Who is SRTM?

The South River Toastmasters club was installed in the Gangnam area of Seoul as a chapter of Toastmasters International in May 2000.  SRTM meets every Wednesday night and usually has between twenty and thirty regular members and guests in attendance.

SRTM’s representation is extensive

SRTM is community based and therefore membership is open to the public. Anyone who is at least eighteen years old is regarded as a potential member. Younger students are also welcome but membership eligibility is set at eighteen years.

Members are typically young professionals in diverse occupations and from various backgrounds. The list of countries that SRTM presently represent’s is presently: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom, and United States. Despite our rich diversity, we share one common passion and that is learning about public speaking in a friendly and supportive environment.

SRTM is not an English class

We are a speech club conducted entirely in English but not an English class, yet non-native English speakers readily enjoy informative, inspiring and entertaining meetings. If you can understand the text on this page, your English is good more than adequate!

SRTM is a professional club

Our club is professional in the sense that membership requires nomination and selection. There are some nominal fees involved in joining, as with all Toastmasters clubs worldwide. The fees defray rental costs of the facilities, club maintenance, and sponsorship of social events. SRTM does not accumulate money for profit purposes, and all extra money is spent directly on the club for events or equipment.

Everyone is welcome as a guest, but to become a member requires a specified level of commitment. Only members are permitted to give prepared speeches beyong “icebreaker”.  More information about membership please consult the guide.

SRTM in a nutshell

The actual session is conducted by the toastmaster or the MC of the evening and follows the agenda for that session.

The agenda is a schedule of events that makes up the actual SRTM session.

A typical meeting lasts about two hours and is focused on developing two communication skills: impromptu public speaking (table topics) and prepared speech delivery.

During table topics, members are selected at random to speak. This allows members to improvise thinking and speaking on their feet and is conducted in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

In the next session, members deliver prepared speeches based on speech projects from the competent communicator & leadership program manuals.

These speeches are followed by an evaluation session, during which the evaluator highlights the speaker’s strengths and provides valuable feedback and insights into areas requiring improvement.

Members serve in various capacities at club meetings, including toastmaster, table-topics master, jokemaster, word & quote master, ah-counter, timer and evaluator. These roles are explained in detail in the role guides section of this website.

Members and guests volunteer for various roles by contacting the vice president of education or his deputy and signing up on the functionary sheet.

SRTM second round

After the formal session, members usually re-group at a local bar for informal socializing and networking opportunities. Guests are always welcome to join in the secound round.

SRTM is here for you

Do not hesitate. If you have any more questions about SRTM, then contact any of our officers. Our details are provided here in the contact section of this website. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings and encourage everyone to participate.