Hello, welcome to the North Bay and Area Toastmasters Club website.Someone once told me that the biggest fear in life is public speaking, but I truly believe it doesn't have to be. As soon as one gains the confidence to stand before a crowd and speak, the fear begins to dissipate.

We all know how important presentation skills are and they are certainly crucial in the workplace, especially when it comes to the competitive job market. Whether it be preparing for a presentation at a staff meeting, or learning how to control your nerves in a job interview, effective speaking skills are something everyone can benefit from.

There are many different reasons why people turn to Toastmasters. Some people join because they enjoy public speaking and want to develop their speaking skills, others come because they are terrified to stand up in front of a group of people and just say their name. Then there are others that are somewhere in between. Whatever your reason for dropping by, we are happy you did - you have just opened the door to enrichment, self-confidence and personal growth.

Toastmasters is a non-profit organization that offers an affordable, learn-by-doing program where people practice their communication and leadership skills in a fun, supportive and comfortable environment. The Toastmasters organization has been helping people with their communication skills for 87 years. In 1924 Dr. Ralph Smedley saw a need for a program to improve communication and opened the first Toastmasters club in Santa Ana, California.

The North Bay and Area Toastmasters Club is a warm and inviting atmosphere that can help you to achieve your goals. All members strive towards self-improvement, and encourage others to do the same. We come from all walks of life, each with our own dreams and desires, each with our own stories – that often turn into dynamic speeches!

Toastmasters provides an effective way to improve your communication skills. By participating in a fun and supportive Toastmasters group, you will become a better speaker and leader and gain confidence to succeed in whatever life path you've chosen. The North Bay and Area Toastmasters Club can help with that.

Millions of people worldwide become a Toastmasters member – because the program works, and it is also a lot of fun!

I would like to personally invite you to attend a North Bay and Area Toastmasters meeting, so you can see for yourself what the club can do for you. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month and guests are always welcome. Please come prepared to gain information, meet new people and have some fun – there are always lots of laughs!

Let your opportunity begin, see you there.

Yours in Leadership,

Andrea Jones, ACS (Advanced Communicator Silver)
President
North Bay and Area Toastmasters Club