Welcome to Founder’s District Toastmasters

Serving Orange County since 1944

  • Club Open Houses
    Upcoming Club Open Houses in Founder’s District Founder’s District clubs are holding special events and guests are very welcome to attend to learn how Toastmasters can boost your confidence and communication and leadership skills for life and work!
  • Club Spotlight
    Founder’s District has started a Club Spotlight series which involves getting know to clubs that are celebrating their club anniversaries this month. In Feb. ’24, we are spotlighting Water Meeters Toastmasters – Chartered Feb. 1, 1987! In the 1980’s the quality [Read More]
  • Member Spotlight
    Founder’s District has started a Member Spotlight series which involves getting to know members from different clubs, especially strong contributors who make a difference in their club/s. Meet Founder’s District member, Bob Gorby! March 2024 More than half a century [Read More]
  • District Conference
    Conference registration OPEN! Out of the gate at 9am!  Saturday, May 4, 2024 (Hybrid) 9am – 4pm PT Venue: Center for Spiritual Living 1201 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA 92673 Exciting keynote speakers, Communication & Leadership Award, Contests, Derby Hat contest, horse [Read More]
  • 2023-2024 Speech Contests Registration (hybrid)
    Founder’s District Evaluation and International Speech contests – Registration is required in advance. **Contest Registration – click on the links below to register** Attendance tickets – online $5; in person $7 Registration closes 8pm the day before each contest. Area [Read More]
Joining Toastmasters can help you:
  • Present well
  • Mentor others
  • Advance your career
Testimonials – hear from our members!
Why Toastmasters?

Click below to discover how the global leader in public speaking can help you and your career grow.

Find a club personality that fits your personality!
  • Consider In-Person, Online, and/or Hybrid clubs that will welcome you as a guest, free of charge.
  • Visit and observe clubs based on community, professionalism, and/or social interests. There is no pressure to join or join in.

“The unprepared speaker has a right to be afraid.”

— Ralph C. Smedley

Join a Club Today

Located in beautiful Southern California, Founder’s District is the birthplace of Toastmasters International, serving clubs in Orange County since 1944.

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  • Develop Strong Communication Skills
  • Unlimited Personal Growth
  • Build Confidence And Productivity
  • Career Advancement