Welcome to Austin Toastmasters 🙌
(Drop ins welcome)
MEETING INFO
Next Meeting: Every Thursday morning 7:00-8:15 CDT
Location: IHOP restaurant, 707 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Club: West Austin II
What's that you say? That IHOP isn't in West Austin? You're right! Our former location in West Austin closed after 30 years of meeting there. Now, the "West" in "West Austin II," refers to "west of I-35". Our club was chartered in 1986, and we honor the name.
Our Story
Welcome to West Austin II Toastmasters Club - "Second to None"! Chartered in 1986, our club has a rich history of helping members develop their public speaking and leadership skills.
We come together to improve our public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills by, as our founder Ralph Smedley said, "learning through moments of enjoyment."
Our club features experienced members like Chad Goldwasser, a Realtor and Professional Speaker who enjoys sharing life stories. We welcome guests and new members to join our supportive community!
Come wake up with West Austin II every Thursday morning!
WHAT IS TOASTMASTERS?
Toastmasters is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. In our meetings, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. You'll learn to:
- Give better prepared and impromptu speeches
- Effectively lead meetings and participate in group discussions
- Practice active listening and provide constructive feedback
- Build self-confidence and communication skills
HOW ARE MEETINGS RUN?
Our meetings follow a structured format that includes three main components:
Prepared Speeches
Members deliver planned speeches from Toastmasters' educational program, ranging from 5-7 minutes. These speeches help develop specific speaking skills and build confidence.
Table Topics
Impromptu speaking session where participants give 1-2 minute responses to random questions. It's great practice for thinking on your feet and speaking without preparation.
Speech Evaluations
Each prepared speech receives constructive feedback from an assigned evaluator, helping speakers understand their strengths and areas for improvement.