District 123 Toastmasters Leadership Institute Round 1 (In-Person)
2026-06-27 08:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton, ON L4P, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, Ontario, L6T 4B9, Canada
Join us to develop your leadership skills to have quality club meetings. There will be a keynote speaker, food, and incentives for the attendees. This event is open to everyone who wants to LEAD a club and, eventually, Toastmasters.
Any questions, please address to pqd@toastmasters123.org
Cost: Free
Zeffy link for TLI/COT registration
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/district-123-tli-club-officer-training

VOIX DU NORD - RÉUNION SPÉCIALE
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury, 19, rue Frood, Sudbury, ON, Canada
Parlez, c’est facile. Être écouter, c’est un art.

Jour: June 17
Heure: 6:30 pm
Location: Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury, 19 Frood Road, Sudbury
Hybrid
Link to register: stjean.voixdunord.org

Group K Gavel Clubs Table Topics and Evaluation Speech Contests 2026
2026-05-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 1 President’s Choice Circle, Brampton, ON, Loblaw, 1 President's Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5
See our young members under 18 deliver outstanding speeches, using the skills they are learning in our Youth Gavel Clubs.
Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon at the Auditorium (Back of Building) in the Loblaw Head Office! Watch talented speakers compete in Table Topics and Evaluation Speech Contests. It’s a great chance to cheer on participants and enjoy some inspiring speeches.
Gavel Clubs Competing

Bramalea Gavel Club
Brampton Gavel Club
Junior Masters Gavel Club
APEX Gavel Club
MCBP Gavel Club
Mississauga Gavel Club
Stand Proud Gavel Club
The Voice Gavel Club

Gavel clubs are Toastmasters International-affiliated groups that offer the structured public speaking and leadership training of Toastmasters to people who cannot join a regular club, such as youths under 18, inmates, or those in special rehabilitation institutions. They use Toastmasters materials and protocols, with members known as “gaveliers”
Registration is required for security reasons at https://groupk.eventbrite.ca

Test Event
2026-05-24 | 120 Elgin St, 120 Elgin St W, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
testing

District Council Annual Business Meeting (AGM)
2026-05-02 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
The District Council shall consist of Club Presidents, and Vice Presidents Education of Clubs in Good Standing, plus District Executive Committee members, including District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, Public Relations Manager, Administration Manager, Finance Manager, Immediate Past District Director, Division Directors, and Area Directors.

The District shall hold at least two (2) meetings a year, one (1) of which shall be the Annual Meeting held before June 1 for the election of District officers. Quorum will be determined by the number of club representatives in attendance.

Meeting Information

Meeting Guidelines and Procedures
District 123 Procedures

Location
Hybrid, Location to be advised Address to be advised, the Zoom Link is provided to registered District Council members and authorized attendees.
Agenda, Previous Meeting Minutes to Adopt & Registration Link
The registration link is emailed to District Council members and authorized attendees at least 4 weeks in advance of the Annual Business meeting.
Agenda and previous meeting minutes will be provided at least two weeks prior to meeting.
Meeting Minutes
Final Minutes will be emailed to District Council members up to one week after the meeting.

Contact District Director
If you have any questions or concerns, please send them via this form

2026 District 123 Annual Conference
2026-05-01 16:00 - 2026-05-03 16:00 (America/New_York) | SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan, 612 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 4B4, Canada

Promote the “Beat the Clock” Membership Contest
2026-05-01 - 2026-06-30 | Ontario
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

WORKSHOP: Adult Learning Principles with Patrick Lipscombe
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom, Ontario, Canada
pre conference workshops 4 Patrick Lipscombe

WORKSHOP: The Alphabet Glitch with Diane Devenyi
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom, Ontario, Canada
pre conference workshops 3 Diane Devenyi

Confidence Speaks Toastmasters Club - Open House
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
🎤 Event Title
Open House – “This is My Story”
The event theme is centered around members sharing their public speaking journeys and personal stories.

📅 Date and Time
Wednesday, April 29, 202612:00 PM to 1:00 PM

📍 Format
Hybrid event

In person
Online

This means guests can attend either physically or virtually.

🌟 What the Event Is About
Confidence Speaks Toastmasters Club invites guests to:

build confidence
find their voice
develop leadership skills
network and connect with others

The featured theme, “This is My Story,”

🎯 Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:

people who want to improve public speaking
professionals looking to build leadership presence
students and job seekers wanting better communication skills
anyone curious about Toastmasters

“Everyone Welcome!”

