In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a club “to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members.” The group took the name “Toastmasters.” Career Builders Toastmasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International.

The members of Career Builders Toastmasters come from all walks of life. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, supportive, diverse, and welcoming group. The common thread bringing us together is the desire to improve our public speaking, leadership, and communication skills. And we have a lot of fun while achieving our goals!