Our Story

By Katong TMC
Toastmasters International is a non-profit organisation and a world leader in communication and leadership development. 

 Katong Toastmasters Club is founded by a group of friends who are passionate about learning public speaking and people skills. It started at Singapore Swimming Club but we soon found a home at Katong Community Centre. 

 We believe that communication and leadership skills are best learned by doing it. 

Over time, we have grown in strength and our members have become like family to us. We are proud to be the most diverse yet closely-knitted club with members from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, The Philippines, Vietnam, India, China, and Australia. 

Speak better, begin your journey with friends. 

 We meet on every 3rd Thursday of the month at Katong Community Centre. 

Guests are always welcome at our meetings. A small fee of $10 applies, which helps to cover our refreshment. 

 Just drop us an email to katong.toastmasters@gmail.com at least one day in advance, if you wish to attend our meetings.

 If you like what you experience, then join us as a member. No pressure, no hard selling, no worry. 

 Check out our Facebook page for regular updates. Our previous meetings' synopsis can be found here.

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