Club

Everyone is warmly invited to our Cloverleaf Toastmasters Club Open House on Wednesday April 4th at Noon! Entertainment guaranteed. Light refreshments will be served.

You want to elevate your competitive edge in the next speech contest, join Competitive Speakers Vancouver.  This club has members of past district speech contest winners, you will receive round robin feedbacks from the dynamic club members to refine your speeches.  Dynamic speakers are made to happen in an right environment. 

Join our next meeting on December 11, 2018

Address: 4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby

Date: Third or Forth Tuesday of each month

Time: 6:45 to 8:30 pm

We welcome all guests to come check us out and see what all the excitement is about!

For more information

https://competitivespeakersvancouver.toastmastersclubs.org/

Contact either one for us for your RSVP

Betty Lowe  bettyol@hotmail.ca

Darren Frew frew.darren@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Competitive Speakers Vancouver

Sincerely, 

Competitive Speakers Vancouver

You want to elevate your competitive edge in the next speech contest, join Competitive Speakers Vancouver.  This club has members of past district speech contest winners, you will receive round robin feedbacks from the dynamic club members to refine your speeches.  Dynamic speakers are made to happen in an right environment. 

Join our next meeting on November 27, 2018

Address: 4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby

Date: Third or Forth Tuesday of each month

Time: 6:45 to 8:30

We welcome all guests to come check us out and see what all the excitement is about!

For more information

https://competitivespeakersvancouver.toastmastersclubs.org/

Contact either one for us for your RSVP

Betty Lowe  bettyol@hotmail.ca

Darren Frew frew.darren@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Competitive Speakers Vancouver

"ASK" Advanced Speakers Klub/Club - Annual Christmas Brunch
Theme: Christmas Tree of Plenty
Date:  Sunday, December 10th, 2017
Time: 10 AM gather, 10:30 Brunch, 11:00 Call to Order, 12 PM meeting adjourns
12:15 – Auction: All proceeds to YMCA Bob and Kay Ackles Nanook House
Location:  White Spot – 405 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
Cost:  $25.00. Plus bring unwrapped item to auction, in place of Table Topics, of any value.  Ideas: seasonal gift, movie tickets, game tickets, opera, weekend getaway, home baking, dinner catering, book(s) .  Practice your auctioneering skills following our official meeting.  Members and guests each auction an item they've brought, and monies raised provide healthy food year round for some of East Vancouver's most needy children.

Co-Chairs:  John Noonan, Margaret Page, Carl Vanderspek
RSVP by Dec 4th – JohnNoonan@Shaw.ca   604 833-6086

ADVANCED SPEAKERS CLUB/KLUB ("ASK") TOASTMASTERS
Dinner Meeting
Location: Axum Ethiopian Restaurant, 1279 East Hastings Street (@ Clark Dr)
Time:  Gather at 6:30 pm, Meeting starts at 7:00 pm sharp.
Cost:  $25.00 (all inclusive)
Co-Chairs:  Denise Belisle / Candida Livera
RSVP miss.denisio@gmail.com / candida.livera@alumni.uvic.ca

Our goal is to use speeches and feedback amongst our members to help each other grow and develop as public speakers. The group is open to anyone who is interested. 

We meet once a week for an hour. Meetings involve a few members giving prepared speeches, impromptu speeches and feedback/suggestions. In general, we're people that realize that presentation and speaking skills are great tools for success and are working together to improve our abilities in these areas. 

Guests are welcomed to attend a few meetings at no charge. Our meetings are held 12PM in Bentall Four in the Absolute Software office (1055 Dunsmuir street, suite 14). If you'd like to attend and see what we are about, or have any questions please feel free to contact for details.

Our goal is to use speeches and feedback amongst our members to help each other grow and develop as public speakers. The group is open to anyone who is interested. 

We meet once a week for an hour. Meetings involve a few members giving prepared speeches, impromptu speeches and feedback/suggestions. In general, we're people that realize that presentation and speaking skills are great tools for success and are working together to improve our abilities in these areas. 

Guests are welcomed to attend a few meetings at no charge. Our next meeting will be Thursday, February 1st, 12PM in Bentall Four in the Absolute Software office (1055 Dunsmuir street, suite 14). In this session, we will be conducting an InfoSession/Q&A on Pathways-the new Toastmasters leadership track. If you'd like to attend and see what we are about, or have any questions please feel free to contact for details.

