Pat Potter

San Mateo County

Bay Area

San Carlos

California

Belmont

Albert Gregory

Redwood City-Woodside

Foster City

San Mateo

Menlo Park-Atherton

Burlingame-Hillsborough

East Palo Alto

Santa Clara County

Palo Alto

Millbrae

Half Moon Bay

Skyway Center, 655 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA, 94070 + Online

Have a story, idea, or expertise you’d like to share with a wider audience? Interested in exploring paid speaking opportunities—or helping more people discover your Toastmasters club?
Join District 205 for a hybrid event featuring Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking. Explore how to get started speaking beyond Toastmasters and how those opportunities can help you connect with new audiences and support club growth.
The session will address questions such as:
<ul><li>Do I have what it takes?</li><li>What would I talk about?</li><li>How do I get started?</li><li>What makes a great leader?</li></ul>
Toastmasters members and non-members are welcome!
WHEN AND WHERE Friday, October 9, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. Pacific
<ul><li>6:00 p.m.: Networking</li><li>6:30 p.m.: Session begins</li></ul>
Attend in person at San Carlos Skyway Center, 655 Skyway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070, or online.
TICKETS AND REGISTRATION
<ul><li>Toastmasters members: $20 in person or $10 online</li><li>Non-members: $25 in person or $15 online</li></ul>
Please purchase your ticket using the link below: <a href="https://bit.ly/speak-outside-of-toastmasters-tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/speak-outside-of-toastmasters-tickets</a>
For online attendees, the meeting link will be sent 24 hours before the event.

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