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

Division N Club Officer Training
2026-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 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 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
