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District 21 is on its way to be the Number 1 District in the World.
As we approach the home stretch with less than one week to go, all clubs are encouraged to sign up thos...(read more)
That means Sparkling Combined Actions and that describes what is happening in District 21! We sure are moving up in our combined quest to reach Number One in the World again!...(read more)
Some came early, and others stayed late to explore the beautiful city of Victoria, our provincial capital and the site of this year's Spring Conference. Respl...(read more)
Once a year our club has a table topics marathon. The table topics winner who won the club and/or area contest chairs the meeting, and presents a 10-minute speech o...(read more)
Division E has had a phenomenal year!
We started the year with 16 clubs and have grown. Since July 2004, we have created 3 new clubs – McKToast, MDSI and S...(read more)
I joined Toastmaster in May 1978 so that I could learn how to do presentations and feel comfortable doing them. Prior to joining Toastmasters, I would tremble at...(read more)
Congratulations to Angela Louie of Golden Eagle Toastmasters club #9132, Division J, Area 82 as the winner for both the District International Speech and Evaluation Contests held d...(read more)
In September of this year, I will have been a Toastmaster for two years; I have found the experience incredibly rewarding. In October of 2003, I was downsized from my positio...(read more)
What is the role of the District Chief Judge?
The role is to appoint and counsel contest judges, brief judges in a pre-contest orientation, act as chief counter and oversee the ...(read more)
This month, club elections will be taking place all over the world as each club elects its new club officers for the term beginning July 1. Why not consider running?&nb...(read more)
Our motto for Division K is Dynami-K
We at Division K have been working very hard to host exceptional events.
The two spring training sessions were a great success...(read more)
Elmer Thiessen, ATM-S
As an active Area 92 Governor in Division K, Elmer has been available for any task that needs to be done in the division and works with all his five ...(read more)
Shirley Brown, ATM-S, CL
As Area 90 Governor Shirley has been instrumental in making sure that all her five clubs are on track with the DCP.
All clubs in S...(read more)
The District invites nominations for the following positions:
District Governor, Lt. Governor Education and Training, Lt. Governor Marketing, and, Division Governors to tak...(read more)
If there was such a thing as a Toastmaster Belt, Phyllis Woods' would certainly be well worn and sporting many a notch for the accomplishments she has achieved. If you were a...(read more)
Greetings from "D"iversified D!
Toastmasters are doing well in Division D; many of our clubs and areas are well on their way to being Distinguished this year. ...(read more)
Toastmasters did it!
Um, when I, um, first joined T-t-toastmasters in 1993, it was, um, a learning experience, um to say the least. People were, um, putting their be...(read more)
Dorothea Hendricks DTM, has stepped up to the leadership plate again. Dorothea is serving as District Nominations Chair....(read more)
We are only a few months away from the end of this term. We are pleased to note that some 4000
Toastmasters in British Columbia are receiving the email notification of the L...(read more)
Best Website... Get your entries in by the April 30th deadline. Email the Link Newsletter with your clubs URL to link@toastmasters.bc.ca
The Dare to Grow and January...(read more)
An election is coming! Do you know what to do to guarantee your right to vote?
On May 14th District 21 will be holding its District Council meeting at the Sp...(read more)
Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.~ Dwight Eisenhower...(read more)
Speech Contests
Will be held this month… support your club members by participating at each speech contest level.
In order to run a successful speech contest, vol...(read more)
TOASTMASTER WEEK and the QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS Prior to starting Toastmaster Week the Quesnel Toastmaster President, Rose Harvie and VPPR, Curtis Harvie, appeared before Quesnel Cit...(read more)
… JUST IMAGINE!
1. Lift your own speeches to new levels...(read more)
Number One? You Bet!
The word is out – Distr...(read more)
International Speech and Evaluation Contests are soon approaching.
