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Tillicum Toastmasters' 60th Year Anniversary!

 By: Charito Canero  Published on: Jul 27, 2022
The celebration was awe-inspiring and showcased to members and guests, the impact that joining Toastmasters brings into your life, not just in public speaking but that it develops leadership,…

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St. Paul’s Toastmasters’ Open House

 By: Charito Canero  Published on: Jul 27, 2022
An energetic vibe surrounded our meeting room as St. Paul’s Toastmasters Club gathered for an in-person at the St. Paul’s Hospital Conference Centre on May 26, 2022 after over two years on Zoom,…

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McDonald's Did Not Sponsor Us

 By: Vincent Li  Published on: Jul 22, 2022
McDonald's did not sponsor us, but have you ever try ordering a teriyaki burger or a scramble egg burger at McDonald's? If that's news to you, then you haven't dropped by your local McDonald's lately…

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2021-2022 District Leadership Committee Report

 By: Carole Murphy  Published on: Apr 3, 2022
The District Leadership Committee was formed in November 2021 as we launched our first announcement in our District 96 December Newsletter. The Committee held meetings between December 2021 and…

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Youth Leadership Program on the Sunshine Coast

 By: Janice Parkinson  Published on: Feb 28, 2022
These Youth Leadership Program participants found their voices during COVID Over 500 Youth Leadership Program certificates have been presented to students on the Sunshine Coast over the past 10…

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Contests

Growing with Contests

 By: Vincent Li  Published on: Feb 4, 2022
I am not good enough. I am too busy. I am not competitive. Have you come up with other excuses to not participate in speech contests? Have you try this one: I don’t want to grow, learn or share my…

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Hybrid Meeting Reflections

 Published on: Feb 1, 2022
Another year in the books! And what a ride this year has been for our Crystal Clear Speakers club. We have persevered and bonded together during the pandemic and continue to do so going forward. I…

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New Web Tool Helps Coordinate Contest Officials

 By: Michael Gurney  Published on: Feb 1, 2022
A newly-developed Cloud Contest Console makes it possible for counters, timers, and judges to exchange information online — securely and efficiently — during a speech contest.   Judges can sign…

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Gavel Club Experience

 By: Geoff Peters  Published on: Dec 31, 2021
The Vancouver Gavel Clubs are Youth public speaking and leadership clubs organized by Toastmasters members. The Gavel Club members are Youth ages 12 to 17. As a long time member of Vancouver…

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Toastmasters Educational Program and the CPA Competency Map

 By: Mark Hurrell  Published on: Dec 10, 2021
Have you ever wondered how the skills you gain in Toastmasters can transfer to your career?  Are you an accountant pursuing a CPA designation?  Then you have come to the right article. Each year,…

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Submitting Education Awards

 By: Lily Laverton, DTM  Published on: Nov 27, 2021
Your club receives credit for only one type of education award per member, per year. This encourages all members to progress in the education program, not just a few. Example: Pat Smith receives a…

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Call for Nominations for 2022-2023

 By: Carole Murphy  Published on: Nov 22, 2021
Want to be part of an amazing team of District 96 Leaders?  Our Region Advisors and Peer Groups are always in awe of District 96's commitment, collaboration and creativity.  Is there a time…

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