Making your club’s web site home page support the mission.
First in a series of podcasts for VP PR and other club officers. In this, we will review how the home page can support the clubs mission–and attract new members.
What feeling does your club’s web site convey?
The feelings are in the photos.
Got 30 seconds? That’s enough for an elevator speech.
Someone asked for an elevator speech at the September 2016 DEC meeting. Like any speech, these should developed by and reflect the speaker. However, here are some guidelines and examples as a starting point.
News You Can Use…Maybe
Here are items from around the web about events and ideas other clubs are trying.
June 2017
Speaking Workshop at Clermont Toastmasters
The Clermont News Leader
On Saturday, June 17th from 10 AM – 12 PM, the Clermont Toastmasters will be delivering a workshop focused on developing your impromptu …
Crestview Toastmasters set yard sale
Apalachicola Times
Toastmasters is an international organization dedicated to the development of leadership qualities and speaking skills for people around the world.
Hudson Crossing Open House is June 22
Hudson Hub-Times
Hudson Crossing Toastmasters (HCTM) will hold an Open House June 22, featuring prepared speeches from a new and experienced members, ..
Middletown Transcript
Toastmasters will have an open house at the Dover Public Library, 21 Lookerman St., Dover, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Maximize your speaking, ..
NBBA Toastmasters Ice Cream Social
Atlanta – San Jose
Come, celebrate with NBBA Toastmasters as we congratulate our incoming Club Officers and thank our current Club Officers for guiding our club to .
Goldmine Toastmasters Club: Tall Tales & Homemade Ice Cream Contest
Rock Hill Things To Do
Contestants participating in the Ice Cream contest may enter as many flavors as they want, but their ice cream must be homemade. Toastmasters are …
Toastmasters celebrate three-year anniversary with open house
Kdminer
KINGMAN — Kingman Area Toastmaster’s members invites the public to their open house Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Kingman …
Toastmaster Of The Year Named In Fall River
FRCMedia News
District 31 and Fall River Innovators Club of Toastmasters International is pleased to announce this year’s Toastmaster of the Year award winner, …
News Chief
Winter Haven Toastmasters welcomes executive communication coach, professional speaker and Toastmaster
Mark Gai. A door prize will be awarded .
Crestview Toastmasters Club installs new officers
Crestview News Bulletin
CRESTVIEW — Toastmasters International’s Crestview chapter has installed new officers for its July 1 through June 30, 2018, term. Randy Newman …
May 2017
Net2NO is Back With New Orleans Toastmasters Collaboration
Silicon Bayou News (press release) (blog)
New Orleans’ original tech meetup, Net2NO (NetSquared New Orleans), has partnered with New Orleans Toastmasters for their event to share the …
FREE Toastmasters Open House – Guest Speaker, Food & Networking – June 22, 2017
PRLog
CARSON CITY, Nev. – May 12, 2017 – PRLog — Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident …
On TV – TWC Central
Never miss Toastmasters Bay To Bay! Find out where and when you can watch the show on TV or online, get the best prices for DVDs and find details …
4-Hers complete leadership program
Gainesville Daily Register
Cooke County 4-H members received certificates of completion on May 11 to recognize their participation in Toastmasters Youth Leadership program.
4Chan
Toastmasters – “/pol/ – Politically Incorrect” is 4chan’s board for discussing and debating politics and current events
Toastmasters of La Jolla
Meetup Salsa Event · Facebook Salsa Event. Are you ready to have fun and dance the night away? Our club is hosting a Salsa Night Fundraiser to …
April 2017
The Engineering Career Coach
Creating a side business, reading eBooks and joining Toastmasters has helped me to learn more business skills. This has, in turn, helped my …
Dayton United Communicators Toastmaster Open House
Dayton Most Metro
Dayton United Communicators Toastmasters host open house with guest speaker. Event is free to the public. Dayton United Communicators …
The Bangor Insider Thursday, April 20, 2017 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Ellsworth Public Library, Water Street, Ellsworth, Maine For more information: 207-669-4241 …
Toastmasters hosts Youth Leadership Program
Forsyth Herald Toastmasters International volunteer Barbara Wallace listens as Vihaan Kesharwani delivers a practice presentation at the Post Road Library.
Battlefords NOW All current and former members of Battlefords Toastmasters #1512 are invited to join in celebrating the club’s 40th Anniversary on June 3, 2017 with …
25 year Toastmaster honoured for helping thousands become more effective communicators and …
PRLog It is for the membership, as at any moment a member can take a step in the Toastmaster program that could forever change their life trajectory. Ron is …
Students complete public speaking program at Post Road Library
Forsyth County News Online The Toastmasters International will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is part of the Youth Leadership Program, the second year members of the nonprofit have ..
YFC London Toastmasters for Teens Youth Leadership Program! FREE 8 week program starting march 22nd! Sponsored by Thames Valley Toastmasters.
March 2017
A Skills Building Seminar: How to Listen Effectively
District 5 Toastmasters Professional Women’s Toastmasters Invites You A Skills Building Seminar: How to Listen Effectively Saturday, March 18, 2017. Timeframe: 8:30 AM ..
