IDB Development Speakers is a local     chapter of Toastmasters International located at the Inter-American Development Bank. Formed in 1993, IDB Development Speakers is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual club with members from a wide variety of countries, who work at the Bank or surrounding businesses. 

We meet twice a month for an hour  to practice conducting meetings and presenting prepared and impromptu speeches and evaluations.

To have the opportunity to practice public speaking in a friendly and comfortable setting with people who are participating to improve personal communication and leadership skills.

 

The fact that we are a multilingual group makes the IDB Development Speakers Club special.  Speeches can be given in English, Portuguese or Spanish.  This is helpful to our members, as public speaking is a great way to practice a foreign language.

Toastmasters International and IDB Development Speakers Club use a “learn-by-doing” approach.  Members improve their skills and confidence in a supportive educational and entertaining atmosphere.  All speakers receive focused feedback from other members for every speech.  The program helps you identify specific accomplishments and areas for improvement.  And, unlike a formal class, the Toastmasters program is self-paced, which makes it easy for those who have travel or who are very busy.

 

1300 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20577 in conference room NW1119 (unless otherwise indicated). Click here for detailed directions and a map.

 

We meet the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of each month between 1 and 2 p.m.

 

 

 

·            Sample Agenda

·            Roles of a member

 

Come join us!