Somerville Toastmasters Club

09/22/2025

Dear Somerville Toastmastsers,

Please pay your dues soon! Time is running out.

05/10/2025

Somerville Toastmasters held their election on May 1, 2025.
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Club Officers:

President: Nishi Prashad
VPE/SAA: Janice Buffalow, DTM, PDD
VPM/IPP: David R. Chapman, DTM
VPPR: Michael Nobile
Secretary: Stephen Vedder
Treasurer: Alok Agarwal

We are looking forward to serving our Club to its fullest capacity.

Janice Buffalow, DTM, PDD
Secretary 2024-2025

04/13/2025

Congratulations to our incoming 2025-2026 District 83 Toastmasters Leadership Team.

03/23/2025

Congratulations to Dave Chapman for advancing to Division B Contest!

01/26/2025

If you are interested in improving your speaking, communication, and leadership skills, please join us in Somerville NJ on the first and/or third Thursday from 7-9 pm. For more information, contact us at: [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you!

Pre-stage jitters? Sweaty hands, racing heart … and then you blank. 🫣 Don’t let nerves win! 🌟 Calm your nerves with this Toastmasters article: https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2024/dec/calm-nerves.

10/12/2024

Save the date!

Impact 21 Toastmasters 'We Create Winners!' invites all to attend this very special
event! 2024 World Champion of Public Speaking, Luisa Montalvo will visit us on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 7:30 pm via Zoom! This event will fill up fast! Registration is open!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86008538691?pwd=ObNLxTWKIMG6bd0p9e536ry1UBuBrF.1

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Special Event 2024 World Champion of Public Speaking Luisa Montalvo. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

09/01/2024

Enhance Your Vocabulary and Improve Your Speaking Skills with Toastmasters!

At Toastmasters, one of the key roles we focus on is the Grammarian.

This role is all about helping members build their vocabulary and refine their speaking skills. Here's how it works:

1. Expanding Your Vocabulary: Each meeting, our Grammarian introduces a new "Word of the Day," providing its definition and usage examples. This encourages members, speakers, and guests to learn new words and practice using them in sentences. Over time, this simple exercise helps expand your vocabulary, making your speech more varied and engaging.

2. Improving Language Awareness: By listening attentively to all speakers, the Grammarian helps us become more aware of our language usage. They highlight both effective use of language and areas for improvement, offering constructive feedback. This focus on language helps everyone become more precise and articulate in their speaking.

3. Building Confidence: As you practice using new words and receive feedback on your language, your confidence grows. You become more comfortable speaking in different settings, whether it's giving a presentation at work, speaking in public, or even just chatting with friends.

Join us at our next meeting to see how these small but powerful practices can help you become a more confident and effective communicator!

09/01/2024

Unlock Your Potential: Join Us for Our Next Toastmasters Meeting!

Date: Thursday, September 3
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 (conveniently located off Rt. 22)
Format: In-person and on Zoom

Are you ready to elevate your leadership and communication skills? Whether you want to overcome public speaking anxiety, enhance your leadership capabilities, or refine your communication skills,

Somerville Toastmasters is the perfect place for personal and professional growth!

Why Should You Join Us?

Boost Confidence: Learn to speak with confidence in any setting.

Develop Leadership Skills: Acquire the tools to lead meetings, teams, and projects effectively.

Expand Your Network: Connect with others who are also dedicated to personal growth.

Enjoy Fun, Interactive Sessions: Our meetings are a blend of learning and enjoyment—making the process fun!

Who Can Attend?
Everyone! Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just beginning your journey, we welcome all levels of experience. There’s something for everyone at Somerville Toastmasters.

RSVP Today!

Contact:
[email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself. Whether you choose to join us in person or online,

08/12/2024

Happy Monday Everyone!

Our next meeting is this Thursday, 15 August, at 7 pm-9 pm.

We are in-person and Zoom!

Location: Conveniently off Rt. 22 in Somerville

48 West High Street, Somerville NJ 08876

Contact us for further information at:

[email protected] or
[email protected]

Ready to enhance your leadership and communication skills?


Whether you're looking to conquer public speaking fears, develop leadership abilities, or simply improve your communication skills, our supportive community is the perfect place to grow.

You'll have the opportunity to practice speaking in front of an audience, receive constructive feedback, and learn from others in a friendly, no-pressure environment.

Why Join?
Boost Confidence: Gain the confidence to speak up in any situation.
Hone Leadership Skills: Develop the skills to lead meetings, teams, and projects effectively.

Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals who are also passionate about personal growth.

Fun & Interactive: Our meetings are not just about learning—they're about having fun while doing it!

Who Should Attend?

Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, there's something for everyone at Somerville Toastmasters.

RSVP Today!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in yourself.

Join us in person or online—whichever suits you best.

Let us know you’ll be there, and invite a friend who might also benefit from Toastmasters

07/29/2024

Happy Monday Everyone!

Our next meeting is this Thursday, 1 August, at 7 pm-9 pm.

We are in-person!

Location: Conveniently off Rt. 22 in Somerville

Contact us for further information at:

[email protected] or
[email protected]

Hope to you see all there!