In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a club “to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members". The group took the name 'Toastmasters'.  Footscray Skyline Toastmasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International.

Today, Toastmasters International is a non-profit organisation which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking skills through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International has over 200,000 members in more than 9,300 clubs across 70 countries. 

Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike will benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters will help you do it better. You'll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you are—to become better communicators.

At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to deliver impromptu speeches, present prepared speeches and receive constructive evaluation. Members may have a personal mentor to assist them to acheive their dreams.  We are a fun, friendly club always ready to welcome guests! 

Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month (except late December and January).  7pm for a 7:15pm start.