About Toastmasters International ...
The Arboretum Toastmasters Club is affiliated to
Toastmasters International. Toastmasters International is a non-profit
organization governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. The
first Toastmasters club was established on October 22, 1924, in Santa Ana,
California, by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, who conceived and developed the idea of
helping others to speak more effectively. More clubs were formed, and
Toastmasters International was incorporated under California law on December 19,
1932.
Toastmasters International's business and services are administered by its World
Headquarters, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. It employs no paid
promoters or instructors. It has no salaried staff except the Executive Director
and World Headquarters staff, who provide services to the clubs and Districts.
You can learn more about Toastmasters International at www.toastmasters.org