September 1, 2026 | Issue 105 🏆 A World Champion, a Winning Speech, and Your Turn To Shine Dirceu da Silva takes the world stage with “Best Decision Ever!”, the speech that earned him the 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking. We have a new World...
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District 123 Newsletter | Aug 15 2026 | Deadlines, Distinguished Goals & Big Adventures
Aug 15, 2026 | Issue 104 ⚠️ Club Officer Training: Only Two Weeks Left! ⚠️ Round 1 of Club Officer Training (COT) ends August 31. Is your executive team trained? For Distinguished Club Program credit, your club needs at least four officers trained during each...
District 123 Newsletter | Aug 1 2026 | Open Doors, Club Success & Officer Training
Aug 1, 2026 | Issue 103 🚨 RENEW NOW: Toastmasters Fees Increase August 3 🚨 Planning to renew your membership or add a new member? Now is your moment! Toastmasters International fees are increasing, so clubs and members who can submit eligible payments before...
URGENT: Membership Dues Increasing — Renew by August 2, 2026
July 24, 2026 | Issue 102.2 Membership Dues Increase Dear Toastmasters, A dues increase changes the cost of membership. It does not change what makes Toastmasters valuable. Toastmasters International has announced its first membership dues increase in three...
District 123 Newsletter | July 2026 | Events, Leadership & Member News
Welcome to the 2026-27 Toastmasters year! Every new year begins with fresh goals, new leaders, and countless opportunities to grow. In each issue, we'll bring you the latest District news, upcoming events, inspiring member stories, and practical resources to help your...
DTM – Distinguished Toastmaster
DTM - Distinguished Toastmaster I remember the first time I heard those words. They sounded important, and a little intimidating. I certainly never imagined holding this prestigious designation not just once, but (almost) three times! Toastmasters International...
Awesome District Opportunities
Are you interested in growing your leadership skills? Join the District Leadership Team as an Area Director or another District Role! You will gain valuable skills while assisting clubs in District 123. Apply below to express your interest in the Area Director...
Fantastic News! Matalco Brampton Toastmasters Charters!
District 123 is proud to announce the official charter of Matalco Brampton Toastmasters, a vibrant new addition to our growing community of leaders and communicators.This milestone was celebrated at a special charter ceremony attended by distinguished guests,...
District 123 Speech Contest Schedule
District 123 will conduct the following speech contests: Tall Tales (Fall) Evaluation (Fall) International Speech Contest Schedule Clubs Clubs hold Fall Speech Contests September 15 - October 12 Clubs hold International Speech Contests January 5 - February 1 Areas...
Out of District Club Officer Training Procedure
Thank you for taking on a role to help your club members, your club, and Toastmasters! I hope you find it a rewarding experience! Toastmasters and District 123 are here to support clubs. One way in which the district provides support is to provide club officer...
May 2025 Newsletter
PDF Link: May_2025_Newsletter May 2025 Newsletter TLI COT ~ Saturday June 21st OnlineLearn more about this Event here.Virtual Toastmasters Leadership Institute/Club Officer TrainingSaturday June 21 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00...
March 2025 Newsletter
PDF Link: March Newsletter 2025 March NEWS links:2025 District 123 Conference – Together We SoarMay 2 - May 4...
January 2025 Newsletter
PDF Link: January Newsletter 2025 Important dates and links: https://toastmasters123.org/event/international-speech-contest/ https://toastmasters123.org/event/club-officer-training-round-two/ News: Updates: Please bookmark and check back regularly on the...
Beyond the Podium: My Journey with Toastmasters
When I first walked into a Toastmasters meeting, I had no idea how much it would change me. Like many others, I joined with a simple goal: to improve my public speaking skills. What I didn’t realize was that Toastmasters would not only teach me how to speak but also...
September 2024 Newsletter
PDF Link: D123_Newsletter_2024_September Important dates and links: https://toastmasters123.org/event/evaluation-and-tall-tales-2024 https://toastmasters123.org/event/dec-district-executive-committee-meeting-september-14-2024/...
August 2024 Newsletter
District 123 was awarded at the International Convention. See photos and recap of the recent international convention in Anaheim. Contest season is upon us; see the upcoming schedule, workshop, and more. See pictures of the first DEC meeting of the year and this...
July 2024 Newsletter
Happy Toastmasters New Year! The 2024 - 2025 Toastmasters year began on July 1. See club officers' training opportunities and the Smedley membership contest, and make sure your club vote is included at the annual business meeting. Check out club July anniversaries, Of...
Your Proxy at the Annual Business Meeting
Submitted by Kris Nelson, DTM, PDD Happy summer, fellow Toastmasters! I hope you're all enjoying a wonderful summer! If you're a Club President or Club Secretary, you've probably already received an email about your votes at the upcoming Toastmasters...
Accessing DEC Meetings and Info
The District Executive Committee meets at least four (4) times each program year. Online participation options must be made available for remote District leaders, if needed. Online meetings occur as recommended by the District Director and are agreed upon by a majority of the District Executive Committee
June 2024 Newsletter
It is the end of the 2023-2024 Toastmasters year and the beginning of the 2024-2025 year. See highlights of TLI, the year-end picnic, District club Visits, end-of-the-year award nomination forms, and more. Read below, click images to expand, or online Page One Page...