Toastmasters program returns to Dow High
Midland Daily News Toastmasters Demo Meeting
The Bangor Insider
Thursday, April 20, 2017 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Ellsworth Public Library, Water Street, Ellsworth, Maine For more information: 207-669-4241 …
Toastmasters hosts Youth Leadership Program
Forsyth Herald
Toastmasters International volunteer Barbara Wallace listens as Vihaan Kesharwani delivers a practice presentation at the Post Road Library.
Battlefords NOW All current and former members of Battlefords Toastmasters #1512 are invited to join in celebrating the club’s 40th Anniversary on June 3, 2017 with …
25 year Toastmaster honoured for helping thousands become more effective communicators and …
PRLog It is for the membership, as at any moment a member can take a step in the Toastmaster program that could forever change their life trajectory. Ron is …
Students complete public speaking program at Post Road Library
Forsyth County News Online
The Toastmasters International will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is part of the Youth Leadership Program, the second year members of the nonprofit have ..
YFC London Toastmasters for Teens Youth Leadership Program! FREE 8 week program starting march 22nd! Sponsored by Thames Valley Toastmasters.
A Skills Building Seminar: How to Listen Effectively
District 5 Toastmasters Professional Women’s Toastmasters Invites You A Skills Building Seminar: How to Listen Effectively Saturday, March 18, 2017. Timeframe: 8:30 AM ..
Toastmasters program returns to Dow High
Midland Daily News Pictured are the sales and marketing students at H.H. Dow High School who recently experienced the Toastmasters Youth Leadership program.
Gettysburg Addressers Toastmasters Club revamps meetings
Gettysburg Times The club completely overhauled its meetings, creating esprit de corps through enhanced relaxation and education. If you need to build your leadership .
Loyola University Chicago Alumni Relations This meeting and the Loyola Toastmasters Club is open to all Loyola community members (students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends). Join Loyola Alumni ..
YMCA of Greater Houston Interpersonal Communication is a Toastmasters youth communication module. The Interpersonal Communication program helps high school age .
Clarkson Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Eventbrite Eventbrite – Karen Ryan, Coordinator – Clarkson Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program presents Clarkson Toastmasters Youth Leadership
Let Toastmasters help you conquer public speaking anxiety
ChicagoNow (blog) I joined Toastmasters about two years ago when I stumbled through a couple meetings. There are regular meetings and local chapters. Thankfully, my …
The Clermont News Leader Clermont Toastmasters congratulates our newly inducted members: (From left) Ricky Raymond, Benjamin Testerman, Edna McKenzie, Richard …
Gettysburg Addressers Toastmasters Club revamps meetings
Gettysburg Times The club completely overhauled its meetings, creating esprit de corps through enhanced relaxation and education. If you need to build your leadership .
Loyola University Chicago Alumni Relations This meeting and the Loyola Toastmasters Club is open to all Loyola community members (students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends). Join Loyola Alumni ..
YMCA of Greater Houston Interpersonal Communication is a Toastmasters youth communication module. The Interpersonal Communication program helps high school age .
Share Your Toastmasters Testimonial
District 23 Toastmasters Has Toastmasters helped you change your life? If so, share your Toastmasters testimonial and inspire others to join, too. Please fill out the testimonial …
Miss Alabama to speak in Athens Saturday
News Courier Miss Alabama Hayley Barber is scheduled to make an appearance in Athens Saturday as part of a Toastmasters International community outreach …
Blind Date for Tralee Toastmasters: All welcome!
9Eventos.com! Tralee Toastmasters will run a special ‘Blind Date’ theme night on Monday, February 6th in Kerins O’ Rahilly’s GAA Club starting at 8pm. The format …
Toastmasters Public Speaking “Speechcraft Workshop”
Ventura County Reporter In Toastmasters International Speechcraft Workshop, attendees of all experience levels will learn how to develop and improve public speaking skills …
February 2017
Toastmasters: Mac Macdonald Presentation
PTguide Governor Declares the week of February 5th, 2017 as Toastmasters Week. In honor of Governor Inslee’s declaration, we are thrilled to announce that …
Toastmasters‘ fundraiser offers Valentine gifts
Fallbrook / Bonsall Villlage News Raul Fuster, left, gives his wife, Sarah Fuster, a preview of Valentine gift ideas that will be available at the Toastmasters‘ event on Feb. 11
Perfect Duluth Day Communication expert and presentation coach Diane Windingland, owner of Small Talk Big Results, offers free professional development training on …
UCOP’s e-newsletter Bring your lunch and visit Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club for a demonstration meeting. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Space is …
January 2017
Toastmasters to celebrate 65th anniversary
Stockton Record STOCKTON — Members of three area Toastmasters clubs will be commemorating the 65th anniversary of the oldest club in San Joaquin County from…
Toastmasters open house, competition Monday
Lake County Examiner Warner Creek Correctional Facility’s (WCCF) Toastmaster club will be hosting a competition along with an open house event on Monday, Jan
Online Presenters Toastmasters Meeting Software Tips
Online Presenters Toastmasters I prepared this tutorial to cover the basics of how to mute / unmute, select a specific video feed, and show “timing lights.” These tips apply to Zoom …
Develop Your Communication and Leadership Skills with WAO Toastmasters
EveryBlock Guests can attend as many WAO Toastmasters meeting as you desire. No RSVP is required. Simply show up ready to observe the Toastmasters …
Kent Toastmasters plan celebration week
Kent Reporter 9 at the fourth floor conference room of the Kent Centennial building, 400 W. Gowe St., for members and guests in honor of Toastmaster’s International …
December 2016
Toastmasters: Giving A Rousing, Spontaneous Speech
KDLT News
Sioux Falls Toastmasters Club 210 invites the community to its public speaking workshop focused on building skills for spontaneous speaking.
