Downtown Houston Toastmasters Club #2972

Downtown Houston Toastmasters Club #2972 gives people the opportunity to speak in a safe and supportive club setting, and allows members to develop or strengthen their listening and leadership skills. The club is hosted by Chevron and meets weekly via Microsoft Teams, with occasional in-person meetings at 1500 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002. It welcomes members from diverse backgrounds — from young professionals to experienced managers — seeking to become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.

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Contact & location

1500 Louisiana St, Chevron Building, 77002

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+17133726809

vpm-2972@toastmastersclubs.org

Membership & sessions

Memberships are renewed every six months (April and October). New members pay a one-time fee of $25 USD (effective October 1, 2025) for training materials, Base Camp system access, and their first Pathways path. Ongoing Toastmasters International semiannual dues are $60 USD (prorated at $10/month for mid-period joiners). Some employers cover the cost of Toastmasters dues as part of public speaking and leadership training. Contact the VP of Membership (vpm-2972@toastmastersclubs.org) for club-specific dues details.

Services: Public speaking practice, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Speech evaluations and feedback, Pathways learning experience (6 specialized learning paths, 300+ competencies), Leadership development, Communication skills training, Mentoring program, Speech contests, Club officer leadership roles

Membership: 60 USD / monthly

Meeting schedule: Every Tuesday, 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM Central Time. Online only (via Microsoft Teams) starting September 12, 2023; special in-person meetings at 1500 Louisiana St (Chevron offices) announced in advance. Non-Chevron visitors must contact the club before attending and be on the Visitor Pre-Authorization list.

Languages: en

Meeting formats: online, in-person

Additional information

Club is part of Toastmasters International District 56, Division O, Area 14. Hosted by Chevron. Non-Chevron attendees must contact the club before visiting and be listed on the Visitor Pre-Authorization list. Online meetings held via Microsoft Teams. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownHoustonTM/

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