Speak & Lead Toastmasters Open House

Submitted by Steven Drapkin

On March 5th, the Speak and Lead Toastmasters will host a Plant Your Seed for Growth Open House. This free event Is open to the public and will take place in Sammartino Hall, Room # 31 at Felician University, 257 Montross Ave from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The Speak & Lead Toastmasters Open House invites residents, professionals, and students to kick off 2026 with renewed confidence at its Plant Your Seed for Growth Open House, an evening designed to help attendees strengthen their communication skills. Guests will hear from featured speakers and then experience a full Toastmasters meeting, including prepared speeches, evaluations, and Table Topics, the club's signature impromptu speaking activity. During Table Topics, participants are randomly selected to speak for one to two minutes- an energizing exercise that builds quick thinking, clarity, and confidence under pressure.

Speak and Lead Toastmasters meets every Thursday at 7 PM at the Sammartino Hall, Felician University in Rutherford. Guests are always welcome. For more information about this event and the club, please visit https://speakandlead.toastmastersclubs.org

About District 83

District 83 comprises more than 100 corporate and community clubs in Northern New Jersey and Rockland County. To learn more about District 83 please visit: tm83.org

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. It is through this regular practice that members are empowered to meet personal and professional communication goals. Founded in 1924, the organization is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with over 265,000 members in more than 13,800 clubs in nearly 150 countries. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit toastmasters.org.