A Truly International Organization!

The phrase “international” is used often by corporations when they have operations outside the United States, even if they have one small office in Canada. However, at Toastmasters International, International truly is worldwide! Toastmasters have clubs all over the world with active clubs in China, India, Australia, and any other country that you can think of.

When you join Toastmasters, you don’t just join your local club, you are automatically a member of a worldwide organization of like-minded individuals with a common goal: to improve communication and leadership skills. As a member you will open your horizons to the area, the district, the nation, and beyond.

During our most recent club meeting, member Cindy Hinkley, who is one of District 25’s leaders, shared with the members how she has met and become friends with Toastmasters from all over the world by attending the Toastmasters International annual convention. Cindy is looking forward to attending the upcoming International Convention being held August 20-23rd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Now that’s international! For the first time in the 83 year history of annual conventions, Toastmasters is holding the convention outside the United States – and it looks to be really exciting and exotic.

Think about this: in what other organization could you travel to many different countries in the world, and each time be able to attend a function with complete strangers that will welcome you because you are one of them? With Toastmasters you can, and many members do. More about connecting with international clubs can be found on the Toastmasters International website, which is where I found the following line which really resonated with me: Members around the world speak a universal language – the vocabulary of Toastmasters.

Ana Ortega, ACB, ALB

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