Experience Quality Communication and Leadership Opportunities At Toastmasters
Welcome message from our District 86 Director
Welcome to District 86!
YES! You are in the right place. Toastmasters is an extremely safe, supportive, encouraging environment where you can grow in your communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters’ structured approach to providing feedback helps members identify their strengths and areas for improvement, making it a powerful tool for self-development.
Toastmasters has change over the past 100 years to meet the ever-growing changes in our learning. What remains the same is your journey, you can utilize this program to be successful in your career, and personal life at the pace you feel most comfortable in.
Will this program help you? Everyone benefits whether you decide to join for a short time or even a longer time. The skills that you gain are in high demand in all industries.
“Whatever your grade or position, if you know how and when to speak, and when to remain silent, your chances of real success are proportionately increased.”
I invite you to step out of your comfort zone. Make the move for your growth. You will feel empowered, the networking will help you sustain you in your journey. You will feel the passion that the members of this exciting District have to offer. You would be in a community of supportive learners.
The future is yours; this can be an exciting adventure for you! Embrace the journey.
Anne Dockeray, DTM
District Director 2024-2025
Why Join Toastmasters?
Do you want to practice public speaking, improve your communication and build leadership skills? With Toastmasters, you can break barriers, not your budget. Learn more about the history of the organization and our methodology to help maximize your potential!
The Single Best Investment in Your Growth
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Upcoming Events
Members Base Camp Training
Sept 23, 2021 @ 7:00pm
by Novelette Gordon, DTM, District 86 Pathways Chair
CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS
Sept 27, 2021 @ 6:00pm
by Monique Levesque-Pharoah DTM, 2016-2018 International Director
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