Toastmasters District 86

Club Officer Training - Division C
2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Club Officer Training is not just for new leaders. It is how strong clubs stay strong. Whether you are a first-time officer or returning to a familiar role, training equips you with the tools, updates, and connections needed to lead effectively. You will learn practical strategies to support your members, meet your club’s goals, and navigate the year with clarity and confidence. When club leaders are well prepared, the entire club thrives.

Date: August 6 @ 7:00 PM

Club Officer Training - Division D
2025-08-02 11:00 - 12:00
Club Officer Training is not just for new leaders. It is how strong clubs stay strong. Whether you are a first-time officer or returning to a familiar role, training equips you with the tools, updates, and connections needed to lead effectively. You will learn practical strategies to support your members, meet your club’s goals, and navigate the year with clarity and confidence. When club leaders are well prepared, the entire club thrives.

Date: August 2 @ 10:00 AM

Smedley Award Membership Contest
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00
Can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between August 1 and September 30? Accomplish this goal and you’ll qualify to receive a Smedley Award ribbon, named in honor of Ralph Smedley, which you can display on your club’s banner. Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)

Applications and payments for members with a join date between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward Smedley Award credit.

The winning clubs will be revealed online within a few weeks of the submission deadline.Winning clubs should allow up to 10 business days to receive their award if they are located in the United States, and up to 21 business days if they are outside of the United States.

Club Open Houses Month
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00
Clubs schedule open houses to promote their individual clubs to the community

Deadline for clubs to submit their Success Plans to the Area Directors
2025-07-31 00:00 - 23:59
Submit Your Club’s Success Plan!

Don’t miss the deadline for clubs to submit your Success Plans to your Area Directors. This is a crucial step for ensuring your club’s growth and achieving its goals within District 86. Get your plans in on time to help your club thrive!

Your Club, Your Strategy: Planning For Success In Toasmasters And Beyond
2025-07-30 19:00 - 20:00
This workshop is for Club Executive Members, Area and Division Directors, and anyone looking to be more successful in both leadership and life. You will learn how the Club Success Plan is more than a checklist. It is a practical framework that sharpens your leadership, improves team coordination, and helps you set and achieve meaningful goals outside the club. If you are serious about results, this session will show you how to use strategic planning to drive real progress both at the club level and in your personal and professional life.Presenter: Sadok Ben-Khelifa

Moments of Truth - For Leaders
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:00
For Toastmasters Leaders & Corporate Mangers and Team Leaders (Areas, Divisions, Clubs and Corporate Professionals)WHY ATTEND?

-Identify what’s working

-Improve member experience

-Attract and retain members

-Foster a culture of growth

June IDEA Workshop: IDEA Resources
2025-06-27 18:00 - 19:00
June IDEA Workshop: IDEA Resources

Presented by Stephanie Manica

Message: Please bring your favorite Toastmaster friend and join the IDEA Committee for a fun-filled evening learning about IDEA Resources at 6pm on Friday June 27, 2024.

Meeting Link:

IDEA Committee Workshop Last Friday of the month at 6pm:PLEASE INVITE GUESTS TO THIS SESSION

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86550702370?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 865 5070 2370Passcode: [REDACTED]

Mentor Mondays
2025-06-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-28 08:00 - 17:00
Join us every 4th Monday at 6pm for a dedicated session on Monday. Gain valuable tips, tools, and insights to enhance your mentoring experience.

Register at: https://bit.ly/NewMentorMondays

Monday's Pathways Workshops - Conversations
2025-06-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:00
TITLE: Pathways workshops – conversations

Time: 7 pm to 8 pmMay 19June 16

Register for 3rd Monday at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqfuCrrz8rE9aX4AA2SquuIi7iIVC1P4nh

D86 TLI Club Officer Training – Round 1 Training - June 14 2025
2025-06-14 08:30 - 13:45
June 14, 2025 @ 8:30 am – 1:45 pm

D86 TLI Club Officer Training – Round 1 Training

Saturday June 14th 20258:30 am – 1:45 pm

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zzTkCm0ORuOFH6ttNf93QQ

Keynote Speaker: Keynote: Ramona J. Smith, 2018 World Champion of Public SpeakingKeynote Address: Nancy Movrin, DTM, Immediate Past District DirectorTwo sections of Club Officer Training: 9:10 am to 10:10 am and 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm4 Workshops:Education Program: PathwaysJudging a Speech Contest: A Numerical EvaluationClub Excellence: DCP and Club Success PlanMember Retention: Club Coaching

