FUNdamentals of Speech Contest for Masters

Date & Time
November 22, 2025
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
SWIC Southwestern Illinois College
4950 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
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Join us for an energizing Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) packed with officer training, speech-contest skill-building, networking, and holiday fun! Whether you’re a club officer, contest volunteer, contestant, or simply eager to grow your leadership and communication skills, this TLI has something for everyone.

πŸ“ Location

Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)
4950 Maryville Rd., Granite City, IL 62040

πŸ•£ Schedule

πŸ•₯ Doors Open: 8:30 a.m.
πŸ•˜ Training Begins: 9:00 a.m. sharp

  • 9:00–9:55 β€” Officer Training
  • 10:00–12:00 β€” Speech Contest Training
  • 12:00–12:30 β€” Lunch
  • 12:30–2:00 β€” Holiday Party
  • 2:00–2:30 β€” DEC Meeting

πŸ“„ Program of Events:
https://midwestspeakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/November-22-2025-3.pdf

πŸ’™ Giving Back

We are supporting two important initiatives during TLI:

SWIC Student Life Food Pantry – Bring donations to show appreciation for our host facility.

Prison Scholarship Fund – Help us reach our goal of $2,000 to support Alpha Toastmasters inmate members throughout 2026.

🎀 Special Highlight

We’re excited to share insights and inspiration from Dr. Jocelyn B. Tyson, the 2023 World Champion of Public Speaking (see Program p.4).

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We can’t wait to see you there!

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