☕ Additional Details
Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees.

📬 Contact / Registration

Email: vppr-877549@toastmastersclubs.orgWebsite: Confidence Speaks Toastmasters

WORKSHOP: Speech GPS with Allan Madonik
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom, Ontario, Canada
pre conference workshops 2 Allan Madonik

WORKSHOP: The Alchemy of Resilience with Ada Garza Martinez
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom, Ontario, Canada
Transform speaking anxiety into unshakeable confidence. Master three breathing techniques to shift from stress to confidence—practice them fully in 15 minutes or deploy individually in 2-5 minutes, depending on what you need before your next presentation. Ada Garza Martinez is a certified HeartMath, Breathwork & Somatic practitioner and founder of Love. Alchemy. Life., specializing in nervous system mastery for resilience and confidence. She facilitates proprietary Alchemical Breathwork sessions and energy healing with experience supporting corporate professionals.pre conference workshops 1 Ada Garza Martinez

Bolton Banter Toastmasters 20th Anniversary Celebration
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Humber River Centre, 28 Ann St, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1B9, Canada
Click to Register. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/bolton-banter-20th-anniversary
🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Bolton Banter Toastmasters.
Bolton Banter Toastmasters has been helping Caledon and surrounding residents to build leadership and communication skills
for 20 years! We are celebrating this amazing journey with light refreshments, and speeches.
Join us and see how Toastmasters has helped Caledon grow amazing leaders and public speakers.

Pathways Base Camp Primer
2026-04-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Develop a friendship with Base Camp!

Time Limited Additional Club Growth Director’s Special Bonus Incentive!!!
2026-04-20 - 2026-06-22 | Your Club, Canada
Time Limited Special Bonus Offer
Build your club reap the rewards
District 123 Year End Bonus
Additional Club Growth Director’s Special Bonus Incentive!!!
New Voices. New Energy. New Growth.
“Every member adds magic.”
“Invite. Inspire. Ignite.”
Grow by Five—Keep the Club Alive…
Five will get you $50
Gain 5 more members between April 20 and June 22, 2026,
Get a $50 TI Gift Certificate
Members must show as a paid member on the Toastmasters International reports by June 22, 2026

Division N International Speech Contest
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | The Parkside Centre, 140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Brooklin Toastmasters Open House
2026-03-31 19:25 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | The Court at Brooklin, 5909 Anderson St.,, Whitby, Ontario, L1M 2H1, Canada
Brooklin Toastmasters is holding an Open House on Tuesday, March 31st 7:25 pm. Toastmasters and guests are welcome.
We are in North Whitby at The Court and Brooklin, 5909 Anderson St. Parking is at the rear of the building, then come in the main door and follow the signs.

Division M International Speech Contest
2026-03-29 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | The Mul Raj Sethi Room, Bayview Hill Community Centre, 114 Spadina Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
In this event winners from the area contest winner showcase their speech skill to becoming the Division Champion.

Division B International Speech Contest 2026
2026-03-28 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
The Division B International Speech Contest is a premier Toastmasters event that brings together the finest speakers from across our Areas to compete at the highest level of communication and leadership excellence. Contestants deliver inspiring, original speeches that showcase the power of storytelling, persuasion, and presence.
This contest is more than a competition—it is a celebration of voices and visions. Each speaker represents the culmination of dedication, practice, and growth, offering audiences a chance to experience diverse perspectives and powerful messages. Winners will advance to the District stage, continuing their journey toward the World Championship of Public Speaking.
Division B is proud to host this event as a platform for members to shine, connect, and inspire. It is a testament to the Toastmasters mission: empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

Brampton Toastmasters 69th Anniversary Gala
2026-03-25 07:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Terry Miller Recreation Centre, 1295 Williams Parkway, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 3J8, Canada
The month of March 2026 is a notable milestone in club’s journey to foster communication, leadership, and personal growth. We complete 69 years in Brampton Community and now entering in 70th year since 1957. To mark this special occasion, we are hosting a commemorative event to celebrate our achievements. The event is to recognize club’s long-term commitment to the International Toastmasters’ mission to ensure its future growth, success and core values of Integrity, Respect, Service, and Excellence. This event will motivate Toastmasters to continue on their path of Leadership and Communication goals and have the positive impact in our local community

Division E International Speech Contest
2026-03-24 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | The Embassy Church, 416 Taunton Rd. W., Oshawa, Canada
Division E International Speech Contest
Join us for an inspiring showcase of the division’s top speakers as they compete for a spot at the District International Speech Contest. Expect powerful messages, engaging storytelling, and an evening that celebrates the spirit of Toastmasters.

