University City Toastmasters

University City Toastmasters is Philadelphia's premier Toastmasters club, open to all. The club serves undergraduates, graduates, professionals, and beyond. Its vision is to provide everyone an opportunity to improve communication, presentation, and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Members work at their own pace and are never forced to speak outside their comfort zone. The club is notably home to Aaron Beverly, the 2019 World Champion of Public Speaking. Bell Noontime Toastmasters has merged into this club.

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Contact & location

One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Blvd, 20th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Open website

tm.universitycity@gmail.com

Membership & sessions

Toastmasters International semiannual dues: $60 USD per 6-month period (due April 1 and October 1). One-time new member fee: $25 USD. Additional club-level dues may apply; contact the club for specifics. Guests may attend meetings free of charge. No membership restrictions — open to all.

Services: Public speaking practice, Leadership development, Pathways educational program, Speech evaluations, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Mentorship

Membership: 60 USD / monthly

Meeting schedule: 2nd Tuesdays at 6:30 PM (in-person at One Penn Center, 20th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103); 4th Tuesdays via Zoom (registration required)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Club number: 1304762. Part of Toastmasters International District network. Online attendance allowed via Zoom on 4th Tuesdays. Instagram: @universitycitytoastmasters. Facebook: University City Toastmasters - Philadelphia.

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