Toastmasters District 86

Club Officer Training - Division S
2025-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join us for the upcoming Club Officer Training (COT) ROUND 2 and unlock the full potential of your Toastmasters experience!

Why Attend?1. Sharpen Your Leadership Skills: Learn strategies to lead your club to success.2️. Enhance Your Communication: Gain insights to communicate effectively and inspire others.3️. Network with Leaders: Connect with experienced Toastmasters and share best practices.4️. Get Recognized: Club officer attendance contributes to your club’s Distinguished Club Program (DCP) goals!5️. Empower Your Club: Learn how to create engaging meetings, attract new members, and support your team.

Details:Date: Friday, Jan 17th, 2025Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PMLocation: Via ZoomRegister NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/…/tZEtceitrDMpGdxm7NL6sHbvq1IW…

This is your opportunity to grow, learn, and lead with confidence. Don’t miss out—be the driving force behind your club’s success and your own development

Area L51 International Speech & Evaluation Contests
2025-01-16 19:00 - 22:00
Area L51 International Speech & Evaluation Contests

Location: Valley Town Toastmasters Dundas Town Hall, 60 Main Street, Dundas, ON the upper auditorium

Clubs Should be 50% Complete for DCP Points
2025-01-15 08:00 - 17:00
Clubs should conduct a Mid-Year Review and be 50% Complete for DCP Points Program.

Speech Contest Judges Training
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:00
District 86 International Speech Contest Judges Training

District 86 Area and Division Contests are in the months of January through March. Dates have already been announced. Are you ready to take on the role of a contest official for the upcoming Toastmasters Speech Contests? Join us for this essential Judges Training Session focused on understanding and applying Toastmasters Contest Rules.

Date: Tuesday, January 14th, 2025Time: 7:00 PM ESTLocation: Zoom (Online)

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pW2Rsz7IQlCIlEb_8svfyA

Key Topics:Understand the rules from the Toastmasters Contest RulebookContest Judging criteriaGuidelines for contests at Area, Division, and District levelsReminder: All contests at Area and above will be held in person – understand how this impacts judging!

This training, led by the District 86 Chief Judge, is necessary for:– Judges, Contest Chairs, and Chief Judges– Division & Area Directors– Contest officials

This session will NOT be recorded, so don’t miss it!Register now to build your confidence and expertise: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pW2Rsz7IQlCIlEb_8svfyA

Let’s make this contest season memorable!

Club Officer Training - Divisions F, T, and W & Area/Division Directors Training (In-Person Event)
2025-01-11 08:45 - 12:00 | Conestoga Banquet Hall, 617 King Street North, Waterloo, N2V 2N3, 617 King Street North, Waterloo, N2V 2N3, Waterloo, ON, N2V 2N3, Canada
You do NOT have to be a Club Officer to attend the Club Officer Training. It is OPEN to all members. Please share with club members.

This Club Officer Training event will include 3 DIVISIONS – Division F, Division T, Division W

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time: 8:45 am – 12 pm

Sign Up Link: https://bit.ly/49DYjRj

The Area-Division Director Training will be only for all Area and Division Directors of District 86

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time: 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Location for all Training: Conestoga Banquet Hall, 617 King Street North, Waterloo, N2V 2N3

Sign Up Link: https://bit.ly/49DYjRj

Why Attend – get motivated and inspired from fellow leaders. Share something. Learn something. Takeaway something you can do differently or add to your club.

Club Officer training is a wonderful way to expand our leadership skills.

Meet and network with like-minded people

3 mini-Education sessions

Club Officer Training

Area and Division Director Training (for Area and Division Directors only)

Sign Up Link: https://bit.ly/49DYjRj

Of the Year Awards Celebration
2025-01-03 18:30 - 20:30
Come and celebrate the presentation of all the ‘Of the Year’ Awards, Spirit of District 86 Awards, MMAD Awards, and the Douglas Barclay Award.

The event will be online.

Doors open at 6:30pm and the event starts at 7pm sharp.

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsc-6uqzosH9JE0eQzv6nIaiKFbTB3Cmn3

Area Director start submitting their reports to Toastmasters International
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00
Area directors begin to submit club visit reports online to TI

Moments of Truth - Winter Focus
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00
Area Directors book MOT between January-March September with their clubs: Moments of Truth to be conducted during the winter.

Toastmasters Special Theme Meetings Month
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00
Special Theme Meetings – Clubs host a special theme meeting event in January, February, or March.

