Upcoming Meeting

April 2 Open House

This is the meeting to build the club around. Clear agenda, strong atmosphere, and plenty of guest-friendly energy.

Event details

Thursday, April 2 • 6:00 PM Central

Format: Hybrid — in person and on Zoom
In person: Nokomis Community Center, Room 106
2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Who should attend: guests, future members, and anyone curious about the concept
Best fit: people who enjoy true crime, communication, analysis, and storytelling

Guest tip: You can attend just to observe. No pressure to speak unless you want to.

Request Zoom access RSVP as a guest

Suggested open house flow

6:00

Welcome + club concept
Set the tone, introduce Toastmasters, and explain what makes this specialty club different.

6:08

Featured speaking
Brief prepared speaking or host-led storytelling that showcases the club vibe.

6:20

Table Topics®
Fast, intriguing prompts tied to mystery, analysis, communication, or famous cases.

6:40

Evaluations + guest invitation
Show how feedback works, then invite guests to become founding members.

6:55

Next steps
Share membership interest form, future plans, and follow-up contact details.

What guests will experience

Atmosphere

A room with personality

A stronger identity than a generic club meeting, while still fully aligned with Toastmasters values.

Learning

Speaking skills that transfer

Storytelling, clarity, structure, listening, and evaluation all map directly to work and life.

Momentum

A real reason to come back

Guests should leave feeling they just discovered a club worth talking about.

Launch timeline

Date	Focus	Status
Now through April 1	Promotion, guest outreach, and founding member invitations	Active
April 2	True Crime Toastmasters Open House	Next up
After Open House	Follow up with guests, confirm interest, and build the monthly meeting cadence	Planned