Houston Medical Center Toastmasters

Houston Medical Center Toastmasters (Club #3356718) is a vibrant Toastmasters club based at Houston Methodist in the Texas Medical Center. Members come from Houston Methodist, UT Health, and the broader community. The club is open to everyone — no medical affiliation required — and meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM via a hybrid format (in-person and Microsoft Teams). Members practice public speaking, develop leadership skills, and progress through the Toastmasters Pathways education program in a supportive, encouraging environment.

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Contact & location

6670 Bertner Ave, Houston Methodist Research Institute, 77030

Open website

+1 713-441-6485

houstonmedicalcentertm@gmail.com

Membership & sessions

Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per six-month period (i.e. $120/year), collected in April and October. New members also pay a one-time fee of $25 USD. Dues are prorated at $10/month for members joining mid-period. No membership restriction — the club is open to all interested parties. Contact the Membership Chair at houstonmedicalcentertm@gmail.com for details.

Services: Public speaking practice, Leadership development, Toastmasters Pathways education program, Table Topics (impromptu speaking), Prepared speech delivery and evaluation, Peer mentoring and constructive feedback, Speech contests, Hybrid meetings (in-person + Microsoft Teams)

Membership: 60 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CT). Hybrid: in-person at 6670 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030 and online via Microsoft Teams.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online, hybrid

Additional information

Part of Toastmasters District 56, Area Q53. Club President: Vanessa Rodriguez. Membership Chair: Marshall Getz. Guests are always welcome and there is no pressure to participate until comfortable.

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