Club Officer Training (Online Only)
2026-07-18 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom, Ontario, Canada
register today:

COT on Sat July 18th from 8:30am to 1:00pm ET GMT-4
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yWZBhi4LRd6KJh1wfupgSA
Toastmasters International is launching newly developed Club Officer Training (COT) materials, developed by Toastmasters for Toastmasters to modernize and improve the club officer training experience.

Train the Trainer - COT Facilitators July 21, 2026
2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:00
Are you currently a COT facilitator, or interested in becoming one for club officer training? Do you have facilitators for your Club Officer Training (COT)?
The Train-the-Trainer workshop for COT facilitators is essential for both new and experienced trainers. This workshop aims to help club officers benefit from a consistent, professional, and engaging learning experience and to help trainers be more confident.
Toastmasters International has released new training materials for Round One, now available for 2026-2027. These materials were developed by the Club Officer Training Project Development Team, composed of past District leaders, under the guidance of the Club Officer Training Working Group—a team of Past International Presidents.
Each COT session now consists of three one-hour sessions.

General session 1
Breakout for the club office
General session 2

Workshop Outcome
Be able to provide consistent, professional and engaging training with confidence. Attendees will be listed and available for COT coordinators to provide General Session or Club officer Training.
Workshop Agenda
This workshop will cover…

The differences and similarities between a speaker and a trainer
How adults learn
How to prepare for a training session
How to make training content effective and memorable
The dos and don’ts of training
Strategies for managing difficult participants
Using the new 2026-2027 materials

Scripted Training Slides
Narrated Training Slides
Dos and Don’ts and resources

Resources
Alphabet Recap Training Activity

After the workshop, stay for extra help or support
Before the Workshop
Before the workshop, review the following…
Club Officer Tutorials
Club Leadership Handbook
Moments of Truth
Distinguished Club Program
Club Success Plan

Train the Trainer - COT Facilitators July 23, 2026
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom, Ontario, Canada

Train the Trainer - COT Facilitators July 26, 2026
2026-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Ontario, Canada

STAR Open house
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:30
Open House at STAR – Join Us! 🎤
📅 Mon, July 27, 2026 | 🕕 6:00–7:30 PM EDT
📍 YRP Community Room, 171 Major Mackenzie (west of Yonge), Richmond Hill
💻 Hybrid — in-person & online
Special guest: Brigitte Obregon, DTM, 2026 District 123 International Speech Contest Champion
☕ Refreshments • 🎁 Door prizes • ⚠️ Only 35 seats!
Find your voice. Communicate confidently.
👉 JOIN US! RSVP now — seats are limited.
Zoom ID: 814 195 4852 | Passcode: [REDACTED]
📧 Starleaders2021@gmail.com

Podium Toastmasters Picnic & Outdoor Meeting
2026-07-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Sunnybrook Park, 1120 Leslie Street (Leslie & Eglinton), Toronto, ON, Canada
Podium Toastmasters warmly invites you to join us for a fun picnic and relaxed outdoor Toastmasters meeting.
Whether you’re an experienced Toastmaster or visiting for the first time, come enjoy an evening of great conversation, impromptu speaking, networking, and fellowship in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Guests are free and always welcome!
RSVP:
Please email your name and phone number to visitingpodium@gmail.com.

Promote the “Smedley Award” Membership Contest
2026-08-01 - 2026-09-30
Can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between August 1 and September 30? Accomplish this goal and you’ll qualify to receive a Smedley Award ribbon, named in honor of Ralph Smedley, which you can display on your club’s banner. Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
Learn more about Membership Building

Area Directors book MOT Moments of Truth
2026-08-01 - 2026-10-31
Area Directors book MOT Moments of Truth early September with their clubs

SEO Content Strategy & Analytics Workshop: Essential tips to Boost your club's Visibility
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:30
SEO, Content Strategy & Analytics Workshop for Club PR Success
Saturday, August 1, 2026
11:00 AM EDT
Zoom
Join District 123 for this SEO content strategy workshop built to strengthen club PR through smarter search optimization, content planning, and analytics. Whether you manage your club’s website, social media, or newsletters, you’ll leave with tools to boost visibility and make your content work harder.
SEO Content Strategy Workshop: What You’ll Learn

SEO Fundamentals — Simple changes to improve how your club’s website and posts rank on Google.
Content Strategy Basics — How to build a content calendar that keeps messaging consistent and aligned with member interests.
Reading Analytics — How to interpret website traffic, engagement, and email open rates to see what’s working.
Turning Data into Action — How to use those numbers to refine your promotion strategy instead of guessing.

