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# 🎤🔥 A New Toastmasters Year Begins… The #SeriouslyFun Way! 🔥🎤

## Welcome to #SeriouslyFun Toastmasters

Saturday, July 11th
🕖 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
📍 Hybrid Meeting – In-Person & Zoom
A new Toastmasters year is here.
New goals.
New officers.
New speeches.
New opportunities to become the communicator and leader you want to be.
And there's no better place to begin than #SeriouslyFun Toastmasters.
Whether you're a longtime member, visiting from another club, or attending your very first Toastmasters meeting, you're invited to join us as we kick off another exciting year of learning, laughter, and leadership.

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# 🎉 Celebrating a New Leadership Team

The evening begins with the installation of our 2026–2027 Executive Board, led by incoming President Maurice DiMino, DTM, AS.
Together, this team is committed to making #SeriouslyFun another unforgettable year—bringing back our signature specialty meetings while continuing to provide members with outstanding opportunities to grow through Pathways, speaking, leadership, and evaluation.

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# 🎙️ Your Toastmaster for the Evening

Marianne Ludanyi, DTM
Known for her warmth, professionalism, and ability to keep the energy flowing, Marianne will guide us through an evening filled with inspiration, learning, and a few surprises along the way.

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# 🌟 Featured Speakers

Prepare to hear an outstanding lineup of experienced speakers, each bringing a unique message and perspective.
🎤 Lance Webster, DTM
"Good People: Five Surprising Traits"
What qualities truly define a good person? Lance explores five characteristics that may surprise you—and perhaps inspire you.

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🎤 Special Guest Speaker – Irene Quoico
International Speech Contest Practice
"Let It Go"
We're honored to welcome Irene as she fine-tunes her International Speech Contest presentation. Guests will have the opportunity to experience a speech prepared for competition at the highest levels of Toastmasters.

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🎤 Ayse Z. Oge, ATMB, CL
"Leading With Diplomacy"
Leadership isn't always about having the loudest voice. Discover why diplomacy may be one of the most valuable leadership skills of all.

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🎤 Carl Walsh, ACS, CL, QS
"The Thread"
Carl closes our speaking program with a presentation that promises thoughtful insights and a memorable message.

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# ⭐ Our Signature World-Class Round Robin Evaluations

Led by Agnes Lewis, DTM, our Round Robin Evaluations continue to be one of the defining experiences of #SeriouslyFun Toastmasters.
Rather than hearing a single evaluation, speakers receive feedback from multiple evaluators—offering a variety of perspectives, practical suggestions, and valuable insights.
Whether you're speaking or simply listening, you'll leave with ideas you can immediately apply to your own presentations.
This isn't just feedback.
It's collaborative coaching at its finest.

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# 🎯 Table Topics

Think quickly.
Speak confidently.
Have fun.
Our Table Topics session, led by Shawna Swanberg, DTM, will challenge participants to think on their feet while providing plenty of laughter and unexpected moments.
It's one of the most entertaining—and educational—parts of every #SeriouslyFun meeting.

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# 🌎 Why Attend?

Every #SeriouslyFun meeting brings together experienced speakers, club leaders, contest competitors, and guests who share one goal:
To become better communicators.
Whether you're working through Pathways, preparing for a speech contest, or simply looking for a Toastmasters club that combines excellence with enthusiasm, you'll feel right at home.

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# 📍 Join Us Your Way

### In Person

Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce
17723 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344

### 💻 Join Us on Zoom

🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9935877374?omn=89184293124
Meeting ID: 993 587 7374

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# 🎤 New Year.

# 🎯 New Opportunities.

# 🔥 Same #SeriouslyFun Spirit.

Join us as we kick off another incredible Toastmasters year.
Guests are always welcome.