District Leadership committee - call for candidates
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Interested in a leadership role? The District Leadership Committee is looking for members to stand as candidates. This is a key opportunity to serve and provide direction for District 86.

Club Officer Training round 2 - Nov 1 to Feb 28
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00
Round 2 of Club Officer Training is here! Multiple sessions will be offered across the district from Nov 1 to Feb 28. All club officers are encouraged to attend a session to meet their training requirement

Division Humorous Speech Contests begin
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-14 17:00
Division Contest Season starts! Between November 1st and 14th, various Division-level contests for the Humorous Speech category will be held. Check with your Division Director for specific dates and locations.

Club Open Houses
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00
Promote November as Toastmasters Month.

Elections for Clubs electing Officers semi-annually held during first meeting in November
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00

District Executive Committee Meeting
2025-11-01 08:30 - 12:00
District Executive Council Meeting for DEC Members only

The next District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025at 9 a.m. We will open the zoom meeting at 8:30 a.m.The meeting will last approximately three hours, and there will be breakout rooms for Division Council meetings after the DEC.

Helping Clubs Thrive – The Unscripted Way
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00
Who Should Attend This workshop is for all Toastmasters — officers, members, and guests alike — who want their club to feel alive, not routine. Whether you’re leading from the front or simply showing up each week, you’ll gain practical ways to energize meetings, strengthen connections, and create a culture that makes every member proud to belong.

Why Attend

Walk away knowing exactly how to turn an ordinary meeting into an experience members and guests remember.

See how to use listening — the overlooked powerhouse of engagement — to motivate speakers and inspire loyalty.

Learn how a simple monthly goal can align officers and members, creating momentum the whole club can feel. Leave with the 4A framework (Awareness, Acceptance, Alignment, Action) — a practical tool to help your club thrive immediately.

Division T Humorous Speech Contest
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00
Division T Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Conestoga Banquet Hall. 617 King St N Waterloo, ON N2V 2N3

Entry Fee: $10

Division L Humorous Speech Contest
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:30
Division L Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill Street North, Waterdown, Ontario

Entry Fee: $10

TLI event with Club Officer Training - Round 2 - Session 1
2025-11-08 08:30 - 14:00
Districts must train club officers twice per year. Clubs with officers attending training receive credit toward the training goal in the Distinguished Club Program. In order for clubs to receive credit, the District’s Program Quality Director must record the training information online at District Central under the Club Officer Training Report.See the agenda here

Division C Humorous Speech Contest
2025-11-12 18:45 - 20:00
Division C Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Streetsville Heritage Hall, 327 Queen Street South,Streetsville

Entry Fee: $5

Generating Club Charisma
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00
By Sandra Savage

Key Elements:

1. Compelling Guests to attend and return for more

2. Mentoring Matters

3. Connecting with Your Audience

4. Mapping Your Way to Success “

Generating Club Charisma” is designed for club members and officers who want to learn creative ways to attract, grow, and foster the growth of their members. Sandra, an international keynote speaker and communications coach, is known for her innovative workshops, including:

` Pathways with Purpose

` Writing a 5-layer Speech that Matters

` Advanced Evaluations

` Motivational Mentoring

` The Elevator Pitch

TLI event with Club Officer Training - Round 2 - Session 2
2025-11-15 08:30 - 14:00
Districts must train club officers twice per year. Clubs with officers attending training receive credit toward the training goal in the Distinguished Club Program. In order for clubs to receive credit, the District’s Program Quality Director must record the training information online at District Central under the Club Officer Training Report.

See the agenda here

Division S Humorous Speech Contest
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00
Division S Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Green Village Church, 505 Village Green Ave, London, Ontario

Entry Fee: $15

District 86 In-Person Event
2025-11-29 09:00 - 15:30
Get ready to laugh, learn, and lead like never before!

Join us on Saturday, November 29, 2025 for the District 86 In-Person Event, a full day of inspiration, growth, and connection.

Highlights include:

• District 86 Humorous Speech Contest Finals

• Of the Year Awards

• Education Session

• Keynote by Roger Caesar, DTM, 3rd Place Winner in the 2021 World Championship of Public Speaking

Tickets from just $40!

Lunch and group options available.

Don’t miss a day filled with powerful voices, contagious laughter, and leadership lessons you’ll remember all year.

District Humorous Speech Contest
2025-11-29 10:30 - 15:30
The BIG Day! Join us for our District 86 Humorous Speech Contest.

Division Council Meeting This Month
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
Division Directors to schedule and host their meetings with their Area Directors

Deadline for Area Directors Reports (first round) for credit in the Distinguished Area Program
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
Area Directors! Submit your first-round reports by this date to ensure your Area receives full credit toward the Distinguished Area Program. Timely reporting is key to success!
