Unlock your potential. Build confidence. Grow as a communicator and leader — right here in Southern Virginia!
The SOVA Innovation Hub is excited to host a new meeting location for Toastmasters, serving South Boston, Halifax County, and the surrounding region. Whether you’re an experienced speaker or just starting out, Toastmasters offers a supportive, learn-by-doing environment where you can build valuable public speaking and leadership skills.
All interested community members are invited to help us kickoff Toastmasters at the SOVA Innovation Hub by attending our two Sample Meetings:
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that helps people become more effective communicators and leaders. With over 16,000 clubs worldwide, Toastmasters empowers millions to speak confidently and lead with purpose.
By joining, you can:
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- Improve your public speaking skills
- Build confidence in communication
- Gain leadership experience
- Connect with local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members
About Our Toastmasters Meeting
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- Meeting day & time: Twice a month on Thursdays, 12 PM – 1 PM, beginning September 11, 2025
- Location: SOVA Innovation Hub, 715 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, Virginia
- Format: Primarily in person, with a hybrid option for remote participation
- Club Membership: This meeting location is an extension of the Danville Toastmasters Club
- Who can join: Open to professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and all community members age 18+
What to Expect
Toastmasters at the SOVA Innovation Hub follows the proven Toastmasters educational program, available online to members. Our meetings will also be shaped by the interests and goals of our members. During each meeting, there are around 10 roles for members to play. This includes 2 to 3 people who will deliver short, prepared speeches. Learn more about what to expect at your first meeting >
Becoming a Member
Ready to join? Complete the membership application and return it to Venus Wilmer at venuswilmer@gmail.com. Note: Toastmasters at the SOVA Innovation Hub is an additional meeting location for the Danville Toastmasters Club, so you will be joining the Danville Club as a member. Here is a link to the membership application >
After applications are processed, the new member will receive an email from Toastmasters International to pay their dues and create their profile for the online learning Pathways Base Camp. At renewal, members will receive email from the Treasurer with reminders to go online and pay your recurring dues.
Membership Costs
Toastmasters is an affordable professional development opportunity. Individuals can pay their own dues, or ask their employer to sponsor their membership.
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- One-time new member fee: $20 – this fee will be covered for the first 20 new members, thanks to sponsorship from the Hello, Hello podcast!
- Toastmasters Membership dues: $60 every six months, October – March and April – September.
- Dues covers educational materials, club support, and access to the global Toastmasters network.)
Interested? Join Us!
Everyone is welcome! If you’d like to learn more:
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- Register to attend a Kickoff Meeting to experience a sample meeting:
- Complete the Membership Application >
- Explore Toastmasters.org to discover if the Toastmasters is right for you
- Send your questions to volunteer meeting leader Keith Washo at keithwasho@gmail.com or contact the SOVA Innovation Hub team at hello@sovainnovationhub.com
We look forward to meeting you and helping you grow your voice and leadership skills!
Program Partners
Toastmasters International
Danville Club #3305
Toastmasters @ SOVA Innovation Hub is a meeting location of Toastmasters Danville Club #3305
SOVA Innovation Hub
Meeting Location
SOVA Innovation Hub is a nonprofit organization offering coworking and meeting space at our facility in downtown South Boston, Virginia.
Hello Hello! Podcast
New Member Fee Sponsor
The new member registration fee ($20) will be covered for the first 20 new members! Thanks to generous sponsorship from Alyssa Rogers, host of the Hello Hello! podcast.