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Toastmasters International Fact Sheet

Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become

more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization’s membership

exceeds 357,000 in more than 16,600 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people

from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders.

Founded

October 22, 1924

Updated Brand

August 17, 2011

Leadership

Lark Doley, International President

Deepak Menon, International President-Elect

Richard Peck, First Vice President

Margaret Page, Second Vice President

Daniel Rex, Chief Executive Officer

Benefits

Clearer communication

Improved leadership skills

Enhanced teamwork

Effective meetings

Increased productivity

Positive mentoring

Complements existing training

programs

Cost effective

Number of Toastmaster Clubs

Worldwide clubs: 16,600+

U.S. clubs: 8,800+

International clubs (not including U.S.): 7,800+

Types of Clubs

Community

Corporate

College

Government agency

Religious

Online

Notable Corporate Clubs

Amazon

Apple

AT&T

Bank of America

The Boeing Company

Exxon Mobil

General Electric Company

Google

IBM

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Notable Corporate Clubs

JPMorgan Chase

Microsoft Corporation

NASA

Pepsico

United Parcel Service (UPS)

Verizon

Toastmasters Member Demographics

Gender distribution

52% female

48% male

Income level

Average member annual household income is approximately $75,000

27% of members earn $100,000+ annually

Level of education

78% of members have a bachelor’s degree or higher $75,000

39% of members have a master’s degree or higher