Michigan Avenue Toastmasters (Club #5752)

Michigan Avenue Toastmasters (MAT) is a President's Distinguished Club and one of Chicago's most social Toastmasters chapters, chartered in 1985. The club meets every Tuesday at the InterContinental Chicago Hotel (505 N Michigan Ave) or online. MAT is the home club of Toastmasters District 103 Impromptu Speaking and Humorous Speaking Champions, and was the official host of two 2025 District 103 speech contests. Members from diverse professional backgrounds practice prepared and impromptu speeches, take on meeting roles (timer, evaluator, grammarian), and develop communication and leadership skills in a supportive, fun environment. Guests are always welcome and there is no pressure to participate until ready.

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Contact & location

InterContinental Chicago Hotel, 505 N Michigan Ave, InterContinental Chicago Hotel, 60611

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Membership & sessions

Open to all; no membership restrictions. Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per six-month period (billed in April and October). A one-time new member fee of $25 USD applies. Dues are prorated at $10/month for members joining mid-period. Individual clubs may also charge additional local club dues. Guests may attend meetings for free before joining.

Services: Prepared speech practice, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Speech evaluation and feedback, Leadership role practice (Toastmaster of the Day, Timer, Grammarian, Evaluator), Toastmasters Pathways education program, District 103 speech contest participation, Networking and social events (Happy Hour after meetings), Hybrid and online meeting attendance

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM CT. Hybrid meetings (in-person at InterContinental Chicago Hotel) twice a month; online-only via Zoom twice a month. Zoom opens at 6:20 PM CT. Average meeting length: ~1 hour 45 minutes. Happy Hour every Tuesday after the meeting.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online, hybrid

Additional information

Club Number: 00005752. District 103, Area C22. Chartered: March 1, 1985. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganAveToastmasters/. Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/michigan-avenue-toastmasters/. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/michigan-avenue-toastmasters.

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