Toastmasters Open House Month
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00
Clubs schedule open houses to promote their individual clubs to the community

Area Level Contests
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-02-17 17:00
Areas host their International Speech and Evaluation Contests

Area Council Meeting this Month
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00, 2024-12-01 08:00 - 2024-12-31 17:00
Area Directors to schedule and host their meetings with their Area Council Members

Deadline for clubs who elect officers semi-annually to submit Club Officer Lists to TI for DCP credit
2024-12-31 08:00 - 17:00

Monday's Pathways, Perspectives, Possibilities
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:00
The Monday series is called: M3Ps

M for Mondays and the 3 Ps are Pathways. Perspectives. Possibilities

August 5: Let’s look at the foundation

August 19: The Electives

September 2: The Evaluations

September 16: The Core Competencies

October 7: Jeopardy Type Game – Recap

October 21: Level 1 – Mastering Fundamentals

November 4: Level 2 – Learning your style

November 18: Level 3 – Increasing Knowledge

December 2: Level 4 – Building Skills

December 16: Level 5 – Demonstrating Expertise

Deadline for Area Directors Reports (first round) for credit in the Distinguished Area Program
2024-11-30 00:00 - 23:59

November IDEA Workshop: Cultures Around the World.
2024-11-29 18:00 - 19:00
November IDEA Workshop: Cultures Around the World

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 of Cultures Around the World online at 6pm on Friday November 29, 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]

Where to Find Guests for Closed Corporate Toastmasters Clubs
2024-11-22 12:00 - 13:00
Understanding where your guests come from is critical for corporate clubs looking to grow and sustain their membership. In this session, we’ll address the unique challenges faced by closed corporate clubs, explore strategies for attracting guests within your organization, and uncover the most effective ways to promote Toastmasters’ benefits to employees. You’ll also learn best practices for guest engagement that lead to lasting memberships.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your corporate club’s growth and impact!

Registration Link:

D86 TLI Club Officer Training - Round 2 Training
2024-11-16 08:30 - 13:45 | Online
D86 TLI Club Officer Training – Round 2 Training

Saturday November 16th 20248:30 am – 1:45 pm

Register at: https://bit.ly/4gYDaVb

Keynote SpeechTwo sections of Club Officer Training: 9:10 am to 10:10 am and 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm

Presentation on PR Strategies: Cheryl Rankin, D86 PRM4 Workshops:Mentorship

Pathways

EasySpeak

Speechcraft

D86 TLI Club Officer Training - Round 2 Training
2024-11-09 08:30 - 13:45 | Online
D86 TLI Club Officer Training – Round 2 Training

Saturday November 9th 20248:30 am – 1:45 pm

Register at: bit.ly/3NbZX2j

Keynote Speaker: Luisa Montalvo, 1st Place Winner, Toastmasters International Speech Contest 2024Keynote Address: Farzana Chohan DTM, International Director, Toastmasters International Region 5Two sections of Club Officer Training: 9:10 am to 10:10 am and 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm4 Workshops:Pathways: You Have the KeyIDEA: Accessible PresentationsClub Excellence: Quality of MeetingsMembership: Guests to Members

Speech Contest Judges Training
2024-11-01 18:00 - 19:00
Speech Contest Judges Training

District 86 PQD Bhushan Rele

invites all members interested to be a Judges at a Club, Area and Division Speech Contests to attend the

Speech Contest Judges training on Friday, November 1st at 6 pm EST

Conducted by Carl Naus, DTM, District 86 Chief Judge for 2024-25

Register at:bit.ly/D86CJT

Club Level Contests
2024-11-01 08:00 - 2024-12-31 17:00
Clubs host their International Speech and Evaluation Contests

Division Council Meeting This Month
2024-11-01 08:00 - 2024-11-30 17:00
Division Directors to schedule and host their meetings with their Area Directors

Elections for Clubs electing Officers semi-annually held during first meeting in November
2024-11-01 00:00 - 2024-11-30 23:59

Area Directors submit Club Visit Reports District Deadline
2024-10-31 00:00 - 23:59

October IDEA Workshop-Jeopardy Style
2024-10-25 18:00 - 19:00
Please bring your favorite Toastmaster friend and join the IDEA Committee for a fun-filled evening playing Jeopardy with a Toastmasters twist online at 6pm on Friday October 24, 2024.

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]
