Downtown L.A. Toastmasters

03/12/2025

Level Up Your Communication & Leadership with Downtown L.A. Toastmasters! 🎤✨

🚀 Whether online or in person, our dynamic community is here to help you grow and shine. Ready to sharpen your public speaking and leadership skills?

💡 Join our 1-hour hybrid meeting—open to everyone, everywhere!
📅 Wednesday, March 12 | 12 PM PT
🎟️ Free to attend!

Want to connect in person? RSVP via Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/downtown_la_toastmasters/events/306311650/?eventOrigin=group_events_list or reach out to our awesome Club President, Alvin Van ([email protected]) - and let him know you found us on Facebook!

🤝 We can’t wait to welcome you and grow together. See you there!

We will now also be conducting meetings in-person at our old location, the Gas Company Tower, 2nd Floor. The rules are as follows: 1. Guests will need to notify us in adva

08/16/2024

🌟 Elevate your communication and leadership skills with Downtown L.A. Toastmasters! 🌈🎤✨

🏆 Whether online or in-person, our vibrant community is here to help you shine.

🚀 Don’t miss our next 1-hour hybrid meeting—open to everyone, everywhere. Join us on Wednesday, 08/21 at 12 PM Pacific Time. Free to attend!

🎟️ Prefer to meet face-to-face? RSVP easily via Meetup (link: https://www.meetup.com/downtown_la_toastmasters/events/302578841/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) or send a quick message to our wonderful Club President, Alvin Van ([email protected]).

🤗 We can't wait to welcome you and achieve greatness together!

Send a message to learn more

03/23/2024

🌟Dive into Downtown L.A. Toastmasters for dynamic online and in-person gatherings!🌈🎤✨

🏆Looking to sharpen your communication and leadership skills or connect with a welcoming community?

🚀Join our next 1-hour hybrid weekly meeting—open to all, anywhere. Save the date: 03/27 Wed at 12 PM Pacific Time, free entry.

🎟️Opt for an in-person experience? We’re at the Gas Company Tower, 2nd floor Cafeteria. Easy RSVP via Meetup (link here: https://www.meetup.com/downtown_la_toastmasters/) or a quick message to our amazing Club President Alvin Van ([email protected]).

🤗Excited to meet you and achieve greatness together!

02/28/2024

Join us at Downtown L.A. Toastmasters (DTLA) for a vibrant mix of online and in-person meetings!

🌟 Hey there! 🌈🎤✨ Whether you're keen to boost your communication and leadership prowess or simply looking to connect with a spirited, inclusive community, we've got just the spot for you.

🚀 Our award-winning DTLA club is all about celebrating diversity, supporting each other's dreams, and achieving greatness together. And guess what? We're thrilled to invite you to our next adventure - a lively, engaging hybrid meeting that caters to everyone, anywhere!

📅 Mark your calendars: Join us virtually for a power-packed hour of growth and camaraderie on Wednesday, 02/28, at 12 PM Pacific Time. It's absolutely free, and securing your spot is a breeze - a simple message is all it takes.

🌆 Feeling adventurous? Come mingle with our dynamic members at the iconic Gas Company Tower, 17th Floor, for that extra dash of connection. Ready to join? It’s easy - just hit us up on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/downtown_la_toastmasters/events/299084749/ or drop us a message, and we'll take care of the rest, from security check-ins to a warm welcome.

🚗 Planning your visit? Remember, the Central Library offers a sweet parking deal at $5 for 2 hours with validation. And, punctuality is key - we start sharp and keep the energy high!

📣 Safety first! If you're under the weather, let's rain check for another vibrant meeting.

Can't wait to see you there! Bring your dreams, and let's make magic happen. Together, we're unstoppable.
🌟

We will now also be conducting meetings in-person at our old location, the Gas Company Tower, 17th Floor. The rules are as follows: 1. Guests will need to notify us in adv

05/26/2023

Downtown L.A. Toastmasters (DTLA) sincerely invites guests to attend our hybrid club meetings (both online and in-person).

We are a strong, supportive, diverse and inclusive community in which members are empowered to distinguish their goals and visualize their success. For years of dedication and accomplishments, our DCLA club made the Distinguished Club Award in 2022.

