Columbia Toastmasters Club #1393

Columbia Toastmasters is a FINALIST for The State's Best Non-Profit Organization ❤️

To vote, click the link in the comments 🔗⬇️

From the main screen, scroll down to "Services"

Then, scroll down to "Non-Profit Organization"

Next, click on Columbia Toastmasters ✅

You can also vote for your other favorite organizations as well ❤️‍🩹

Make sure you click "Submit Ballot" at the end for your vote to count

You can vote once per day until June 19, 2026

Thanks for all of your support 🙏

Columbia Toastmasters Club #1393 is honored and humbled to be a finalist in Best of Columbia 2026 for Best Member-Only Club!

Voting starts today! The link to vote is in the comments 🔗 ⬇️

Did you know...

Columbia Toastmasters is a finalist for Best Specialized Education in South Carolina???

Click the link in the comments to vote 🔗

We will be meeting in the 4th floor conference room tonight (there will be signs on the first floor). This will be the best meeting we've had this year ‼️

Ready to become a more confident speaker, stronger leader, and better communicator? 🎤✨
Join us for the next meeting of Columbia Toastmasters on:

📅 Tuesday, May 12
🕡 6:30PM - 8:00PM
📍 Hybrid Meeting | Guests Welcome!

This week’s featured speaker is: 🔥 Jim Hatchell, DTM
🎙️ John Maxwell Trained Speaker
🏆 Distinguished Toastmaster

Expect an engaging evening filled with: ✅ Powerful public speaking ✅ Leadership growth ✅ Supportive feedback ✅ Fun Table Topics ✅ Networking with positive, growth-minded people

Whether you’re terrified of public speaking, looking to sharpen your leadership skills, or simply want to think faster on your feet... this is the room where confidence gets built. Brick by brick. Speech by speech. 🎯

Guests are always welcome!

Come see why Toastmasters has helped millions of people around the world find their voice.

💬 Comment below or send a message for meeting details and guest information!

Our president, Charles, spoke about his mentor Douglas Wilson, at his Celebration of Life yesterday.

His speech is listed on Charles' YouTube channel (posted in the comments ⬇️)

Are you ready to improve your public speaking skills ❓

Visit Columbia Toastmasters tomorrow, April 28 at 1225 Laurel St in Columbia or on Zoom (DM for link).

Listen to some prepared speeches and hear feedback about what went well and how to improve.

Participate in Table Topics, an impromptu question and answer segment

Columbia Toastmasters meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6:30 - 8PM.

Members,

Make sure you select a role for Tuesday's meeting 📜

Visitors - feel free to visit us anytime and participate in Table Topics if you'd like

The next meeting is Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30PM - 8PM.

1225 Laurel Street, Columbia SC or on Zoom 🔗

Link to sign up for a role is in the comments ⬇️

Did you know...

Columbia Toastmasters has been nominated for Best Community Organization in 2026 ⁉️

This is an amazing honor and we thank everyone who has nominated us ❤️

Thank you to our leaders and members for making Columbia Toastmasters a place to learn public speaking and leadership skills in a positive and supportive environment ❤️‍🩹

The link to vote is in th comments ⬇️

mentor
/ˈmenˌtôr/

A mentor is a trusted counselor, guide, or experienced person who supports a less-experienced individual (mentee) by sharing knowledge, providing feedback, and encouraging professional or personal growth. Mentors offer advice to help mentees navigate career challenges, develop skills, and build networks

- See also Douglas Wilson ❤️

We will miss you, my friend 💔