Toastmasters at the SOVA Innovation Hub

  Unlock your potential. Build confidence. Grow as a communicator and leader.

The SOVA Innovation Hub is proud to serve as a meeting location for Toastmasters International, as an extension of the Toastmasters Club #3305. Our meeting location serves 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.

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 Information for Prospective Members

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:

• • Improve your public speaking skills
  • Build confidence in communication
  • Gain leadership experience
  • Connect with local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members

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 >

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 your application is received, you 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. 

• • 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, for October-March and April-September.
  • Dues covers educational materials, club support, and access to the global Toastmasters network.

Questions?

• • Explore Toastmasters.org to discover if the Toastmasters is right for you
  • Send your questions to our 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!

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