Events

Elevate Your Platform: From Good Speaker to Go-To Speaker

Elevate Your Platform: Take Your Speaking to the Next Level

Hosted by PowerTalk Toastmasters
Online Event
Monday, May 11 | 6:45 AM–8:30 AM CDT

👉 Reserve Your Spot Now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevate-your-platform-take-your-speaking-to-the-next-level-tickets-1986160844552?aff=erellivmlt


Event Overview

Ready to move beyond being a good speaker and become a more impactful one?

Join PowerTalk Toastmasters for a curated virtual experience designed for professional and aspiring professional speakers who want to elevate their message, presence, and platform.

This special open house showcases what makes PowerTalk unique: longer-form speaking, experienced presenters, strategic evaluations, and a peer environment where serious speakers sharpen their craft.

Guests will experience an inspiring keynote, an interactive workshop, expert feedback, and practical insights on how to adapt Toastmasters speaking skills for professional speaking opportunities beyond the club.


Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for:

  • Experienced Toastmasters
  • Coaches, trainers, and facilitators
  • Authors and thought leaders
  • Professionals who present regularly
  • Aspiring or occasional paid speakers

👉 Reserve Your Spot Now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevate-your-platform-take-your-speaking-to-the-next-level-tickets-1986160844552?aff=erellivmlt


Featured Keynote Presentation

Sarah Bateman

Stories of Healing: The Heroine’s Journey

Many of us were raised on the Hero’s Journey, a path defined by striving, achieving, proving, and pushing forward.

But for many women, and for anyone who has ever felt the need to silence part of themselves in order to succeed, that story does not fully fit.

This keynote introduces The Heroine’s Journey, a framework centered on reclaiming the self and integrating who we truly are.

About Sarah Bateman

Sarah Bateman is a speaker and communication coach with Speak Up Be Heard, helping executives and CEOs deliver impactful, memorable messages. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster, NSA Apprentice Program graduate, and certified World Class Speaking Coach.


Interactive Workshop

Diane Windingland

Elevate Your Platform: 3 Shifts That Take You from Good Speaker to Go-To Speaker

What separates a good speaker from a go-to speaker? It’s not more tips—it’s a shift in how you think about your message, your presence, and your platform.

You will learn how to:

  • Clarify your message so audiences take action
  • Strengthen your presence and authority
  • Turn presentations into real-world opportunities

About Diane Windingland

Diane Windingland is the owner of Virtual Speech Coach and a communication expert helping professionals elevate their speaking, presence, and clarity. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster and author of The Clarity Code.


What to Expect

  • A powerful keynote
  • A practical, interactive workshop
  • Strategic evaluations and feedback
  • Real-world speaking insights
  • A community of growth-focused speakers

Join Us

This is not a typical Toastmasters meeting.
It’s a room designed for speakers who are ready to level up.

👉 Reserve Your Spot Now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevate-your-platform-take-your-speaking-to-the-next-level-tickets-1986160844552?aff=erellivmlt

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🎉 PowerTalk Toastmasters 15th Anniversary Celebration

🎉 PowerTalk Toastmasters 15th Anniversary Celebration

Hosted by PowerTalk Toastmasters

📍 Location: Therese’s Party Room, Chanhassen, MN
📅 Date: Monday, April 27
🕓 Time: 4:45 PM – 8:30 PM

Details & Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powertalk-toastmasters-birthday-partyreunion-tickets-1984920414392


🎈 You’re Invited!

PowerTalk Toastmasters is turning 15 years old—and you’re invited to celebrate with us!

Join us for an evening filled with great food, meaningful connections, and unforgettable stories as we honor the journey, growth, and community that make PowerTalk special.


🥗 Event Schedule

🍽 Potluck & Social
🕓 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Bring a dish (optional) and enjoy time to mingle, reconnect, and celebrate together.

🎤 Special Hybrid Anniversary Meeting
🕡 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

  • Emcee: Daniel DeJoode, Club President
  • Keynote: Therese Samudio
  • Highlights: Stories and reflections from past and present members

🤝 Open Social Time
🕢 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
Stay, connect, and continue the celebration!


💻 Can’t Attend In Person?

Join us virtually via Zoom:
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6123064214
🕡 Zoom opens at 6:30 PM (Meeting starts at 6:45 PM)


👥 Who Should Attend?

  • Current members
  • Former members
  • Guests and friends of Toastmasters

Everyone is welcome!


🎂 RSVP

Please register so we can plan accordingly (and make sure there’s enough cake 🎂).
Details & Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powertalk-toastmasters-birthday-partyreunion-tickets-1984920414392


Let’s celebrate 15 years of growth, connection, and communication excellence—together!

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Brave Hearts Toastmasters Open House

Brave Hearts Toastmasters Open House

You’re invited to attend the Brave Hearts Toastmasters Open House! This is a great opportunity to experience how Toastmasters can help you build confidence, improve public speaking skills, and grow as a leader.

Event Details:
Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Abbott Laboratories Tech Center
Cost: Free

What to Expect:
Join us for an engaging session where you’ll see firsthand how Toastmasters meetings work, hear speeches, and meet supportive members dedicated to personal and professional growth.

