Hershaw Toastmasters

On June 11th, 2026, Hershaw Toastmasters Club came together for a meeting themed “Curiosity Didn’t Kill the Cat” with the Word of the Day, “Preposterous.”

A special thank you to Toastmaster Naresh for keeping the meeting engaging and energetic from start to finish. And warm welcome to our new guest.

We were delighted to listen to two inspiring Ice Breaker speeches from Cornell and Yashelle, who each took the first step on their Toastmasters journey by sharing their stories and experiences with the club.

Leorry entertained and inspired us with a humorous speech reflecting on the advice and thoughts he would share with his younger self. One memorable takeaway was his reminder to appreciate and embrace “the power and beauty of youth.”

Our Table Topics session, led by Marsha, encouraged members to think on their feet and share thoughtful responses, creating plenty of laughter and learning along the way.

A special thank you to all of our evaluators for providing valuable and constructive feedback throughout the evening. One skill was the effective use of pauses.

We are always welcoming new members and guests — visit Hershaw Toastmasters and connect with our VP of Membership to learn more.

On June 4th, 2026, Hershaw Toastmasters Club came together for a meeting themed “Stand Up, Speak Up, Chin Up” with the Word of the Day, “Sanguine.”

We were inspired by Marsha Woolery’s Successful Club Series presentation, “Keeping the Commitment: A Toastmaster’s Promise in Action,” reminding us of the importance of commitment in building a strong club. Cynthia also delivered her speech, “A Path to Finding Strengths,” exploring how understanding our leadership style helps us grow and lead more effectively.

Thank you to Naresh for leading an engaging Table Topics session, Pam for serving as General Evaluator, and Alice for sharing an insightful Thought of the Day that tied beautifully into the evening’s theme.

A special thank you to all of our speakers, evaluators, role holders, members, and guests for making it another memorable evening of learning and growth.

We are always welcoming new members and guests — visit Hershaw Toastmasters and connect with our VP of Membership to learn more.

On May 28th, 2026, Hershaw Toastmasters Club came together for a meeting themed “Summer is Looming” with the Word of the Day, “Benevolent.”

Thanks to Naresh for serving as our Sergeant at Arms and ensuring successful meeting experiences. Table Topics led by Kareena were engaging. Cal and Yash, sparked reflections on some of our favorite summer memories and lessons.

We were inspired by Alice’s speech, where she shared how catastrophe and adversity can profoundly change the course of things and the ability to deal with it is what matters most. Amaar also delivered a Successful Club Series speech on “Closing the Sale,” providing valuable building skills on membership connections.

A special thank you to all of our evaluators for their thoughtful feedback and encouragement throughout the evening. We would also like to remind all members to purchase their Pathways before the end of June to ensure continued progress on their Toastmasters journey.

We are always welcoming new members and guests — visit Hershaw Toastmasters and connect with our VP of Membership to learn more.

On May 21st, 2026, Hershaw Toastmasters Club came together for a meeting themed “The Beauty of Time” with the Word of the Day, “Fleeting.”

Our meeting was filled with memorable moments, including announcements for our upcoming Farmers Market events on June 27th, July 25th, and August 29th, as well as an excellent Treasurer’s report on our club budget and progress.

We were especially inspired by Kareena’s speech, where all of her preparation and effort truly materialized mid-speech into a powerful presentation. Naresh also delivered an excellent speech on empathy without drowning, offering thoughtful insight and reflection.

A special thank you to our evaluators for providing meaningful and encouraging feedback throughout the evening, and congratulations to our new member Cornel for stepping into the spotlight with the Joke of the Day. And special shoutout to our Area Director Thayan for joining.

We are always welcoming new members and guests — visit Hershaw Toastmasters and connect with our VP of Membership to learn more. www.hershawtoastmasters.com

On May 14th, 2026, Hershaw Toastmasters came together for a meeting themed “Everyday Heroes” with the word of the day, “Persevere.”

Our meeting was filled with inspiring reflections, engaging speeches, and meaningful lessons from 3 great speakers and 3 great evaluators who helped make the evening impactful and memorable.

