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District 30 Toastmasters

To learn more or find a local club, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club or email prm@d30toastmasters.org. Guests are welcome. District 30 Toastmasters is a dynamic professional development community serving individuals and organizations across northern Illinois through a network of local clubs that meet both in person and online. As part of the global Toastmasters International organization, District 30 empowers people to build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop leadership skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Members don’t just study communication and leadership concepts—they actively practice them through structured meetings, real-time feedback, and leadership opportunities that mirror real-world challenges. From first-time speakers finding their voice to experienced professionals refining their executive presence, District 30 provides a space where growth is both intentional and measurable. Beyond individual development, District 30 fosters strong community connections. Its clubs create opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and relationship-building across communities, industries, and backgrounds. District-wide events, including training sessions, speech contests, and the annual conference, bring members together to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements, and expand their impact. District 30 also strengthens the broader community by equipping individuals with skills that translate directly into the workplace and civic life. Members become more effective leaders, clearer communicators, and more engaged contributors within their organizations and communities. At its core, District 30 Toastmasters is about transformation—helping individuals move from hesitation to confidence, from ideas to action, and from potential to purposeful leadership. Membership is open to adults 18 and older. Youth Leadership programs are periodically offered for those under 18.

Cook County

Cook

Schaumburg

Illinois

To learn more or find a local club, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club or email prm@d30toastmasters.org. Guests are welcome. District...

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Chicago Metropolitan Area

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The beautifully intricate and whimsical artwork of Kathy Passi will be on display at the Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway in Des Plaines during the month of November. For many years she worked solely in scratchboard, but is currently exploring other painting mediums such as gouache, acrylic and oil.Kathy is a long time member of the Des Plaines Art Guild (dpag.org) where she has received encouragement, inspiration and support and made valuable friendships. She studied art locally at Oakton Community College and has been working as an artist and illustrator for many years. She lives in Des Plaines with her husband, George, and has a son, Paul.

The beautifully intricate and whimsical artwork of Kathy Passi will be on display at the Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway in Des Plaines during the month of November. For many years she worked solely in scratchboard, but is currently exploring other painting mediums such as gouache, acrylic and oil.

Kathy is a long time member of the Des Plaines Art Guild (dpag.org) where she has received encouragement, inspiration and support and made valuable friendships. She studied art locally at Oakton Community College and has been working as an artist and illustrator for many years. She lives in Des Plaines with her husband, George, and has a son, Paul.

During the month of November, the artwork of Kathy Passi can be seen at the Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Hwy. in Des Plaines.