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. We are a local chapter in District 2 (from Kent to Bellingham) of
Toastmasters International.
The West Seattle Earlybirds is a strong and vibrant club with more than 50 years in Toastmasters. We provide a friendly welcome in a safe, supportive environment. We are a diverse group with various backgrounds, professions and life experiences. Whatever your level of experience with public speaking is you're sure to gain new skills and friends with the Earlybirds. Come visit.
The Earlybirds smile after deciding to stay at Arts West!
Today, Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International includes more than 199,000 men and women in more than 9,300 clubs in more than 70 countries.
Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can 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 can 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 areto 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 practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation.
West Seattle Earlybirds meet at:
Arts West Theatre
4711 California Ave. SW
Seattle 98116
Enter through the West door between 7:15 and 7:45 am.
Please see the
Directions link on the
Main Menu of this page for a map to Arts West. Also, see the
Contact Us link for membeship or other questions.
We meet every Friday from 7:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Social time is from 7:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Our meeting begins promptly at 7:45 a.m.
