Pioneer Club #17 Toastmasters

Pioneer Club #17 is one of the oldest Toastmasters clubs in the world — the 17th club chartered (February 15, 1934), the first in Indiana, and the oldest east of the Rocky Mountains. Located on Indianapolis's south side, the club is proud of its multicultural membership spanning all ages and professional backgrounds. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6:30 PM in a hybrid format (in-person at First Financial Bank Community Room and online via Zoom). Guests are always welcome at no cost and no RSVP needed.

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Contact & location

First Financial Bank – Community Room, 8740 S. Emerson Ave., 46237

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Membership & sessions

Open to all; no membership restrictions. Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (prorated at $10/month for mid-period joiners), plus a one-time new member fee of $25 USD. Individual club dues may apply — contact the club for specifics. Guests may attend meetings for free with no RSVP required.

Services: Prepared speeches and speech projects (Pathways program), Table Topics (impromptu speaking practice), Speech evaluations and constructive feedback, Leadership development and club officer roles, Mentoring for new and developing speakers, Toastmaster of the Day / meeting facilitation roles, Speech contests (area, district, and international levels)

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Every Thursday at 6:30 PM (doors open 6:15 PM). Hybrid format: in-person at First Financial Bank Community Room (rear entrance, first light north of Emerson Ave and County Line Rd) and online via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/117952158?pwd=QXBqOERQRXRiV3JhWDI1Q08zRGI1UT09

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Club Number: 00000017. District 11, Area E51. Charter Date: February 15, 1934. Zoom link for online attendance: https://zoom.us/j/117952158?pwd=QXBqOERQRXRiV3JhWDI1Q08zRGI1UT09. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toastmastersclub17/

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