Pam reminded us that a mother’s pain and power helps us persevere, while also encouraging everyone to “small up yourself.” Cal shared the thoughtful quote, “Not being able to see the trees because of the forest,” reminding us to keep perspective during challenges.

Alice delivered a speech about Genealogy and the history of our ancestors, while sharing valuable resources for exploring and finding your family history. Ron also reminded us of the importance of appreciating people’s intentions and efforts, even when things are not perfect.

Amaar delivered a speech on PR strategies and the 10x growth of our Club’s Public Relations team, highlighting the power of communication and outreach in helping our club continue to grow.

Thank you to all members and guests for contributing to another meaningful evening at Hershaw Toastmasters. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting.

We are always welcoming new members and guests — visit Hershaw Toastmasters and connect with our VP of Membership to learn more. www.hershawtoastmasters.com

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful Moms!

On May 7th, 2026, Hershaw Toastmasters came together for a meeting themed “Reflection To Direction” with the word of the day, “Introspection.”

Our meeting was filled with memorable moments, including the nomination of our new Executive Team, a special visit from our Division B Director Stephen Peart, a new member, new guests visiting our club and an excellent job by Pamela as Toastmaster for the evening.

We were especially inspired by Kareena Gupta’s speech, where she focused on developing strong vocal variety and delivered a thoughtful presentation. We also want to recognize Deepak for stepping into the role of General Evaluator for the very first time and doing a great job guiding the evaluation portion of the meeting.

The energy, encouragement, and thoughtful participation from everyone truly reflected the strength and spirit of our club. Meetings like these continue to remind us that reflection is what helps create direction, growth, and confidence.

Congratulations once again to our newly nominated Executive Team, and thank you to all members and guests who contributed to another engaging and supportive evening.

Looking forward to continuing this momentum and seeing everyone at our next meeting.

We are always welcoming new members and guests — visit Hershaw Toastmasters and connect with our VP of Membership to learn more.

On April 30th, 2026, Hershaw Toastmasters came together for a meeting themed “Small Habits, Big Results” with the word of the day, “Discipline.”

Our meeting was filled with memorable moments, including Ron’s engaging and humorous speech “Butts on Hands Syndrome,” Dennis’s impactful educational session “It Takes Everyone,” and strong evaluations led by our General Evaluator, Ashish.

We wrapped up the evening with a meaningful final thought from Naresh, leaving everyone with something to reflect on and apply.

It was another great meeting that reflected the growth, energy, and community spirit of our members.

We are always welcoming new members and guests. Visit www.hershawtoastmasters.com to learn more.

On April 23rd, 2026, Hershaw Toastmasters came together for a meeting themed “Your Biggest Fear and How to Overcome It” with the word of the day, “Vulnerability.”

Our meeting was filled with memorable moments, including a great toast by Veronica about courage, an excellent guest presentation by Nicole on “Turning Toastmasters Into Career Growth,” and engaging, well-thought-out Table Topics led by Pamela on transforming tough times into joyful growth.

Our club was very happy with the overall flow of the meeting, especially as our first-time Toastmaster, Naresh, did a fantastic job keeping everything smooth, organized, and engaging. It was truly a great meeting that reflected the strength and spirit of our members.

Looking forward to continuing this momentum and seeing everyone at our next meeting.

We are always welcoming new members and guests — visit www.hershawtoastmasters.com and connect with our VP of Membership.

On April 16th, 2026, Hershaw Toastmasters came together for a meeting themed “Self-Belief” with the word of the day, “Tenacious.”

Our meeting was filled with memorable moments, including an educational session from Dennis on the parliamentarian role and rules, and a great speech from Cal about an old engineer and his brilliant friends—highlighted by fascinating vintage drawing instruments he shared with us.

We also watched a powerful international speech that reminded us how impactful a few words can be, and how long they stay with an audience. Naresh led a creative and engaging Table Topics session using props, encouraging members to think and perform as if they were the object itself.

Thank you to Alice for delivering an inspiring final thought that brought the meeting together beautifully. It was truly a great session that reflected perseverance, creativity, and growth.

Looking forward to continuing this momentum and seeing everyone at our next meeting.

We are always welcoming new members and guests - visit www.hershawtoastmasters.com and connect with our VP of Membership for more information. Thank you.