President 2025-2026: Y. Sugiyama
Our members come to STMC with a variety of goals.
In my case, I worked for a foreign company and have been in an English-using environment for a long time, but I am still not satisfied with my English ability. I would like to increase my vocabulary so that I don’t trip up when I give speeches, and I would also like to improve my pronunciation so that I sound more like a native speaker. At STMC, I will have many opportunities to speak, which will help me to improve my vocabulary and pronunciation, which are my weaknesses.
In 2025, I am planning to run the club with the motto “BE POSITIVE, BE ACTIVE, and BE EASY,” without worrying about what others will hear. Please feel free to join us as a guest.
I used to be shy and couldn’t speak English well, especially, in front of people. However, after a lot of frustration, I finally recognized that I had to be a good communicator if I wanted to succeed in my career. The action I took was by joining Shonan Toastmasters Club. Fortunately, it turned out that my decision was correct! Since joining in 2012, my English speaking ability and presentation skills have improved significantly, I feel more confident in speaking in front of a lot of people. (L.C.)
When we go to foreign countries, we can visit the clubs in those countries. We have friends all over the world. I have so far visited 8 clubs in foreign countries. At a regular meeting, we can listen to various kinds of speeches. It’s a lot of fun to listen to them. (N.N.)
I always consider something in English, which will help me with aging prevention. Everytime I have some purposes rhythmically more than routine. I am blessed with a lot of good friends regardless of gender and generation. (Y.H.)
Toastmasters can use English, can cultivate communication skills.
get to know various kinds of people, get good stimulations and activates my brain.
broaden my knowledge by listening to other members’ speeches. (A.S.)
I can tell my communication and leadership skills I have learned here in STMC really make good use of my life, such as jobs, relationship of family and friends. (Y.T.)
STMC provides me with the chances to speak English. It also gives me the opportunity to share the ideas and thoughts with the similar-minded people in a friendly atmosphere. (A.T.)
It has passed just four months since I became a member of STMC. I had two times for prepared speeches. Drafting speeches, I accessed the Internet, went to the public library and bought some reference. I’ve never studied English hard like that. More than that, it is great to make the acquaintance of all members. (E.M.)
Getting to know the new poeple is one of the advantages of Toastmasters.
Even experienced TMs can learn new things from new members. (Y.H.)