May 2026 Newsletter

Announcements:

• The club is here to support your confidence in giving speeches and taking roles in the following ways:

  • Detailed information about each role can be found on our website, pbtoastmasters.com. Click on the Resources tab.

  • Toastmasters.org has articles on many aspects of communication in different settings, including club roles. To search, go to the Magazine tab, then Explore, and then fill in your desired search term.

  • We will be reaching out to new members to see if you want to be connected to a mentor (stay tuned).

  • I (Elaine P.) am happy to work with newer members (membership less than one year) one-on-one via Zoom at a time that works for you. We could discuss roles in more detail, brainstorm ideas for speeches, and/or practice your speech. Contact me via my personal email. Email addresses for members can be found in our Google Docs in the third tab, Member Roster.

    
    

Member Highlights:

• Welcome new members, Tim D., Isabelle P., Max M., and Matt L.!

• Congratulations to Nakisa N., Landon A., Patrick K., and Jen M. for participating in our annual Speakathon! Ditto to everyone present who enthusiastically dived into our Active Listening exercise.