What's in it for me?: The benefits of Toastmasters
What makes Gilbert Club #499 special?: Gilbert's bragging rights
Member testimonies: How Toastmasters has helped us
What can I expect at a meeting?: How the meetings are conducted
Functionaries: Who does what at the meetings
Meet the Gilbert Club officers
Frequently asked questions: A work in progress

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What makes Gilbert Club #499 special?: Gilbert's bragging rights

Come and see for yourself -- Gilbert has Club pride! Our members are supportive, nurturing, & positive; we focus on and celebrate both individual and Club achievements; we work as a team; we have a wide diversity of members, both in background and experience base. (Hey, we even have multiple published authors in our Club!)

Each year, Toastmasters Clubs are given a set of 10 goals to achieve throughout the year. It is called the Distinguished Club Program (visit Events/Programs page for details). Meeting 5 or 6 of these goals gives the Club "Distinguished Club" status, meeting 7 or 8 gives the Club "Select Distinguished Club" status, and meeting 9 or 10 gives the Club "President's Distinguished Club" status.
Gilbert has met all 10 goals and achieved
President's Distinguished Club status for the 8th year in a row!!
Other quick facts: Gilbert was chartered way back in June of 1978 and has been a strong Club ever since. Gilbert is 30+ members strong. Gilbert is the home club of the many past Area, Division, and District officers. Gilbert has members serving as District officers, two members who have served at some of the highest levels of the Toastmasters International organization, and several who have achieved the highest level of recognition, Distinguished Toastmaster (click here for more details). Gilbert is a skilled Club!