Can a whole be greater than the sum of its parts? This sounds like one of those phiisophical queries that can be argued either way. When it comes to a Toastmaster Club the whole is more than its parts. To prove this assertion, Roman Smolak, VP PR for the Speaking From Experience Advanced Toastmasters Club (fondly referred to as SFEAT) and intrepid workshop presenter, … [Read more...] about Take a SFEAT – A Club Is More Than Its Members
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Lunchtime Talkers – Back from the Brink
2016/2017 was a rough year for Oshawa's Lunchtime Talkers Toastmasters Club. Its Board was under stress as both its President and Treasurer were unexpectedly absent to deal with serious health issues experienced by their aging parents. Long time member and Board officer Bob Weese had also just taken four months off as he concentrated on work obligations. Upon Bob's … [Read more...] about Lunchtime Talkers – Back from the Brink
Pathways to Success – February 2020
Marilyn Latchford will celebrate 20 years as a Toastmaster in June causing her to say, “My, how time flies!” Recently she completed her third DTM in the traditional programme. She is working in the 'Presentation Mastery' Path and is currently composing a blog to complete Level 4. Marilyn said, “I have chosen a second Path 'Engaging Humour' to work on when I'm stalled … [Read more...] about Pathways to Success – February 2020
Sun Life Speakers Corner’s David John Lawrence Memorial Table Topics Contest
On December 3, 2019, Sun Life Speakers Corner Toastmasters Club honoured David John Lawrence’s legacy in its club by hosting this contest in his memory – and made it a very successful event! We had six participants and trophies and Placement Certificates were awarded to the Top Three. Each contestant received a Participation Certificate. Other club members also actively … [Read more...] about Sun Life Speakers Corner’s David John Lawrence Memorial Table Topics Contest
Celestica TM Joke-A-Thon
Each year, the renowned corporate club Celistica hosts its annual JOKE-A-THON as its holiday event. With laughs, snacks, and jokes, the Celestica Toastmasters take the allotted time to have some fun by embracing their inner comedian! There is only one requirement for the meeting: Bring a joke! No speeches. No evaluations. All laughs and giggles. The JOKE-A-THON truly … [Read more...] about Celestica TM Joke-A-Thon