Lehigh Valley Toastmasters

09/27/2026

We’re still celebrating the energy from our last meeting — congratulations to our speech winners!

Our next Lehigh Valley Toastmasters club meeting is 7-9 p.m, October 14 at Christ Church UCC — The Gathering Place 75 E. Market St. in Bethlehem. We’d love to welcome you!

Join us for an encouraging evening of prepared speeches, Table Topics, and supportive feedback in a friendly environment where members and guests can grow their communication and leadership skills.

If you’ve been thinking about visiting Toastmasters, this is a great time to join us. Guests are always welcome!

09/21/2026

Members join Lehigh Valley Toastmasters to feel more confident, prepare for presentations, become stronger leaders, or meet others who are working toward personal goals. Join us at our next meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 23. Guests are always welcome, and there's no pressure to speak!

When: Wednesday, Sept. 23. 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Gathering Place at Christ Church UCC Church
75 East Market Street, Bethlehem, PA.
Learn more at https://lvtoastmasters.org.

09/13/2026

A pause is more powerful than an "um."

Practice this tactic and more by joining us at our next Lehigh Valley Toastmasters meeting.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 23. 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Gathering Place at Christ Church UCC Church
75 East Market Street, Bethlehem, PA.

Guests are always welcome, and there's no pressure to speak! Learn more at https://lvtoastmasters.org.

09/10/2026

Come out to Main Street in Northampton, PA this Saturday, September 12th, from 11 AM–4 PM for a day packed with local vendors, craft merchants, live music, food trucks, family-friendly fun, demonstrations, and more!

I’ll be taking the Main Stage from 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm between some excellent bands.

Bring your friends, bring the family, and support local businesses and entertainers!

09/02/2026

Want to become a more confident speaker, strengthen your leadership skills, or simply feel more comfortable sharing ideas? Join Lehigh Valley Toastmasters at our next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Guests are always welcome, and there's no pressure to speak. Learn more at https://lvtoastmasters.org.

Photo caption: Speech winners at the August 12 meeting include from left: Frank Vowinkel, President; Matt Steckel, Member: Viv, Guest Speaker; and Katie, Guest.

08/11/2026

Hot off the press! Check out the August issue of Toastmaster magazine.

📖 The August issue of Toastmaster magazine is here! Discover the heart of family storytelling and explore stories, insights, and tips to strengthen your communication and leadership skills.

🔗 Read the latest issue: toastmasters.org/Magazine

04/26/2026

Congratulations to Frank Vowinkel in placing 3rd in the International Speech Contest at the District 38 conference last night 4/25/2026. This is the last District 38 conference. Next year, District 38 merges with District 18 to become District 221. Pictured from left to right: Jeanette Go, Eileen Grodziak, Shane Cohen, Frank Vowinkel, Matthew Steckel, John Dante

07/11/2025

Thank you for coming to our club meeting this week!

As you continue to work on your Toastmaster Pathway, remember that every opportunity to speak at a club meeting is an opportunity to build the "muscle" to become a better communicator. We are here to support you and want to see you succeed!

Get started today at https://lvtoastmasters.org/. Have a great weekend!

07/09/2025

Toastmasters is a journey, and the journey is filled with multiple to help you succeed.

In every journey, there is an . The Icebreaker project is a speech that a Toastmasters member delivers to the club to introduce themselves to the club and share something about themselves.

Do you remember your first Icebreaker speech? What was the title?

See you tonight at 7 pm at 75 E. Market St. Bethlehem, PA 18018

07/07/2025

We love our in-person meetings - it’s always more fun to see and interact with each other face-to-face!

Toastmasters club meetings are a great way to build new connections and learn tools on how to be a better communicator.

Our next club meeting will be on Wednesday, July 9th, from 7 pm - 9 pm. Learn more at https://lvtoastmasters.org/