Welcome to Founder’s District Toastmasters

Serving Orange County since 1944

  • Contact Us
  • Latest Founder’s District News
    September 23 Newsletter – Enjoy All the Benefits of Toastmasters by Renewing Before October 1st! Find past newsletters here.
  • 100 Speeches for 100 Years: A Centennial Celebration
    What We Propose We invite you to join us for the “100 Speeches for 100 Years” event, celebrating Toastmasters International’s centennial anniversary. This unique virtual event will take place on Zoom on October 20, 2024, from 8 AM to 8 [Read More]
  • 100th Anniversary of Smedley Chapter One!
    SANTA ANA, CA, Oct. 1, 2024  – Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters, the original Toastmasters club founded by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, will commemorate the club’s centennial anniversary with a Hybrid celebration on October 22, 2024.  This momentous occasion marks 100 [Read More]
  • Upcoming Training & Events
    Founder’s District offers training and special events for members every month,. Please visit our ‘upcoming events‘ page for details and registration links! Keep learning, keep striving to the BEST version of ourselves!
Joining Toastmasters can help you:
  • Present well
  • Mentor others
  • Advance your career
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Why Toastmasters?

Click below to discover how the global leader in public speaking can help you and your career grow.

Find a club personality that fits your personality!
  • Consider In-Person, Online, and/or Hybrid clubs that will welcome you as a guest, free of charge.
  • Visit and observe clubs based on community, professionalism, and/or social interests. There is no pressure to join or join in.

“The unprepared speaker has a right to be afraid.”

— Ralph C. Smedley

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Located in beautiful Southern California, Founder’s District is the birthplace of Toastmasters International, serving clubs in Orange County since 1944.

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  • Develop Strong Communication Skills
  • Unlimited Personal Growth
  • Build Confidence And Productivity
  • Career Advancement