The Toastmasters are headed to jail — for a cause.

Members of the Skwim Toastmasters Club have been “arrested” for “having far too much fun for a public speaking club” as part of KSQM 91.5 FM’s annual fundraiser.

The community nonprofit station is “jailing” community members and groups, raising dollars through “bail money.”

The Toastmasters group is looking to raise $1,000. If bail is not paid, the members will serve two hours jail time in the KSQM radio station” jail.”

Lindy MacLaine, the Skwim club’s vice president of membership, noted that KSQM has generously allowed her group to meet in the radio station for the past two years free of charge

“We want to give back,” she said. “Participating in their Jail n Bail fundraiser is a no-brainer … and it’s fun.

“Give what you are able — from $5 – $50. Every dollar helps.”

Donations are accepted online at ksqmfm.com/donate. To donate specifically to the Toastmasters effort, add the note “Toward Toastmasters Bail.”

In gratitude for the support, the club is offering access to member MacLaine’s district-winning 2023 International Speech Contest performance. The recording of her speech, “Ashamed of Not Measuring Up”: youtu.be/vbimLCGmt_g.

The public is welcome to visit club meetings on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the KSQM Radio Broadcasting offices: 609 W. Washington St. Skwim Toastmasters is part of Toastmasters International, a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that “empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.” The

The club also meets on Zoom. Join through the link on the club’s website homepage at skwimtm.org. Or visit facebook.com/SequimToastmasters.