If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills, please don't hesitate to join our next 1-hour weekly Zoom meeting at 12 PM Pacific Time (Free of Charge!) on 06/02 (Friday) by making a reservation via Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/downtown_la.../events/kzwtvsydckbcb/

If you are interested in coming to meet our members in person, please feel free to message us for further information!

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06/25/2022

Downtown L.A. Toastmasters (DTLA) sincerely invites guests to attend our hybrid club meetings (both online and in-person). We are a strong, supportive, diverse and inclusive community in which members are empowered to distinguish their goals and visualize their success. For years of dedication and accomplishments, our DCLA club made the Distinguished Club Award in 2022.

If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills, please don't hesitate to join our next 1-hour weekly Zoom meeting at 12 PM Pacific Time (Free of Charge!) on 07/01 (Friday) by making a reservation via Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/downtown_la_toastmasters/events/kzwtvsydckbcb/

If you are interested in coming to meet our members in person, please feel free to message us for further information!

Fri, Jul 1, 12:00 PM PDT: **All meetings going forward will be hybrid.** Due to ongoing online harassment by online troublemakers, we are implementing stricter rules on new guests. The Zoom link wi

07/30/2021

With so much still happening online, we here at Downtown L.A. Toastmasters invite you to join us at next month's Virtual Convention. Hope to see you there!

Join the online convention experience featuring diverse education sessions, global networking, and the World Championship of Public Speaking®. Register now for the 2021 Virtual Convention!
https://bit.ly/TICon_2021Register

07/30/2021

A worthy truth to always keep in mind! For anyone in need of practice, we're here for you!

It’s a new Toastmasters program year! As club and District leaders take on their roles and duties, consider these quotes on the nature, challenge, and value of leadership.
https://bit.ly/TI_LeadershipQuotes21

03/27/2021

Today is our E50 AND E51 INTERNATIONAL AND TALL TALES CONTEST
MARCH 26 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
E50 and E51 International and Tall Tales Contest
Zoom Meeting for the Speech Contest at 6:00 PM
https://zoom.us/j/93736001582?pwd=UUE1ZkFZNkRwYW1HL2wwMDFkQTNCUT09
Our two members Alvin (myself) and Albert will be representing our club ^_^. Looking forward to my first contest!

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11/05/2020

This month we'll be having dual meetings on Friday at 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM.

09/29/2020

Fellow Toastmasters,

I’ve met with my officers with an idea on how to spice things up! We will hold a mock speech contest. We’ll change up the rules to make it more lenient. You don’t have to be a paid member to participate.

Why participate?
1. Get better at speaking.
2. You’ll get more feedback than if you were to do a regular speech in the club, since potentially more judges
3. And there will be prizes. The Top 3 speech contestants will receive $20 off their membership renewal. I’ve gotten the okay from our Treasurer and the majority of our officers 👍
4. You can use your speech in the real speech contest.

If you want to know more. Go here: https://www.meetup.com/Downtown_LA_Toastmasters/events/qpshsrybcnbdb/

These are the general formats of each speech contest. If you are interested, please email me which type of contest format you would like to participate in.

1. International
Contestants present a five- to seven- minute speech on any subject they choose. All districts must conduct this contest
2. Humorous
Contestants present a humorous speech that must be thematic in nature (opening, body, and close), not a monologue (series of one-liners).
3. Evaluation
Contestants observe a five-to seven-minute test speech and then present a two-to three-minute evaluation of the test speech.
4. Tall Tales
Contestants present a speech on a topic that is highly-exaggerated and improbable in theme or plot.
5. Table Topics
An impromptu speech, all contestants are assigned the same topic, told to them when they are introduced by the contest chair.
6. Video Speech
A contest for undistricted clubs and provisional districts that follows the International Speech Contest rules. This contest does not advance beyond the club.

So far, we got 3 contestants & 3 judges. If you'd like to attend via MS Teams Video Chat, please RSVP 'yes' on our Meetup page link below and we'll send you the link. If you'd like to participate as judge or contestant, please message all our Admins!

Good Luck Everyone!
Downtown LA Toastmasters

Fri, Oct 2, 2020, 12:00 PM: Fellow Toastmasters,I’ve met with my officers with an idea on how to spice things up! We will hold a mock speech contest. We’ll change up the rules to make it more lenient.