Toastmasters District 86

Reminder to clubs with semi-annual election to form their Election Nomination Committee
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Clubs who have six month club officer terms need to start forming their election nomination teams, set a club election date and ensure that club elections are held before the end of the term (Dec. 31). The new six month terms starts January 1 and the new officers would require training and need to be identified on Toastmasters International before this date.

AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE: PODCASTING MADE SIMPLE
2025-10-08 19:30 - 20:30

Humorous Speech Contest - Area Level
2025-10-12 00:00 - 2025-10-31 23:59
Area Contests should be scheduled between October 12 and October 31

Area L54 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:30
Area L54 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Steeltown Town Toastmasters – 780 Upper Wentworth St Hamilton, ON L9A 4V7omplex, 3070 Neyagawa Blvd, Oakville

Entry Fee: $0

Club Mentoring Workshop
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (7-8 pm EST)!The Club Mentoring Workshop with Sharon Jenkins will focus on building stronger, more sustainable clubs.This session will help you enhance your leadership by learning how to guide and support others effectively.You’ll also sharpen your communication and coaching skills, valuable in both personal and professional life.Register today and take the next step in your growth journey

Area D81 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00
Area D81 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 3L1, Room M3-11

Entry Fee: $0

Area S74 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-18 09:30 - 11:30
Area S74 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S. Sarnia ON, London, Ontario

Entry Fee: $5

Area T92 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00
Area T92 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King St E, Cambridge, ON

Entry Fee: $0

Area C42 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:30
Area C42 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Meadowvale Community Centre program room 1 – 6655 Glen Erin Dr, Mississauga, ON L5N 3L4

Entry Fee: $5

Area D83 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:30
Area D83 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: 16 Mile Sports Complex, 3070 Neyagawa Blvd, Oakville

Entry Fee: $0

Area L51 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30
Area L51 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Valley Town Toastmasters: Dundas Town Hall, 60 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario, on the upper 2nd floor auditorium.

Entry Fee: $0

Area L52 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30
Area L52 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Niagara College – Daniel J. Patterson Campus, 135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (possibly room N102 – will confirm)

Entry Fee: $0

Area L53 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-23 19:15 - 20:45
Area L53 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Stoney Creek Toastmasters – 890 Queenston Rd, Stoney Creek

Entry Fee: $0

Area S71 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-25 08:00 - 09:30
Area S71 Humorous Speech Contest

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

Entry Fee: $10

Area S72 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-25 09:00 - 10:00
AFTER S71 Contest*Area S72 Humorous Speech Contest

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

Entry Fee: $10

Area S73 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-25 10:30 - 12:30
AFTER S72 Contest*Area S73 Humorous Speech Contest

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

Entry Fee: $10

Area T91 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-27 18:45 - 20:00
Area T91 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: Saugeen Toastmasters, Hope Community Church, 373 18th Ave, Hanover ON

Entry Fee: $0

Area C43 Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-27 19:00 - 21:00
Area C43 Humorous Speech Contest

Location: St. Alban’s Church Hall at 537 Main Street, Glen Williams, ON

Entry Fee: $5

Beyond “Good Job”: The 2-Sheet Blueprint for Powerful Evaluations
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00
Join our next PQD Workshop and discover a simple 2-sheet system that will help you deliver evaluations that motivate, inspire, and actually help speakers grow.

✅Learn how to balance encouragement with actionable insight

✅ Understand the “hidden structure” behind effective feedback

🎯Workshop: Beyond “Good Job”: The 2-Sheet Blueprint for Powerful Evaluations

📅 Date: October 29th, 2025

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM

Area Directors submit Club Visit Reports District deadline
2025-10-31 00:00 - 23:59
This is a reminder for all Area Directors to submit their Club Visit Reports by Oct 31, 2025. These reports are a crucial part of our support system, providing valuable insights into the health and needs of each club and allowing the District to offer timely assistance. We appreciate your dedication and hard work in serving our clubs. Please ensure all your Club Visit Reports are submitted on time to help us maintain a clear overview of our district’s progress and to support our clubs effectively.

District Leadership committee - call for candidates
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00
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