AbsolutelyToasted 10-year Anniversary!

Our club is officially 10 years old and to celebrate, we will be hosting an open house.  The event takes place Thursday, March 8th in Bentall Four in the Absolute Software office (1055 Dunsmuir street, suite 14)

1145AM - refreshments and snacks

1200PM - raffle/door prize details

1205PM - Toastmasters meeting

1255PM - Q&A

We'd love to see you there! Please contact us to RSVP and/or  if you have any questions.

THEME

Saint Patrick's Day

Gathering Time:            6:30pm Members meet guests
Meeting Starts:             7:00pm 

Please email your meal choices before Wed., March 22 to Lydia at:

ilovetoastmasters@gmail.com

Choices:

PRINCIPALI 

Margherita Pizza fior di latte, tomato, basil
 -or- 
Spaghetti Bolognese beef ragu, tomato sauce, herbs
 -or- 
Fusilli Lunghi wild mushrooms, pancetta, oregano cream
 -or- 
Chicken Picatta Sauteed in white wine, lemons, capers butter 

DOLCE 

Tiramisu mascarpone mousse, espresso soaked lady fingers caramel sauce, biscotti

Hope to see many of you this Friday.

Advanced Aurators is an advanced Toastmasters club with a specific focus on evaluating and presenting speeches. No Jokemaster.  No Wordmaster. No Grammarian. We have up to four prepared speeches delivered each meeting and members may choose to deliver standard length or longer presentations up to a 30-minute keynote speech.  We organize special events such as The Evaluation Workshop to further develop our communication and leadership skills.

Advanced Aurators is an advanced Toastmasters club with a specific focus on evaluating and presenting speeches. No Jokemaster.  No Wordmaster. No Grammarian. We have up to four prepared speeches delivered each meeting and members may choose to deliver standard length or longer presentations up to a 30-minute keynote speech.  We organize special events such as The Evaluation Workshop to further develop our communication and leadership skills.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Date:  Saturday, August 18, 2018
Time:  10:00 am arrive, 10:15 am call to order.
Location: 280-145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks.  NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts. 

Chairman:  Darren Frew

Workshop title: The Artistic Brain - Enhance your Creativity and Improve your Memory

by Joyce Mahy and Midori Kawahara

We ask you to bring your favourite pencil and black felt marker like a sharpie…so you feel comfortable with your tools.

website:  www.advancedleaderslab.com

Here's where it all begins - with an amazing talented line-up of experienced contestants!
Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL) Club International Speech Contest and Evaluation Contest
Location:  280 - 145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver at Lonsdale Quay, just east of the SeaBus along walkway next to Starbucks & Coffee Bun towards Lonsdale Quay Market. The buildilng has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you and up to the 2nd floor in room 280. Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts at Lonsdale Quay. Parking: Free at ICBC. SeaBus departs Vancouver Waterfront at 9:15 am and 9:45 am.  Guests welcome.

REQUEST for SPEAKER(s): opportunity for 2 speakers on advanced club program that includes evaluation with audience feedback plus a Workshop by Ken Bell. Guests welcome.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017

Time: 10am arrive for building access, 10:15 am-12:15 pm Meeting.

Location: 280-145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver at Lonsdale Quay, beside Coffee Bun past Starbucks on walkway towards Lonsdale Market from SeaBus

Contact directly to Mellissa Tan, Chairman at E: mellissatan@outlook.com C: (778)709-6605

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
PATHWAYS WORKSHOP
Date:  Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time:  10:00 am arrival; 10:15 am Call to Order
Location:   280-145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver.   Parking:  Free at ICBC.  Transit to Lonsdale Quay.  We are located in beautiful North Vancouver east of the SeaBus along walkway towards Lonsdale Quay Market, next to Coffee Bun, near Starbucks. The building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.