The purpose of speech contests is to provide an opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abili...(read more)
Please start collecting dues in March for the renewal period. Treasurers should notify their club members in order to insure all members have paid and that dues have been col...(read more)
Are You Ready For The Next Step In Your Toastmaster Experience?
Someday, someone outside of Toastmasters is going to ask you if you would be willing to give a speech and t...(read more)
Did you know that club members who have achieved their CTM can also become dual members in an Advanced Toastmasters Club (a.k.a. ATC)?
How many Ad...(read more)
The banner swipe tradition is nothing new, but EarthSave Toastmasters now has the Club 59 banner in their safe possession. The tradition dates back to 1934 and requires five ...(read more)
I am honoured to be Division J Governor, and in this my second term, I see the Division making great strides. Areas 80, 81, 82, and 83 comprise the Division and the...(read more)
I was lucky to find Tillicum Toastmasters in New Westminster. At my first visit I was made to feel very welcome, and joined on my second visit. I didn't feel ...(read more)
My instructors in the BCIT Business and Marketing program constantly re-enforced the importance of effective communication to the success of any endeavor—business or personal. ...(read more)
Division A clubs of southern Vancouver Island are working hard to prepare and host the 2005 Spring District 21 Conference of Toastmasters International in Victoria, British Columbi...(read more)
Last month we celebrated Toastmasters Week. A number of clubs participated in this event and promoted Toastmasters in their community and/or place of work.
Division ...(read more)
This month we have chosen to highlight the following district team members who play important roles for the District:
Lesley Levett, District Secretary maintains our minutes duri...(read more)
Shirley Brown and Steve McAusland are members of the Rise and Shine club. Last spring, Shirley volunteered to be a contestant in the Evaluation contest. She was our c...(read more)
Best of the New Year from Division A
Division A is Amazing, Awesome and Astounding. I am enjoying my term as Division Governor. Toastmasters has provided me wi...(read more)
I am what Pat Johnson calls a Toastmaster's "retread". My first stint was as a member of Strathcona Toastmasters here in Campbell River. I was unable to continue ...(read more)
This is a time of year when wonderful feelings of peace and harmony surround us. It is a time when we can come together, be forgiving of each other and share happiness. ...(read more)
Time is indeed a steed of fleet and speed! Here we are already celebrating year end holidays and crafting goals for a brand new year! In Toastmaster terms, however, it ...(read more)
I am thoroughly enjoying working with the Clubs and Areas; it fills me with joy to see everyone working together in the spirit of Toastmasters. Who in Division C so f...(read more)
Have you ever gone into the supermarket to buy just one item, and come out with a couple of bags of groceries? You intended to get a carton of milk and saw appetizing snacks ...(read more)
This will be my 25th Anniversary in Toastmasters this February. I was encouraged to join by my then Supervisor at work, Cathy Ausmus, who was a member of Kamloops Toastmaster...(read more)
March of 2005 will mark my 20th year in the Overlander Toastmasters Club of Kamloops. Toastmasters continues to allow me to learn and grow. I have held most club positi...(read more)
At 21, I gave my first formal presentation in front of my peers and managers for The Bay in Calgary. Thirty seconds into a two-minute presentation, I felt a hot blush creep u...(read more)
Keeping a meeting on track and on time not only makes for better run meetings, but guests and members also feel like their time is being well used. When meeting...(read more)
Kudos to our Swan, Pat Johnson elected International Director 2004 - 2006
Swan River Brat! The title of a children's book? Perhaps, but more likely the screen signature of o...(read more)
There is an energizing momentum in this Division that has driven gems like Gord Monro, our Immediate Past Division F Governor to reach President's Distinguished Division. We ...(read more)
After coming to Canada in 1994 with post-graduate degree, I was looking for a career job. However, my responsibilities towards my family forced me to accept any job I could find. I...(read more)
At the graduation ceremony of a church-based Christopher Leadership course, I had to give a speech. When I looked around and encountered the eyes of an unfamiliar audience, my brai...(read more)
It has been noted that people join Toastmasters to get over their nervousness. As a member for over 7 years I tell people that it is my hope that they never get over being ner...(read more)
This month we would like to give recognition to last term's Division and Area Governor of the Year.
