District 83 - Northern New Jersey, Rockland County New York & Staten Island New York

 

Club Anniversaries This Month

Charter DateClub NameAnniversary
April 1st 1988Valley ToastmastersCelebrating 38 Year Anniversary
April 17th 2024Money TalksCelebrating 2 Year Anniversary
April 28th 2010New Heights ToastmastersCelebrating 16 Year Anniversary
April 1st 1963Morris ToastmastersCelebrating 63 Year Anniversary
April 16th 2009Warren County ToastmastersCelebrating 17 Year Anniversary
April 30th 2014SpeakAbilityCelebrating 12 Year Anniversary
April 1st 2018St. ThomasCelebrating 8 Year Anniversary
April 12th 2002Munich Re Toastmasters ClubCelebrating 24 Year Anniversary
April 29th 2016Bloomberg Princeton ToastmastersCelebrating 10 Year Anniversary
April 1st 2000Shore Speakers Toastmasters ClubCelebrating 26 Year Anniversary
April 27th 2019Holmdel ToastmastersCelebrating 7 Year Anniversary
April 27th 2001Opportunity Seeking BMS ClubCelebrating 25 Year Anniversary
April 1st 2014Frontline SpeakersCelebrating 12 Year Anniversary
April 1st 2008RWJF ToastmastersCelebrating 18 Year Anniversary
April 23rd 2025ADP New Jersey Toastmasters ClubCelebrating 1 Year Anniversary

 

Traveling Gavel

The Traveling Gavel is currently at Speak and Lead Toastmasters Club. Captured on Jan-14-2026.
Here are the rules if you would like to capture the gavel for your club.

1. Contact the host club. Current contact is Steven Drapkin E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. Get three members of your club to attend the meeting of the club that currenly has the gavel.
3. Particpate in the meeting.
4.Submit form with details about the meeting. Click Here to Submit Gavel Capture
5.Proudly display the virtual traveling gavel on your club website.

 

Empowering Youth Through Communication and Leadership

Volunteer Opportunities for Toastmasters in New Jersey

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Toastmasters who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Several upcoming Youth Leadership and Gavel Club programs need volunteers who are ready to inspire, mentor, and lead.

Youth Leadership Program – Northern New Jersey

CoCoordinator Needed

  • Start: Mid-to-late January 2026
  • Participants: 12–16 students from Parsippany, Morris Plains, Denville, and Randolph
  • Schedule: Fridays, 6:30–8:00 PM
  • Duration: 8 weeks + final awards celebration
  • Location: Reserved venue in Parsippany

This program helps students build confidence, communication skills, and leadership abilities in a supportive Toastmasters-style environment.

Gavel Club – Morris County Juvenile Detention Center (Morristown, NJ)

Volunteer Participants Needed

  • Start: Late February 2026
  • Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 PM
  • Format: 4week pilot program, with potential extension

This is a unique opportunity to bring communication and leadership training to youth who benefit deeply from positive role models and structured skill-building.

Why Volunteer?

  • Strengthen your mentoring and leadership skills
  • Help youth discover confidence and the power of self-expression
  • Join a team of Toastmasters committed to community impact
  • Witness firsthand the growth Toastmasters inspires in young people
  • Experience the fulfillment that comes from serving others
  • Earn credit toward Pathways projects and potentially your Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award

How to Get Involved

If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Pamela Johnson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a conversation.

Your involvement can change a young person’s life—and enrich your own Toastmasters journey.

Additional Volunteer Program Opportunities

  • Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center Gavel Club North Brunswick, NJ — Every other Monday, 2:00–3:00 PM ET
  • East Jersey State Prison Gavel Club Rahway, NJ — 2nd & 4th Monday, 5:30–8:00 PM ET (Club founded 13 years ago)
  • East Jersey State Prison Spanish Gavel Club Rahway, NJ — Every other Wednesday, 5:30–8:00 PM ET (Established April 2025)
  • New Jersey State Prison Gavel Club Trenton, NJ — 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 5:00–7:00 PM ET (Club founded 38 years ago)

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About Us

MISSION STATEMENT
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL MISSION
We empower individuals to become more
effective communicators and leaders.
DISTRICT MISSION
We build new clubs and support all clubs in
achieving excellence.
CLUB MISSION
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience
in which members are empowered to
develop communication and leadership skills,
resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

 

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