Program:  PATHWAYS WORKSHOP: Education Session of the Pathways Program.  This Pathways Workshop will be of interest to club members, Base Camp Managers (Club President, Club VPED and Club Secretary), and especially advanced Toastmasters who want to know what Pathways has for them.  Workshop, led by Maureen McBeath, begins about Evaluation. [Maureen McBeath was the 'test speaker' for the Evaluation Contest at the District 96 Spring Conference 2018.]  Following will be a demonstration of Pathways by Speaker Jennifer O'Donnell, who will be delivering a Speech and adjusting with a Revised Speech, after hearing an Evaluation.  All attendees can use the Evaluation Forms to note changes they observe, followed by Discussion and Review of the new Pathways evaluation process and resources.  Plus, 10 Paths of Pathways and how advanced speakers can select best path for their needs.  This meeting is a great opportunity to invite guests to learn more about Pathways.

Contact:  Maureen McBeath  mmcbeath77@hotmail.com

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:
Guests are welcome to attend.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Date:  Saturday, January 19, 2019 (3rd Saturday)
Time:  10:00 am arrive, 10:15 am call to order to 12:15 pm.
Location: 145 Chadwick Court (2nd Floor), North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks.  NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.
Chairman:  Joyce Mahy  joyce_mahy@telus.net

Followed by Division H Club Officers Training at 12:30 pm registration for 1:00 pm training

Theme: "Christmas - Naughty or Nice"

Wear a Christmas/Seasonal colour sweater - Ugly or Nice

Location: 145 Chadwick - building with locked glass doors into elevator foyer,  along walkway between SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, next to Coffee Bun near Starbucks.

Arrive 10 am - 10:10 am for building access. Call to order @ 10:15 am

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL) presents TEDx Talks Special

What do Toastmasters and TED Talks speakers have in common? Much more than you can imagine!  Find out more at this special event ADVANCED LEADERS LAB is showcasing on Feb. 17th in North Vancouver!
What does it take to make it to the TEDx Stage, a workshop by Sharookh Daroowala, DTM with 4 TEDx Stanley Park speakers rehearsing for the spring event at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.  Opportunity for audience feedback.

Date:  Saturday, February 17, 2018
Time:  Access/Gather: 10:00 am
           Event 10:15 am - 12:30 pm
No late-comers allowed due to locked building for security.
Location:  145 Chadwick Court, 2nd Floor, North Vancouver.
Locked glass foyer entrance into small building beside Coffee Bun, near Starbucks at Lonsdale Quay Seabus, along walkway to Lonsdale Quay Market.

Parking: Free at ICBC.
Transit bus to Lonsdale Quay. SeaBus every 15 minutes.

Space is limited, so please reserve your seat.
RSVP to Joyce Mahy  joyce_mahy@telus.net  &/or  Sharookh Daroowala  daroowala@shaw.ca

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL) monthly meeting at 10:15 am
Special Presentation:  Margaret Page, “On the Shoulders of Giants: Lessons Learned from District Leaders”
Margaret Page, Toastmasters International Past International Director, and Nominated Candidate running for 2nd Vice President at the International Convention in Chicago in August 2018.
Date:  Saturday, July 21, 2018
Time:  Arrive at 10:00 am; Call to Order at 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Location:  280 - 145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver
   Transit:  SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay every 15 minutes.
   Parking:  FREE weekend parking in ICBC lot under Lonsdale Quay Market
Located in beautiful North Vancouver along walkway towards Lonsdale Quay Market east of the SeaBus next to Starbucks & Coffee Bun. The building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.

Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts. 

Contact:  Merrilee Miller  m_miller77@hotmail.com

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:
Guests are welcome to attend.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Speakers and Evaluators.  Workshop. 

Date:  Saturday, February 15, 2020 (3rd Saturday)

Time:  Arrive 10:00 am**, Meeting 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. 

Location: ICBC Offices at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver.  Details to be provided shortly.

Website:  https://www.advancedleaderslab.com/

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:
Guests are welcome to attend.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Speakers and Evaluators.  Workshop. 

Date:  Saturday, January 18, 2020 (3rd Saturday)

Time:  Arrive 10:00 am**, Meeting 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. 

Location:   ICBC Offices at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver.  Details to be provided shortly.

Website:  https://www.advancedleaderslab.com/

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:
Guests are welcome to attend.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Speakers and Evaluators.  Workshop. 

Date:  Saturday, December 14, 2019 (2nd Saturday this month)

Time:  Arrive 10:00 am**, Meeting 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. 

