SF Toastbusters

SF Toastbusters was a San Francisco-based Toastmasters club (Club #01267190, District 4, Area C04), chartered on January 23, 2009. It met weekly on Tuesdays from 6–7 PM at the Embarcadero YMCA Boardroom (YMCA membership not required). The club helped members from diverse backgrounds develop public speaking, communication, and leadership skills in a warm, supportive environment. As of late 2024, the club has closed and no further meetings are being held.

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Contact & location

169 Steuart Street, Embarcadero YMCA Boardroom, 94105

Open website

sftoastbusters@gmail.com

Membership & sessions

New member fee: $20 (one-time, covers first Pathways education path and processing). Annual dues: $200/year (later reduced to $130/year at $65 per 6-month term), paid semi-annually in March and September. Dues partially fund Toastmasters International access (Pathways online portal, certificates) and YMCA boardroom rental. Pro-rated dues apply when joining mid-term. Many companies offer reimbursement; invoices available upon request. Attending as a guest is always free.

Services: Prepared speeches, Table Topics (impromptu speaking practice), Speech evaluations and feedback, Toastmasters Pathways curriculum (11 learning paths including Leadership Development, Presentation M, Leadership development and club officer roles, Meeting roles practice (Toastmaster of the Day, Evaluator, General Evaluator, etc.), Guest-friendly open meetings (free to attend), Corporate reimbursement invoices available

Membership: 130 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (club is currently closed; no more meetings)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, prepared speeches, impromptu speaking (Table Topi, speech evaluations

Additional information

Club chartered January 23, 2009. Toastmasters Club #01267190, District 4, Division E, Area C04. The club's own website (sftoastbusters.weebly.com) states it is now closed with no more meetings. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFToastbusters/ | Instagram: @sftoastbusters | Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/sf-toastbusters/ | Toastmasters directory: https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/1267190-sf-toastbusters

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