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Toastmasters International celebrates 85 years
Santa Ana is home to the original club, Smedley Chapter 1, which was founded Oct. 22, 1924.
By Susan BelknappPublished: October 20, 2009 02:57 AM
What is now an international network of more than 12,000 public speaking clubs around the world had humble roots, starting on Oct. 22, 1924 in Santa Ana. Toastmasters International was was founded by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley in the basement of the YMCA building.
Smedley's legacy lives on at Smedley Chapter 1 in Tustin, California and clubs throughout the world. Toastmasters currently serves more than 250,000 active members in more than 106 countries.
To celebrate this landmark event, the original club will be celebrating at its host facility in Tustin with a wine and cheese reception at 7:30 p.m., the celebration from 8 to 9:00 p.m. at Cranbrook Senior Living, 1262 Bryan Ave., Tustin.
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Smedley's legacy lives on at Smedley Chapter 1 in Tustin, California and clubs throughout the world. Toastmasters currently serves more than 250,000 active members in more than 106 countries. To celebrate this landmark event, the original club will be celebrating at its host facility in Tustin with a wine and cheese reception at 7:30 p.m., the celebration from 8 to 9:00 p.m. at Cranbrook Senior Living, 1262 Bryan Ave., Tustin. NEXT PAGE >> Related headlines Irvine's Brandman University seeks Tweets for upcoming gubernatorial debate Santa Ana’s Digital Media Center adds new resident Irvine adopts Green Building Code Anaheim City Council OKs affordable housing plan O.C.'s median home price rises in September 'OC METRO Minute,' Oct. 13: Irvine homes in demand |
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