Smedley Chapter One TM Club
Communication, Leadership, and the self-confidence to "Find Your Voice" and make a difference! Join
Toastmasters International is widely recognized as the world's leading non-profit educational program teaching public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Today Toastmasters serves more than 270,000 active members through a network of 13,000 clubs in 116 countries around the world.
09/14/2024
Congratulations to our Smedley Chapter One Club member, Simone Nash, for being recognized today at the 2023-24 Founder's District Recognition Celebration for the Helen "Homer" Blanchard Award!
The Helen "Homer" Blanchard Award is for extraordinary service leadership, and recognition of enduring, ground-breaking, innovative, and legacy-building spirit.
09/14/2024
7 out of 7 Club Officers trained - Congratulations Smedley Chapter One Club! Amazing! Keep going! 🤩🌟⭐️🎯
09/10/2024
🎉 Join us for the 100th Anniversary of Smedley Chapter One!🎉
📅Date: October 22, 2024 (Tues.) --- HYBRID EVENT
⏰Time: Reception at 6:30 PM, Meeting starts at 7:00 PM (PDT/UTC-7)
📍Venue: First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana, 600 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA or join us online via Zoom
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/SmedleyChapterOne100th
We are thrilled to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club, the first club chartered in 1924 by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley in Santa Ana, California.
✨ ✨ Event Highlights✨✨
◾️Keynote Speaker: Toastmasters International CEO, Daniel Rex, DTM
◾️Journey Through History: Experience a captivating presentation celebrating the rich 100-year legacy of this iconic club.
◾️Centennial Conversations: Dive into engaging Table Topics focused on 100 years of history!
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Smedley Chapter One—the very first Toastmasters club—on the exact day it all began!
Smedley Chapter One Club - 100th Anniversary (HYBRID) Celebrate the 100th club anniversary of the first club founded by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, Smedley Chapter One Club on October 22, 1924!
08/29/2024
🎯Do you want to communicate with confidence?
🎯Do you want to polish your presentation skills?
You're Invited to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club! 🥳
👉Join us September 3, 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -7)
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SC1TM
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
At Smedley Chapter One, we recognize members and guests who have performed with excellence in their role. Here are the winners for the August 27 "The Winning Attitude" meeting:
Best speaker: Bob Gorby
Best table topics speaker: Shyam S.
Best speech evaluator: Doug Brinker
Best role player: Ionut Breb - TMOD
08/14/2024
Beautiful art work by our artist member, Gabrielle McLean 💖 for our Club Centennial Event on August 13 in Santa Ana!
Official photos coming soon of the event, attended by 180 Toastmasters from 5 continents and keynoted by International President Morag Mathieson! Please stay tuned 😎
07/29/2024
🎯Do you want to communicate with confidence?
🎯Do you want to polish your presentation skills?
You're Invited to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club! 🥳
👉Join us August 6, 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -7)
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SC1TM
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
07/29/2024
As we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of our club, Smedley Chapter One Club, we want to remember our club founder Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
(Article from the Feb. 2024 Toastmasters International Magazine https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/issues/february-2024 )
At Smedley Chapter One, we recognize members and guests who have performed with excellence in their role. Here are the winners for the July 16 meeting:
Best speaker: Ionut Breb
Best table topics speaker: Alicia Curtis
Best speech evaluator: Julie Murphy
Best role player: Ionut Breb - Club Officer Installation
07/11/2024
🎯Do you want to communicate with confidence?
🎯Do you want to polish your presentation skills?
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club! 🥳
👉Join us July 16, 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -7)
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SC1TM
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
07/04/2024
Happy Independence Day to all members and friends of Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club! Light the candles and get ready to sing, because it's America's birthday! Wishing everyone happiness and peace! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
06/29/2024
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club! 🥳
😍Founder's District, District Director, Jeanne Cassidy, DTM will inspire us with her speech "Become the Best Version of Yourself!" to help Smedley Chapter One club kick off the new Toastmasters year!
👉Join us July 2nd
2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -7)
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SC1TM
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
06/27/2024
🎉 Join us for a Historic Centennial Celebration! 🎉
📅 Date: August 13, 2024 (Tuesday - eve of the Convention)
⏰ Time: Reception with refreshments at 6:30 PM, Meeting starts at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)
📍 Venue: First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana, 600 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/SmedleyChapterOne100
We are thrilled to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club, the first club chartered in 1924 by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley in Santa Ana, California.
