and the professionalism of the officers. The club had a great mix of young professionals, experienced members and people from very different backgrounds... But most importantly, people there seemed to have more fun, more camaraderie than in any clubs I had visited before. SF Toastmasters is more than a club: it is a true community. The social events, the networking opportunities, the leadership ... it was all there, along with an excellent level of public speaking. I knew this was my new home club. Have been with the club ever since and it only gets better! "

- Jean-Francois Roy, Member since 2010, Project Manager & Applications Engineer

"The first time I walked into the vibrant room on the 7th Floor of the Charles Schwab building (@ Fremont & Howard) I was at first a bit intimidated, but also felt a rush of energy! To really gain and grow in a Toastmaster's experience, you need to be associated with a club that is fresh, constantly innovating, inspiring and who make you feel comfortable to be yourself and learn! SFTM has that and more! One of the better decisions of my life, for sure. I've made measurable improvements with public speaking ... and I've also made friends for life here :-) "

- Ranjani Shanker, member since May 2010, entrepreneur and marketing specialist

"Many people who join Toastmasters are looking to improve their public speaking skills, and also overcome their fear of public speaking. In my case, that fear led me to avoid public speaking whenever possible, and to do poorly when speaking was unavoidable. Toastmasters is well-known as an organization and method for coming to grips with those fears and greatly improving public speaking skills. I put it off too long. When a comment on a job review finally pushed me to join, I was fortunate to choose San Francisco Toastmasters, which year after year excels as one of the best Toastmasters clubs anywhere. After many years with the club, I've reaped more benefits from my membership in San Francisco Toastmasters than I would have thought possible. I step up to career challenges, and actually look forward to public speaking opportunities of all sorts. I've had so many opportunities to develop leadership skills, and to flourish and learn as a member of a community of friends. Now that public speaking is not such an obstacle, I find great rewards in mentoring others to achieve the same kinds of results. And I'm truly humbled and amazed to see the fantastic progress that our members make. My membership has been very rewarding, on many levels."

- Terry Joyce, Member since May 2007

San Francisco Toastmaster Terry Joyce assists George Ludgwig

"You owe it to yourself to give San Francisco Toastmasters a try. If you're anything like me, you probably have been planning to attend a Toastmasters meeting for some time. What are you waiting on? San Francisco Toastmasters really allows you to start small and next thing you know, you've got the audience in the palm of your hand. Can you imagine yourself being excited about public speaking? With the support of a Toastmasters group, you can find the confidence to open up to the world. We are waiting patiently to hear what you have to say. You can do it and we can help. "

- Stafford Jacobs III, Member since April 2010, Private Client Advisor

"Being a San Francisco Toastmaster (SFTM) is both an incredible experience and terrifying! It's terrifying in the sense that being involved with this club requires participation in an activity that a majority of the population avoids; public speaking. But speaking to a crowd is only intimidating when it remains in the unknown and you never give it a shot. At SFTM, we pride ourselves on being such an open and welcoming club, that speaking before a crowd no longer becomes scary, but becomes fun and entertaining! The support and encouragement we provide one another is unmatched. And when you're surrounded by so many people who only wish to see you succeed, it's difficult to feel anything short of pride to be a part of this community. "

- Megan Tortorich, Member since November 2010, Lawyer

"As a member of San Francisco Toastmasters since 2007, I have had the privilege of watching this club's meetings evolve into the hottest ticket in town. The speaking skills I've developed are just a small part of what I've gleaned from this club... leadership skills, lasting friendships, and business relationships are all part of my rich Toastmasters experience. I highly recommend our club to anyone who wants to enrich every aspect of their life. "

- Alexandra Watkins, Member since 2007, Chief Innovation Officer