Worthington Toastmasters Club

Worthington Toastmasters (Club #1028) is a long-standing public speaking and leadership club in Columbus, Ohio, part of Toastmasters International District 40. Open to all, the club helps people from diverse backgrounds — young professionals, experienced managers, entrepreneurs, and those seeking personal growth — become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. Members practice prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and peer evaluation in a warm, supportive environment. The club has been active for over 60 years and holds joint meetings with ENCORE Advanced Toastmasters.

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Contact & location

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch, 5590 Karl Rd, 43229

Open website

614-560-1693

Membership & sessions

Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (semiannual), totaling $120 USD per year. New members also pay a one-time $25 USD new member fee (effective October 1, 2025), which covers administrative costs, Base Camp system access, and the first Pathways learning path. Dues are prorated at $10/month for members joining mid-cycle. Membership is open to all with no restrictions. Individual clubs may also charge additional local club dues; contact the club for specifics.

Services: Prepared speech practice, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Peer speech evaluation and feedback, Toastmasters Pathways learning program (6 specialized learning paths, 300+ competencies), Leadership role practice (club officer positions, meeting roles), Speech contests (Humorous Speech, Evaluation, International Speech, etc.), Joint meetings with ENCORE Advanced Toastmasters, Mentoring program, Hybrid in-person and online meetings (Google Meet / Zoom)

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, January–November, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Hybrid format: in-person at Columbus Metropolitan Library Karl Road Branch and online via Google Meet (transitioning back to Zoom).

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, hybrid, online

Additional information

Club President (2025–2026): Arun Tummalapalli. VP Education: Scott Connor. VP Membership: Pallavi Naidu. Secretary: John Wilkins. Treasurer: Senthil Kamalakkannan. The club is part of District 40, Division B, Area 25. Guests are always welcome at no charge.

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