Congratulations to our own Ingeborg Hrabowy -
"Toastmaster of the Year" - District 10
Independently Speaking, Club 1424, is a diversified group of professionals and business people; a friendly group that creates an environment of support and
Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International includes more than 199,000 men and women in more than 9,300 clubs in more than 70 countries.
Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. You'll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you areto become better communicators.
At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. We meet once a week for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation.
Our meetings are open to all who are interested. Feel free to attend any meeting. The only way to get a feel for Toastmasters is to actually experience it! Simply click on the membership information link and let us know you will be coming. Or, just show up whenever you like!

Independence United Methodist Church
(Fellowship Hall)
6615 Brecksville Rd.
Independence, OH 44131
12 (Noon)- 1 p.m., Every Friday