Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters

Build Your Confidence, One Conversation at a Time

Want to become a more confident speaker, improve your communication and leadership skills, or simply meet a friendly and supportive group of people?

Come visit Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters this Friday!

This week’s theme is Home Improvement. Just like our homes, our communication skills can always use a little improving too.

Toastmasters is a friendly, low-pressure place to practice, learn, and grow. Never been to Toastmasters before? No problem. Guests are always welcome, and there’s no pressure to speak. Come observe a meeting, meet the group, and see what Toastmasters is all about.

Theme- Home Improvement
📅 Friday, August 21
📍 399 Encinal St., Santa Cruz
⏰ Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to get settled.

💻Friday, August 21
399 Encinal St., Santa Cruz
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to get settled.

Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom.
Email [email protected] for the meeting link and Meeting ID.

Learn more: santacruzdowntowntoastmasters.org

Whether public speaking comes naturally to you or makes you nervous, Toastmasters gives you a supportive place to build your skills at your own pace.

Come as our guest this Friday. Meet some great people, enjoy the meeting, and see what Toastmasters can do for you.

Curious About Toastmasters? Come Visit Us This Friday!

Looking to become a more confident speaker, strengthen your leadership skills, or simply connect with a friendly and supportive group? Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters welcomes you!

Whether you’re comfortable speaking in front of a crowd or the thought makes you nervous, Toastmasters is a welcoming place to learn, practice, and grow at your own pace. Guests are always welcome, and there’s no pressure to speak. Just come, observe, and see what we’re all about!

This Week’s Theme: Nostalgia

📅 Friday, August 14

📍 Join Us In Person
399 Encinal St., Santa Cruz
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to get settled.

💻 Prefer to Join Online?
You’re welcome to attend via Zoom! Email us at [email protected], and we’ll send you the meeting link and Meeting ID.

🌐 Learn more:
santacruzdowntowntoastmasters.org

Toastmasters has helped millions of people become more confident communicators and leaders, and we’d love for you to experience it for yourself.

Come as our guest, meet some great people, and see if Toastmasters is right for you. We look forward to welcoming you!

Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters is excited to welcome two new members to our club: Jenny Boffy and Reynaldo Barrioz!

Welcome, Jenny and Reynaldo! We’re thrilled to have you join us and look forward to hearing your exciting stories, fresh perspectives, and inspiring speeches. We know you’ll bring great energy to our Toastmasters community!

Please join us in giving Jenny and Reynaldo a warm Toastmasters welcome!

Third Annual Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters Summer Backyard BBQ!

Great food, great company, and because we’re Toastmasters - no shortage of great conversation!

A big thank you to Marq and Liz Lipton for welcoming us into their beautiful home and for their wonderful hospitality. And thank you to all our members who joined us and made the afternoon so much fun!

It’s always great to connect, laugh, and build friendships beyond our weekly meetings.

Ready to Speak with Confidence? Join Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters!

Do you get nervous speaking in front of a group? Whether you're preparing for work presentations, interviews, weddings, or simply want to become a more confident communicator, Toastmasters is the perfect place to grow.

Join us in a welcoming, supportive environment where you'll practice public speaking, build leadership skills, and receive encouraging, constructive feedback from fellow members.

This Week's Theme: Hot August Nights

📅 Friday, August 7

📍 In Person
399 Encinal St., Santa Cruz
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to get settled.

💻 Attend Online
Interested in joining via Zoom? Email us at [email protected], and we'll send you the meeting link and Meeting ID.

🌐 Learn more about our club at:
santacruzdowntowntoastmasters.org

Guests are always welcome, come see why Toastmasters has helped millions of people become more confident speakers and leaders. We look forward to meeting you!

Congratulations to Ray Kubick on completing Pathways Level 1 – Presentation Mastery!

Your commitment to improving your communication and leadership skills is inspiring. Every speech and every milestone brings new confidence and growth.

Wishing you continued success as you progress on your Toastmasters journey. Keep up the fantastic work, Ray! We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!

Looking forward to seeing you at Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters this Friday, July 31, from 7:15–8:30 a.m.

This week's theme is "Onomatopoeias"- so expect plenty of buzzes, bangs, pops, and maybe even a kaboom or two! Chie Kawahara will guide us through the meeting as Toastmaster, and Chris Haenze will keep us on our toes as General Evaluator.

📍 Attending in Person

We'll meet at 399 Encinal St., Santa Cruz. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to get settled before we begin.

💻 Joining on Zoom

If you're attending online, email [email protected] to get the Zoom link. Also, be sure to check out our website at www.santacruzdowntowntoastmasters.org for more info on our club!

Whether you're giving a speech, taking on a meeting role, or just stopping by to enjoy the fun, we'd love to have you with us. Come ready to learn, laugh, and cheer each other on- no zing or whoosh required (but definitely welcome)!

To help keep our community healthy, please join us via Zoom if you're feeling under the weather or have recently tested positive for COVID-19.

See you Friday!

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Vice President Education and Immediate Past President, Tom Ginsburg, has been recognized as Best Area Director for our entire district!

Tom received this prestigious award from Anna Garcia, last year's District Director, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service.

Congratulations, Tom! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to helping others grow continue to inspire us. We are so fortunate to have you as part of our club!

Congratulations to Kim Price on completing Pathways Level 2 – Dynamic Leadership!

Your commitment to growing as a leader and communicator is inspiring. Wishing you continued success as you continue your Toastmasters journey. Well done, Kim!

Congratulations to Our 2026–2027 Officer Team!

The Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters Club is excited to announce our newly elected officer team for the 2026–2027 Toastmasters year!

President: Ken Braly
Vice President Education: Tom Ginsburg
Vice President Membership: Chie Kawahara
Vice President Public Relations: Sita Kaimal
Secretary: Debbie Levy
Treasurer: Chris Haenze
Sergeant at Arms: Ray Kubick

We also had the pleasure of introducing Scott Bradley as the incoming Area A4 Director. Congratulations, Scott!

A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing officers for their dedication and service. We look forward to another year of inspiring speeches, personal growth, laughter, leadership, and fellowship under the guidance of this outstanding team.

Here's to an exciting and successful 2026–2027 Toastmasters year!