Downtown L.A. Toastmasters

Downtown L.A. Toastmasters (Club #616) is a Toastmasters International club chartered in 1978, located at the Gas Company Tower in Downtown Los Angeles. The club meets every Wednesday at noon and is open to all interested parties — not restricted to SoCal Gas employees. Members practice public speaking, leadership, and communication skills in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Guests are always welcome to attend for free before deciding to join.

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Contact & location

Gas Company Tower, Blue Flame Cafe, 2nd Floor, 555 W. 5th St, 90013

Open website

avan@socalgas.com

Membership & sessions

Open to all interested parties — no professional or educational prerequisites. Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (due April 1 and October 1). A one-time new member fee of $25 USD applies to brand-new Toastmasters members. Additional club-level dues may apply; contact the club for specifics. Guests may attend meetings for free before joining.

Services: Prepared speech practice, Table Topics (impromptu speaking), Speech evaluations and feedback, Pathways educational program, Leadership development, Mentorship, Speech contests (club, area, district levels), Online meeting attendance (Zoom)

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Every Wednesday, 12:00 noon – 1:00 PM. In-person at 555 West 5th Street, Floor 2A/2B/2C. Online attendance also available. Guests must make a reservation with full name one week prior due to building security protocol.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Club Number: 616. Charter Date: August 1, 1978. District 52, Division E, Area 50. Membership restriction: None — open to all. Building security requires guests to submit their full name one week in advance to attend in-person meetings. The club is hosted at the Gas Company Tower (SoCal Gas headquarters) but is not restricted to SoCal Gas employees.

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