North Bay Speech Masters-a.k.a CMA Toastmasters

10/17/2026

Are you interested in learning how to improve your presentations at work? Are you interested in learning how to communicate with your more effectively? If yes, Toastmasters can help. At this meeting, we will learn in a fun and festive manor. The meeting theme is Halloween. Feel free to dress up by wearing a mask, hat or costume.

Toastmasters has a new educational program called Pathways. It can help you improve your communication and leadership skills.

Please join us on Saturday, October 31 in Vallejo at Cogir of the North Bay (2261 Tuolumne St, Vallejo). When entering the building, sign in at the door to get a name tag. Take the elevator down to the 2nd floor. Exit left out of the elevator and take a left at the hall, go past the water fountain to find the meeting room. Msg us here before 8pm on Friday, 9/18 for the zoom link for this meeting. Our club meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays of the month, online and in-person.

10/11/2026

On October 22, approximately two dozen men meet in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, which marks the birth of today’s Toastmasters. Smedly Advanced Toastmasters are celebrating 102 years of Toastmasters with an event celebrating the 102nd Anniversary of Toastmasters. Lance Miller is one of the speakers.

Black and white image of a man leading a meeting with five other men
Club Presidents from Southern California meet in 1927 to discuss forming a federation, which officially came to fruition in 1930.

Re: Celebrating the 102nd Anniversary of Toastmasters since 1924
Time:
October 17th 2026, Saturday 2pm-4pm, Pacific Daylight Time, PDT/UTC-7
Venue:
TI Old WHQ in Santa Ana, California, USA 🇺🇸
( Hybrid Event In-Person and also LIVE Online )
Anniversary Zoom Account
ID: 211 444 1305
Passcode: x2FPQB
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2114441305...Smedley Chapter One Advanced Toastmasters Club John LauPatricia YapMarianna Burka TaylorPeter WangVictoria Ann NoethlingVictoria Li Christopher Pritchard

10/11/2026

Celebrating the 102nd Anniversary 】
October 17-22, 2026
** Featuring Anniversary Speaker:
Lance Miller DTM
WCPS World Champion
Anniversary Speech: 【 POTENTIAL 】
The most renowned Trainer and Public Speaker in the World 🌎
YMCA Santa Ana, California, USA 🇺🇸
Day 1: Opening Ceremony at TI OLD WHQ in Santa Ana, California. (Hybrid In-Person and also LIVE Online)
** Time:
October 17th 2026, Saturday 2pm-4pm, Pacific Daylight Time, PDT/UTC-7
** Anniversary Zoom Account
ID: 211 444 1305
Passcode: x2FPQB
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2114441305..

Day 1: Opening Ceremony at TI OLD WHQ in Santa Ana, California. (Hybrid In-Person and also LIVE Online)
** Time:
October 17th 2026, Saturday 2pm-4pm, Pacific Daylight Time, PDT/UTC-7
** Anniversary Zoom Account
ID: 211 444 1305
Passcode: x2FPQB
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2114441305...
** Day 2~5: Programs to follow in Santa Ana, Hollywood, and Garden Grove, California.
** Anniversary Chair: Peter I Wang DTM CP USA 🇺🇸
** Anniversary Host: Fursey Gotuaco DTM WCPS 2xFinalist, USA 🇺🇸
** Anniversary Honorary Chair: Datuk Dr John Lau DTM PIP Malaysia 🇲🇾
** Anniversary Co-Chair: Roberta Perry DTM PID USA 🇺🇸
Featuring Anniversary Speakers :
** Lance Miller DTM WCPS World Champion.
** Aaron Samson 2026 WCPS Top 3rd Winner.
** Eric Feinendegen DTM Accredited Speaker.
** and WCPS Finalists, SemiFinalists etc.
** TI Past International President, Past International Directors, etc.

09/06/2026

Are you interested in learning how to improve your presentations at work? Are you interested in learning how to communicate with your more effectively? If yes, Toastmasters can help. Our new educational program called Pathways can help you improve your communication and leadership skills. Please join us on Saturday, September 19 in Vallejo at Cogir of the North Bay (2261 Tuolumne St, Vallejo). When entering the building, sign in at the door to get a name tag. Take the elevator down to the 2nd floor. Exit left out of the elevator and take a left at the hall, go past the water fountain to find the meeting room. Msg us here before 8pm on Friday, 9/18 for the zoom link for this meeting. Our club meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays of the month, online and in-person.

08/26/2026

Have you been thinking about improving your speech presentation skills, but did not know when or where to start? We can help you start.-Be inspired to start your journey by Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking.-Join us at 10:30 online or in-person on August 29 as we start on our journey to improve our communication skills. Msg us here for the zoom link.

We were all inspired by the speech given by Dirceu da Silva from Rotterdam, Netherlands. He emerged victorious at the prestigious 2026 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. The event took place on August 21, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Canada, drawing participants from various parts of the world, eager to showcase their eloquence and communication skills. —His speech was titled, "Best Decision Ever".

Dirceu talked about a high-stakes basketball shot — to illustrate how delaying decisions can lead to missed opportunities . His key takeaway: “Don’t worry about making the best decision. Just make the decision, and then make the best of it.” Watch the video on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBnc5nfl8ow&t=2s

Dirceu Da Silva from District 59, Region 10, won with a speech titl...

08/25/2026

At the Toastmasters International Convention. Delegates lining up to showcase their country's flags. It is inspirational to see how many countries, have the Toastmasters program. Watch at https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcPqc2sAf9m/

08/22/2026

Pictured at the podium, is Dirceu Da Silva, who is the 2026 winner of Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. He is from Toastmasters, Region 10, District 59 (Netherlands). The competition was held on 8/21/26. Second Place was Gurmeet Singh from Toastmasters Region 13, District 51(pictured bottom right) 3rd place (from the San Francisco Bay area) was Aaron Samson from Toastmasters Region 1, District 4 (pictured bottom left)

08/18/2026

08/11/2026

Listen to an ice breaker speech on you tube. This is the first speech in Toastmaster educational program called Pathways. Grant Hollis wrote an article at https://impactmarketer.com/toastmasters-icebreaker-speech/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

Watch Austin's You tube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dG203xDrlI&t=4s

05/10/2026

The raffle committee can use your help. If you can volunteer 1/2 hour or hour or if your club could donate an item. Some examples are Please share the information with your club.
---You could donate a bottle of w**e or sparkling apple juice for the w**e cooler,
---or something for the grab bag
---or something towards the money tree,
---or a certificate for services.

Also, I could use help especially at the beginning of the day and when people are picking up their winnings. Please share this information with your members. The form solicits for both volunteers and donations. More information is in the jotform. Please fill out the form if you can donate or help.
I appreciate your help. If you don't have time to fill out the form, feel free to email me at [email protected] Subject d57 conference raffle & volunteer.
thanks
Linda