Find your voice. Lead with confidence.
Smedley Toastmasters is a warm, supportive club where members practice public speaking and leadership in a friendly, judgment-free space. Come as you are — leave a more confident communicator.
One club, countless voices
Speak up. Stand out.
Grow with people who cheer you on
A friendly home for growing communicators
Smedley Toastmasters brings together people from all walks of life who share one goal: becoming clearer, more confident speakers and stronger leaders. Every meeting is a chance to practise, receive kind and constructive feedback, and celebrate progress — big or small.
- Supportive, judgment-free environment
- Structured Pathways learning program
- Hands-on leadership opportunities
Everything you need to grow — in one welcoming room
Speak with Confidence
Practise regularly in a safe space and watch stage fright turn into presence and poise.
Supportive Community
Encouraging members who celebrate every milestone and cheer you toward your goals.
Leadership Skills
Take on meeting roles and projects that build real-world leadership and teamwork.
Actionable Feedback
Warm, structured evaluations help you improve a little more every single week.
Proud moments, earned together
Our members consistently shine at area, division, and district contests — but our proudest achievement is the confidence each person carries out the door.
Visit our Hall of FamePresident’s Distinguished Club
2023 & 2024
Area Humorous Speech Champions
2022 – 2024
Division Evaluation Winners
2023
Membership Growth Award
2024
Come see a meeting in action
Guests are always welcome — there is no pressure to speak. Just relax, watch, and see if Smedley feels like home.
See meeting detailsEvery Thursday
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Riverside Community Hall, Room 204
128 Orator Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704
Hybrid
Join in person or online
Free for guests
Visit as often as you like
85+
Active members
40+
Years chartered
1,200+
Speeches delivered
30+
Contest wins
Voices from our members
I joined terrified of speaking. A year later I gave a presentation to 200 people at work — and enjoyed it. Smedley changed my career.
The feedback is honest but always kind. Every member genuinely wants you to succeed. It feels less like a club and more like a family.
I came as a nervous guest and never left. The leadership roles gave me confidence I now use every single day.
Your first meeting is on us
Curious? Nervous? Both? That is exactly how most of us started. Visit as a guest, sit back, and discover what Smedley Toastmasters could do for you.