Downtown Speechmakers

Downtown Speechmakers (Club #8499) is a Toastmasters International club based in San Jose, CA, open to the public. Founded in 1991 (formerly known as Rollertoasters, renamed ~2015), the club meets in a hybrid format — both in person at San Jose City Hall (10th Floor) and on Zoom. Members develop public speaking and leadership skills through prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and peer evaluations. The club is part of Toastmasters District 101, Area B06.

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In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from San Jose

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Contact & location

200 E Santa Clara St, 10th Floor, Room 1047, San Jose City Hall, 10th Floor Tower, 95113-1903

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Membership & sessions

Open to all; no membership restrictions. Toastmasters International semiannual dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (due April 1 and October 1). New members also pay a one-time $25 USD new member fee. Members joining mid-period pay prorated dues at $10 USD per remaining month. Individual club dues (if any) should be confirmed directly with club officers.

Services: Public speaking practice, Leadership development, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Speech evaluations and feedback, Toastmasters Pathways education program, Hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom)

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of the month, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online, hybrid

Additional information

Club was formerly named Rollertoasters; renamed to Downtown Speechmakers around 2015. Charter date: November 1, 1991. Club Number: 00008499. District 101, Area B06. Online attendance is allowed. Guests are welcome to visit before joining.

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