LIVE* Speechcraft Seminar by Toastmasters
Wherevent
Instead, experienced Toastmasters present the fundamentals of public speaking in the relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere of a Toastmasters meeting.
Chardon Toastmasters Celebrates Banner Year
Geauga Maple Leaf
It has been a year of accomplishments for the Chardon Toastmasters Club. With eight new members joining in 2016, the diverse and engaging group
Entrepreneurial Toastmasters Club Meeting
Events – University of California, Berkeley
Toastmasters International has a long pedigree of excellence, teaching public speaking and leadership skills since 1924.Toastmasters has had a …
Brainerd City Council: Annexation issue comes to a head
Brainerd Dispatch
Rich Andresen of Brainerd Toastmasters addresses the Brainerd City Council during Monday night’s meeting. Mayor Ed Menk at the meeting declared …
Top Ten Ways Toastmasters Can Boost Your Career
Craigslist
Toastmasters is an organization that enables members to improve communication skills in a safe, encouraging, supportive environment.
Toastmasters Open House Featuring Ted & Tom
Jewel 106.7
Improve your leadership skills! Get noticed by your employer! Jewel 106.7 invites you to a free Open House of the Saint Lazare Inspirers Toastmasters, …
Park Forest Toastmasters Club to Host “Toast to the Community” Event
eNews Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 28, 2016. The Park Forest Toastmasters Club will host a “Toast to the Community” event on Tuesday, …
November 2016
Showcase Member Career Successes McGarvey nominated for Ohio University homecoming court
Nice Feature Story in Local Paper Scared of public speaking? Local Toastmasters club can fix that
Good News Release Wagar wins communication award
Doral Toastmasters Host Holiday Magic Networking Night.
Terrified of public speaking? Rutgers fraternity holds event to fix that Toastmasters International worked with the School of Engineering co-ed fraternity to host “Tell Tall Tales,” a contest where …
One Toastmasters club conducted communication workshop with a focus on interviewing skills.
No Limit Toastmasters had open house meetings on a local cable station.
Colorado club hosts “rare” demonstration meeting.
Suburban Atlanta club hosts Youth Leadership Program as a promotional activity.
It is a bit involved, but how about a public “Jeopardy” game as a promotion?
A free demo specifically to show entrepreneurs how Toastmaster can help a business.
October 2016
Here is a different take on the benefits of Toastmasters
Join us for this free GREAT Event where Bud Everts & Rebecca Linquist, American Accent, Speech & Executive Presence Coaches, will show you how to improve your speech and change how you “show up” using posture, breath, articulation & movement practices that start working within minutes!
The Journey to Achieve the Goal – Toastmasters Accredited Speaker Showcasing Women
I returned recently from the Toastmasters International Convention 2016 where I spoke in the Level 2 final for the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation …
Moore Toastmasters promotes benefits of membership Those are two of many misconceptions about Toastmasters, a worldwide organization that helps people develop communication and leadership skills, …
SouthCoast Toastmasters open house Oct. 27 The SouthCoast Toastmaster’s Club, also known as Marion Toastmaster’s Club, will hold an open house, with pizza and light …
Slidell Toastmasters get tips from Slidell City Council member Among those at the recent Slidell Toastmasters meeting were, front row from left, guest Charlotte Earl and Colleen Dale, …
100 Guys Who Care: Brantford Member Cody Novak to receive Toastmasters District 86 MMAD … Toastmasters District 86 MMAD Recipient Cody Novak … Cody Novak will be honored by District 86 Toastmasters for his involvement …
Toastmasters Club for Project Managers & Business Analysts – Sample Meeting
Local Toastmasters chapter hosts spooky storytelling A Talk on the Beach Toastmasters is hosting its fifth annual night of Halloween storytelling, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, in the Beachfront …
September 2016
A club in Livonia, Michigan conducted a workshop on how Toastmasters’ principles apply to personal relationships for everyone.
In Grand Junction, Colorado, the local club decided not to wait for a group to sponsor a Youth Leadership Program. They launched a public YLP.
With bullying so prevalent, Toastmasters in Santa Clarita, California decided to hold a public demonstration of how building youth confidence and communication skills can reduce the risk of bullying.
In Menlo Park, California, the local Toastmasters club published tips on how to change careers without starting over. This could be developed into a workshop/demo.