Santa Clara Toastmasters - Scumbat Club

Santa Clara Toastmasters  - Scumbat Club You can attend meeting at this link --> bit.ly/scumbat Friday nights at 6pm. Meetings officially start at 6:15 pm. There is no cost to attend as a guest.

We meet on Zoom and In-Person every Friday at 6 pm

In-Person: 738 Franklin St, Santa Clara, CA 95050 - Santa Clara University LUCAS HALL - Room 209
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Online: Meeting Link is here --> bit.ly/scumbat We strive to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. Please join us during our SCU MB

A Toastmasters (SCUMBAT) meetings every Friday at 6pm in Room 208 in Lucas Hall at Santa Clara University.

*During COVID-19 we are currently meeting via Zoom. We will be continuing this way likely until end of 2022. As of April 2022, we are conducting hybrid meetings--both in person at SCU and on Zoom. If joining in-person, SCU is currently mandating that all visitors wear face masks in classroom spaces. Event protocols are regularly updated here:
https://www.scu.edu/preparedscu/health-and-safety/event-requirements-on-campus/?fbclid=IwAR11dn87uY1zxXxWZwYusma8E8ohXzFqn1HUEMYeuxj-DC9hScCYg8DI8zs

Membership is open to all who share the goals of excelling in public speaking and leadership. Our meetings are always open, and guests are always welcome. When in-person meetings resume we are located at:
SCU MBA Toastmasters Club:
Lucas Hall - Room 208
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real Santa Clara,
California, 95053

For a detailed map, please see our Directions Page. SCU MBA Toastmasters (SCUMBAT), is a chartered club, Number 5474, of Toastmasters International, in District 4, Santa Clara, California. Current Executive Team:
President - Karen Cornwell
VP Education - Anupam Goyal
VP Membership - Carlos Puig
VP PR - Gary Doney
VP Marketing/Secretary - David Wei
Treasurer - Karen F Cornwell
Sargent-At-Arms - Suzi Mauck

Ever want to give feedback to a co-worker, spouse, or boss, but didn't know quite how to say it?  Then this workshop is ...
08/24/2026

Ever want to give feedback to a co-worker, spouse, or boss, but didn't know quite how to say it? Then this workshop is for you! Come join us for a fun learning experience - snacks provided too!

๐ŸŽฏ Evaluations in Toastmasters serve multiple purposes: providing immediate feedback, offering actionable suggestions for improvement, and motivating speakers to reach a higher level of performance.

โ€‹๐Ÿ’ก The best evaluations are practical, easy to understand, and easy to implement.

โ€‹๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ And the benefits go both ways โ€” becoming a better evaluator also helps you become a better speaker.

โ€‹In this workshop, Declan will share a practical framework for delivering more effective evaluations and help you develop the skills to give feedback that is meaningful, motivating, and actionable.

โ€‹Whether you're new to evaluations or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is for you.

You can find out more and sign up here: https://luma.com/gbmvgtsr

How often do you give your mind a chance to truly be still?Between work deadlines, constant notifications, and the press...
07/23/2026

How often do you give your mind a chance to truly be still?

Between work deadlines, constant notifications, and the pressure to always be "on," it's easy to feel mentally scattered. Many of us are searching for ways to improve focus, manage stress, and feel more grounded but aren't sure where to begin.

That's why I'm excited to invite you to ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป, a special community event hosted by SCU MBA Toastmasters and open to the public.

We'll be joined by ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ซ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ซ๐—ถ๐—ป and ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ซ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฃ๐˜‚, who will introduce Chan meditation through a guided practice designed for beginners and anyone curious about meditation. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how meditation can support everyday life.

Whether you're a student, a working professional, or simply interested in personal growth, this evening offers practical tools to help you:

๐Ÿชท Strengthen focus and concentration
๐Ÿชท Reduce stress and mental overwhelm
๐Ÿชท Feel more confident during presentations and challenging situations
๐Ÿชท Become more present in your work, relationships, and daily life

You don't need any previous meditation experienceโ€”just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore.

I'd love to see you there!

๐Ÿ“… The Art of Meditation
๐Ÿ“ Hosted by SCU MBA Toastmasters
โœจ Open to the public

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ or scan QR code on flyer.

