First Class Communicators Toastmasters

📢 Meeting Cancellation Notice

First Class Communicators Toastmasters will not meet on Saturday, June 20, due to the Juneteenth holiday weekend.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday as we honor and celebrate Juneteenth.

🎤 Members: Don't forget to sign up for meeting roles for our June 27 meeting. Every role is an opportunity to grow your communication and leadership skills.

👋 Guests: Looking for a supportive place to build confidence, improve public speaking, and develop leadership skills? Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We'd love to welcome you!

See you next Saturday!

District 1 Conference.

What a memorable close...

to an incredible chapter for District 1 Toastmasters! 🎤✨

This year’s District 1 Conference truly went out with a bang as we celebrated achievements, excellence in communication and leadership, and the beginning of a new journey as we prepare to merge into District 201.

Congratulations to:

🏆 Giovanna Dottore, First Place Winner of the Evaluation Contest
🏆 King Jaquell Martin in the International Speech Contest
🌟 The recipients of the prestigious Roy D. Graham Awards
🌟 The recipient of the Lydia Boyd Award
🎟️ All of our raffle winners
🎓 Our newest Distinguished Toastmasters recognized during the always-inspiring Hall of Fame Ceremony

A special thank you to keynote speaker Jessee Oakley, DTM, PID, for traveling from Las Vegas and delivering a powerful message that left a lasting impression. And yes... the strawberry bouquet farewell was legendary. 🍓💐

From inspiring speeches and heartfelt recognition to laughter, fellowship, networking, and unexpected line dancing during the breaks, this conference reminded us why Toastmasters continues to impact lives both on and off the stage.

It was more than a conference.
It was a celebration.
A farewell.
A family reunion.
And definitely a DAY. ❤️

Thank you, District 1, for the memories, mentorship, leadership, and legacy.
Here’s to the exciting future ahead in District 201!

📣 First Class Communicators Update 📣

Please note that our regular Saturday meeting on May 16, 2026 will be canceled as many of our members attend the 2026 Spring Conference.

We encourage members and guests to still participate in the conference, whether for the full day or half-day experience. This event features:

🏆 The final round of the Evaluation Speech Contest
🎤 The next exciting round of the International Speech Contest
🤝 Networking, inspiration, and growth with fellow Toastmasters across the District.

Register here: https://district1toastmasters.org/2026-district-1-spring-conference/

Our regular club meetings will resume on Saturday, May 23rd.

Interested in taking on a meeting role in an upcoming session? Please contact our Vice President of Education, Anthony Penn, to volunteer.

Keep speaking. Keep growing. Keep showing up for yourself. 💙

This Mother’s Day season, we’re celebrating the women whose love, wisdom, encouragement, and strength shape our lives in ways both big and small. 💐

Not every motherly act comes from a mother alone. Sometimes it’s a grandmother who prayed for you, an aunt who checked in, a cousin who protected you, a mentor who guided you, or a friend who simply showed up when you needed it most.

Join us this Saturday, May 9th, as we gather for another inspiring morning of communication, leadership, connection, and heartfelt conversation at First Class Communicators Toastmasters.

🗓 Saturday Morning
⏰ 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM PST
💻 Virtual Meeting
📍 Zoom Meeting ID: 103 987 734
🔑 Password: RSVP for password via email to: [email protected]

Guests are always welcome! Come sharpen your speaking skills, build confidence, and enjoy a supportive community

Curious about how Artificial Intelligence is showing up in your everyday life?

Join First Class Communicators Toastmasters this Saturday for a dynamic panel discussion on AI in our personal and professional lives.

Our featured Pathways speaker, Ronaldo Diaz, will lead an engaging conversation exploring the real-world impact, opportunities, and concerns around AI.

Additional panel voices may join in for a well-rounded discussion.

🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026 ⏰ 10:15 – 11:30 AM

Please RSVP vial email: [email protected]

Guests are always welcome. Come learn, share, and be part of the conversation.

MID-WEEK MOTIVATION | TIP OF THE WEEK

What Do You Give a Speech About? 🤔

If you’ve ever frozen up thinking,
"I don’t know what to talk about…"

You’re overthinking it.

Inspired by DTM Benita Jackson’s powerful impromptu speech this past Saturday, here’s the truth:

👉 You already have more speech topics than you think.

The secret?
Start with what you know, love, or have lived.

💡 QUICK TIPS TO BUILD A SPEECH ON THE SPOT:

1. Start with your interests
What do you enjoy? Travel? Cooking? Budgeting? Dating stories? (Don’t act like you don’t have material.)

2. Pick ONE idea
Not your whole life story. Just one moment, lesson, or opinion.

3. Add a simple structure

Beginning: What’s the topic?

Middle: What happened or what do you know?

End: What’s the takeaway?

4. Share a personal angle
People connect with YOU, not perfection.

5. Don’t overthink it
Impromptu speaking builds confidence, clarity, and character over time.

You’d be surprised how many speeches you can create from just ONE hobby or life experience.

So next time you’re called on… take the mic.
You’re more ready than you think.

📍 Join us every Saturday at 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM (Virtual)
📩 Email us for access: [email protected]

Greetings all and reminder to join us for tomorrow’s First Class Communicators Toastmasters Meeting (via Zoom).

In celebration of Women’s History Month, tomorrow’s meeting theme is: We believed she could, so she did.

Join us as we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women past and present while sharpening our communication and leadership skills.

Guests are always welcome!
📅 Date: March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:15am to 11:30am
💻 Location: Zoom
🔗 Zoom Link: DM or email

Come ready to be inspired and maybe even share your voice.

Saturday Morning Plans? Elevate Them.

Looking to improve your communication skills?
Polish your presentation style?
Strengthen your business pitch?

Or maybe make real connections as an adult that don’t involve awkward small talk?

First Class Communicators meets virtually every Saturday from 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM (PT) and we welcome guests who are serious about growth.

Our meetings are structured, supportive, and designed to help you build confidence in real time — whether you’re preparing for a major presentation, growing your business, interviewing for your next opportunity, or simply refining your voice.

You don’t have to be perfect.
You just have to be willing.

To attend and receive the Zoom details, email:
📩 [email protected]

We look forward to connecting with you.

No First Class Communicators meeting this Saturday, 2/8/26!

This weekend, we’re showing love to the bigger Toastmasters stage.

Our regular meeting is paused as we support the Area F2 & F3 International and Evaluation Speech Contest.

In case you didn't know, Toastmasters contests happen twice a year, and they’re one of the best ways to:
• See high-level speeches
• Learn what winning evaluations sound like
• Support fellow members and future champions

We strongly encourage members and guests to attend, cheer loudly, and soak it all in.

First Class Communicators resumes Saturday, February 14.

If you’d like to volunteer for a meeting role when we return, please reach out to Anthony Penn .

Come for the speeches. Stay for the inspiration.

Leave motivated!

📣 Meeting Update

Greetings and happy new year!

Please note that First Class Communicators will NOT be meeting this Saturday, January 17, due to Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) training.

We will resume our regular meeting on Saturday, January 24.

For the upcoming meeting, we are still looking to fill the following roles:

Toastmaster
Table Topics Master
Timer
Grammarian
2 Evaluators

Members may sign up via FreeToastHost or email our VP of Education, Anthony Penn, to volunteer.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the 24th!