What kind of people may I expect to find at your club meetings?
Our club attracts people from various career fields, age groups, and racial backgrounds. Guests have often described our group as energetic, fun, warm and supportive of each other. Several guests have also commented on the useful feedback our group members give. Feel free to come to one of our meetings and find out for yourself.
When are regular membership fees due?
Dues are collected twice a year, once in September (for the October to March membership period), and again in March (for the April to September membership period).
Why is the club called “Sierra Speakers”? Are you a bunch of hippy tree-huggers who belong to the Sierra Club?
When our club was founded way back in 1984, it was started by a couple guys who worked at the Sierra Club in their building located on Second Street near Mission, and our meetings were held in their conference room for about 15 years before we had to move out because there were no longer any Sierra Club members in our Toastmasters club. We kept the name of course, but we are not associated with the Sierra Club in any way.
Why should I join Toastmasters?
Most people join to develop their public speaking skills. Many people have a fear of public speaking, and the supportive environment we provide is the perfect place to learn to manage those fears. You may always have butterflies in your stomach, but you can teach them to fly in formation.