Who Should Attend
VPPRs, PR team members, social media chairs, and anyone promoting their club online — whether you’re new to PR or looking to sharpen existing skills.
Why It Matters
Clubs that plan content intentionally and track results see stronger growth in visibility, guest attendance, and member engagement. This workshop moves your club’s PR from reactive to strategic.
Hosted by Kemisha Newman
Open to all club PR teams and members
Reserve your spot today and bring your questions — this session is interactive and practical from start to finish.
🔗 Register now for SEO workshop

Tall Tales Workshop
2026-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y1W1, Canada
Featuring Anzon Coetzee, DTM

Distinguished Club Program Workshop (DCP) Workshop - Round 1
2026-08-08 12:00 - 13:30
📢 DISTRICT 123 | DISTINGUISHED CLUB PROGRAM (DCP) WORKSHOP – ROUND 1
Ready to set your club up for a successful Toastmasters year?
Join us for Round 1 of the Distinguished Club Program (DCP) Workshop, where we’ll explore the Distinguished Club Program, understand the goals for club success, and share practical strategies to help your club achieve Distinguished recognition.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026🕛 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Time)💻 Venue: Online🎤 Facilitator: Jitesh ParikhDistrict 123 Distinguished Club Program (DCP) Chair 2026-2027
What you’ll learn:
✅ Understanding the Distinguished Club Program (DCP)✅ Club Success Planning and goal setting✅ Best practices to achieve Distinguished status✅ Tips and resources to support your club throughout the Toastmasters year
📝 Register today:
📧 The Zoom meeting link : https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XSU47BwuSMSrOSFZ1EgLIQ
Let’s work together to build stronger clubs and a stronger District 123.
#Toastmasters #District123 #DistinguishedClubProgram #DCP #ClubSuccess #Leadership #Communication #ToastmastersInternational #WhereLeadersAreMade

Division B Round 1 Club Officer Training August 10, 2026
2026-08-10 18:30 - 21:00
Round 1 training for all club officers.
This is more than training; it’s your chance to positively impact the course of your club. We encourage all club officers and interested members to attend, learn, and share best practices.
To receive training credit for the DCP, join us on August 10 from 6:30 to 9 pm for General Session Part 1, Individual Club Officer Training, and General Session Part 2. Experience newly developed Club Officer Training (COT) materials, developed by Toastmasters for Toastmasters to modernize and improve the club officer training experience.
Register Now for Division B COT

Division N Club Officer Training
2026-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Here’s your chance to make a great impact on your club! All club officers and interested guests are encouraged to attend the Division N Club Officer Training Round 1, on Thursday August 13th, 2026, from 7pm to 9pm. It is completely online on Zoom. Club officers who do the training at this event have the opportunity to receive training credit for DCP. The first hour is a General session, subsequently followed by the training for the individual roles in the next hour. We will be using the New Toastmasters Club Officer Training (COT) materials. Hope to see you there!

Division A Club Officer Training (COT) Round 1
2026-08-19 18:30 - 21:00
Here’s your chance to make a great impact on your club! All club officers and interested guests are encouraged to attend the Division A Club Officer Training Round 1, on August 19th, 2026, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. It is completely online on Zoom. Club officers who do the training at this event have the opportunity to receive training credit for DCP. The first hour is a General session, subsequently followed by the training for the individual roles in the next hour. We will be using the New Toastmasters Club Officer Training (COT) materials. Hope to see you there!

The Art of Effective Evaluation
2026-08-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y1W1, Canada
This streamlined session teaches members how to master fast note-taking and build a polishes 3-minute evaluation speech.
It fills critical gaps in the standard manual with highly actionable, real-world techniques.

Division E CLUB OFFICER TRAINING
2026-08-20 18:30 - 22:00
Club Officer Training Division E
6:30 – 10:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Club Officer training will use the new club officer training materials and cover additional subjects, as well as club officer specific training.

Division C Club Officer Training (COT) Round 1
2026-08-22 09:00 - 11:00
Here’s your chance to make a great impact on your club! All club officers and interested guests are encouraged to attend the Division C Club Officer Training Round 1, on August 22nd, 2026, from 9am to 11am. It is completely online on Zoom. Club officers who do the training at this event have the opportunity to receive training credit for DCP. The first hour is a General session, subsequently followed by the training for the individual roles in the next hour. We will be using the New Toastmasters Club Officer Training (COT) materials. Hope to see you there!

