To be eligible for membership, prospective members must attend three consecutive meetings on time. Club members pay quarterly dues (collected in the first month of each quarter) that cover weekly breakfasts, Toastmasters International dues, and other club operating expenses (printing, award trophies, website maintenance, etc.). Toastmasters International base dues are $60 USD per six-month period, plus a one-time new member fee of $25 USD. Membership is open to all men; no professional prerequisites required.
Services: Prepared speech practice (Toastmasters Pathways program), Table Topics (impromptu speaking), Peer speech evaluations and feedback, Leadership development and club officer roles, Speech contests, Weekly breakfast meetings, Online (Zoom) attendance option, Mentoring and personal development
Membership: 60 USD / yearly
Meeting schedule: Every Friday morning, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM (except some holidays). In-person at Denny's, 1065 Camino Del Rio S, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108. Online attendance via Zoom also available.
Languages: English
Meeting formats: in-person, online
Additional information
Club was originally chartered in 1968 as the San Diego Board of Realtors Toastmaster Club, later renamed Eighteen-O-Eight (1808). Some members have been with the club for over 50 years. The club is part of Toastmasters International District 5 (San Diego County). The venue phone listed is for the Denny's restaurant where meetings are held.
