Seattle General Toastmasters Club

Seattle General Toastmasters (Club #277, chartered May 1, 1945) is one of Seattle's oldest Toastmasters clubs. About 30 diverse members — from beginners to experienced speakers — meet every Thursday morning at The Swedish Club overlooking Lake Union to practice public speaking and leadership skills. The first three Thursdays each month are held in person; the fourth Thursday is held via Zoom. Guests are always welcome at no cost.

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Contact & location

1920 Dexter Ave N, The Swedish Club, 98109

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Membership & sessions

Membership is open to all interested parties with no restrictions. Guests may attend any meeting free of charge. To join, complete a membership application with a club officer at a meeting. Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per six-month period (prorated at $10/month for mid-period joiners), plus a one-time new member fee of $25 USD (effective October 1, 2025; previously $20 USD). Individual club-level dues may also apply — contact a club officer for current club dues.

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

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: First 3 Thursdays of every month at 7:00 AM (in-person); 4th Thursday of every month at 7:00 AM (Zoom only)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Club Number: 00000277. District 02, Area B26. Chartered: May 1, 1945. Meets at The Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. Fourth Thursday meetings are Zoom-only.

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