September

  

2026




Articles

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Toastmasters News

Explore Online Meetings
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Member Spotlight

Using Her Past to Impact Others’ Futures

How one member tapped into her Toastmasters skills to become an advocate for foster children.

Stephanie Darling
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Club Experience

Growing Strong Clubs

Discover how clubs become healthy and stay that way.

Bill Brown, DTM
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Presentation Skills

My Most Contentious Contentions

A communication coach shares his top 10 most-challenged recommendations.

Joel Schwartzberg
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Toastmasters News

Communicators Connect at Convention 2026

Reflecting on the wide-open communication that took over Vancouver, Canada.

The Toastmaster magazine staff
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Profile

Meet Stefano McGhee, DTM

2026–2027’s International President doesn’t sit still.

Laura Amann
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Communication

Back to School

Members thrive at clubs on college campuses.

Megan Preston Meyer
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Club Officers

A Good PR Strategy Pays Off

Use these tips to tailor club promotion to your audience.

Jennifer L. Blanck, DTM
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Profile

Getting to Know Stefano McGhee, DTM

Columns

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President's Message

Where It All Begins

Stefano McGhee, DTM
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Toastmasters News

Club Officer Essentials E-book

This new collection of magazine articles helps you develop the leadership skills you and your club need to thrive.

The Toastmaster magazine staff
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Your Turn

Producing a Podcast to Promote the Arts

One Toastmaster’s journey as a content creator and mentor.

J. Carlos Velázquez, DTM
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Speaking Out

Letting Go at College Dropoff

When the nest empties, the adjustments begin.

Paul Sterman