In a proactive bid to outsmart next year’s accelerated competition timelines, two local Toastmasters clubs - Bauer SpeakEasys and Sammamish Speechmakers joined forces in October to host a first of the season "Speech Contest." The joint initiative was aimed to prepare members for an early start to the 2027 official contest season.The clubs conducted a mock drill for competitions with divided roles and responsibilities. Beating the Clock By launching a formal demo contest now,

Professionally Speaking Advanced Club: Where Experienced Speakers Refine Their Edge “Time Capsule: Looking Back, Looking Forward” is the theme for the Professionally Speaking Advanced Club’s meeting on the first Thursday, December 3, 2026. We are excited to invite you to an engaging evening where we will reflect on our past and envision our future together! The event will feature an induction ceremony for new members Ray Roman, DTM, and Dennis Bauer. Following the ceremony, w

Escape the everyday. Your return trip? That’s another matter Date: Sunday, October 25th Time: 2:30 p.m. (arrive for mingling), Meeting from 3–5 p.m. Venue: Kirkland Firehouse Join Sparkling Synergists Toastmasters for an unforgettable getaway to The Last Resort—where the fog is thick, the hospitality is haunting, and the ferry that brought you here sank decades ago. Our once-grand island retreat offers spirited speeches, mysterious happenings, and charming accommodations that

Where Experienced Speakers Refine Their Edge “Turning Points” is the theme of the Professionally Speaking Advanced Club’s first-Thursday meeting on November 5,2026. We’re delighted to introduce two new members through conversations designed to discover their talents, aspirations, and goals, and how Professionally Speaking can support them on their journey. Featured speakers will each receive our signature four topic-specific evaluations, followed by round-robin feedback. Th

The truth is that member growth and member engagement are inseparable. Clubs that actively engage their current members naturally attract guests, retain members longer, and create an environment people want to join. Before asking how to recruit more members, we should first ask: Are we creating an experience that people cannot wait to share with others?