Pathfinders Toastmasters Club (Club #2734)

Pathfinders Toastmasters Club (Club #2734) is an award-winning public speaking and leadership club located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Founded in 1958, it is one of Chicago's longest-running Toastmasters clubs. The club welcomes members from all walks of life — students, working professionals, and retirees — in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM CT at University Church, with online attendance also available. Guests are always welcome to attend for free.

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Contact & location

University Church, 5655 S. University Avenue, University Church, 60637

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Membership & sessions

Open to all interested parties — no membership restrictions. Guests may attend meetings for free. Members pay Toastmasters International dues of $60 USD per 6-month period (prorated at $10/month for mid-period joiners), plus a one-time new member fee of $25 USD. Individual club dues may also apply; contact the club for details.

Services: Public speaking practice, Leadership development, Toastmasters Pathways education program, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Prepared speech delivery, Constructive speech evaluations and feedback, Meeting facilitation roles, Networking, Online meeting attendance, Speech contest participation

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT (in-person at University Church; online attendance also available)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Part of District 103, Division S, Area 51. The club has been recognized as an award-winning club and has produced International Speech Contest semi-finalists. Meetings are held at University Church in Hyde Park.

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