Conestoga Toastmasters

Registration is now open for the free six-week workshop at the library called Youth Leadership.

The Youth Leadership Program conducted by the Conestoga Toastmasters club consists of six sessions helping those between the ages of 12 and 15 to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

In the workshop, young people will learn how to:
Evaluate their own speaking ability
Prepare and deliver speeches
Give impromptu talks
Control their voice, vocabulary, and gestures
Give constructive feedback and more!

Registration is for all six sessions. To register, click here: https://calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/event/youth-leadership-tweens-and-teens-toastmasters-171755

Conestoga Toastmasters was founded in 1955 as a non-profit organization and are committed to developing confident communicators and successful leaders who will positively influence the community.

Best of the Night
June 3, 2026

• Carl Hershey broke the ice and took home the Speaker of the Night ribbon.

• Heather Morgan told us the rest of the story earning the Best Evaluator ribbon.

• Dilip Abayasekara told us the rest of the story and earned Table Topics of the Night.

Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, June 17th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Manheim Township Public Library.

✨ Thinking about improving your communication and leadership skills? Guests and prospective members are always welcome! Come see what our club is all about, meet a supportive group of people, and experience a Toastmasters meeting firsthand—no commitment required.

Best of the Night....................... May 20, 2026
• Glenn Stolzfus entertained the club and took home the Speaker of the Night ribbon.
• Garrett Cliff understood the assignment and earned the Best Evaluator ribbon.
• And it is no surprise that Wally Brenchley won Table Topics of the Night.
Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Manheim Township Public Library.
✨ Thinking about improving your communication and leadership skills? Guests and prospective members are always welcome! Come see what our club is all about, meet a supportive group of people, and experience a Toastmasters meeting firsthand—no commitment required.

Best of the Night
May 6, 2026
• Alisia Ives educated us with her speech titled “Daydreaming of a Dog” and took home the Speaker of the Night ribbon.
• Chris Kissling demonstrated exactly how an evaluation should be done and earned the Best Evaluator ribbon.
• Our brand new club member Gordon jumped in and won Table Topics of the Night and a bonus prize of a book from the personal collection of our Table Topics Master for the night Glenn Stolzfus.

Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, May 20th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Manheim Township Public Library.

✨ Thinking about improving your communication and leadership skills? Guests and prospective members are always welcome! Come see what our club is all about, meet a supportive group of people, and experience a Toastmasters meeting firsthand—no commitment required.

Best of the Night
Let’s give everyone a hand for a job well done at our April 29th meeting—what a fun night!
Garret Cliff shared his experience in Sedona, Arizona and took home the Speaker of the Night ribbon. Carsten Brodbeck demonstrated exactly how an evaluation should be done and earned the Best Evaluator ribbon.
Jackee Hawkins stepped up to the challenge and won Table Topics of the Night.

Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, May 6th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Manheim Township Public Library.

✨ Thinking about improving your communication and leadership skills? Guests and prospective members are always welcome! Come see what our club is all about, meet a supportive group of people, and experience a Toastmasters meeting firsthand—no commitment required.

Also, a reminder that Officer Elections are next week. It takes a team to build a successful club, and with all hands on deck, we can accomplish great things. If you have questions about any officer role, feel free to reach out to any of the current officers listed at the top of the meeting agenda.

Together, we can continue to push our club and its members to great heights.

Be sure to ask Heather Morgan and Dilip Abayasekara about their experience at the District 38 Conference—especially Heather, who was honored as Area Director of the Year!
🎉 Congratulations, Heather! 🎉

Best of the Night

During our April 15th meeting Prabin Maharjan took us on another inspirational and educational journey and he took home the Speaker of the Night ribbon. Laura Hatton took home Best Evaluator, and everyone won Table Topics of the Night thanks to Dr. Dilip Abayasekara's fun Table Topics game where almost everyone was able to participate. Great job everyone!

Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday April 29th from 6:30pm until 7:45pm at the Manheim Township Public Library.

Way way way back on April 1st 2026 Glenn Stolzfus taught us all a little bit more about Communication Styles and took home the Speaker of the Night ribbon Jack Wetherhold showed off his listening skills and earned an Evaluator of the Night ribbon. Finally, Dr. Dilip Abayasekara entertained us with his impromptu speaking skills and took home a Table Topics of the Night ribbon. Awesome job was done by all our speakers!

Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday April 15th from 6:30pm until 7:45pm at the Manheim Township Public Library.

Tonight, Conestoga Toastmasters proudly welcomes our new Youth Leaders! These students completed the Youth Leadership Program, building confidence in public speaking, peer evaluation, active listening, impromptu speaking, friendly debate, and the essential qualities of strong leadership.

Throughout the program, these teens were truly remarkable — respectful, engaged, prepared, and eager to grow. Their commitment showed in every speech, every evaluation, and every moment they supported one another. They demonstrated the kind of leadership presence that inspires everyone in the room.

The skills they’ve gained go far beyond this program. They help teens excel in school presentations, group projects, interviews, club leadership roles, and future job opportunities. When young people learn to communicate clearly and lead with confidence, they carry those strengths into every classroom, team, and community they join.

We’re excited to continue empowering young leaders with upcoming Youth Leadership Programs in July and October. Families looking to help their teens grow communication skills, confidence, and leadership potential will have two great opportunities to join us this year.

Thank you to our Club Officers, Laura Hatton and Jackee Hawkins for leading this empowering event.

🌟Youth Leadership Progress! 🌟

Our Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program is thriving. Over the past five weeks, participants have delivered powerful speeches — including one on Leadership — practiced giving thoughtful peer evaluations, and strengthened their impromptu speaking through Table Topics. They’ve also stepped into officer roles, running each meeting with growing confidence.

One attendee, Alison, returned to the program this year, and watching Alison's continued growth in both speaking and leadership is exactly why Conestoga Toastmasters loves offering this free program.

These young leaders are developing quickly, and it’s incredible to watch their voices take shape. We’ll wrap up soon with a final speech and dedicated peer evaluation as they close out this journey strong.