D86 TLI Club Officer Training – Round 1 Training - June 7 2025
2025-06-07 08:30 - 13:45
June 7, 2025 @ 8:30 am – 1:45 pm

D86 TLI Club Officer Training – Round 1 Training

Saturday June 7th 20258:30 am – 1:45 pm

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mrMsGJrkQ4-kCuoH82cmfA

Keynote Speaker: Jim Kokocki, DTM, Past International PresidentKeynote Address: Anne Dockeray, DTM, District DirectorTwo sections of Club Officer Training: 9:10 am to 10:10 am and 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm4 Workshops:Mentoring: You Have the KeyIDEA: How to Make Presentations InclusivePublic Relations: AI in PRClub Excellence: Distinguished Club program

Monday’s Pathways Workshops – Conversations
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-05 19:00 - 20:00
TITLE: Pathways workshops – conversations

Time: 7 pm to 8 pm EST

1st Mondays of the monthMay 5June 2

Register for 1st Monday at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdOyrqz0iHdCw-Nz2f5OfDEJqxYsF2j06

Deadline for Area Directors Reports (second round) for credit in the Distinguished Area Program
2025-05-31 00:00 - 23:59

May IDEA Workshop: Night of a Thousand Stories
2025-05-30 18:00 - 19:00
May IDEA Workshop: Night of a Thousand Stories

Presented by Guredah Felix and Melanie Taddeo

Message: Please bring your favorite Toastmaster friend and join the IDEA Committee for a fun-filled evening learning about A Night of a Thousand Stories online at 6pm on Friday May 30, 2024.

Meeting Link:

IDEA Committee Workshop Last Friday of the month at 6pm:PLEASE INVITE GUESTS TO THIS SESSION

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86550702370?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 865 5070 2370Passcode: [REDACTED]

Area Council Meeting this Month
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00
Area Directors to schedule and host their meetings with their Area Council Members

Beat the Clock Toastmasters Membership Building Contest
2025-05-01 00:00 - 2025-06-30 23:59
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Beat the Clock Membership Building Contest
May 1@12:00 am–June 30@11:59 pm
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Club Elections
2025-05-01 00:00 - 2025-05-31 23:59

District 86 International Contest
2025-04-27 13:15 - 15:15
District 86 International Speech Contest

District 86 Evaluation Contest
2025-04-26 15:00 - 16:30

April IDEA Workshop: How to Make Your Toastmaster Meetings More Accessible
2025-04-25 18:00 - 19:00
April IDEA Workshop: How to Make Your Toastmaster Meetings More Accessible

Presented by Stephanie Manica

Message: Please bring your favorite Toastmaster friend and join the IDEA Committee for a fun-filled evening learning about How to Make your Toastmaster Meetings More Accessible online at 6pm on Friday April 25, 2024.

Meeting Link:

IDEA Committee Workshop Last Friday of the month at 6pm:PLEASE INVITE GUESTS TO THIS SESSION

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86550702370?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 865 5070 2370Passcode: [REDACTED]

District 86 Spring Conference
2025-04-22 00:00 - 2025-04-27 23:59
A fun event full of workshops, contests, awards, entertainment, keynote speeches, and so much more.

Toastmasters Special Theme Meetings Month
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-06-30 17:00
Special Theme Meetings – Clubs host a special theme meeting event in April, May, or June.

Toastmasters Open House Month
2025-04-01 00:00 - 2025-06-30 23:59

March IDEA Workshop: TBD
2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:00
March IDEA Workshop: TBD

Presented by Melanie Taddeo

Message: Please bring your favorite Toastmaster friend and join the IDEA Committee for a fun-filled evening learning about TBD online at 6pm on Friday JMarch 28, 2024.

Meeting Link:

IDEA Committee Workshop Last Friday of the month at 6pm:PLEASE INVITE GUESTS TO THIS SESSION

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86550702370?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 865 5070 2370Passcode: [REDACTED]

Division L International Speech & Evaluation Contests
2025-03-25 19:00 - 22:00
Division L International Speech & Evaluation Contests

Location: First Waterdown Toastmasters, Grace Anglican Church 157 Mill Street North Waterdown
