District 86 In-Person Event
2025-11-29 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto)
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!

Area Council meeting
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Use this month’s meeting to set a time with your Area’s Club Presidents, VPs Education, and VPs Membership. You must discuss important items like the International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest coming next month, and deliver other important announcements.

Deadline for clubs who elect officers semi-annually to submit Club Officer Lists to TI for DCP credit
2025-12-31 08:00 - 17:00
Semi-Annual Officer List Due to TI. If your club holds two elections per year, the updated list of officers must be submitted to TI Headquarters by this date to ensure proper recognition and DCP tracking

Area directors begin 2nd round club visits and submit reports online
2026-01-01 00:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
Area Directors: Second Round Visits Begin! It’s time to connect with your clubs again to review their Club Success Plan (CSP) progress and the status of their Moments of Truth (MOT). Be sure to submit your reports online after each visit!

Open House Months - January -March
2026-01-01 00:00 - 2026-03-31 23:59
Now that December has passed, this is the perfect opportunity to make the most of Club Open House Months! We encourage all clubs to seize this final chance to showcase the value of Toastmasters and attract new guests.

Area Council meeting
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-01-31 17:00
Use this month’s meeting to set a time with your Area’s Club Presidents, VPs Education, and VPs Membership. You must discuss important items like the International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest, MOM, the second round of club visits, and deliver other important announcements.

Division conducted Club Officer Training
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-01-31 17:00
Division Club Officer Training (Action Item): Division Directors, please conduct your Division-level Club Officer Training during this window. Reach out to experienced members to help you coordinate and deliver the training sessions. This is a vital service for all Club Officers!”Cub Officer: Check with your Division Director for the schedule of training sessions available for all club officers.

Club International Speech and Table Topics Contests begin
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-02-14 17:00
Club Contests Begin! International Speech and Table Topics contests are held at the club level during this window. Participate, plan and cheer on your members!

Special Theme Meetings
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
Clubs host a special theme meeting event in January – March

Moments of Truth - 2nd round
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
Clubs to conduct MOT between January and March. Moments of Truth to be conducted during the winter.

Division S Club Officer Training
2026-01-09 19:00 - 20:00

Division C Club Officer Training
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00

COT Division E
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00

Clubs to do a Mid-Year Review (be at 50% of Goals met)
2026-01-15 08:00 - 17:00
Club Mid-Year Review Period. Clubs must review their DCP progress. Target to have 50% of goals met to stay on track for Distinguished status.

District Executive Committee Meeting
2026-01-17 08:30 - 12:00
District Executive Council Meeting for DEC Members only

District Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting: The next DEC meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2026. Please mark your calendars! The specific time and meeting link will be shared soon.

Mid-Year Training for Division and Area Directors (Workshop)
2026-01-24 09:00 - 10:30
Division Directors and Area Directors Training.Time – TBA

Division D Club Officer Training
2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:00

Turning the Dial: Elements That Transform Toastmasters Meetings
2026-01-28 19:30 - 21:00
Learn proven techniques to run quality Toastmasters meetings and improve your club’s success!

3 Panelists:

Randy Moore, DTM, Division T Director

Sharon Jenkins, former Division D Director

Ian Horne, former Division E Director

Moderator:

Karen Pantaleo, DTM, D86 Club Quality Chair

Division T Club Officer Training
2026-01-31 12:45 - 16:00
Location:

Kinbridge Neighbourhood Association

200 Christopher Dr, Cambridge Ontario

$10 Entry Fee

Payment Methods: Cash, Debit, CC

Attend our Meetings 7PM every Tuesday night in person at 507 King St. E., Cambridge, N3H 3N4

Register Now

Reminder to Corporate Clubs to talk to Accounting Dept. for renewals in March
2026-02-01 00:00 - 2026-02-28 23:59

“Talk Up Toastmasters” Membership Contest, Feb. 1 to Mar. 31
2026-02-01 00:00 - 2026-03-31 23:59

Club Officer makeup Training
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
If you haven’t registered for COT round 2, please see below the available option to get your training.

Clubs begin collecting dues (Submit Deadline: April 1)
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-04-01 17:00

Club International Speech and Table Topics Contests complete
2026-02-14 00:00 - 23:59

Area International Speech and Table Topics Contests begin
2026-02-15 08:00 - 2026-03-14 17:00
Area Contest Window: Winners from the Club level will compete at their Area-level contest for the International Speech and Table Topics categories. Check with your Area Director for the specific contest date and location.

DEC Meeting - Feb 21
2026-02-21 08:30 - 12:00
District 86 Area Leaders, please look to your emails to register.

AREA S71 - International Speech and Table Topics Contest
2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:30
Address: Village Green Community Church, 505 Village Green Ave, London

Price: $10