✨ Event Highlights:
Keynote Speaker: 2023-2024 Toastmasters International President Morag Mathieson, DTM
Networking: Connect with fellow Toastmasters and leaders from around the world
Heritage Trail: Walk the Toastmasters heritage trail and follow in the footsteps of Dr. Ralph Smedley! Enjoy a guided short walking tour and immerse yourself in the history of Toastmasters!
🚗 Only 6 miles from the Anaheim Convention Center - easily accessible via Uber or Lyft.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the 100th club anniversary of Smedley Chapter One, the first Toastmasters club in the world.
Don't miss out on this monumental event!
Smedley Chapter One - Centennial Celebration Keynote Speaker - Morag Mathieson, DTM International President 2023-24
06/17/2024
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club ! 🥳
👉Join us June 18
2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -7)
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SC1TM
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
At Smedley Chapter One, we recognize members and guests who have performed with excellence in their role. Here are the winners for the June 4 meeting:
Best speaker: Alex Huang
Best table topics speaker: Volanda Harris
Best speech evaluator: Ionut Breb
Best role player: Doug Brinker - Table Topics Master
06/12/2024
CONGRATULATIONS to Club President Annadatha Venkata Manohar, DTM on achieving his Visionary Communication Level 1 at Smedley Chapter One!
06/01/2024
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club ! 🥳
👉Join us June 4 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -7)
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SC1TM
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
At Smedley Chapter One, we recognize members and guests who have performed with excellence in their role. Here are the winners for the May 21 meeting (all ladies this time!):
Best speaker: Ashley Ching
Best table topics speaker: Gabrielle McLean
Best speech evaluator: Alicia Curtis
Best role player: Patricia Yap
05/18/2024
Our new club flier for printing!
05/17/2024
GUEST SPEAKER EVENT!
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club ! 🥳
👉Join us May 21, 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -7)
Don't miss our guest speaker, Ionut Breb, PQD-elect will share his journey with his speech "From Struggling to Soaring"
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SC1TM
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
05/06/2024
CONGRATULATIONS to Carlos Millones, DTM on achieving his Motivational Strategies Levels 1 & 2 at Smedley Chapter One!
05/06/2024
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club ! 🥳
👉Join us May 7, 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -7)
We are delighted to have guest speaker, Alicia Curtis at this meeting! Alicia was recently elected District 49 Director for 2024-2025 and will talk about Remote Leadership. She is perfect for this topic because she is in Sydney Australia and will be leading District 49, which is in Hawaii!
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SC1TM
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
05/06/2024
CONGRATULATIONS to Julie Murphy for completing her Presentation Mastery Level 2 at Smedley Chapter One!
04/10/2024
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club ! 🥳
👉Join us April 16, 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -7)
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SC1TM
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
04/01/2024
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club ! 🥳
👉Join us April 2, 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -8)
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrd-Crpz4iGdwImwUPkwRFmP8FPnb78Vsc #/registration
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
04/01/2024
Smedley Chapter One - March 19 meeting
Congrats to Best Speaker Bob Gorby, Best Evaluator Ashley Ching and Best Table Topics Speaker Tim Rush!
03/25/2024
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Founder’s District Annual Conference
May 4th
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Founder's District Annual Conference 2024 (Hybrid) Early bird special until March 31, 2024 Get ready for a day of high stakes and fun that starts out the gate at 9am!More details to come -Inspirational keynote speakersDerby-style luncheon and mint julepsDistrict International Speech & Evaluation contestsActivities include Derby hat contest, onsi...
03/13/2024
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club ! 🥳
👉Join us March 19, 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PDT (GMT -8)
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZcrd...
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
03/13/2024
March 5 Networking at its finest at Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club - sharing stories and our experiences with each other and getting feedback so we can continuously improve our public speaking skills!
Visit us at our next meeting on March 19, 7:00pm PDT online or in person in Santa Ana.
03/05/2024
Invitation to Smedley Chapter One Toastmasters Club ! 🥳
👉Join us March 5, 2024, Tuesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm PT (GMT -8)
New venue in Santa Ana, California!
Hybrid meeting - in person and online via Zoom
In person venue:
Calvin Lounge, 600 N Main Street
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Online via Zoom:
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrd-Crpz4iGdwImwUPkwRFmP8FPnb78Vsc
⭐️Experience the transformative power of Toastmasters at the first club chartered by Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley!
⭐️Learn and upskill your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment with like-minded people who just want to be better speakers and leaders!
⭐️Three fabulous speakers will delight you with their stories and ignite your passion in public speaking!
Toastmasters can help you:
* Gain confidence & find your voice
* Become a more effective speaker
* Improve presentation skills
* Achieve professional goals
* Increase your networking, more friends and much more!
Learn more about Toastmasters here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
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