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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

Traveling Trophy Winner

16 Oct 202419 Nov 2024
Congratulations to Michael, this meeting's Traveling Trophy winner! Michael's speech entitled "Toast to the Masters" was a thoughtful tribute to his fellow Toastmasters and the help they've provided on his…
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders

11 Oct 202419 Nov 2024
Charleszetta, Bonnie, and Stacy conducted a workshop for students in the Kankakee County CEO program on October 11. We presented public speaking tips, focusing on creating an elevator speech and…
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“New Year, New You” Open House

1 Jan 202413 Aug 2025
"New Year, New You" Open House January 17, 2024 7:00 - 8:00 PM Kankakee Area YMCA 1075 Kennedy Drive Kankakee, IL 60901 Or via Zoom Whether you are a mature…
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Traveling Trophy Winner

15 Nov 202320 Nov 2023
Congratulations to Tierra, this meeting's Traveling Trophy winner and the epitome of a multitasking member! Tierra did an outstanding job on her very first time serving as Toastmaster of the…
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Supporting Tomorrow’s Leaders

7 Nov 202320 Nov 2023
Charleszetta and Stacy conducted a workshop for students in the Kankakee County CEO program on November 7. We presented public speaking tips, focusing on creating an elevator speech and mastering…
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Color Us Happy

20 Oct 202320 Nov 2023
We had a fantastic time coloring with you at Halloween Downtown Kankakee! Come visit us, where you can practice the skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence. Find…
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Visit us at Halloween Downtown

1 Oct 202320 Nov 2023
Key City Toastmasters will be at Halloween Downtown Kankakee on Sunday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come color with us, learn about Toastmasters, and enter to win…
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July Meeting Schedule Change

24 Jun 202320 Nov 2023
July's meetings will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays due to the holiday. See you on the 12th and the 26th! Have a great Independence Day!
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It’s Small Talk Season!

5 Dec 202220 Nov 2023
Brush up on your conversation skills with these tips from Toastmasters. Ask specific but open-ended questionsTry starting with "Tell me about..." to avoid asking questions that may be uncomfortable to…
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Holiday Open House

16 Nov 202220 Nov 2023
Please join us for a Key City Toastmasters meeting holiday style! The holidays mean food and fun, and that's just what you'll find at our holiday open house. Feeling extra…

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