Altadena Community Toastmasters Club Launches Weekly Meetings to Build Leadership and Public Speaking Skills

The newly formed Altadena Community Toastmasters Club is launching a series of weekly meetings starting April 24 aimed at building leadership and public speaking skills. The meetings will be held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance at the Altadena Community Center and virtual participation available through Zoom.

According to Sue Dekany, the initiative’s contact person, the club needs at least 20 people to officially charter. “It might take a couple of weeks to get there. We plan to meet weekly at the Community Center,” Dekany said.

The club’s flyer, distributed around town and on Nextdoor, touts the benefits of joining, including crafting stories, receiving feedback, and connecting with the community. It also highlights the opportunity to become a charter member and guarantees “fun and connection” along with prepared and impromptu speaking practice.

Toastmasters International, the parent organization, has over 100 years of experience effectively teaching leadership and speaking skills through group-based, experiential learning. The Altadena Community Toastmasters Club seeks to continue this tradition in a supportive environment.

For more information, interested individuals can scan the QR code on the club’s flyer or visit bit.ly/altadena-tm. Dekany is available for further clarification regarding the club and its activities.

The meetings will be held at the Altadena Community Center, located at 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001. The Zoom link for virtual participation is available by clicking here.