Toast of the Fox Toastmasters is inviting Kane County residents to its Speechcraft abbreviated instructional program, which introduces interested parties to Toastmasters.

“Toast of the Fox Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment, where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” says Troy LaPorte, club president.

The Speechcraft program will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday from Feb. 6 to March 13 at the Elgin Academy, 350 Park St., Sears Hall, Room 204, Elgin.

Participating Toastmaster clubs are the Listen Learn & Lead Club from the Gail Borden Library and the Toast of the Fox club, which meets at the Elgin Academy. Members of both clubs will be represented at an informational table from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Gail Borden Library.

Interested parties are encouraged to stop by the library during these times or email or call the contact Troy LaPorte at tlapz34@sbcglobal.net or 630-306-1911.

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