Club #8203, in Area A3, Division A of District 4

About the Club

Redwood Ramblers is a Toastmasters International club dedicated to helping people develop and improve their public speaking and leadership skills.

Fear of public speaking is the #1 fear in America. More people fear speaking before an audience than death. And yet, good public speaking skills are important to all kinds of public-facing roles in business, non-profit organizations, education, and government.

The Redwood Ramblers is an open Toastmasters club in Santa Cruz County, which means anyone is welcome to join, and guests are always welcome to attend.

We meet every Wednesday at 12 PM at St. Philip Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, California.

Meetings of the Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters are free to guests. You do not need to be invited to attend a meeting; just show up and come on in! We’re always glad to meet new people, and we all remember when we nervously walked into a Toastmasters meeting for the first time.

If you need more information or wish to speak with someone directly about the club, please contact Madeleine Heassler the club President by phone 831-438-6601 or email her. You can also contact Mai Dao-Horton, the club VP Membership, by phone at (831) 335-3097 or email her.

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Our network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program are sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. Why pay thousands of dollars for a seminar when you can join a Toastmasters club for a fraction of the cost and have fun in the process?

 
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

Don’t worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters club was once at the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and suggest improvements. At first you’ll be applauded for your effort; later you’ll be applauded for your skill.

You won’t regret it. Toastmasters currently has more than 200,000 members in 80 countries. Our club is just one of the more than 10,000 clubs located around the world. For membership meeting information, please see our membership information page.

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