Toastmasters @ MHQ (McDonald's Headquarters)

Toastmasters @ MHQ is a corporate Toastmasters club based at McDonald's global headquarters (MHQ) in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. Chartered on January 1, 2024, the club meets every other Tuesday and Thursday at noon in a hybrid format — both in-person at 110 N Carpenter St and virtually. Membership may require professional or educational prerequisites. The club follows the Toastmasters International Pathways education program, helping members build public speaking, communication, and leadership skills in a supportive, structured environment.

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Contact & location

110 N Carpenter St, Room at McDonald's Headquarters, 60607

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Membership & sessions

Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per 6-month period ($120/year), paid twice yearly (April and October). New members also pay a one-time $25 USD new member fee. This is a corporate club with professional and/or educational prerequisites for membership — contact the club for eligibility details. Individual club dues may also apply.

Services: Public speaking practice, Pathways learning experience (6 specialized learning paths, 300+ competencies), Leadership development, Prepared speech delivery, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Speech evaluations and peer feedback, Meeting role practice (Toastmaster of the Day, Timer, Grammarian, etc.), Mentoring program, Hybrid meetings (in-person + virtual via Zoom)

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Every other Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 PM (hybrid: in-person at McDonald's Headquarters and virtual)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Club Number: 28676849. District 103, Area C25. Charter Date: January 1, 2024. Online attendance is allowed. Membership may be restricted to McDonald's employees or affiliates — contact the club to confirm eligibility.

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