Location: 145 Chadwick Court (2nd Floor), North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks.  ** NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.**

Website:  https://www.advancedleaderslab.com/

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:
Guests are welcome to attend.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Speaker - Terence Walsh on "Dying with Dignity".
Workshop by Gordon Walter.  Gordon was a Professor of Behavioural Science for over 3 decades at UBC's Sauder School of Business.  He has also councilled corporate Presidents through the TEC (The Executive Committee).  Having the right mind-set is critical to succeeding in business and in life. This Workshop will add to our creative thinking and analysis on the way we think, react and live.    

Date:  Saturday, November 16, 2019 (3rd Saturday)

Time:  Arrive 10:00 am**, Meeting 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. 

Location: 145 Chadwick Court (2nd Floor), North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks.  ** NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.**

Website:  https://www.advancedleaderslab.com/

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:
Guests are welcome to attend.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)

Date:  Saturday, October 19, 2019 (3rd Saturday)

Time:  Arrive 10:00 am**, Meeting 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. 
Optional Social Lunch follows the meeting in a nearby restaurant (to be determined) for those who wish to attend (pay own)..

Guest Speaker, Dr. Bal Pawa presents "You Are Your Best Doctor" *
Workshop "How to Listen Effectively" by Merrilee Miller 

* Dr. Bal Pawa is not just a Harvard certified Doctor. She’s the wife of one Doctor  and mother of another. And yet, after practising medicine for 35 years, Dr. Pawa believes that, to a large extent, you are your best Doctor!  She acquired this conviction after being involved in a horrific car accident and suffering for 7 years as a patient.  Following her recovery, Dr. Pawa, co-founded the West Coast Women’s Clinic, the first of its kind in Canada to take an integrative mind-body approach to healing, health-care and self-care.  Dr. Pawa will practice the presentation she will be delivering on November 9^th for TEDxSFU at the Playhouse Theatre, Vancouver.   

Location: 145 Chadwick Court (2nd Floor), North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks.  ** NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.**

Website:  https://www.advancedleaderslab.com/

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:
Guests are welcome to attend.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Guest Speaker:  Adrian Starks."Be The Champion Of Change"., a speech he will deliver at "Get Inspired Talks" at the Playhouse Theatre on October. 
Workshop by Ray Miller  on the importance of good communication and leadership in business, i.e. Toastmasters skills.

Date:  Saturday, September 21, 2019 (3rd Saturday)

Time:  Arrive 10:00 am**, Meeting 10:15 am - 12:15 pm.

Location: 145 Chadwick Court (2nd Floor), North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks.  ** NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.**

Website:  https://www.advancedleaderslab.com/

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:
Guests are welcome to attend.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Speakers & Evaluators, Workshop: Vladimira Horvathova

Date:  Saturday, April 13, 2019 (2rd Saturday, this month)

Time:  10:00 am arrive, 10:15 am call to order.

Location: 145 Chadwick Court (2nd Floor), North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks.  NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.*

Website:  https://www.advancedleaderslab.com/

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:
Guests are welcome to attend.

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Workshop: Gordon Walter, "Mind-set Management"
Speakers:  Ray Miller, Joyce Mahy
Evaluator: Jim Mann
Date:  Saturday, February 9, 2019 (2nd Saturday this month)
Time:  10:00 am arrive, 10:15 am call to order.  **
Location: 145 Chadwick Court (2nd Floor), North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks. 
NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.
  ** Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Speakers & Evaluators, Workshop: Gordon Walter, Mind-set Management
Date:  Saturday, October 20, 2018
Time:  10:00 am arrive, 10:15 am call to order.
Location: 145 Chadwick Court (2nd Floor), North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks.  NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.
website:  www.advancedleaderslab.com

NEXT "ALL" MEETING:

Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL)
Speakers, Evaluators, Workshop:  Pathways Training by Maureen McBeath
Date:  Saturday, September 15, 2018
Time:  10:00 am arrive, 10:15 am call to order.
Location: 145 Chadwick Court (2nd floor), North Vancouver, along east walkway between Lonsdale Quay SeaBus and Lonsdale Quay Market, beside Coffee Bun near Starbucks.  NOTE: The locked building has a glassed-in round foyer - somebody will be there to greet you. The meetings are on the 2nd floor in room 280.  Be aware that this location is locked and not accessible once the meeting starts.
website:  www.advancedleaderslab.com

