The heart of District 30 thrives in and around the vibrant Chicagoland communities of Illinois. Rooted in a rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, innovation, and the shared pursuit of self-improvement, its spirit reflects the very essence of growth and possibility.ย
Features & Benefits
Being involved in Toastmasters International provides members with opportunities to strengthen communication, leadership, confidence, and personal growth within a supportive and diverse environment.
Through speeches, mentorship, networking, and leadership experiences, members develop skills that enhance both professional and personal access.
Staying involved builds lasting relationships, encourages lifelong learning, while creating meaningful impact within their communities.
Toastmasters transforms potential into achievement through service, encouragement, and continuous self-improvement.
Toastmasters International President's Citation Award Recipient 2026
Gregg Thompson, DTM, PDD
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Each year at the Toastmasters International Convention, the International President announces recipients for a Presidential Citation. This citation is presented to members who have shown continual support and dedication to the organization. Recipients of this citation are selected at the sole discretion of the International President.
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The Toastmasters International Presidential Citation Award for 2026 was announced and presented during the Hall of Fame event at the 2026 International Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Aletta Rochat, DTM, PIP presented this prestigious award to
Gregg Thompson, DTM, PDD who represents District 30 and District 103.
We are proud of this tremendous award given to an outstanding fellow member. Let us congratulate him!
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Congratulations Newly Awarded Accredited Speaker
Eric Feinendegen, DTM, AS accomplished & awarded Toastmasters International ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฟ awarded on August 21, 2026
in Vancouver, Canada at the 2026 Convention.
Remarkable accomplishment and District 30 is so proud of Eric!
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Toastmasters International Accredited Speaker Program recognizes professional speakers who combine expert knowledge in a particular subject with mastery of the spoken word, establishing themselves as sought-after experts in their respective fields. There are only 96 Accredited Speakers in the world since 1981 when it was established.
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Meet Eric at an upcoming Midwest Speaking Professional club meeting. He is the President of this club that helps others find their signature skills/talents and develop them to the fullest.
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Midwest Professional Speakers meetings are virtual.
They meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.
Meeting Times: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m CST Time.
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To join Zoom meeting, visit their website for information:
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