MEET THE PLAYERS
Welcome to San Francisco Toastmasters!
Chartered in 1975, San Francisco Toastmasters is a club rich with tradition and members are unified by a common mission: to enrich our lives and the lives of others through our three values: communication, leadership & community.
Skill levels vary from practiced & confident speakers to those of a novice level, ready to conquer fears of public speaking. We thrive on a mutually supportive (and fun!) environment, which encourages improvement and grants opportunities we provide for prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and constructive evaluations. It's no surprise that SFTM is one of the largest and most popular clubs in the city.
Our Mission
Enhancing Lives through Communication, Leadership & Community
We practice prepared and impromptu speaking in pursuit of better Communication Skills
We regularly take on meeting roles, club officer roles, and other Leadership Development
opportunities, within our club as well as in our workplaces and communities.
We appreciate and adore the
Community
we have built, with good times, laughter and lasting, supportive relationships.
Our Members come from many walks of life
2010 - present
Among them, you'll find junior & experienced speakers alike. Foreigners or native English speakers, lawyers, salespeople, entrepreneurs, engineers & many others fill our ranks.
The one thing they have in common? A strong commitment at becoming better... especially at public speaking and leadership.
2010 - present
Our Officers are dedicated to delivering the best club experience
Claire Zhang
President
John O'Neill
VP, Education
Diane Rai
VP, Public Relations
Mitchell Takeda
VP, Membership
Terry Joyce
Treasurer
Jenn Phann
Secretary
Our officers are elected once a year by members. Officers are crucial to our club's success and ensure meetings run smoothly, reward achievers, and remind our community that success always in sight.
Officers are able to practice conflict resolution and problem solving, and naturally develop leadership skills such as project and team management.
Tarun Hari
Webmaster
Derek Sowers
Videographer
Bob Maloney
Late Sergeant at Arms
In Loving Memory of Bob
A cherished member of SFTM and a dear friend
Bob joined our club in 2018, and his dedication, kindness, and consistency made him one of our most loyal members. Year after year, he served as a club officer, always ready to lend a hand and offer his friendship to all.
Bob passed away on January 17, 2025. He was a fighter, and we miss him deeply. His generosity and spirit will always be a part of our club.
Our Network facilitates lasting, impressionable relationships
Created in 1924, Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations.
Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, the organization has more than 280,000 memberships in 13,500 clubs in 116 countries.
District 4 includes more than 250 clubs from San Francisco to San Jose. The district strives to enhance the club network and performance through the Toastmasters educational program, focused on:
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Critical success factors, as specified by the District 4 education and membership goals
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Ensuring each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members
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Providing effective training & leadership development opportunities for club and district officers