Podium Toastmasters Picnic & Outdoor Meeting
2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:30
Event Description:
Podium Toastmasters warmly invites you to join us for a fun picnic and relaxed outdoor Toastmasters meeting.
Whether you’re an experienced Toastmaster or visiting for the first time, come enjoy an evening of great conversation, impromptu speaking, networking, and fellowship in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Guests are free and always welcome!
RSVP:
Please email your name and phone number to visitingpodium@gmail.com.

DCP Chat
2026-08-28 19:30 - 20:30
Monthly DCP Chat
We are excited to continue supporting you throughout the Toastmasters year through our monthly DCP Chat.

The DCP Chat will take place once a month on the last Friday, providing an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, discuss challenges, and learn from fellow Toastmasters leaders and DCP experts.

D123 DCP Chat
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
🔄 Every month on the last Friday

Please feel free to drop in whenever you need support. Whether you have a question about the DCP, Club Success Plan, membership, club goals, or strategies for achieving Distinguished status, we are here to help.

Organizer: Jitesh Parikh, DTM – DCP Chair 2026-27

Open House Months
2026-09-01 - 2026-10-31
Hold an open house to showcase Toastmasters, get club involvement, and increase membership.

Brooklin Toastmasters in Whitby, Open House Sept 15, 2026
2026-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Court at Brooklin, 5909 Anderson St.,, Whitby, Ontario, L1M 2H1, Canada
Join us on Sept 15 to see how Brooklin Toastmasters can make you a more confident speaker and change your personal and professional life!
Don’t miss your chance to join Brooklin Toastmasters at our open house, where you’ll meet inspiring members and hear a special guest speaker reveal how mastering communication can transform your career and personal life.
At Brooklin Toastmasters, you’ll discover a welcoming, energetic community dedicated to helping you unlock your full potential. Whether you want to become a powerful public speaker or a stronger leader, our club is the perfect place to gain confidence, learn by doing, and receive constructive feedback. After hearing from members and our guest, you’ll experience firsthand how Toastmasters meetings inspire growth through prepared speeches, Table Topics™ (impromptu speaking), and positive evaluations.
Reserve your spot today at https://brooklintm.eventbrite.ca

6wk Improve public speaking course starts Jan 19, 2027
2027-01-19 19:00 - 2027-02-23 21:00 | The Court at Brooklin, 5909 Anderson St.,, Whitby, Ontario, L1M 2H1, Canada
Join our 6-week Speechcraft course for non-Toastmasters starting Janruary 19, 2027, to boost your public speaking skills!
Welcome to the 6 Week Improve Public Speaking Course – Toastmasters Speechcraft event! Are you looking to boost your confidence and improve your public speaking skills? Look no further! Join us at The Court at Brooklin from Tue Jan 19, 2027 until Tue February 23, 2027 for an interactive and fun course designed to help you become a better speaker.
During this course, you will have the opportunity to practice speaking in front of a supportive group, receive constructive feedback, and learn valuable communication techniques from experienced Toastmasters. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course is perfect for you!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to become a more effective communicator. Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you there!
For more details and to register, go to https://improvepublicspeaking.eventbrite.ca

Promote the “Talk Up Toastmasters” Membership Contest
2027-02-01 - 2027-03-31
Toastmasters love to connect, so take advantage of it. The Talk Up Toastmasters membership program is the chance to encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where prospective members can learn about Toastmasters’ many benefits. Then add five new, dual or reinstated members with a join date between February 1 and March 31, and you’ll receive a special Talk up Toastmasters ribbon to display on your club’s banner. Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
Learn more about Membership Building

Promote the “Beat the Clock” Membership Contest
2027-05-01 - 2027-06-30
Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time, and reach membership goals on time. In that spirit, Beat the Clock is a great motivator for finishing the year on schedule—on time and with record numbers! Make it your club’s goal to earn the Beat the Clock award and encourage every member to take part. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members with a join date between May 1 and June 30 receive a Beat the Clock ribbon to display on the club’s banner. Applications and payments for members with a join date between May 1 and June 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than June 30. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward Beat the Clock credit. Learn more about Membership Building
