Sandia Sunrisers Toastmasters

Sandia Sunrisers Toastmasters is a Toastmasters club based at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM. The club meets every Tuesday morning at 6:40 AM in a hybrid format (in-person and online). Members develop public speaking and leadership skills through prepared speeches, impromptu speaking (Table Topics), and peer evaluations. The club is part of Toastmasters District 26, Area C1, and was chartered on September 10, 2009. Note: in-person attendance requires KAFB access for those without a Sandia badge; guests are always welcome. The club may have professional and/or educational prerequisites for membership.

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Contact & location

Building 825 Conference Room, Sandia National Labs, Building 825, 87123

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+15058457982

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Membership & sessions

Toastmasters International semiannual dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (renewing members). New members also pay a one-time new member fee of $25 USD (effective October 1, 2025). Dues are paid twice yearly (April 1 and October 1). The club may have professional and/or educational prerequisites for membership — contact the club for details. Guests may attend meetings for free.

Services: Prepared speech practice, Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Peer evaluation and feedback, Leadership development, Toastmasters Pathways educational program, Communication skills training, Hybrid meetings (in-person and online), Speech contests

Membership: 60 USD / monthly

Meeting schedule: Every Tuesday at 6:40 AM (US/Mountain). Hybrid format: in-person at Sandia Bldg 825 Conf. Room (KAFB access required for non-badge holders) and online.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online, hybrid

Additional information

Club Number: 01384827. Chartered: September 10, 2009. District 26, Division C, Area 1 (formerly District 23, Area C11). KAFB access is required for in-person attendance by non-Sandia badge holders. Online attendance is allowed.

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