WHO WE ARE

WHAT IS THE SPEAKING MACHINE?

The Speaking Machine Distinguished Toastmasters club is dedicated to helping you find your voice, and to project that voice with confidence and power. For 35+ years, we have provided a dynamic and supportive environment to develop communication and leadership skills of our diverse membership. Our meetings are held every Tuesday night, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, in the beautiful Laguna Park conference room in Elk Grove, CA. Members can also dial in our hybrid meetings through Zoom.

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IMPROVE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS

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WORK ON NETWORKING IN A SMALL AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

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BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE AND AWARENESS

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BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Toastmasters News and Updates

  • Overcoming Your Fear with Toastmasters

    October 13, 2024 0
    Check out our article at The Elk Grove Citizen, written by Ramona and Chris Scarborough. Thank you for featuring The Speaking Machine! Overcoming Your Fear With Toastmasters ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) – Do you suffer from glossophobia? If you do, you are not alone. Many people list their worst fear […]
  • Salad Bar Meeting Event Photos
    August 18, 2024
  • SM Plus: This Barbie Is A Rocket Scientist by Riana Menezez
    August 2, 2023 0
    In her insightful analysis, Riana Menezes delves into the delicate equilibrium of embracing her inner Barbie femininity in the professional sphere, all while commanding the utmost respect as a distinguished rocket scientist. Menezes skillfully navigates the challenging terrain of reconciling these seemingly contrasting aspects of her identity, skillset, and societal […]
  • SM Plus: Moments of Truth Part 1 by Joey Waldrop
    August 2, 2023 0
    In her speech titled “Moments of Truth,” Joey Waldrop shares valuable insights on establishing and maintaining an accountable group through honest feedback. Waldrop emphasizes the importance of creating an open and transparent environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas. By fostering this culture of honesty, she […]
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01octAll DaySMEDLEY AWARDSThe Toastmasters International Smedley Awards runs throughout the months of September - October, 2024.

01oct7:00 pm8:30 pmWeekly MeetingsCome to our weekly meeting for great speeches, table topics and a good time! We are a hybrid meeting, you can join us in person or in Zoom! Contact us for the Zoom link.

03oct7:30 pm8:30 pmClub Officer Meeting

05oct8:00 am2:00 pmGarage Sale Part 2

08oct7:00 pm8:30 pmWeekly MeetingsCome to our weekly meeting for great speeches, table topics and a good time! We are a hybrid meeting, you can join us in person or in Zoom! Contact us for the Zoom link.

15oct7:00 pm8:30 pmWeekly MeetingsCome to our weekly meeting for great speeches, table topics and a good time! We are a hybrid meeting, you can join us in person or in Zoom! Contact us for the Zoom link.

22oct7:00 pm8:30 pmWeekly MeetingsCome to our weekly meeting for great speeches, table topics and a good time! We are a hybrid meeting, you can join us in person or in Zoom! Contact us for the Zoom link.

29oct7:00 pm8:30 pmSpooky Tales

29oct7:00 pm8:30 pmWeekly MeetingsCome to our weekly meeting for great speeches, table topics and a good time! We are a hybrid meeting, you can join us in person or in Zoom! Contact us for the Zoom link.

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