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Find Your Voice

Our club helps people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. From young professionals to experienced managers to those seeking personal growth, you’ll find a warm, supportive group that shares your goals.

Meeting Information

Key City is a Toastmasters club based in Kankakee, Illinois. We have no membership restrictions; our club is open to all interested parties. We meet every first and third Wednesday of the month. Our hybrid meetings allow you to attend either in person at Kankakee Area YMCA or virtually via…Continue reading “Meeting Information”

10Mar 202614 Mar 2026
Find your voice. Learn how at our Open House on March 18 at 7 PM

Open House March 18

Find Your Voice. Communicate with Confidence. Join Key City Toastmasters for a special Open House! Have you ever wanted to…

7Mar 202611 Mar 2026
George "Curtis" Williams

Tall Tale Triumph

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. George “Curtis” Williams has won first place in the Tall Tales Contest for…

18Feb 202627 Feb 2026
Award winners Cole Verbrugge and Jorge Bonilla

Award Winners

At our February 18 Key City Toastmasters meeting, we celebrated two standout performances that truly captured the spirit of growth…

What Members Say

Actual testimonials from Toastmasters members

I’m a graduate student and Key City Toastmasters has given me the confidence and skills needed to give effective and engaging presentations in all my classes. This close-knit, supportive club is a great place to come build your communication skills. 

Robin Higgins, MS

We all know how important communication is in business and in life and how daunting it can be to many; Toastmasters’ program develops confidence in people to effectively communicate.

Mike Fasulo, President and Chief Operating Officer, Sony Electronics Inc.

Before Toastmasters, I didn’t really have the confidence to talk with other people and share myself. After Toastmasters, I got myself back. I got confidence back.

Sara Safari, DTM

They taught me that it’s okay to be nervous. It’s about taking that nervous energy and turning it into positive energy. Toastmasters is really good at helping you build confidence.

Andrew Clumpus, Financial Analyst

I have been promoted at my job six times since becoming a Toastmaster. Every speaking and leadership opportunity advances your own skills and helps others along the way. The question you should be asking yourself is, ‘Why didn’t I join a club sooner?’

Jing Humphreys, DTM

News and Updates

Open House March 18

10 Mar 202614 Mar 2026
Find Your Voice. Communicate with Confidence. Join Key City Toastmasters for a special Open House! Have you ever wanted to speak up more confidently in meetings? Deliver a powerful presentation?…
News and Updates

Tall Tale Triumph

7 Mar 202611 Mar 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. George "Curtis" Williams has won first place in the Tall Tales Contest for Toastmasters District 54, Area 13! 🏆 His winning speech, "Once…
News and Updates

Award Winners

18 Feb 202627 Feb 2026
At our February 18 Key City Toastmasters meeting, we celebrated two standout performances that truly captured the spirit of growth and excellence. Cole Verbrugge earned the Traveling Trophy for his…
News and Updates

Traveling Trophy Winner

21 Jan 202624 Jan 2026
Key City Toastmasters is proud to celebrate Cole Verbrugge, winner of the Traveling Trophy for Best Speech at our January 21 meeting. Cole delivered an entertaining and skillfully crafted speech…
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Changing to Google Meet on November 5

3 Nov 20253 Nov 2025
Key City will be making the switch from Zoom to Google Meet for hybrid meetings starting November 5, 2025. This change will allow the club to save money without sacrificing…
News and Updates

Fifth Wednesday Social

16 Oct 202516 Oct 2025
Join Key City Toastmasters on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 for dinner and fellowship at this month's Fifth Wednesday! This time, we'll gather at Burgers & Beer's new location at 6:30…
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Laugh, Learn, and Level Up Your Speaking Skills

13 Aug 202528 Sep 2025
Join us for a special Open House featuring Ms. Illinois Senior America 2025 Antoinette Gallatin Wednesday, September 17, 2025 7:00 - 8:00 PM Kankakee Area YMCA 1075 Kennedy Drive Kankakee,…
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Online Only on Wednesday, April 2, 2025

1 Apr 20251 Apr 2025
Due to the threat of severe weather, Key City will not meet at the YMCA, but will be online only via Zoom. Join us at 7 PM at kctm.club/zoom.
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Fifth Wednesday Social

17 Jan 202516 Oct 2025
Join Key City Toastmasters on January 29 for dinner and fellowship at this month's Fifth Wednesday! This time, we'll gather at B-Dubs in Bourbonnais at 6:30 PM to catch up…
News and Updates

Christmas Open House

19 Nov 202419 Nov 2024
Christmas Open House December 18, 2024 7:00 - 8:00 PM Kankakee Area YMCA 1075 Kennedy Drive Kankakee, IL 60901 Or via Zoom Benefits of Toastmasters: Improve public speaking Gain self-confidence…

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