Skagit Better Speakers

06/19/2026

Get you new pathway before July 1!

05/26/2026

Join us for our next Toastmasters meeting on June 2!
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your speaking skills, think faster on your feet, or simply become more confident in everyday conversations, this is a great place to start. No experience needed. Just show up and be ready to grow.
Curious what it’s like? Come visit us and see for yourself.
🗓 Tuesday, June 2
🕛 12:00 PM Pacific (1pm Mountain, 2pm Central, 3pm Eastern)
📍 Online (Zoom) and in person at 204 W Montgomery St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

The official web site of Skagit Better Speakers Toastmasters club # 9604

05/19/2026

Great meeting today! Ian H served as Toastmasters with the theme - thinking on our feet! We had a lively debate about how the toilet paper should be turned (toward you, of course); Ron spoke extemporaneously on his birthday with words of wisdom; Holli kept time and spoke authoritatively on the metric system; Jen stepped up to create extemporanous table topics; Kyle evaluated his first speech; Laura kept track of our ums and ahs; Shar picked the longest word of the day (extemporaneous); David enjoyed the sounds; and Rebecca gave us a glowing General Evaluation. We'd love for you to join us in two weeks!

05/05/2026

Fantastic meeting today! Ian S. served as Toastmaster for the first time and did an excellent job! Ron inspired with his history of Cinco de Mayo while Ian H. made us laugh about being corrected by his 6 year old; Kyle did an excellent job timing and Laura counting all our filler words! Doug stepped into serve as Grammarian and David served as General Evaluator. Shar gave a 21 minute keynote from Level 5 Motivating Strategies and Holli provided invaluable feedback on how to improve it. Thank you for everyone who participated in the table topics and Rebecca for leading us and inspiring us to think about what kind of salsa we would be. Join us in two weeks!

05/05/2026

Our very own Rebecca gives a compelling reason to attend the District 2 Conference!

04/28/2026

🎉 Ready to grow, connect, and be inspired?

Check out the District 2 Toastmasters 2026 Conference—a great opportunity to learn from dynamic speakers, sharpen your communication skills, network with fellow Toastmasters, and celebrate excellence across our district.

Whether you’re a new member or longtime Toastmaster, conferences can reignite your motivation and take your growth to the next level.

🌐 Learn more and register here: https://www.d2tm.org/2026-conference

Who knows? One great workshop or conversation could change the trajectory of your year.

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, we gather for a one-of-a-kind hybrid conference where leadership, technology, and human connection converge. It will be a full day focused on innovation, using technology to amplify human voices and preparing today for tomorrow’s opportunities. ​

04/24/2026

🎙️ Want to sharpen your speaking skills between meetings?

Check out The Toastmasters Podcast — the official podcast of Toastmasters International, featuring conversations on communication, confidence, leadership, and personal growth. It includes practical tips, inspiring stories, and lessons you can use right away in meetings, work, and everyday life.

Whether you’re a longtime member or just curious about Toastmasters, it’s a great way to keep learning on the go.

🌐 Listen here: https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com

What’s one skill you’d most like to improve—confidence, storytelling, or thinking on your feet?

04/20/2026

Join us for our next Toastmasters meeting on April 21!

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your speaking skills, think faster on your feet, or simply become more confident in everyday conversations, this is a great place to start.

At our meetings, you’ll:
Practice speaking in a supportive, low-pressure environment
Learn how to organize your thoughts clearly
Receive feedback that actually helps you improve
Build confidence that carries into work, family, and leadership

No experience needed. Just show up and be ready to grow.

Curious what it’s like? Come visit us and see for yourself.

🗓 Tuesday, April 21
🕛 12:00 PM Pacific (1pm Mountain, 2pm Central, 3pm Eastern)
📍 Online (Zoom)
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The official web site of Skagit Better Speakers Toastmasters club # 9604

04/14/2026

🎤 Why Toastmasters?

Most people join Toastmasters because they want to be better at public speaking.
They stay because it changes how they communicate everywhere else.

You learn how to:
• organize your thoughts clearly
• speak with confidence—even when you’re put on the spot
• give and receive feedback that actually helps you grow
• lead meetings and communicate with purpose

But the real benefit?
You start showing up differently—in conversations, at work, and in the way you carry yourself.

It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about getting better, one speech at a time.

Curious what that looks like? Come visit us.

04/07/2026

Ian gave his first evaluation today! Thank you for being committed to Toastmasters. We had a lot of fun hearing Laura's icebreaker and also watching Holli manage a difficult audience. Great meeting! Join us next time! 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at noon PST.