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Benefits of joining

Benefits of Joining

Toastmasters is about investing in yourself for your best possible future. It provides an invaluable opportunity to practice public speaking skills in a safe supportive environment. In District 56, every member is committed to helping each other become better tomorrow than they are today.

To learn more about Toastmasters International and the benefits of joining, click on this Why Toastmasters link.

Build a Better You

Are you looking for a fun way to improve your communication and build skills to help in your career? Toastmasters allows you to engage with people who share similar interests to you in a supportive and comfortable setting. Here's just a few of the many benefits you'll see as a Toastmaster.

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Improve your public speaking skills

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Build leadership skills

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Maximize your potential

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Enjoy unlimited personal growth

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Receive regular and constructive feedback from peers

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work on networking in a small and supportive environment

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Practice writing speeches and presenting in a group setting

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Gain a competitive advantage in the workplace

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Build self-confidence and self-awareness

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Access to the Pathways learning experience

DISTRICT CLUB

What Is Toastmasters?

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development with more than 345,000 members.

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District Leaders

District leaders put service above self in supporting all clubs in achieving excellence.

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our history

District 56 became the second Toastmasters district in Texas on July 1, 1957, as a result of a split with District 25.

Chandra

District 56 Director

A Toastmaster since January 2015, Chandra values his journey in Toastmasters. The communication and leadership skills he learned in Toastmasters helped him both personally and professionally. Chandra gained a lot from Toastmasters and wants to help others so they can have a rewarding Toastmasters experience.

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Program Quality Director

In 2016, Sharla was introduced to Toastmasters, and her life-changing journey began. She loves her Toastmasters family and the transformative impact Toastmasters has made in her personal and professional development.

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Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM

Club Growth Director

Our next 65 years in District 56 can be even more empowering to our members. Collaboratively we can make a meaningful difference by helping to build new clubs, strengthen existing clubs, and grow membership. A passionate and curious leader who is dedicated to achieving excellence and developing effective leaders and communicators. Ready? Join us.

Jennifer

Administration Manager

Rae Ann

Finance Manager

Melissa

Public Relations Manager

Jo

Immediate Past District Director

Jo began her Toastmaster’s journey in June 2015. She enjoys bringing the gift of Toastmasters to new members, mentoring, and witnessing all Toastmasters grow into better versions of themselves each day. Jo retired from MD Anderson Cancer Center after 38 years where she worked as a Sr. IT Project Manager.

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Division L Director

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Division M Director

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Division N Director

Division O Director

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Division P Director

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Division Q Director

Srikkanth

Division R Director

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