Foothills Toastmasters

Foothills Toastmasters is Calgary's longest-running Toastmasters club, chartered on February 1, 1960. A non-profit, volunteer-based club open to all, it helps professionals, students, and community members develop public speaking confidence and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Meetings typically draw 10–20 members and include a dinner option, making it one of the few dinner clubs in Calgary.

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Contact & location

Brentwood COOP Community Room (Basement), 4122 Brentwood Road NW, T2L 1K8

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Membership & sessions

Open to all; no membership restrictions. Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (renewed April 1 and October 1), plus a one-time $25 USD new member fee. Additional club-level dues may apply — contact the club for current local rates. Guests attend meetings free of charge.

Services: Prepared speeches (structured Pathways program), Table Topics (impromptu speaking practice), Constructive speech evaluations and feedback, Leadership role practice (Toastmaster of the Evening, General Evaluator, etc.), Toastmasters Pathways educational program, Speech contests (Evaluation, International Speech, Table Topics, etc.), Optional dinner during meetings, Access to Toastmaster monthly magazine, Access to books, audio, and video resources on speaking and leadership, Networking and mentorship opportunities

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Thursdays, September–June, 5:45 PM – 8:15 PM

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

Charter Date: February 1, 1960. Club Number: 00003073, District 42, Area E28. Meetings held at Brentwood COOP Community Room (Basement), 4122 Brentwood Road NW, Calgary, AB T2L 1K8. Free parking available on site.

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