Become a better public speaker, improve your confidence, and develop your leadership skills through the AAPA Toastmaster Club.

About the AAPA Toastmasters Club

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Join us every second and fourth Saturday morning to embark on an enriching journey with The Asian American Professional Association (AAPA) Toastmasters Club!

Join a community of diverse professionals dedicated to refining public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, our supportive environment caters to all skill levels.

Through engaging sessions, you'll boost your confidence, polish your communication skills, and forge lasting connections in a welcoming and inclusive space.

Ready to unlock your full potential? Drop us an email at toastmasters@aapamentoring.com to learn more or visit our next meeting—for free!

Benefits

Become a better speaker, communicator, and listener. Develop your leadership skills with a community of learners. Get regular and constructive feedback from others and practice presenting your thoughts clearly.

Improve your confidence, find your voice, and share your story. Participate in a proven program for developing your communication and leadership skills.

Gain experience in leadership and project management through training and club involvement.

Attend a Meeting

RSVP to the next meeting by emailing: toastmasters@aapamentoring.com

The group meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday (9:50 am to 11:30am) monthly.

We meet in-person and virtually. Please email toastmasters@aapamentoring.com to RSVP and attend a free meeting.

Become a Member

​Fill out the contact information in this application.

Online and in-person options are available for payment. Contact toastmasters@aapamentoring.com for details.

Toastmasters Club FAQs

  • Open to everyone in the community (must be over 18 years old).

    AAPA will not discriminate due to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

  • Participate in a facilitated meeting with peers and practice your leadership, speaking, and communication skills in a safe and supportive environment.

  • Meet the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 9:50 am to 11:30 am.

  • Events are held virtually and in person. We will send you a meeting link after you contact us via email. To join meetings please email: toastmasters@aapamentoring.com

    • Toastmasters’ member fees include:

      Recurring fee: $60 for a 6-month Toastmasters International membership fee – includes access to your choice of 1 out of learning paths based on your goals and helpful tips available on demand.

      One-time fee: $20.00 for new members to Toastmasters International

      Membership cycles renew every 6 months (April to September and October to March). If your application is received mid-cycle, dues are pro-rated. Please contact us here for more information.

    1. Confident, charismatic leaders weren’t born that way. In Toastmasters you’ll gain the practice to become the leader, speaker, and communicator you want to be. Become a better negotiator. Gain trust. Sharpen your management skills. Inspire your team. Be decisive.

    • Participate! AAPA Toastmasters provides a safe and supportive environment for you to practice and improve in whatever skills you are looking to acquire in addition to public speaking. You’ll get the most out of it when you participate in the meeting, such as signing up for meeting roles, prepared speeches, officer role(s), or help organize club events, etc. Additionally, come in with a growth mindset. Be open to learning and encouraging your fellow Toastmasters on this exciting journey that gets you out of your comfort zone.

  • The Toastmasters journey is self-paced.  We do understand that each of us has other obligations outside of the club and they tend to change.
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    You are NOT required to attend every single meeting.  If you tell yourself you can set aside AT LEAST 1.5 hours a month to work on your communication and other soft skills, then use AAPA Toastmasters as a platform to help you achieve that goal. 

  • We recommend you contact our club (at toastmasters@aapamentoring.com) prior to visiting to confirm the meeting time and location.

  • No. You are not obligated to speak when visiting a club. You may simply observe if you wish.  If you’d like to participate, you may either raise your hand during the impromptu speech segment, which is called Tabletopics, or let the Toastmaster of the Meeting know.  The Toastmaster of the Meeting usually stays around the front of the room, by the lectern.

  • Our meeting is scheduled to start at 10:00am and end at 11:45am. Optional social events may take place after the meeting.

  • ​No. You are not required to bring anything to a meeting.

  • ​There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. The club will have elected club officers present and a Toastmaster who facilitates the meeting.

  • As long as you are at least 18 years old, you can join Toastmasters. Click here to attend a meeting.

  • Please click here.

  • Contact us:

    ​E: toastmasters@aapamentoring.com
    URL: https://aapa.toastmastersclubs.org/