Speakeasy Toastmasters 5340

09/30/2026

🍂 **Fall into better communication this season with Speakeasy 5340 Toastmasters!** 🍁

As the seasons change, it’s a great time to challenge yourself, build confidence, and try something new.

🎤 Want to strengthen your public speaking skills?
🌟 Ready to grow as a leader?
💬 Looking for a supportive place to practice, connect, and build confidence?

Speakeasy 5340 offers a welcoming environment where members and guests can learn, participate, experiment, and encourage one another.

📆 **Upcoming Fall Meetings**
🍁 October 7
🍁 October 21
🍂 November 4
🍂 November 18

🕕 **Wednesdays | 6:00–7:45 PM**

📍 Join us in person at **Sunderland Public Library** in Sunderland, MA
💻 Or participate with us on **Zoom**

Each meeting includes:

🎙️ Prepared speeches
⚡ Fun, spontaneous Table Topics
👏 Constructive feedback
🤝 Leadership opportunities
✨ Plenty of chances to build confidence

Whether you want to communicate more effectively at work, feel more comfortable speaking in front of a group, sharpen your leadership skills, or simply meet some great people, Toastmasters gives you a place to practice and grow.

🍁 **A new season can be a great time to start something new.**

👋 **Guests are always welcome — no experience necessary!**

📩 Message us for the Zoom link or more information.

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08/05/2026

📅 Save the dates and join us at Speakeasy 5340 Toastmasters!

🎤 Ready to strengthen your public speaking skills?
🌟 Want to grow as a leader?
💬 Looking for a supportive place to practice and build confidence?

Our meetings offer a welcoming, encouraging environment where members and guests can learn, participate, and support one another.

📆 Upcoming Meetings
August 5
August 19
September 2
September 16

🕕 Wednesdays, 6:00–7:45 PM

📍 Join us in person at the Sunderland Public Library
💻 Or participate on Zoom

Each meeting includes:

🎙️ Prepared speeches
⚡ Fun Table Topics
👏 Constructive feedback
🤝 Leadership opportunities
✨ Confidence-building practice

Whether you want to communicate more effectively at work, speak with greater confidence, or develop your leadership skills, Toastmasters gives you a supportive place to grow.

👋 Guests are always welcome!

📩 Message us for the Zoom link or more information.

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07/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating the dedicated volunteers who will be leading our club during the coming Toastmasters year. Their commitment helps create the supportive, encouraging environment that has made Speakeasy one of District 53’s most successful clubs.

👏 2026–2027 Officers
🔹 President – Sue Waynelovitch
🔹 VP Education – Sarita Patel
🔹 VP Membership, Treasurer & Immediate Past President – Steve Lanning
🔹 VP Public Relations & Secretary – Nancy Cook
🔹 Sergeant at Arms – Jonathan Boschen

As we begin our 43rd year as a Toastmasters club, we’re excited to continue helping people become more confident speakers, stronger leaders, and better communicators.

🌟 We’re always looking for new members and emerging leaders in our community! Whether your goal is to improve public speaking, build leadership skills, prepare for presentations, or simply gain confidence, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive place at Speakeasy.

📅 Join us!
🗓️ First & Third Wednesdays
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Sunderland Public Library, Sunderland, MA

Scan the QR code in the post or send us a message to learn more. Guests are always welcome!

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07/15/2026

Join us for tonight's meeting!

07/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating the dedicated volunteers who will be leading our club during the coming Toastmasters year. Their commitment helps create the supportive, encouraging environment that has made Speakeasy one of District 53's most successful clubs.

👏 2026–2027 Officers
🔹 President – Sue Waynelovitch
🔹 VP Education – Sarita Patel
🔹 VP Membership, Treasurer & Immediate Past President – Steve Lanning
🔹 VP Public Relations & Secretary – Nancy Cook
🔹 Sergeant at Arms – Jonathan Boschen

As we begin our 43rd year as a Toastmasters club, we're excited to continue helping people become more confident speakers, stronger leaders, and better communicators.

🌟 We're always looking for new members and emerging leaders in our community! Whether your goal is to improve public speaking, build leadership skills, prepare for presentations, or simply gain confidence, you'll find a welcoming and supportive place at Speakeasy.

📅 Join us!
🗓️ First & Third Wednesdays
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Sunderland Public Library, Sunderland, MA

Scan the QR code in the post or send us a message to learn more. Guests are always welcome!

07/06/2026

🎉 Thank You to Our 2025–2026 Officer Team! 🎉

As we celebrate another successful Toastmasters year and prepare to begin our 43rd year as a chartered club, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to the volunteers who dedicated their time, talent, and leadership to Speakeasy 5340.

Because of your commitment, our club continued its tradition of excellence by earning Distinguished Club recognition. Even more remarkable, Speakeasy 5340 has achieved President’s Distinguished or Select Distinguished or Distinguished status every year since 2008—an accomplishment made possible by leaders like you and the members who support one another every meeting.

Thank you to our outstanding 2025–2026 officers:

👑 President: Steve Lanning, DTM
📘 VP Education: Apala Guha
🤝 VP Membership: Steve Lanning, DTM
📣 VP Public Relations: Nancy Cook
📝 Secretary: Hassan Mujtaba
💵 Treasurer: Sue Waynelovich, DTM
🎤 Sergeant at Arms: Jonathan Boschen

👏 Thank you for your leadership, dedication, creativity, and countless hours spent helping our members become more confident communicators and stronger leaders. Your efforts have strengthened our club and created an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed.

🌟 Since our founding in 1983, Speakeasy 5340 has been committed to helping people find their voice, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships. Your service has helped ensure that tradition continues for future members.

As we welcome our incoming officers, we celebrate all that this team has accomplished and look forward to another outstanding year.

💙 Thank you for your service, your leadership, and the positive impact you’ve made on our club. You have left Speakeasy 5340 stronger than you found it.

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06/05/2026

04/13/2026

Reading a speech in your head is not the same as saying it out loud. Practice speaking your words so you can hear your pacing, pauses, and clarity. 🎤

04/13/2026