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A group of people standing next to balloons and a cutout of Dr. Ralph C. Smedley

Toastmasters History

Celebrating 100 Years of Toastmasters

Members commemorate the centennial anniversary with parties, decorations, and Dr. Ralph C. Smedley.

The Toastmaster magazine staff

Toastmasters History

Toastmasters Make a Positive Impact

Members draw on their skills to help society.

The Toastmaster magazine staff

A pin in the shape of Arizona with Toastmasters International across the top

Toastmasters History

Convention Pins of the Past

These small but colorful keepsakes are an annual hit.

The Toastmaster magazine staff

Evelyn Jane Burgay, DTM at podium delivering speech

Toastmasters History

Speech Titles From the Past

Members have picked compelling titles to make their presentations stand out.

The Toastmaster magazine staff

Toastmasters History

Getting Better With Age

4 ways Toastmasters is as valuable as ever.

Bill Brown, DTM

Ralph C. Smedley in suit and tie smiling while looking off into the distance

Toastmasters History

A Century of Toastmasters International

This global communication and leadership organization celebrates a centennial milestone.

Paul Sterman

Black and white photo of group of men outside of transcontinental sleeper plane

Toastmasters History

Creative Club Locations

For 100 years, members have challenged themselves to speak in unique settings.

Toastmaster Magazine Staff

Toastmaster magazine cover celebrating 100 years showing celebration article and a flat Smedley

Toastmasters History

Special Print Commemorative Toastmaster

Flip through this 56-page magazine celebrating the history of the organization.

The Toastmaster magazine staff

Toastmasters History

Convention Fun!

The annual event has been an extravagance of exuberance through the years.

The Toastmaster magazine staff

Toastmasters History

Putting the Spotlight on Speech Contests

Members have been competing on the Toastmasters stage for nearly 9 decades.

The Toastmaster magazine staff

Blue book cover of Confident Voices with inside page showing Dr. Ralph C. Smedley

Toastmasters History

Confident Voices Commemorative Book

Celebrate the first 100 years of Toastmasters International and own a piece of history.

The Toastmaster magazine staff

Three historic Toastmasters International manuals

Toastmasters History

Evolution of the Education Program

Discover how Toastmasters’ learning experience has developed through the decades.

The Toastmaster magazine staff

toastmasters history

Celebrating 100 Years of Toastmasters

Toastmasters Make a Positive Impact

Convention Pins of the Past

Speech Titles From the Past

Getting Better With Age

A Century of Toastmasters International

Creative Club Locations

Special Print Commemorative Toastmaster

Convention Fun!

Putting the Spotlight on Speech Contests

Confident Voices Commemorative Book

Evolution of the Education Program