Gord Monro will be honoured at this year's fall conference as Division ...(read more)
There is much written in self-help books about the importance of personal growth. Yet when I first joined Toastmasters I did so merely for career reasons -- to get good enoug...(read more)
Toastmasters has given me a lot of confidence, something that I needed to build along with my communication skills. I joined Toastmasters about 2 years ago. When I firs...(read more)
Most clubs use mentoring as a way to help new or experienced Toastmasters gain skills at they progress through the Toastmasters Program. But, consider this idea… a Meeting Ro...(read more)
If you are a Vice President Education, you may submit applications on-line for educational awards for your club's members. (Note: Since the Vice President Education provides second...(read more)
This year marks Toastmasters International 80th Anniversary, and this month we give thanks to the man who founded the first Toastmasters club.
Ralph C. Smedley was his name and hi...(read more)
On her recent trip north, District Governor Anne Kramer kept to an agenda worthy of any public figure and she did us proud indeed! Her hectic schedule had her flying into Pri...(read more)
Mike RobinsonLT Governor Training & Education 2004-2005 I Dare You! and here are 10 “daring” things to do. Why?
Because you can, and because they will help rew...(read more)
Working together winning together!
H stands for hot! Yes Division H is the hottest division in all of District 21!
Division H is 28 clubs located in Vancouver, North Vancouver, B...(read more)
If you had been shopping or just strolling around absorbing the sites and sounds of the Granville Island Market between September 13th and 19th, you would have seen a most colourfu...(read more)
Many thanks also to members of the clubs who participated in volunteer staffing the Toastmasters Information Booth at Granville Island in September: Racquenteurs: Gabe Baranyi...(read more)
When 2004 started, I had no idea that I would be getting so much closer to achieving the DTM –the crowning achievement of Toastmaster-dom. In June, I was fortunate enough to ...(read more)
I am a Toastmaster and due to my experience in TM I have achieved increased competence in presenting personal growth workshops and marketing products that enhance human capital in ...(read more)
I had retired from my professional life as a Naval and Marine Engineer long before I joined the Toastmasters. I still like to make speeches at special family get-togeth...(read more)
The “In The News” PR contest is on again this year and I hear through the grapevine that several clubs have already been successful in getting media coverage. This is a wonde...(read more)
A star-studded line up is set for the Toastmasters District 21 fall conference this November 12-14th, 2005, in Vancouver. Themed “Hollywood North”, the conference has an ente...(read more)
Doing capable projects?Dodging crazy people?Don't carry pencil?OrDistinguish Club Program?
The following are the goals your club should strive to achieve during the year:
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I arrived in Canada two and a half years ago. As a newly landed immigrant the first thing I thought about was to join a job search club with the idea of easily finding a new ...(read more)
Incoming Club Presidents; Area Governors, Division Governors, have you set a date for your Humourous and Table Topics Contests yet? You're saying to yourself, " There's...(read more)
During the August 28th Club Officer Training, John Hawkins paid tribute to an outstanding Toastmaster in Division B. He presented the Bjorn Bjornson Award for Outstanding Ser...(read more)
I had been an experienced speaker for many years before joining a Toastmasters Club, but my case proves one is never too old to learn. With a background in theatre, an English degr...(read more)
The internet has given each club the opportunity for greater presence, but if prospective club members are trying to contact you and can't find your club contact or where you club ...(read more)
“B” the Best in 2004/05
All of your Area Governors and Division Governors around the province are going to be working very hard to see which one of them is the second best in BC …...(read more)
Anne Kramer, DTM District Governor 2004/2005
Daring to win Presidents Distinguished District might sound like an ambitious goal, but it's not really. True there can only be ...(read more)
