We are a diverse, innovative, long-running Toastmasters club where members practice public speaking and leadership skills in a low-pressure, supportive environment. Every meeting mixes prepared speeches, impromptu practice, and supportive feedback. Guests are welcome most weeks — check our calendar before you visit.
Structured speaking roles for every skill level, from your first Ice Breaker to competition-ready contest speeches.
Every speaker gets specific, actionable evaluations — the fastest way we know to actually improve.
Contribute to our success through running a meeting, managing a project, or serving as a club officer. We can't think of a better way to hone the very skills that deliver personally and professionally.
Our club doesn't ask you to fit a mold. We ask only that you show up and grow in whatever way is authentic to you. What we do not embrace: rigid outdated frameworks, policies which inhibit member growth, and cultures mistaking familiarity for value.
Our club is committed to pushing past outdated, garden-variety formats. We experiment with innovative meeting formats and topics and extracurricular activities that challenge us and create camaraderie.
A dedicated evening for members to perform prepared material in front of a live crowd outside the structure of a normal meeting — the first of several new stage formats in the works.
Regular get-togethers outside the meeting room, built to turn fellow members into real friends and keep the club feeling like a community, not just an hour on Monday nights.
From speaking at Ignite Seattle to other community stages we're actively pursuing, our innovation initiatives help members take their voice beyond the club — with more opportunities on the way.
Our people are builders with real projects, sharing their successes and failures with our community. See examples of what shows up in our incubator.
Experience what a truly innovative and welcoming meeting feels like. No pressure, no pitch.
Plan Your VisitWhile Northeast Seattle Toastmasters (Club 1161) chartered in 1952, the club today is diverse, innovative, and dynamic. It has grown into one of the largest and fastest-growing clubs on the West Coast. What hasn't changed is the community: since 1952 we have helped hundreds of members — students, engineers, executives, career-changers, retirees, entrepreneurs, authors, and other creators — get more comfortable and more capable in front of a room, and build real relationships along the way.
We provide a supportive, positive environment built around your individual goals and projects — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum — so every member can develop communication and leadership skills that fit their own path to self-confidence and growth.
Members come from every background and career stage — preparing for a big presentation, working toward a leadership title, or just wanting to think faster on their feet. The friendships and support built along the way are a big part of why people stay.
We're proud to be one of the largest, and by far the fastest-growing, clubs on the West Coast — a lively, ever-evolving mix of members, backgrounds, and meeting formats.
Putting Members at the center of what we do, setting the vision, and leading the club's transformation for the 2026–2027 term.
Tailoring the club's education program and Pathways tracks to each Member.
Welcoming new members and guests to Club 1161.
Leading the club's 2026–2027 branding, marketing, and online presence.
Leading ways to expand our members' growth and camaraderie, both at regular meetings and beyond.
Keeping weekly meetings running smoothly.
Managing the club's dues and budget.
5 of 10 DCP goals met — and just getting started!
10 of 10 DCP goals met
10 of 10 DCP goals met
A running record of speeches, milestones, and meetings worth remembering.
Wins, announcements, and updates from around the club — swipe through for the latest.
On October 1st, Members of NE Seattle Toastmasters went to Ignite Seattle 52 at Seattle Town Hall. They listened to 12 talks under the premise "Enlighten us, but make it quick!" Thank you to Bobby for connecting our club with local talent and the larger stages available to us.
On September 28, NE Seattle Toastmasters hosted its first meeting at the Seattle Foursquare Church, featuring fabulous speakers, stage lights, and seating for showtime!
We are grateful for many years of partnership with Fairview Church, and are excited for our new relationship with Seattle Foursquare Church.
Club 1161 earned Distinguished Status for the 2026 - 2027 year on 31 August, a new club history record! Our membership has also climbed to a very respectable 34 creators.
On 1 July 2026, a new era of growth and innovation officially arrived!
Catherine and Dallas (left to right) talking about sports at the annual Club Picnic.
Club 1161 earned Smedley Distinguished recognition for the 2025 - 2026 program year, meeting every one of Toastmasters International’s ten club goals.
We meet every Monday, and a few times a year we run something bigger — a speech contest, a member-only social, or a themed meeting worth inviting a friend to.
Prepared speeches, table topics, and evaluations. Guests are welcome most weeks — check the calendar above for Members Only or cancelled dates.
Placeholder — our club-level contest, the first step toward Area and Division competition.
Reach the VP of Public Relations: vp-pr@neseattletoastmasters.org · (703) 407-7978
Every member moves at their own pace — this is the typical rapid track, not a requirement.
Mondays, 7:30–9:00 PM, at the Seattle Foursquare Church, 400 N 105th St, Seattle, WA 98133 — 100% in-person. Park in the free parking lot, and follow these directions (PDF).
Meeting Roles & What to Expect (guide) →
A member greets you at the door and welcomes you to our community. You're welcome to answer an impromptu speaking prompt, or just observe for the meeting.
Download and complete the New Member Application, then email it to our officers (). Our team will process your application, then our Treasurer will reach out to you for dues payment. See our dues table.
New members can find a mentor and choose a Pathways learning track based on their goals. It is the responsibility of the member to reach out to their mentors.
Your first prepared speech introduces you to the club — short, and supportive.
Take on a meeting role, give 2–3 more speeches, and get comfortable with structured feedback.
Run for a club officer role, mentor the next new guest, or compete at an Area speech contest.
Seattle Foursquare Church — 400 N 105th St, Seattle, WA 98133. 100% in-person.
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