Welcome to Speakeasy Toastmaster 4698

At Speakeasy Toastmaster, we focus on helping individuals enhance their public speaking and leadership skills through education and practice.

Services

Public Speaking Workshops

Empowering Individuals:

  • Toastmasters International has empowered individuals through effective communication and leadership for over 100 years.
  • Speakeasy Toastmaster Club 4698 exemplifies this mission by providing a supportive environment for diverse members.

Structured Learning Approach:

  • The Toastmasters methodology emphasizes practice and guidance to develop communication and leadership skills.
  • Members engage in a structured curriculum that enhances public speaking and interpersonal abilities.

Community Engagement:

  • Speakeasy Toastmaster Club 4698 actively serves the community through public speaking workshops and outreach initiatives.
  • Members utilize their skills to mentor aspiring speakers and make a positive local impact.

Lifelong Learning and Growth:

  • The club fosters an environment for collaborative learning and constructive feedback among its members.
  • Toastmasters encourages lifelong learning, empowering individuals to become effective communicators and leaders.

Insights from The Languages of Magic by Toby Chappell

🔹 Core Idea

Language is not just communication—it's creation.
In magic and daily life, words can influence reality, shape perception, and transform the self.

🧙‍♂️ Key Concepts from the Book

✴️ 1. Performative Speech = Action

  • Some words do something when spoken.

    • E.g. “I now pronounce you husband and wife.”

    • In magic: “I bind thee” or “Be gone!”

✴️ 2. Language as Magical Technology

  • Language channels intention (will).

  • Rituals, chants, sigils, and mantras are code for reality.

  • The magician is a programmer, words are the commands.

✴️ 3. Runes, Glyphs, and Sigils

  • Visual language carries power.

    • Think: logos, symbols, ancient scripts.

  • Used to focus energy and subconscious intent.

✴️ 4. Logos – The Divine Word

  • “In the beginning was the Word…”

  • Speaking is a divine creative act, echoing ancient traditions.

✴️ 5. The Power of Silence

  • True transformation sometimes comes in stillness.

  • Not all wisdom is spoken—some is experienced.

✨ Takeaways for Speakers & Thinkers

  • Words affect minds—ours and others.

  • Speak with intention: you’re casting spells every day.

  • Harness the magic of meaning to inspire, empower, and create change.

📘 Book Reference

The Languages of Magic by Toby Chappell
Explores the esoteric role of language in magical systems, symbolism, and consciousness.

💬 Quote to Remember

“I create as I speak.” – Ancient Magical Maxim

Networking Opportunities

Holiday Pageant Flyer
 
 
 
 

🎄✨ Speakeasy Toastmasters Club 4698 Presents ✨🎄

🌟 The Holiday Pageant & Celebration! 🌟

📅 Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM (ET)
📍 Location: Broderick rec center art room & Zoom
💻 Zoom Link: 884 3404 4191 passcode tm

🎉 Join us for a magical evening of laughter, joy, and storytelling cheer!
Celebrate the season with festive speeches, holiday humor, and heartwarming performances from your fellow Toastmasters.

✨ Highlights Include:

  • 🎙️ Jolly Holiday Speeches & Skits

  • 🎁 Festive Table Topics with a Twist

  • 👗 Best Dressed Holiday Attire Contest

  • 🎶 Special Musical Moments

  • 🌟 Cheer, Connection & Community

Bring your favorite seasonal treat, wear your brightest holiday sweater, and enjoy an evening filled with warmth, wit, and wonder!

Hosted by: Speakeasy Toastmasters Club 4698
📍 In-person: 6101 66th Ave N,                        Broderick rec center art room, Pinellas Park
💻 Online: Zoom – Meeting ID 884 3404 4191

🌐 Visit: speakeasytoastmaster4698.org
✉️ Contact: herscheyabrams@gmail.com or Jim Ellis at 407-221-7339

🎁 Celebrate, Speak, and Sparkle with Speakeasy! 🎶

(Designed in the spirit of joy — add snowflakes, twinkling lights, and red-green-gold accents for a festive Canva layout!)

Your flyer is now updated with a Canva-style festive layout — complete with design notes for adding color, sparkle, and seasonal touches! Would you like me to turn this into a ready-to-upload Canva template or printable PDF next?

 
 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toastmasters International?
Toastmasters International is a global organization focused on developing public speaking and leadership skills through local clubs.

How do I join Speakeasy Toastmasters?
Joining is easy! Simply contact us through the form on our website, and we will guide you through the membership process.

What can I expect from the meetings?
Meetings typically feature prepared speeches, impromptu speaking opportunities, and constructive feedback, all aimed at fostering growth.

“Joining Speakeasy Toastmasters transformed my confidence and speaking abilities. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their skills!”

[Herschel Abrams, long time Toastmaster]

Contact us

Reach out to us for inquiries about our workshops and programs!

Location

Speakeasy Toastmaster times
Pinellas Park, Florida, United States

About us

Speakeasy Toastmaster Times is a non-profit education club located in Pinellas Park, Florida, affiliated with Toastmasters International. Our mission is to empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders through a supportive and structured environment. We believe that everyone has the potential to improve their speaking and leadership skills, regardless of their starting point. By providing a platform for practice, feedback, and growth, we help our members gain the confidence they need to succeed in both personal and professional settings. Join us and be part of a community that encourages self-improvement and lifelong learning.