In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a club “to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members.” The group took the name “Toastmasters.” Northern Exposure Toastmasters Club, is a local chapter of Toastmasters International.

Today, Toastmasters International and local clubs such as Northern Exposure Toastmasters are non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking and leadership abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International includes more than 200,000 members in more than 11,000 clubs in more than 90 countries.

Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. You'll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason as you —to become better communicators.

At Northern Exposure Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet once a week for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation. We have members from varied backgrounds and experiences.

First and Third Wednesday of each month.

We also meet on the fifth Wednesday of the month when this occurs.

Contact Emmi, Phone or SMS on: 0439 335 849
or email the club at

info@northernexposuretoastmasters.org.au