In Memoriam With deep sadness we announce that Richard (Rick) Murphy, former District Director (1996 – 1997), active member of Bells Corners Toastmasters, and past member of many other clubs, succumbed to cancer on Tuesday August 4th, 2020. His joyous smile, warmhugs, and delightful humour will be greatly missed throughout the District. Bells Corners Toastmasters will host a Celebration of Life via Zoom on Thursday September 10th at 7:00 pm. All are invited. Please contact ttmavoytinsky@hotmail.com to receive the meeting link or to submit photographs (by September 3rd) to be shared at the event. Note …
August 2020 Announcements
Joint meeting Canada/India Hello leaders, After visiting many countries, chatting to so many different Toastmasters and attending a meeting in India, Chennai Wordsmiths Toastmasters India suggested we do a joint meeting and obviously we said yes!! We are doing a joint meeting on Sunday, 2020-08-30 from 09:00 to 11:00 (Montreal Time). Please join us on zoom: Meeting ID: 878 5865 …
Fall in Love with District 61!
Fall in Love with District 61!By Izza Masud You can’t say that this year has been short of surprises! Amidst the chaos of COVID and “normal club life” disappearing, my entry into the PRM position was epic, to say the least. When I was asked to apply for this position, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to use …
Try, risk, die
Try, risk, dieBy Scott McLaughlin This month I want to share with you a challenge. It is designed to help you gain perspective on the challenges that confront you. It helps you identify the fears that keep you stuck by labelling each action outside of your comfort zone. You can apply this to Toastmasters or any area of your life. …
Changes – Can You Handle Them?
Changes – Can You Handle Them?By Charmaine Emanuel Ralph, Vice President, Public Relations, Transport Canada Toastmasters Club Do you think that something you can’t see, touch, taste, feel, hear or sense, would have any power at all? Let’s say that something exists, that has the power to turn your life upside down. Consider what that being might be. Here are …
Enabling the Next Wave of Leaders
Enabling the Next Wave of LeadersBy Kimberly Dueck, DTM, D61 District Director When I first joined Toastmasters, I had no intentions of staying long. I knew I wanted to become a better communicator so I could land that promotion at work. Little did I know the profound impact Toastmasters would have on my life. I loved my first club, The …
Planning the Year Ahead
Planning the year ahead!By Amy Campbell, DTM, District 61 Club Growth Director I’ve heard many comments from fellow Toastmasters longing for their in-person meetings – especially missing the famous hugs we are so accustomed to sharing. Although, in the same breath there is much gratitude to the connection kept alive in Toastmasters via online meetings, a welcomed consolation prize to …
A cup of coffee and a notepad!
A cup of coffee and a notepad!By Tanya Hall, DTM, District 61 Program Quality Director In late May I found myself sitting quietly one Sunday morning with my coffee and pad of paper pondering the year ahead of me. I started drafting some ideas that I wanted to achieve. However, I like to vet ideas to help formulate a plan …
Speechcraft Program
Speechcraft ProgramBy District Speechcraft Chair, Gina Cook DTM PID Is your club under strength? Are you meeting during this pandemic? You could benefit from the running of a Speechcraft program. The Speechcraft course is a wonderful membership building tool that you can use over a 6-week period. You can include the session inside your current Toastmaster meeting so all members could …