Toastmasters International History and BHA, the Brilliant Happy Advanced Club History

Who? A man called Ralph Smedley started it.
What? A speakers' club.
When? 1924.

Where? USA. California. Santa Ana.
Why? To entertain young men.

How Many? Clubs in Singapore, 197. Members 4847.
How do I attend?
How do I join?

WHO
Toastmasters International is open to all adults, over the age of 18.
Gavel clubs are for the under 18s.
Clubs in public places are open to all.
Company clubs are often only for members of the company, although visiting Toastmasters are welcome, as guests, role holders and presenters of workshops.

What
Teaching public speaking.
Training leaders.

When
Started in 1924
In the YMCA For men only.
By Ralph Smedley

Ralph Smedley who founded Toastmasters International in the USA

Spread to the UK and Europe.
Reached Singapore

Where

Headquarters in Englewood, Colorado, USA. 

 In 143 countries.

 In more than 16,800 clubs.

More than 358,000 members.

All over the world.
In the UK in community buildings and rooms inside or above pubs.
In Singapore in Coummunity Clubs and corporate clubs usually meet in their office building meeting rooms.
Always keen to start new clubs. T!

Why
Club Mission statement.
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

More information from
Toastmasters international find a club

BHA
BRADDELL HEIGHTS ADVANCED started in Singapore in Braddell Heights Community Centre
Sister clubs in that building were
Braddell Heights (I),
Braddell Heights 2,
Braddell Heights Mandarin.

Handy Glossary
TI - Toastmasters International
Pres/Prez  - President
VPE - Vice President of Education
VPM - Vice President of Membership
Treasurer -
Secretary -
VPPR - Vice President of PR - organizes posters, media PR
SAA - Sergeant At Arms Organizes logistics of venue and technicalities

Useful Websites
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
https://www.toastmasters.org/about/all-about-toastmasters
Pathways
https://www.toastmasters.org/Pathways-Overview Toastmasters find a club

https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club

Why Join toastmasters
https://www.youtube.com/toastmasters

BHA
https://www.facebook.com/pg/bhatmsg/posts/
ANGELA
https://www.facebook.com/angela.lansbury.121
FAITH
https://www.facebook.com/jasmine.vah

SINGAPORE CLUBS / DISTRICT 80
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmdistrict80/

UK CLUBS
https://www.facebook.com/Toastmasters-International-Harrovian-Speakers-Club-354785011298700/
https://www.facebook.com/HODToastmasters/

RALPH SMEDLEY
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5919135#view-photo=62803182

About The Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, club organizer and speaker.

Toastmasters International Find a Club
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Braddell Heights Advanced speakers club meets every Wednesday, currently on line.

Future Meetings include
Wednesday May 13th, lucky for us, as we had Thomas Chen running a workshop on Networking.
Mark WWW Wonderful Workshop Wednesdays in your dairy.

Singapore is on the same time zone as Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai in China. Also Perth in Australia.

Contact President Angela Lansbury or VPE Faith. Then login to learncool.sg and wait to be admitted by the host, usually Yudy.

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