Chicago Toastmasters (Club #3559)

Chicago Toastmasters (Club #3559) is a long-established Toastmasters International club meeting in the heart of Chicago's Loop. The club holds lunch-hour meetings and welcomes guests from all backgrounds — from young professionals to experienced managers — who want to improve their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Membership is open to all; there are no restrictions. Online (Zoom) attendance is also available.

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Contact & location

225 W Washington Street, Suite 2300, PolySystems Office, 23rd Floor, 60606

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Membership & sessions

Membership is open to all — no restrictions. Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (April–September and October–March), prorated at $10/month for mid-period joiners. A one-time new member fee of $25 USD applies. Individual club dues may also apply; contact the club for specifics.

Services: Prepared speech practice, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Speech evaluation and feedback, Leadership role practice, Pathways education program, Communication skills development, Public speaking coaching, Meeting facilitation practice

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Lunch-hour meetings in the Chicago Loop. Online attendance available via Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81957302226). See club website for specific dates and times.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online, hybrid

Additional information

Club is part of Toastmasters District 103. Guests may attend meetings without obligation. The club meets at the PolySystems Office on the 23rd floor of 225 W Washington Street in Chicago's Loop.

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