D123 Club Growth Directors Workshop Series Retention part II Thurs Mar 12
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom, Ontario, Canada
D123 Club Growth Directors Workshop Series Interactive workshop that will provide the perfect tools to bring in new members and keep your existing club healthy
Congratulations you’ve got members, now what?
Retentions: How to keep your members! Keep them coming back, keep them engaged, keep them participating in the meetings,
D123 Club Growth Directors Workshop Series Retention part II Thurs Mar 12
Session 4 Retention part II Mar 12
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xA-cGFQjRRyEDglQvoqIcA

Do yours reflect the image you want?
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom, Ontario, Canada
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Have you ever snoozed through a slide presentation and thought “I hope I don’t sound like that!”? (…you might sound like that)
It’s possible for your presentations to be professional, engaging and effective, showing you in the best light, and leaving your attendees with value. Join Kris Nelson, DTM, PDD to learn more about your slides, personal presentation, engagement and more!

Division C International Speech Contest
2026-03-07 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Public Library – Hillcrest Branch Auditorium, 5801 Leslie St., Toronto, Ontario, 5801 Leslie St., Toronto, ON, Canada

D123 Club Growth Directors Workshop Series Retention Thur Mar 5
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom, Ontario, Canada
D123 Club Growth Directors Workshop Series Interactive workshop that will provide the perfect tools to bring in new members and keep your existing club healthy
Congratulations you’ve got members, now what?
Retentions: How to keep your members! Keep them coming back, keep them engaged, keep them participating in the meetings,
Session 3 Retention part I Mar 5
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G0rPZyD0StO1_LjxGiPdug

Session 4 Retention part II Mar 12
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xA-cGFQjRRyEDglQvoqIcA

Division A International Speech contest
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Armadale Community Centre, 2401 Denison Street, Markham, Ontario
Listen to the most inspiring, creative and entertaining speakers in Division A compete to represent District 123 against the best in the world. This is what we all work towards. Be part of their journey this time and it may motivate you to be up there yourself next time!

Division B Club Officer Training 2025 II
2026-02-25 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom, Ontario, Canada
Club Officer Training II is designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of our club officers as they move into the second half of the Toastmasters year. This session reinforces core responsibilities, introduces advanced strategies for club excellence, and equips officers to finish the year strong with clarity, confidence, and collaboration.
Objectives

Reinforce foundational officer roles and ensure alignment with Toastmasters standards.
Share mid‑year best practices that help clubs maintain momentum and address emerging challenges.
Provide targeted skill‑building in areas such as member engagement, quality meetings, and strategic planning.
Strengthen inter‑club collaboration across the Division to build a supportive leadership community.
Prepare clubs for Distinguished Club Program (DCP) success through actionable planning and accountability.

Key Messages

Leadership is a relay, not a sprint. The second half of the year is where consistency, communication, and collaboration matter most.
Every officer influences club culture. When officers lead with intention, members thrive and clubs grow.
Training is not a requirement—it’s an advantage. Officers who invest in their development elevate the entire club experience.
We finish the year together. Division and Area leaders are committed partners in each club’s success.

Training Focus Areas
1. Role-Specific Mastery
Breakout sessions will deepen understanding of each officer role, with emphasis on:

Strategic planning
Effective delegation
Meeting quality and member experience
Tools and resources available through Toastmasters International

2. Membership & Engagement

Retention strategies for mid‑year
Creating a culture of belonging
Running impactful open houses and guest pathways

3. Distinguished Club Program (DCP) Strategy

Reviewing current club progress
Identifying gaps and opportunities
Building a clear, achievable plan for year‑end success

4. Leadership Excellence

Communication and conflict resolution
Motivating volunteers
Leading with presence, empathy, and accountability

Expectations for Officers

Attend the full training session
Participate actively in discussions and breakout rooms
Bring club-specific questions, challenges, and goals
Commit to implementing at least one improvement action within 30 days

Division Director Closing Message
As we step into the second half of the Toastmasters year, our mission is simple: equip every club officer to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose. Your leadership shapes the member experience, and your commitment today strengthens the legacy we build across our Division.
Together, we elevate voices, empower leaders, and create clubs where people grow.