Passing on the torch to our ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€!!! ๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿ† President: Nancy (Congli) Qin, M.S.VPE: Kenneth JiangVPM: ...
07/05/2026

Passing on the torch to our ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€!!! ๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿ†

President: Nancy (Congli) Qin, M.S.
VPE: Kenneth Jiang
VPM: ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ต
VPPR: Matthew Evans
SAA: ๐—˜๐—น๐—น๐˜†
Secretary: ๐—”๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€
Treasurer: Karen Cornwell

This is a great line up and we're so excited to see you soar even higher in Toastmasters!๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿฅณ

Thank you to our previous officers who are transitioning: Pramod Gupta, Fennel Hedges, and Laura Chandler!

Rumor has it that ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—จ ๐— ๐—•๐—” ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ doesn't just host public speaking meetings, we also host fun social events!Join u...
06/01/2026

Rumor has it that ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—จ ๐— ๐—•๐—” ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ doesn't just host public speaking meetings, we also host fun social events!

Join us Friday evening and see for yourself. ๐ŸŽ‰

Practice your combination skills in a safe, supportive space.

Open to the public, and guests always welcomed! No RSVP required. ๐Ÿ˜Š

According to a few members, the District 101 conference this weekend was amazing! Let's spotlight the members who made i...
05/19/2026

According to a few members, the District 101 conference this weekend was amazing! Let's spotlight the members who made it in-person and who kindly represented SCU MBA Toastmasters ๐Ÿฅฐโœจ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

So, youโ€™re asked a question in a meeting, during an interview, or in a networking conversationโ€ฆ and suddenly your mind g...
03/16/2026

So, youโ€™re asked a question in a meeting, during an interview, or in a networking conversationโ€ฆ and suddenly your mind goes blank.

You know you have valuable thoughts to share. But ๐˜—๐˜–๐˜–๐˜ those thoughts disappear.

The ability to respond clearly and confidently in the moment is one of the most underrated professional skills. It shapes how others perceive your expertise, your leadership presence, and your ability to communicate under pressure.

Thatโ€™s exactly why weโ€™re hosting ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ โ€“ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐ŸŽค

This is not a lecture. Itโ€™s a supportive, hands-on practice environment where you can strengthen your ability to respond in real time.

Think of it like improvisational theatre but for real life scenarios and with real answers.

During the session, volunteers will have the opportunity to answer impromptu questions drawn from everyday professional situations, such as:

โœ… Interview questions
โœ… Networking conversations
โœ… Introducing yourself in a memorable way
โœ… Sharing quick perspectives or opinions
โœ… Responding to unexpected prompts

Yes, it's designed to help you think on your feet and if you end up laughing, that's fine too.

Youโ€™re welcome to participate as much or as little as youโ€™d like. Many attendees find that observing others and hearing different approaches is just as valuable.

The goal isnโ€™t to deliver the perfect answer. The goal is to build comfort speaking up, thinking clearly, and expressing yourself in the moment.

By the end of the session, youโ€™ll walk away with:

โž” Greater confidence speaking spontaneously
โž” Practical tools to structure your responses quickly
โž” More ease expressing yourself in professional and social settings

If youโ€™ve ever wished you could feel more composed and confident when the spotlight suddenly lands on you, this is a great space to practice.

Come ready to support your peers, try something new, and maybe even surprise yourself with what youโ€™re capable of. ๐Ÿ™‚

Free to ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—š๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ - link to join in the comments.

Some new and past legends of the club reunite! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰ Jorge Perez and Parminder Sandhu prior stewardship has kept the club h...
03/11/2026

Some new and past legends of the club reunite! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰ Jorge Perez and Parminder Sandhu prior stewardship has kept the club healthy and strong after all these years.

Look at these winners!!! This weekend, Gloria Kao and Kenneth Jiang placed in the Area Contest. ๐Ÿ† 1st place - Gloria Kao...
02/23/2026

Look at these winners!!! This weekend, Gloria Kao and Kenneth Jiang placed in the Area Contest.

๐Ÿ† 1st place - Gloria Kao, International Speech Contest
๐Ÿ† 2nd place - Kenneth Jiang , Tall Tales Speech Contest

๐Ÿ“ฃ Let's give them a round of applause! They practiced extensively, both inside our club, and in neighboring clubs.

SCU MBA Toastmasters will support your communication and public speaking goals. DM me for details about our Friday night meetings. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Let's celebrate our speech contestants and winners! Last week we heard great storytelling from Gloria Kao, Karen Cornwel...
02/03/2026

Let's celebrate our speech contestants and winners! Last week we heard great storytelling from Gloria Kao, Karen Cornwell, and Kenneth Jiang. ๐ŸŽ‰

Progressing to the next round in our Area Contest is Kenneth Jiang for Tall Tales Speech category, and Gloria Kao in International Speech category.

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’ฏ good luck to our winners!

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