Toast of NY (Toastmasters at 1 Penn Plaza)

Toast of NY (Club #3590041) is a Toastmasters International club based at 1 Penn Plaza, 34th floor, New York City. Members are experienced Toastmasters, speakers, and communicators working in the NYC corporate business community. Meetings are held twice per month in a hybrid format — in-person at the NYC office and online via Microsoft Teams — and are open to all interested parties. Each one-hour meeting includes three segments: Prepared Speeches (members deliver speeches aligned with their Pathways curriculum), Table Topics (1–2 minute impromptu talks open to members and guests), and an Evaluation segment (constructive peer feedback). Guests are encouraged to attend.

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Contact & location

1 Penn Plaza, 34th Floor, 242 West 34th Street, 10119

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Membership & sessions

Membership is approximately $10/month (equivalent to ~$120/year), which covers Toastmasters International semiannual dues ($60 per 6-month period). The Pathways educational curriculum is included with membership. A one-time new member fee of $25 USD applies to new members (as of October 2025). Club-level dues, if any, are set separately. Membership is open to all interested parties with no restrictions.

Services: Prepared speeches (Pathways curriculum), Table Topics (impromptu speaking), Speech evaluations and peer feedback, Pathways learning program, Communication skills development, Leadership development, Hybrid meetings (in-person + Microsoft Teams)

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Twice per month, hybrid (in-person at 1 Penn Plaza 34th floor and online via Microsoft Teams); 1-hour meetings. Check club website for specific dates and times.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Club #3590041. Part of Toastmasters International District 46. Membership restriction: None — open to all interested parties. Online attendance via Microsoft Teams is available. Guests are welcome to attend meetings before committing to membership.

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