Redstone Toastmasters

06/16/2026

🚀 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! 🚀

Redstone Toastmasters has achieved Smedley Distinguished status, and it’s time to celebrate!

Join us next Tuesday during our regular meeting time in the Fellowship Hall at Madison Church of Christ as we recognize this incredible accomplishment, induct our incoming officers for the July 2026–January 2027 term, enjoy trivia, fellowship, and a taco bar worthy of a distinguished club.

🔴 Wear red
🌮 Sign up to bring an item for our taco bar: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/9040B4CABA728ABF58-64486248-smedley?useFullSite=false
👥 Invite a friend, family member, coworker, or future Toastmaster
🎉 Come expecting a great time!

This achievement belongs to all of us, and we’d love to celebrate it together. Let’s make it a night to remember!

06/13/2026

Exciting things are happening at Redstone Toastmasters! 🎉

This week’s meeting included the election of our Club Executive Committee for the upcoming term beginning July 1. In true Redstone fashion, election night kept us on our toes with three contested positions and even a couple of nominations from the floor! It was an engaging evening, and we look forward to introducing our new officers soon.

Congratulations to our award winners:
🏆 Best Speaker: Shambria
🏆 Best Evaluator: Lillian
🏆 Best Table Topics: Ken R.

And the excitement doesn’t stop there!

⚾ June 20 – Redstone members will be representing Toastmasters at the Trash Pandas game.

🎤 June 22 – We’re heading to Birmingham for an evening of storytelling at The Moth.

🚀 June 23 – We’ll gather to celebrate Redstone’s Smedley Distinguished achievement and the incredible work that made it possible.

Summer is off to a fantastic start, and we can’t wait to share more with you. Stay tuned for the announcement of our new officers and all the exciting things ahead!

06/11/2026

06/04/2026

🎤 Calling all storytellers and story lovers!

Our Area 12 Director has organized a special outing for area clubs to attend The Moth StorySLAM in Birmingham on June 22.

If you’ve never experienced The Moth, here’s how it works: audience members have the opportunity to put their names in a hat for a chance to tell a true, personal story based on the evening’s theme. Ten names are drawn at random, and each storyteller has five minutes to captivate the audience. No notes. No props. Just a great story.

Whether you’re interested in sharing a story of your own or simply enjoying an evening of powerful storytelling, this is a fantastic opportunity to see communication at its most authentic.

🎟️ Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🚗 Interested in carpooling? Contact Antwoin or Lillian for details.

Who’s ready for a night of unforgettable stories?

06/03/2026

Last night’s meeting was a testament to just how much our members have grown.

With a full lineup of prepared speakers and evaluators, Redstone was firing on all cylinders. Our speakers delivered engaging, polished presentations, and the evaluations were equally strong—thoughtful, insightful, and packed with value.

In fact, voting for Best Speaker and Best Evaluator may have been the toughest part of the night. The competition was that close.

We’re also excited to see new faces continuing to find their way to Redstone. Every guest, every speech, and every role helps make our club stronger.

A special congratulations to Elena for completing Level 3 of her pathway and earning the coveted Triple Crown award! 👏

🏆 Best Speaker: Dr. Kidd
🏆 Best Table Topics: Joseph
🏆 Best Evaluator: Roquita

Join us next Tuesday as we elect our next slate of club officers. Whether you’re attending in person or online, your vote matters as we help shape the future of Redstone Toastmasters.

05/30/2026

☀️ Redstone is sailing into summer, and June is packed with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and grow!

🗳️ June 9 – Club Officer Elections
We’re asking all members who can attend to be present as we vote on our next slate of club officers. Even if you can only join online, your participation matters! Let’s make sure we have the numbers to shape Redstone’s next chapter.

⚾ June 20 – Trash Pandas Night
Join us for a night at the ballpark! Redstone Toastmasters will be featured on the jumbo screen as we share what Toastmasters is all about with the community. We still have at least one free ticket available, so let Antwoin or Lillian know if you’d like to attend. New members are welcome too!

🎉 June 23 – Smedley Distinguished Celebration
This year marked the introduction of Toastmasters International’s new Smedley Distinguished recognition, and Redstone earned it! Join us as we celebrate this incredible achievement and the members who made it possible.

🎤 June 30 – Skills Building Special Meeting
Fifth Tuesdays are for special meetings! This month we’ll focus on building skills in a fun, supportive environment. Come ready to participate, and don’t be afraid to sign up for a speaking role. Toastmasters provides scripts, so all you need to bring is your willingness to learn.

Here’s to a month of growth, fellowship, and making waves together! ⛵

05/29/2026

Sometimes the best meetings come together because members are willing to step up when needed. ❤️

This week, several Redstone members answered the call on short notice to help make our meeting a success. Our Toastmaster of the Evening, Lillian, embraced our Memorial Day theme, sharing beautiful poetry that honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Tami went above and beyond, not only filling one role but two, taking on both speech evaluations and making it look effortless. It’s always inspiring to see members stretch themselves in service of the club.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening possible. That’s the Redstone spirit in action.

🏆 Best Speaker: Shambria
🏆 Best Evaluator: Tami
🏆 Best Table Topics: Roquita

A wonderful reminder that when people come together to support one another, great things happen.

05/21/2026

🍔Tuesday’s meeting was easily the punniest one of the month.

Our Toastmaster of the Evening set the tone early with reminder emails stuffed full of hamburger puns in honor of National Hamburger Month, and the fun only continued from there.

Etta and Elena delivered prepared speeches with plenty to chew on, while Lillian switched things up with TWO impromptu speeches based on surprise topics chosen by our ToE. In one speech, she was tasked with giving a eulogy… and chose none other than our beloved Landon. Thankfully, he made a miraculous return later in the meeting to earn Best Evaluator honors. 👼😂

Our Table Topics segment was stacked higher than a double cheeseburger, with brave guests and seasoned members alike stepping up to the lectern. Special shoutout to Braylin, a fearless second-time guest, who took home Best Table Topics after sharing a hilarious story about getting lost in the Gulf of Mexico on jet skis. 🌊

🏆 Best Speaker: Elena
🏆 Best Evaluator: Landon
🏆 Best Table Topics: Braylin

We also wrapped up our Bingo game — congratulations to our winners! 🎉
🥇 1st Place: Tami
🥈 2nd Place: Shantele
🥉 3rd Place: Elena

05/17/2026

As the District 77 Spring Conference came to a close with last night’s annual gala, we’re proud to celebrate Natasha for representing Redstone Toastmasters on the International Speech Contest stage. ✨

Natasha earned 4th Place while competing against talented speakers from across the district, and we applaud her courage, preparation, and poise throughout the competition.

Congratulations, Natasha! Redstone is proud of you for stepping up and sharing your voice. 👏🏾🎤