September 2025 Newsletter

Announcements:

• Dues are due by the 23rd of this month. As Treasurer Mat has previously said, you can pay via Zelle, PayPal, or by mailing a check to our PO Box.

• September 23rd (online).  Wouldn’t we all like to know how to create a polished short speech in just 5 minutes? Tamala Takahashi, DTM, seasoned Toastmaster, mentor, club coach and former District Director, will Zoom in from Burbank to show us how to do exactly this with her popular interactive presentation.

• September 30th (in person). Bring your competitive spirit (with the balance of not taking it too seriously) to our International and Tall Tales Speech contests! Any remaining time will be devoted to a non-contest Table Topics session.

• Do you enjoy podcasts? Check out the Toastmasters Podcast, where host Greg Gazin, DTM, interviews a wide range of people skilled in the art of communication. https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/posts/index.html

Member Highlights for August:

• Welcome new members Brandon W. and Peter B.!

• Congratulations to the following members:

  • Sarah S. has completed Level 1 of Presentation Mastery Pathway and completed her Freshman Challenge

  • Dylan Y. and Ally W. have completed Pathways speeches

  • Elaine P. has completed Level 3 of Visionary Communication Pathway

  • Kate R. has completed Level 5 of Effective Coaching Pathway