YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Toastmasters Executive Club 408 will host a community open house from 6:45-8:45 p.m. March 23.

The event will take place at the Mahoning County Republican Party headquarters at 8331 Market St., Boardman, but there is no political affiliation, a news release states.

The free event will offer residents and professionals an inside look at how the club fosters leadership and communication excellence in the Mahoning Valley. Attendees will observe a meeting, meet current members and learn how the club’s structured curriculum can help them gain confidence in both professional and personal settings.

“If you want to have a great conversation, learn and spend a couple of hours with great people, Toastmasters Executive Club 408 is exactly where you should be,” said Rayshone Phillips, club president. “Toastmasters is about so much more than just standing in front of a crowd; it is about building the effective, everyday communication skills that save families and save jobs. Whether you are a business owner, someone looking to move up in your company or even a grandmother looking for a meaningful Monday night activity, we focus on building you up and teaching you to communicate in a healthy, successful way.”

Pictured at top: A recent Executive Club 408 meeting.