Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Since 1924, it has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. To find out more about the organization’s mission, history, etc., visit the Toastmasters International Website. 

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The original meaning of the word comes from someone who announces a “toast” by standing up and holding a glass, for example at a wedding banquet. Often, the “Toastmasters” also introduces other speakers.