Attendance Information:
If you’d like to attend in person, please email Jeff Fish at jeffrey.fish1@abbott.com in advance so your name can be added to the attendee list. This will help facilitate building access.

Virtual attendance is also available via Microsoft Teams—please reach out via email for details.

For more information and directions, visit:
https://bravehearts.toastmastersclubs.org/

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Minnesota Returned Peace Corps Volunteers 25th Anniversary

Minnesota Returned Volunteers Toastmasters

25-Year Celebration — Global Voices

Join us as Minnesota Returned Volunteers Toastmasters celebrates 25 years of leadership, communication, and service. This special anniversary event will bring together members, guests, and friends to honor the club’s impact and look forward to the future.

The evening will include fellowship, celebration, and a keynote presentation from a distinguished Toastmasters leader.


Event Details

Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location:
Autumn Room
Autumn Grove Park
1395 Lydia Ave W
Roseville, MN 55113


Keynote Speaker

Dan DeJoode, Ph.D., DTM


About the Club

Minnesota Returned Volunteers Toastmasters
Celebrating 25 Years of Global Voices (2001–2026)

Club Number: 00001284
District 106 • Division C • Area 23

Charter Date: April 9, 2001


Learn More

https://mnrpcv.toastmastersclubs.org/


Celebration Theme

Celebrating 25 Years of Leadership & Service

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Area C23 Evaluations and International Speech Contest

District 106 Area C23 Evaluations and International Speech Contests
Date:  Wednesday, April 1, 2026  
Time:  17:30 – 1945  (5:30 – 7:45 PM )
Venue: 
Ramsey County Library – Roseville 
RV – Community Program Room
2180 North Hamline Ave, Roseville, Minnesota 55113
 
Info: 
District 106 Area C23 Evaluations and International Speech Contests;  

ALL Contests will be IN-PERSON only.
Contact: Area 23 Director, Kent L Hawks, DTM   kent.toastmaster@gmail.com
Site will open at 5:30 PM ,
Briefings of Contestants and Contest Officials will be at 5:45 PM .
Contests will begin at the conclusion of the briefings.
Flyer will be available by March 16

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Imagine The Possibilities (Forming Club)

Imagine the Possibilities

A Toastmasters Club Supporting People with Disabilities

Contact:
Courtney Wilke
📧 courtneywilke34@gmail.com


Renewed Kickoff Meeting

February 24
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central Time)

Roseville Library
2180 Hamline Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113


Where Every Voice Matters

Imagine a space designed for growth — where communication skills are practiced with patience, leadership is encouraged, and goals are taken seriously.

Imagine the Possibilities is a Toastmasters club focused on empowering people with disabilities through structured public speaking practice, supportive feedback, and meaningful community connection.

This kickoff meeting will give you the opportunity to:

  • Experience a Toastmasters meeting

  • See structured speaking and evaluation in action

  • Learn how members build confidence step by step

  • Discover how you can become involved


Who Should Attend?

  • Individuals with disabilities seeking communication growth

  • Advocates, family members, and community supporters

  • Potential charter members

  • Anyone who believes in inclusive leadership development

Every voice matters.
Every goal is possible.

Charter members welcome.

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Area 24 Speech Contest

🎤 Area 24 Speech Contests

Evaluation & International Speech Contests

This is where powerful voices rise.

Join us for an evening of championship communication as Area 24’s top speakers take the stage to compete in the Evaluation Speech Contest and the International Speech Contest.

These contests showcase the very best of Toastmasters—clarity under pressure, compelling storytelling, sharp critical thinking, and the courage to step forward when it matters most.

Whether you’re a competitor, a supporter, or a guest experiencing your first contest, this is an event that inspires.


📅 Event Details

Friday, March 27
5:30 PM

📍 Larpenteur Estates – Social Room
1276 Larpenteur Ave W
St. Paul, MN

🏆 What You’ll Experience

International Speech Contest
Contestants deliver a 5–7 minute speech designed to inspire, move, and transform. This is high-level storytelling at its finest.

Evaluation Speech Contest
Contestants listen to a test speaker and then deliver a 2–3 minute evaluation—proving that powerful leadership includes the ability to listen deeply and respond with clarity and purpose.


🌟 Why Attend?

  • Witness excellence in action

  • Support members advancing to the next level

  • Learn by observing top-tier speaking and evaluation

  • Experience the energy of live competition

  • Celebrate growth, courage, and achievement

This is more than a contest.
It’s a platform for excellence.
It’s a stage for growth.


👥 Who Should Attend?

  • Toastmasters members

  • Guests and prospective members

  • Friends and family

  • Anyone interested in powerful communication

All are welcome. Come cheer, learn, and be inspired.


🎉 Be Part of the Moment

Every great speaker you’ve ever admired once stood at a contest stage just like this one.

Join us and experience the energy, the excellence, and the pride of Area 24’s finest communicators.

We’ll see you there.

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Areas 11, 12, 13, 14 Evaluation & International Speech Contests

Area 11, 12, 13 & 14

Joint Speech Contest

📅 March 28
📍 Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
https://www.hclib.org/about/locations/minneapolis-central

🕚 Contestant Briefing: 11:00 AM
🕛 Contest Begins: 12:00 PM
🕓 Event Concludes: 4:00 PM

Join us for an afternoon of inspiring speeches and friendly competition!

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