ABOUT US

Twenty-Five Alive Toastmasters Club was formed on June 28, 1995.  The name Twenty-Five Alive (or 25 Alive) came from the address of the meeting location; 25 Van Ness Avenue. 


Our club is here for people like you who are interested in overcoming a fear of public speaking, improving communication skills, learning leadership skills and doing it in a supportive environment. We welcome everyone. 


 We just celebrated our 28th birthday! 

Happy Birthday to us.

                                     President:  Matthew Lim, DTM

I like being a Toastmaster because it helped me to become more confident talking to strangers and helped me get my current job! I was pretty shy in the past and had trouble responding to impromptu questions. Through Toastmasters, I learned to speak better on the cuff, the importance of humor, and I was able to make new friends! 

                            Vice President of Education:   Nora Priego, MS1 

"I always look forward to our meetings because every week there is always something different.  I'm either the speaker or have a different role to fill.  I learn something every week!"

                            Vice President of Membership: Nancy Ramirez

Nancy Ramirez has been a member of 25 Alive since 2021. Nancy has a B.A. in Psychology and has taken entrepreneurship workshops and classes since 2020. Previous experience includes coordinating a program for families & children, being an Assistant to two local District Managers for Avon and most recently was an Assistant Teacher for a private preschool. Current hobbies (after taking some fun classes): charcoal drawing, watercolor painting, and playing guitar.

                         Vice President of Public Relations: Dena Murr

"Im new to my public speaking journey and am thankful there is a place such as toastmasters to practice this skill. The weekly meetings mean you get to practice often and the whole group is supportive and really wants you to succeed."

                                                  Treasurer: Linda Lau, ACG, MS1

"I'm a longtime member of 25 Alive Toastmasters.  Even as a retiree, I continue to learn and practice how to be a better communicator and leader.  These skills served me well in my professional life and continue to do so . Why continue in Toastmasters?  Because doing new speech projects/presentations, etc, is one of the best brain fitness exercises to reduce risk of Alzheimer'sPlus, I love the diverse and supportive members, who make the weekly meetings educational and fun!"

                                      Secretary:  Barry Pearl, CC, CL

"I have been a member of the 25 Alive Toastmasters Club for 17 years.  I continue to be inspired by the growth and success achieved by current and former members of this Club, including a number who have achieved Distinguished Toastmaster status.  I have developed friendships with many people who call 25 Alive Toastmasters their public speaking and leadership skills learning environment "home".  Many people who join Toastmasters see it as a program to grow their skills and move on with their lives after a brief membership.  While I initially joined Toastmasters to improve my public speaking for my career, as a retiree involved in a number of volunteer activities, I continue to benefit from the time-tested program offered by Toastmasters.  Therefore, I consider myself one of those people who see the opportunities offered by the Toastmasters program as a lifetime avocation.  I credit 25 Alive Toastmasters with helping me grow as a speaker and a service leader.  The joy, fun and learning opportunity provided by 25 Alive Toastmasters will keep me coming back for more."  

                                   Seargent At Arms:  Sharay Satchell

“Hi~My Name is Sharay from Arizona. My hobbies include bike riding, shopping, and reading. My favorite color is pink and mbti is INTJ. Thanks!”