Sunrise Marion Toastmasters

Sunrise Marion Toastmasters We meet every Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00am in person or through Zoom. Come visit us!

Our weekly meeting was absolutely buzzing today! As a hybrid club, there is always an incredible **synergy** when we con...
05/21/2026

Our weekly meeting was absolutely buzzing today! As a hybrid club, there is always an incredible **synergy** when we connect our in-person crew with our fantastic Zoom participants to share the morning together.

Our Table Topics Master, **Sam**, brought a powerhouse list of 9 thought-provoking questions today. Things moved so fast we only had time to put two people on the spot during the meeting! ⏱️🎤

Since the rest of these questions are too good to leave locked up in a notebook, we are bringing them to you.

1. **The Perspective Shift:** Tell us about a conversation that unexpectedly changed your perspective.
2. **The Ultimate Network:** If you could network with anyone—living or dead—who would it be and why?
3. **Manifest It:** Describe a time when you spoke something into existence.
4. **Hindsight 20/20:** If you could give your past self one piece of advice about success, what would it be?
5. **Fearless:** If you had no fear, what goal would you achieve today?
6. **Stand Up:** Describe a moment when you used your voice to stand up for something important.
7. **The Stretch Zone:** When has stepping outside your comfort zone revealed something valuable about yourself?
8. **The Hidden Gem:** What’s your “signature strength” that others might not immediately notice?
9. **Life Lessons:** What’s one “golden lesson” life has taught you recently?

**Want to experience the synergy in person or online?** Come check out Sunrise Marion Toastmasters next Wednesday morning at 7:00 AM! Drop a comment if you'd like us to send you the Zoom link.

🎉 Welcome to the Club! 🎉​Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest member, Michelle Howe 👏 We are absolutely...
04/30/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Club! 🎉
​Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest member, Michelle Howe 👏 We are absolutely thrilled to have her officially inducted into the Sunrise Marion Toastmasters family.
​Taking the step to join Toastmasters is a wonderful commitment to personal and professional growth. We are so excited to support her on this journey, hear her upcoming speeches, and watch her shine at the lectern! 🌟
​Welcome aboard, Michelle! Let’s grow and learn together! 🗣️🎙️

Nothing beats great food and even better conversation! 🥂 We had a wonderful turnout for our Sunrise Marion Toastmasters ...
01/28/2026

Nothing beats great food and even better conversation! 🥂 We had a wonderful turnout for our Sunrise Marion Toastmasters social at Goldfinch Tap + Eatery. It was a perfect way to connect outside of our usual morning meetings. Can’t wait for the next one!

It was a wild and wooly Wednesday morning at Sunrise Marion Toastmasters, where we embraced "The Gift of Uncomfortable!"...
12/10/2025

It was a wild and wooly Wednesday morning at Sunrise Marion Toastmasters, where we embraced "The Gift of Uncomfortable!" 🎁.
Discomfort is proof you are pushing your boundaries and growing. We learned that a racing heart and sweaty palms are physical symptoms of growth, not fear. We focused on building resilience, the ability to adapt to challenging experiences and bounce back from setbacks.
Members flexed their skills during impromptu Table Topics, sharing lessons learned from mistakes and even navigating tricky situations like whacking shins with a 40-pound kettlebell. We also took an artful adventure through downtown Cedar Rapids, exploring interactive murals and sculptures.
Ready to push your limits? Cherish that unease—it’s the gift that propels us forward!

Come join us anytime we meet every Wednesday morning at 7AM online or in person. Reach out to us for more information or click on our site - https://www.sunrisemarion.org/

Rise and shine, Toastmasters! ☀️Please join us in giving a huge Sunrise Marion welcome to our newest member, Robert Rath...
12/03/2025

Rise and shine, Toastmasters! ☀️

Please join us in giving a huge Sunrise Marion welcome to our newest member, Robert Rathje!

We are thrilled to have Robert join our early morning sessions. It takes real dedication to set that alarm clock early to work on personal growth, and we are so excited to add his energy and perspective to our group to kickstart the day. ☕️🎤

Robert, we can't wait to hear your icebreaker and watch you grow as a speaker and a leader. Wishing you the very best of success on your entire Toastmasters journey!

Happy Thanksgiving!!
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Building better speakers and leaders! We're excited to welcome JJ Trotta as the newest member of Sunrise Marion Toastmas...
10/15/2025

Building better speakers and leaders! We're excited to welcome JJ Trotta as the newest member of Sunrise Marion Toastmasters. Here he is with President Dana Lampe! Welcome aboard, JJ!

Preparing for a presentation? Remember this key tip: it's all about your audience.
09/04/2025

Preparing for a presentation? Remember this key tip: it's all about your audience.

What a great way to start the day with Toastmasters! Today's meeting was all about "Nonsense," and our word of the day w...
08/27/2025

What a great way to start the day with Toastmasters! Today's meeting was all about "Nonsense," and our word of the day was balderdash. We had some truly hilarious, insightful and creative table topics and speeches, plus a little Zoom magic when Kory appeared to be a disembodied head. You never know what to expect, and that's what makes it so much fun.

Happy 4th of July! As you celebrate, remember that great speeches are like fireworks—they capture attention and leave a ...
07/02/2025

Happy 4th of July! As you celebrate, remember that great speeches are like fireworks—they capture attention and leave a lasting impression, so practice your pauses for maximum impact!

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