The Lake Ridge Toastmasters Club applauds your interest in self improvement. Toastmasters International is an organization devoted to helping people much like yourself to develop their leadership and communication skills. We do this by offering a proven plan to improve your speaking, listening, and leadership skills.

• We have over 200,000 members in 10,000 clubs.
• These clubs are in 90 countries around the world.
• There are over 3,000 members in approximately 165 clubs within 50 miles of Washington, DC.
• And one club within a short distance from your home or office that is just right for you - the Lake Ridge Toastmasters Club!

Toastmasters is a fun way to build your speaking and presentation skills. Each meeting provides an opportunity to practice impromptu speaking, as well as prepared speeches. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a nervous novice, you will gain valuable skills and insight. In addition to club meetings, there are many other learning events during the year. We have several contests, seminars, and conferences each year to meet your communication needs. These events are great for networking and taking your new found skills into the community. You will be pleased to find your speaking will go from "near petrified" to "near perfection" in just a few short months.

You will be given opportunities to be an officer and to be on committees. In this way, and with the Toastmasters training programs, you will also learn valuable leadership skills.

Be a success -- at home or on the job. Come visit the Lake Ridge Toastmasters Club ... and see what Toastmasters will do for you.