Pride Toastmasters NYC
Pride Toastmasters is New York City's LGBTQ+-inclusive Toastmasters club — the first of its kind on the East Coast, chartered in March 2009. Open to all, the club welcomes anyone who wants to build public speaking and leadership skills in a safe, affirming, and supportive environment. Members practice prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and give and receive constructive feedback. The club meets every Thursday at the LGBTQ+ Community Center in the West Village.
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Membership & sessions
Guests may attend up to three meetings free of charge. Membership requires completing an application and paying dues. Membership is $120 for six months; dues are pro-rated based on the month you begin. Contact the VP of Membership at vpm@pridetoastmasters.com for details.
Services: Public speaking practice, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Prepared speech delivery, Peer speech evaluations and feedback, Toastmasters Pathways education program, Leadership development, Meeting role practice (Toastmaster of the Evening, Timer, Ah-Counter, Grammarian, etc.), Fastrack Level 1 Certification, Networking and community building, LGBTQ+-affirming environment
Membership: 120 USD / monthly
Meeting schedule: Every Thursday, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM at The LGBTQ+ Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., New York, NY 10011. Room number varies weekly — check the standing schedule in the lobby.
Languages: English
Meeting formats: in-person, prepared speeches, impromptu speaking (Table Topi, speech evaluations, meeting roles
Additional information
Club Number: 01267403. Member of Toastmasters District 119 (formerly District 46), covering NYC's five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester County. Chartered March 1, 2009 by Dale Blagrove, DTM. The club is affiliated with Global Pride Toastmasters (an advanced companion club) and Barcelona Pride Toastmasters. Instagram: @pridetoastmasters.
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