Ralph Smedley and a few men met in the Santa Ana, California YMCA and conducted the first meeting of what would eventually evolve into Toastmasters International. One person initiated a program that would go on to affect millions of people.

In his honor, can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30? By doing so you’ll qualify to receive a Smedley Award ribbon to display on your club’s banner. The club also will earn a choice of one module from The Better Speaker Series, The Successful Club Series, or The Leadership Excellence Series.