Question 1

When do you meet?

Accepted Answer

We meet once a week during fall, winter and summer semesters, except exam seasons. The seasonal meeting days are posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages (as well as right below). We post about our weekly meeting and what we've done in them! You can follow who we are, what we believe in, and what we are proud to share as a family. If you want to see some of our speeches, then check out our YouTube Channel.   In the mean time, feel free to sign up for our email list on this website, and you will be able to receive our newsletters to update you on our meeting details.

Question 2

Is the club only open to UofT students?

Accepted Answer

Nope! Our club is open to all! No affiliation to UofT required :)

Question 3

What topics can I speak about?

Accepted Answer

As a guest, you are welcome to participate in the Table Topics sessions where you will give a short improvised speech on a randomly chosen topic.   As a member, you will have access to the education program Pathways by Toastmasters International. There are 11 paths for you to choose from, and each path focuses on a specific aspect of public speaking and leadership skills, such as Dynamic Leadership, Engaging Humor, Persuasive Influence, etc. You will receive training materials for each project and deliver speeches to improve your skills.

Question 4

How can I join?

Accepted Answer

We are a UofT student club, but we are open to all guests. Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings and join our club.    To get started, visit one of our meetings as a guest. If you would like to join as a member, please let us know at our meeting, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or on this website (see below). Our Executive members will provide you with an application form and information on membership fees.   The membership fees for Toastmasters International are $60 every six months, and there is a one-time new member fee of $30 CAD. Our club subsidizes membership fees depending on the amount of funding received every year.

Question 5

How is the club dealing with COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

We are still operating our meetings through Zoom, and will continue to do so until it is safe for us to gather in person. We are doing our best to preserve the spirit of our club! If you are interested in joining UofT Toastmasters, you are more than welcome to attend our online meetings. Please stay tuned on our social media and on this website for updated summer meeting days. Links and Zoom codes will be posted on our Instagram and Facebook accounts on meeting days.

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