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With the assistance of fellow Toastmasters I learned ZOOM, and we've used it for three Christmas holidays with relatives across the country.
VD
Vince D.
Listen, Think, and Speak
Gilbert Toastmasters
We've been doing this since 1978. President's Distinguished every year. But we're not here to impress you, we're here to help you get better.
Visit a meetingWhen
Thursdays · 7:00 PM
90 minutes. Year-round.
Where
Greenfield Jr. High Library
101 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Questions
Free to Visit · No RSVP
Find us
Greenfield Junior High Library.
101 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Free to visit — no RSVP needed.
Park in the front lot. Walk through the main administration entrance — straight past the Grizzly mural. The library is on your right.
What to expect
Your first
visit, mapped.
You'll watch, you'll learn, and yes, you might get called on. Here's the full arc of a Thursday meeting from the moment you walk in.
Step 01
Sign in
Grab a name tag at the welcome table. We'll ask how you found us.
Step 02
Meeting starts
Early on, you'll stand and introduce yourself — your name and what brought you here. Brief and low-pressure.
Step 03
Engage
Watch members give speeches and feedback. You may be invited to try Table Topics — 1–2 minutes of impromptu speaking. You can pass; most guests give it a shot.
Step 04
Closure
At the end, we'll ask what you thought. We welcome your honest feedback.
Our track record
The numbers speak for themselves.
1978
Meeting every Thursday since
0+
Members from across the world
0
Years Distinguished
499
Chartered Toastmasters Club number
Success stories
Real members.
Real stories.
No one showed up polished.
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With the assistance of fellow Toastmasters I learned ZOOM, and we've used it for three Christmas holidays with relatives across the country.
VD
Vince D.
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They were friendly and welcoming, and made sure that all of the guests had a chance to participate.
BS
Brendan S.
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Today, if I have confidence to speak to groups of people, that credit goes to GTM club members who helped me learn, grow, and think!
SP
Soumya P.
Who we are
40+ members.
Every Thursday.
One library.
Members from all backgrounds, different ages, different countries, different skill levels. We meet every Thursday in a junior high library and take speaking seriously without taking ourselves too seriously.
We compete at district contests. We cheer loudly for each other. And we give the kind of honest, useful feedback that actually helps people improve. Read our story
Common questions
Asked
and answered.
Still wondering? Email our VP of Membership at vpm-499@toastmastersclubs.org. We'd rather you ask than guess.
- 40+ members. Big enough to learn from a variety of perspectives. Small enough that we know each other.
- Dues are billed twice a year and cover the venue, Toastmasters International fees, and essentials like name badges. For current pricing, email our VP of Membership at vpm-499@toastmastersclubs.org.
- None required. We host an annual fundraiser (optional) and gather socially after meetings—usually somewhere in downtown Gilbert (also optional).
- No. We have complete beginners and seasoned speakers in the same room. You'll fit in.
- Yes. Come as many times as you'd like. No pressure.
- Prepared speeches happen about 3–4 times per year. We're a large club, so we share the stage. If rapid advancement is your goal, we may not be the right fit. If you want a community invested in your growth—with many ways to learn beyond speeches—you're in the right place.
- 18 or older. No upper limit.
- It's built into the program. You'll take on meeting roles—Timer, Evaluator, Toastmaster of the Day—that develop leadership through practice.
- Multigenerational. International. Members from India, Mexico, China, France, Brazil, Bahrain, and across the U.S. We support each other, and we spend time together outside of meetings.
- Yes. We'll pair you with someone, and the whole club looks out for new members. You won't figure this out alone.
- No. We're 100% in person, every Thursday.
- Visit a meeting. Tell any member you're interested. We'll take it from there.