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J.A. Gamache will represent District 61 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking® |
Ottawa, Ontario, 2024-08-14 — J.A Gamache of Laval, Quebec, has emerged victorious once again and with this remarkable achievement, Gamache advances to the semi-finals in the prestigious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking® (WCPS), slated to be held in a hybrid format in Anaheim, California on 2024-08-15, Semi-final 3 at 13:30 PDT, register to attend online at https://www.pathlms.com/toastmasters#.
A member of Club Dynamique De Laval, Gamache boasts a Toastmasters journey spanning over 30 years, during which he has ascended to triumph, marking this triumph as his 16th District win!
Gamache’s captivating speech, titled “5 Minutes to Midnight,” resonates with the audience by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing others and embracing the courage to care. Drawing from his DJ roots and the influence of his father, Gamache skillfully illustrates the significance of finding balance in one’s voice and fostering meaningful connections with others.
Gamache remarked, “It’s easy to care when everyone agrees with your plan, but when you know that someone or people might disagree, it’s when we freeze.” Gamache challenges us all to “Dare to care!”
By securing the coveted 1st place spot at this year’s Region 5 Contest, Gamache will compete in Anaheim, where Toastmasters International is marking its 100th anniversary. J.A. achieved a remarkable 3rd place finish in Anaheim back in 2001, thus bringing his journey this week full circle.
The Toastmasters International Speech Contest, inaugurated in 1938, stands as the world’s largest speech contest, engaging more than 30,000 participants from 148 countries annually. The pinnacle of this contest series, the World Championship of Public Speaking®, draws speakers from across the globe to compete at the Toastmasters International Convention, which will take place where it all began in Anaheim California.
To learn more about the contest or Toastmasters club membership, contact Shirley McKey at the provided details. Follow @tmd61 on X or, Toastmasters District 61 on LinkedIn or Toastmasters D61 on Facebook.
About District 61
District 61 is one of 129 Districts, comprising more than 140 corporate and community clubs in Eastern Ontario, Québec, and Northern New York State. To learn more about District 61, visit https://www.tmd61.com.
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the organization’s membership exceeds 266,000 in more than 14,200 clubs in 148 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on X.
Media Contact:
Shirley McKey
Public Relations Manager – District 61
prm@tmd61.com
613-841-1690
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