Esteemed Oakland 88 Toastmasters

03/23/2026

Our last picture with Bill Gile. Come visit Oakland 88 to start your week right!

01/04/2026

Come to Oakland 88's Open House!

04/07/2025

RECAP - OPEN HOUSE

We had a very successful Open House with a variety of ideas shared and great contributions from everyone.

Keynote Speech: Fursey’s Presentation – The Three Rs
Fursey delivered a truly heartfelt and inspiring session on how to build a sustainable and thriving club using the Three Rs: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationship.

He skillfully guided us through the importance of creating a community built on understanding needs and fostering connections. From establishing high standards (rigor), to ensuring our mission remains meaningful (relevance), and nurturing lasting bonds (relationship), Fursey’s insights reminded us of the deeper purpose behind what we do.

Table Topics:
We had a beautiful and engaging discussion around several thought-provoking questions:

How can we, as an organization, become a growing, thriving, and relevant organization in the next 100 years?

How can we build a community based on love?

How can you challenge yourself in Toastmasters to do more, be more, and have more?

What is the greatest challenge you've faced in life, and how did you overcome it?

03/22/2025

12/01/2024

Ray Engan went from a shy boy hiding behind his mom’s skirts to an award-winning speaker and coach. His clients boast an 85% contest win rate, including the National Speakers Association’s Storytelling champions. A former stand-up comedian and Tonight Show writer, Ray believes humor is a powerful, learnable skill. With his unique blend of expertise and wit, Ray inspires others to speak confidently and connect with impact.

Join our Open House and see how Ray Engan will inspire you!

11/04/2024

The squad of fine gentlemen had landed at the Toastmasters International 2024 Convention

10/07/2024

[RECAP] Our meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

🌻 We had such a fun meeting this week, filled with great energy and enthusiasm! We were delighted to welcome our new guests: Patricia, Rose, Ravi, Sally, and Ellena. It was wonderful to have them with us, and we hope to see them again in future meetings!

Everyone contributed to making it an engaging and lively session. Looking forward to more exciting meetings ahead!

10/05/2024

📣 SPECIAL GUEST COMING TO OUR MEETING

👉👉👉Get ready for an exciting and insightful event featuring Rose Kirland, our Regional Advisor. Rose is known for her energy, insight, and passion as a Toastmasters leader. She is an incredible resource to all of us, always ready to share her wisdom and experience. You won’t want to miss her timely and inspiring message, Be sure to mark your calendars 🗓 and join us for this incredible opportunity!

🗓 DATE: Monday, October 7,2024
🕜 TIME: 7 - 8AM
📍 VENUE: 510 17th Street, Downtown Oakland, California Or Online via MS Teams
(For more information: https://88.toastmastersclubs.org/)

09/16/2024

[Join us for our Hybrid Meetings]

We welcome guests both in person and online, offering the flexibility you need to stay connected. 🙌 Our club meets every Monday at 7 AM PST—whether you're joining from your home or in person, we'd love to see you there! 😊

📅 When: Every Monday at 7 AM PST
💻 Where: Online or in person

Got questions? Reach out to us for more info! We can't wait to meet you! 🤩

08/05/2024

MONDAY, JULY 29: MEETING RECAP - FRANTICALLY RUNNING

Our theme on Monday, July 29 was "Frantically Running," which relates to a rushing lifestyle filled with busyness and stress.

Kory May gave a speech that fit the theme well, sharing his story about going to New York City. There, he experienced a hustle-and-bustle lifestyle and met many interesting people. Michael also presented an engaging speech titled “Be One, Bring One, Build One.”

Be One - Train yourself.
Bring One - Help others by promoting Toastmasters values.
Build One - Through mentorship, bring more value to your members.
"Frantically Running" left many lessons for those who attended the meeting.

Join us at 7:00 am every Monday and receive even more valuable insights.

06/24/2024

Two thirds of the people in this photo are members of Oakland 88. Let's invite the other two to join!