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A comfortable atmosphere to learn or improve your public speaking and leadership skills.

Join us on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12-1pm at 204 W Montgomery St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
*Habitat for Humanity Admin Offices*

10/28/2026

One of the biggest benefits of Toastmasters is something most of us rarely get in everyday life:
Useful feedback on how we communicate.
After a speech, members receive an evaluation focused on what worked well and what could make the next presentation even stronger.
That might include organization, eye contact, vocal variety, body language, storytelling, or simply slowing down.
The goal isn’t criticism. It’s improvement.
Over time, that kind of thoughtful feedback can help you become a clearer speaker, a better listener, and a stronger communicator.
Learn more about Skagit Better Speakers Toastmasters:
https://9604.toastmastersclubs.org

10/24/2026

People may forget your bullet points, but they are much more likely to remember a good story.
When you want an idea to stick, try giving it three simple pieces:
What happened?
Why did it matter?
What did you learn?
You don’t need a dramatic story. A short experience from work, family, school, or everyday life can make your message more relatable and memorable.
Good storytelling is a skill, and like every speaking skill, it gets better with practice.
Your story is worth learning how to tell well.

10/20/2026

Great Open House Today! We had several guests come and participate, finding out that it's not so scary after all to attend Toastmasters! Rebecca led us in improv and round robin story telling, having us laugh and rhyme the whole time! We missed our regular members and hope to see everyone back Nov 3!

10/13/2026

Want to become a more confident speaker without being thrown into the deep end?
Come visit Skagit Better Speakers Toastmasters. Our meetings give you a supportive place to practice speaking, think on your feet, receive helpful feedback, and build leadership skills one step at a time. Guests are always welcome, and you can simply observe your first meeting if you’d like. Join us on the first and third Tuesdays at noon Pacific, in person or online. Come see what Toastmasters is all about. https://9604.toastmastersclubs.org

10/08/2026

One of the easiest ways to sound more confident when you speak?
Pause.
Many of us rush because silence feels uncomfortable. But a well-placed pause gives your audience time to absorb what you said, gives you time to think, and makes your message feel more intentional.
Try this the next time you speak:
Pause after an important point.
Pause before your next idea.
Pause instead of filling the space with “um” or “you know.”
A few seconds of silence can make you sound more composed, not less.
That’s the kind of practical communication skill we practice at Toastmasters.

10/01/2026

Don’t be scared to tell your story.
Join Skagit Better Speakers Toastmasters for our Halloween Open House on Monday, October 20, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pacific. https://9604.toastmastersclubs.org
Come in person or join us online for a fun introduction to Toastmasters and discover how you can become a more confident storyteller and communicator.
Costumes are encouraged, light snacks will be provided, and guests are absolutely welcome.
Whether speaking in front of a room makes you nervous or you simply want to sharpen your skills, this is a great meeting to come check us out.

09/24/2026

Want to see Toastmasters in action? 🗣️ Join our online Speakathon on Sept 29th! 📅 Noon PT, 1pm MT, 2pm CT, 3pm ET. Hear multiple speakers, see different styles, and learn how evaluations help improve. No pressure, just observe! 👉️ https://9604.toastmastersclubs.org for details & Zoom link.

09/21/2026

Because great communicators respect time.

At Toastmasters, speeches, evaluations, and Table Topics® are all timed to help members learn to organize their thoughts, stay focused, and communicate effectively within real-world time limits.

Whether you're giving a presentation, interviewing for a job, or leading a meeting, saying more with less is a skill that pays dividends.

That's why we practice it every week.

09/17/2026

We had such a good meeting Tuesday! In honor of talk like a pirate day, Jen as Toastmaster, raised the sails and kept up all the momentum the whole meeting. If you weren’t careful, you could feel yourself rocking. Just another reason to join our club!! We had a guest walk the plank of table topics and master it! You get the idea!

09/13/2026

Join us every first and third Tuesday online and in person (Mount Vernon, WA) - Guests are always welcome!

Address

204 W Montgomery Street
Mount Vernon, WA
98273

Telephone

+13607075656

Website

http://9604.toastmastersclubs.org/

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