Sooner Toastmasters

Sooner Toastmasters A welcoming Toastmasters club in Norman where people practice public speaking, build leadership skills, and grow together in a supportive environment.

Communications and Leadership training in the Norman, OK area.

That's a wrap. Toastmaster Open House was a success!! Ashley gave her famous toast speech and we had some fun interacti...
06/21/2026

That's a wrap. Toastmaster Open House was a success!! Ashley gave her famous toast speech and we had some fun interactions.Her brother even ate some toast afterwards!!

Another great evening with Sooner Toastmasters. Thank you to all the participants that made this meeting feel like a coo...
06/19/2026

Another great evening with Sooner Toastmasters.

Thank you to all the participants that made this meeting feel like a cool summer breeze. Special thanks to the following:
Mr Toastmaster: Michael B.
Madame Table Topics: Erin C.
Madame General Evaluator: Rachel Z.

Congrats to our Blue Ribbon Winners of the night:
Best Speech: Bhagya D.
Best Evaluator: Ashley E.
Best Table Topics: Nia V.

Curious about Toastmasters? Visit our club:
đź“… Thursdays
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
đź“Ť Sooner Toastmasters at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church. 419 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069

While we may have been small in number this week, we were big on energy, learning, and fun!Our meeting featured creative...
06/12/2026

While we may have been small in number this week, we were big on energy, learning, and fun!

Our meeting featured creative leadership from Heather, who introduced fresh ideas that kept everyone engaged throughout the evening. Bhagya did an outstanding job in her first appearance as Toastmaster of the Day, and Waqar demonstrated true courage by stepping in with a last-minute pocket speech.

We also enjoyed an energetic Table Topics session, with six members taking on impromptu speaking challenges and sharing their thoughts on a variety of topics.

One of the great things about Toastmasters is that every meeting is different, and every member has an opportunity to grow. Whether you’re an experienced speaker or just looking to become more confident communicating in front of others, we’d love to have you visit.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it another memorable evening at Sooner Toastmasters!

Toastmasters Open House Networking.Join us on Saturday, June 20 from 1pm to 2:30 pm at Norman East Library to answer all...
06/12/2026

Toastmasters Open House Networking.
Join us on Saturday, June 20 from 1pm to 2:30 pm at Norman East Library to answer all your questions about Toastmasters and how it can help you become a better speaker and leader.

06/05/2026

National Cheese Day at Sooner Toastmasters. Gouda speeches by Kathy and Sonny, Cheesey Table Topics, and an around the world history lesson on Cheese. Join us at McFarlin Methodist Church Thursdays at 7 p.m.

06/05/2026

Tonight we celebrated National Cheese Day. We had Gouda speeches from Kathy's up and coming book as well as Sonny's two communication styles. There were cheesy Table Topics with Hababero Montery Jack Cheese snacks for the participants. Come join our club Thursdays at 7 pm McFarlin Methodist Church.

The Thunder game may have kept a few members at home, but the 15 who showed up made enough noise for a room twice the si...
05/29/2026

The Thunder game may have kept a few members at home, but the 15 who showed up made enough noise for a room twice the size!

We heard two engaging speeches: Waqar explored the different types of bias and how they influence our thinking, while Rachel shared lessons from her clinic experience and insights on what helps a club succeed.

With extra time on the agenda, we leaned into Table Topics and enjoyed six great responses. Ann shared her pet peeves, Sonny discussed which country he’d move to if given the chance, Kathy explored optical illusions, Angelina reflected on dreams, and Bhagya gave us an unforgettable take on bad mutton.

Jack and J. Paul delivered thoughtful evaluations, and Brad demonstrated what an effective meeting looks like by guiding us through the evening with skill and energy.

Another fantastic Sooner Toastmasters meeting is in the books. Whether we’re 15 strong or 50 strong, there’s never a shortage of learning, laughter, and great conversations

Join us if you want to improve your eloquence with a supportive group of people.
Visit our club:
đź“… Thursdays
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
đź“Ť Sooner Toastmasters at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church. 419 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069

We'd like to showcase another win from our members. Some of the skills you learn from Toastmasters aren't all about publ...
05/27/2026

We'd like to showcase another win from our members. Some of the skills you learn from Toastmasters aren't all about public speaking:

Last night I had one of those moments where I was reminded how much Toastmasters really prepares you for the unexpected.

For the past couple of months I’ve been giving reports about a program I administer. Usually the meetings are small, maybe 10–15 people. Last night the organizer told me she expected about 15, and that’s how the room was set up.

But people kept showing up… and showing up… and showing up. We ended up with well over 50 people.

The organizer was by herself, so I jumped in to help pull out tables and chairs. I even had to go into the hotel lobby breakfast area to grab more chairs. By the time 6:00 rolled around I was sweating and hoping we had enough seats for everyone.

Moments like that are exactly why Toastmasters is so valuable.

If you’ve been to enough meetings, you know things are never perfect. There are always small things, and sometimes big things, that pop up. Sometimes the environment isn’t ideal. But when you know your material and you’ve practiced speaking, adapting becomes second nature.

Helping with contests, TLIs, and district events over the years helped build those skills too.

Eleven years ago when I first joined Toastmasters, I don’t know if I would have been that confident in the same situation. I owe a lot of thanks to the members of Sooner Toastmasters who helped me grow along the way.

If you’re thinking about joining Toastmasters or visiting a meeting, I encourage you to come check it out. The skills you build there show up in ways you might not expect.

We wanted to share a win of one of our members. We are so happy that we get to be part of his story of growth and succes...
05/26/2026

We wanted to share a win of one of our members. We are so happy that we get to be part of his story of growth and success.

The full testimonial below:
"I’m happy to share that I received an A grade in my lecture-based English language test at the university. This also means I am now eligible to teach undergraduate students during my PhD journey.

I want to sincerely thank all of you for your support and encouragement. Being part of this club has helped me build a lot of confidence, especially through my role as Sergeant at Arms.

I truly appreciate everything I have learned here, and I will bring some chocolates 🍫 to the next meeting as a thank you.
S. Waqar"

We invite you to our next meeting, whether you want to join us for Waqar's chocolates or personal improvement. Or both. ;)

Visit our club:
đź“… Thursdays
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
đź“Ť Sooner Toastmasters at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church. 419 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069

Congrats to the members of Sooner Toastmasters for a great meeting. When we work on public speaking, we become more ELOQ...
05/24/2026

Congrats to the members of Sooner Toastmasters for a great meeting. When we work on public speaking, we become more ELOQUENT.
Rachel did a mock interview and Kathy, DTM. did a speech on conflicts and conflict resolution.
Sonny evaluated Rachel and Robert A, DTM. Evaluated Kathy.

Thanks Jack for the awesome pics

Join us if you want to improve your eloquence with a supportive group of people.
Visit our club:
đź“… Thursdays
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
đź“Ť Sooner Toastmasters at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church. 419 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069

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