About us
PUBLIC SPEAKING, LEADERSHIP, VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Spotlight Toastmasters meetings are OPEN to ANYONE who wishes to improve their public speaking, communication, listening, and leadership skills in a friendly, self-paced environment.
🎬 HISTORY OF SPOTLIGHT TOASTMASTERS
Since 2014, we have met every 1st and 3rd Saturday to educate and train ourselves in:
🔹Giving prepared and impromptu speeches.
🔹Giving and receiving constructive evaluations.
🔹Leading people and projects.
🔹Overcoming the fear of public speaking.
🔹If you feel like you need to improve in these areas, come visit us. There is no cost for guests and all are welcome!
🏆 ACCOLADES
🔹 President's Distinguished Club: 2022-23, 2019-20, 2017-18, 2016-17
🔹Select Distinguished Club: 2024-25, 2020-21, 2018-2019
🔹Distinguished Club: 2023-24, 2015-2016
🥳 GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
🔹You may visit as a guest as many times as you wish. There is no cost to attend as a guest!
📆 MEETING INFORMATION
🔹We meet every 1st and 3rd Saturday between 10 - 11:30 AM PDT. Our meetings are hybrid. You decide if you want to join us via Zoom or in person.
🔹We meet at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University facility located at 1000 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Suite 110 in Renton, Washington to provide you with the option to join us online or in person.
🔹We provide coffee and donuts! ☕️🍩
🗣️ SPOTLIGHT CLUB BENEFITS
🔹 We are one of the very first Toastmasters clubs to offer the option for members to attend meetings online.
🔹 Developed a program to assign each new member with a mentor to help in the development of their pathway.
🔹Established a virtual attendance meeting role to manage our hybrid meetings.
🔹Option for club members to have video recording of their speeches.
🙋♀️ QUESTIONS?
🔹Please reach out to us at spotlighttoastmasters654507@gmail.com and a club officer will get back to you.
🔹Sign-up and receive our club newsletter and learn about our upcoming meetings.
Come visit us any 1st or 3rd Saturday at 10 AM PDT!
Upcoming events
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From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Join us for our Open House
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1000 Oaksdale Ave SW #110, Renton, WA, US🎉 YOU'RE INVITED! Open House —Join Us In-Person or Online via Zoom!
Theme: From Stage Fright to Spotlight — Your Journey Starts Here!
Have you ever frozen at the thought of speaking in front of others? You're not alone — and you don't have to stay there. Come discover how Spotlight Toastmasters has helped everyday people just like you go from nervous and hesitant to confident, compelling communicators.
This is your personal invitation to take the first step!
This is our Open House and will include food and refreshments.
We will have a guest speaker, Mary Morrison, DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster). Mary has served in various leadership roles of Toastmasters at a club, division, district and region level and brings wealth of knowledge from her experiences.
AGENDA
- 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM | Networking & Warm Welcome — Come meet our members!
- 10:10 AM – 11:25 AM
- Live prepared speeches — see real members shine in the spotlight
- Witness how constructive, encouraging evaluations build confidence
- Table Topics — watch spontaneousspeaking made fun and fearless
- Evaluations & Reports
- 11:30 AM | Q&A and Wrap-Up — Ask us anything!
Guests, This One's For You!
No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to grow.Whether public speaking feels terrifying or just needs a little polish, Spotlight Toastmasters meets you exactly where you are and helps you become who you're meant to be.
We offer a warm, supportive, and flexible environment — attend in person or from the comfort of your home via Zoom. Either way, you belong here.
Think Spotlight might be the right fit? There's only one way to find out — step into the spotlight and see for yourself!
Stay in the loop on upcoming events, club activities, and opportunities at the club, district, and international levels by signing up for our newsletter.
Ready to take the stage?
We'd love to connect with you! Reach out before or after the event at 📧 spotlighttoastmasters654507@gmail.com
Doors and Zoom will open at 10:00 AM — meeting starts promptly at 10:10 AM. Your spotlight moment is waiting. See you there! 🎤✨
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Leading Without a Title: Building Leadership Skills from ANY position
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1000 Oaksdale Ave SW #110, Renton, WA, USTheme: Leading Without a Title
You don't need a title to lead — you just need a voice.
Join us via Zoom or in-person for an inspiring session where you'll explore how true leadership begins from within.
Discover how Toastmasters helps you influence, inspire, and make an impact—no corner office required.
AGENDA
- 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM | Networking & Welcome
- 10:10 AM - 11:25 AM | Toastmasters Program
- Prepared speeches that showcase everyday leadership in action
- Constructive evaluations to sharpen your communication and presence
- Table Topics for impromptu speaking practice on the fly
- 11:25 AM - 11:30 AM | Q&A Session (and after meeting)
A detailed agenda will be shared during the meeting.
All Are Welcome! Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to deepen your influence, come as you are.
Guests are always encouraged to join us and experience the Spotlight difference firsthand.
At Spotlight Toastmasters, we believe leadership isn't a rank — it's a skill.
We're committed to helping every member grow as a communicator and leader in a supportive, flexible environment.
Are you Wondering if Spotlight is the right fit?
If you'd like to attend online. You may use either of these links below to attend today and any of our meetings.
https://bit.ly/spotlight-online-meeting
https://zoom.us/j/391817003?pwd=dHVkTnI0MDlqYzNDSzEzUlZaSTRMQT09
If you prefer e to come in-person in Renton, we will meet at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University located at 1000 Oakesdale Avenue SW. We will be in the Dunbar room.
There is free parking, and restrooms and WiFI are available.
Visit us and find out! Stay up to date on our club 's news and also district and Toastmasters International-related news by signing up for our newsletter.
If you have any questions, please reach out via message or email us at spotlighttoastmasters654507@gmail.com —and someone will get you back to!
The meeting will start promptly at 10:10 AM. We can't wait to see you there!
5 attendees
Where Communication meets Leadership
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1000 Oaksdale Ave SW #110, Renton, WA, USJoin Spotlight Toastmasters on Saturday, May 16, for an inspiring session that explores how true leadership begins from within.
Whether you attend via Zoom or in person, you'll discover how developing your communication skills empowers you to influence, inspire, and make a lasting impact — no corner office required.
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Agenda
10:00 – 10:10 AM
Networking & Welcome
10:10 – 11:25 AM
Toastmasters Program- Prepared speeches showcasing everyday leadership in action
- Constructive evaluations to sharpen your communication and presence
- Table Topics — impromptu speaking practice on the spot
11:25 – 11:30 AM
Q&A Session (conversation continues after the meeting)
A detailed agenda will be shared at the start of the meeting.***
How to join
Online via Zoom
Use either link below to attend this or any future meeting.
In-person · Renton, WA
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University1000 Oakesdale Ave SW — Dunbar Room
Free parking · Restrooms · WiFi
Zoom links
https://bit.ly/spotlight-online-meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/391817003?pwd=dHVkTnI0MDlqYzNDSzEzUlZaSTRMQT09***
All are welcome
Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to deepen your influence, come as you are. Guests are always encouraged to visit and experience the Spotlight difference firsthand. At Spotlight Toastmasters, we believe leadership isn't a rank — it's a skill. We're committed to helping every member grow as a communicator and leader in a supportive, flexible environment.***
Stay connected with club news, district updates, and Toastmasters International events by signing up for our newsletter.
Have questions? Reach out via message or email us at spotlighttoastmasters654507@gmail.com and someone will get back to you shortly.
The meeting starts promptly at 10:10 AM. We can't wait to see you on May 16!3 attendees
Past events
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