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Toastmasters International Turns 90

The organization's mission of empowering speakers and leaders remains as relevant today as in 1924

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Toastmasters International has come a long way since its humble beginnings 90 years ago. Since October 22, 1924, when Toastmasters' founder Ralph C. Smedley held the first meeting in the basement of a YMCA in Santa Ana, Calif., more than 4 million men and women have become more confident speakers and leaders through the Toastmasters experience. And Smedley's idea of turning young business leaders into "would-be orators" has led to a thriving global organization with membership exceeding 313,000 in more than 14,650 clubs in 126 countries.

Toastmaster Amanvir Sudan gives a speech about the pros and cons of arranged marriage at the oldest Toastmasters club in existence. Smedley No. 1 club held its 90th anniversary celebration last night.

About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization's membership exceeds 313,000 in more than 14,650 clubs in 126 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.

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