District 83 - Northern New Jersey, Rockland County New York & Staten Island New York

 

Club Anniversaries This Month

Charter DateClub NameAnniversary
March 1st 2020Collective Communication MastersCelebrating 6 Year Anniversary
March 1st 1994Conquerors ClubCelebrating 32 Year Anniversary
March 29th 2002Impact 21 ClubCelebrating 24 Year Anniversary
March 1st 1961TM of Westfield ClubCelebrating 65 Year Anniversary
March 21st 2017Queen City TMCelebrating 9 Year Anniversary
March 4th 2008Speakers of the HouseCelebrating 18 Year Anniversary
March 1st 1995Brunswick Toastmasters ClubCelebrating 31 Year Anniversary
March 27th 2025ALIANZA ToastmastersCelebrating 1 Year Anniversary

 

Traveling Gavel

The Traveling Gavel is currently at Speak and Lead Toastmasters Club. Captured on Jan-14-2026.
Here are the rules if you would like to capture the gavel for your club.

1. Contact the host club. Current contact is Steven Drapkin E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. Get three members of your club to attend the meeting of the club that currenly has the gavel.
3. Particpate in the meeting.
4.Submit form with details about the meeting. Click Here to Submit Gavel Capture
5.Proudly display the virtual traveling gavel on your club website.

Register Here

 

Proposal: Launching a Professional Speaking Specialty Toastmasters Club

Club Name: ProSpeaker Circle (working title)

Purpose

The goal of this specialty club is to support Toastmasters in developing professional speaking careers,

bridging the gap between club-level public speaking and paid, professional speaking engagements. The club will

provide targeted mentorship, practice, and networking for members aspiring to become Accredited Speakers or

professional keynote speakers.

Objectives

1. Skill Development:

  • o Advanced speechcraft for professional audiences
  • o Storytelling, presentation design, and audience engagement techniques
  • o Voice, pacing, and stage presence

2. Professional Growth:

  • o Guidance on building a speaking business
  • o Branding and marketing for professional speakers
  • o Opportunities to present to non-Toastmasters audiences

3. Networking & Mentorship:

  • o Connect members with Accredited Speakers and seasoned professionals
  • o Peer feedback and coaching for professional-level speeches
  • o Collaborative projects, workshops, and speaking events

Target Membership

  • Current Toastmasters seeking to transition into professional speaking
  • Members interested in earning Accredited Speaker designation
  • Entrepreneurs, coaches, and trainers looking to enhance public speaking skills for business impact
  • Individuals passionate about storytelling, motivational speaking, or keynote delivery

Club Structure

Meeting

Format Virtual or Hybrid

Frequency Bi-weekly or monthly meetings

Duration 60–90 minutes

Roles Special

Features

Standard Toastmasters officer roles with specialized mentorship committees for professional

speaking

Guest speakers (Accredited Speakers), professional speech workshops, live practice

sessions, recorded critique sessions

Curriculum & Programming

  • Advanced Pathways Projects: Focusing on Dynamic Leadership, Presentation Mastery, and

Engaging Humor

  • Professional Speaking Workshops: Voice coaching, stage presence, and keynote development
  • Peer Review Sessions: Members present professional-style speeches and receive structured feedback
  • Mentorship Program: Pair members with Accredited Speakers for guidance and career advice

Expected Outcomes

  • Launch a specialty club dedicated to professional speaking• Provide a platform for members to advance toward Accredited Speaker designation
  • Build a network of professional speakers within Toastmasters District 83
  • Increase engagement and retention for members seeking career development in speaking

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About Us

MISSION STATEMENT
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL MISSION
We empower individuals to become more
effective communicators and leaders.
DISTRICT MISSION
We build new clubs and support all clubs in
achieving excellence.
CLUB MISSION
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience
in which members are empowered to
develop communication and leadership skills,
resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

 

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