Open to all adults 18 years and older with no membership restrictions. Guests may attend any meeting for free with no registration required. To become a member, complete a Membership Application and pay dues to the Vice President of Membership. Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (paid in April and October), plus a one-time new member fee of $25 USD (effective October 1, 2025). Individual club dues may also apply — contact the club for current rates. Membership includes access to the Pathways learning experience (first path included in the new member fee).
Services: Public speaking practice and coaching, Leadership development, Toastmasters Pathways learning program (self-paced communication and leadership curriculum), Table Topics (impromptu speaking exercises), Prepared speech delivery and evaluation, Peer feedback and constructive evaluation, Mentoring by experienced Toastmasters, Speech contests (club, area, division, district, and international levels), Meeting roles (Toastmaster of the Day, Timer, Grammarian, Ah-Counter, General Evaluator, etc.), Community networking
Membership: 60 USD / monthly
Meeting schedule: 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT, in person at Wrightwood-Ashburn Chicago Public Library, 8530 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60652
Languages: English
Meeting formats: in-person
Additional information
Club Number: 00771880. District 103, Area S54. Chartered: March 23, 2005. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WAOToastmasters771880/. The club has a YouTube channel featuring recordings of member speeches and events. Toastmasters International semiannual dues are $60 USD (i.e., $10/month); the membershipCost field reflects the per-6-month international dues amount — additional club-level dues may apply.