Farewell to YesterYear ("Monkey") and Welcome the coming New Year ("Rooster")

MENU: Deep Fried Wonton, Sauteed Chicken & Shrimp with Vegetable, Chinese Style Beef Tenderloin, Deep Fried Crispy Chicken, Black Mushroom with Vegetable, Sweet & Sour Deep Fried Fish Fillet, Yang Chow Fried Rice, E-Fu Noodle, Dessert

COST: $25.00. Reservations are required. RSVP by January 24 (preferred) to CoChairs: Richard Ko (604) 721-1906 korichard@hotmail.com &/or Merrilee Miller (604) 985-6295 m_miller77@hotmail.com

Advanced Speakers Club/Klub ("ASK") celebrates 37th Anniversary Birthday Bash, Chartered in 1981.
Dress like it's the 1980s. Come join the fun at this dinner meeting.

Date: Friday, June 22
Location: Chateau Granville, Burrard Room, 1100 Granville Street, Vancouver.
Time: 6:30 pm arrive, 7:00 pm Call to Order
Cost: $25.00. Reservations are required.  RSVP with menu choices.
Menu Choices:

Appetizer (Choose One)
1.  Mixed Local Lettuces, Radish, Cucumber, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, OR
2.   Soup of the day

Entree (Choose One)
1.      Herb Crusted Pork with chef's choice vegetables, Mashed potatoes, OR
2.      Vegetarian Risotto, OR
3.      Grilled Chicken with a mushroom sauce, chef's choice vegetables and mashed potatoes

NOTES:  If you have any dietary restriction, let us know when you select your food
-$9 + Taxes for House Wine and House Beer.
-Parking: $8 + Taxes (Please pay at hotel reception to get the discounted rate)

RSVP Reply with menu choices for Appetizer and Entree to Darren Frew frew.darren@gmail.com &/or Dorothea Hendriks info@dorotheahendriks.com.

Details: https://advancedspeakers.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html

You are welcome to attend our Advanced Leaders Lab (ALL) meeting this Saturday, Feb 18, 2017 at 10 am. There will be two speeches and workshop by Darren Frew -- his take on "Evaluate to Motivate" from the Successful Club Series.

280-145 Chadwick Court

North Vancouver, BC

Next to seabus & bus terminal in North Van.

Parking is free at ICBC.

RSVP and more info at vladimira_tm@yahoo.com

ROYAL INVITATION: ASK Advanced Speakers Club/Klub next meeting will be a Royal Affair!
Princess Fai and Princess Narrinder are commanded by The Queen to invite all ASK members and guests to the Royal Pre-Wedding Reception [Dinner] of His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales with Miss Meghan Markle!
Dress: Crowns & Tiaras, (Hair Fascinators, Hats, or Flowers)
Location: Frankie's Italian Kitchen located at 765 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC.
Date: Friday, April 27th, 2018.
Time: Gather at 6:30 pm; meeting starts 7:00 pm sharp.
Cost: $25.00.
Menu Choices:
1. Chicken Linguini - grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato pesto, cream, tomato, herbs, OR
2. Spaghetti & Meatballs - house-made family recipe, beef, veal, and pork, roasted and simmered in tomato sauce, OR
3. Spaghetti Primavera - fresh vegetables in tomato sauce.
All served with either Minestrone Soup or Green seasonal salad.
RSVP: Fai Murray Fai.Murray@gmail.com or Narinder Bharti Narinder_lal@hotmail.com.
Invitation open to the first 30 VIP acceptances only. Guests are always welcome to our meetings!

ASK Advanced Speakers Toastmasters Club annual festive themed Brunch Meeting, "Christmas Around the World", followed by a Charity Auction. Join us for the perfect blend of Toastmasters, giving and holiday cheer. Everyone is welcome.

10:00 am Gather & Network
10:30 am Brunch
11:00 am Meeting Call to Order
12:00 pm End of Meeting
12:15 pm Reconvene for Christmas Charity Auction

Christmas Charity Auction (in lieu of Table Topics). Everyone brings an unwrapped item/service to auction of value: $5 - $500.

RSVP John Noonan (604) 833-6086 or email: johnnoonan@shaw.ca

ASK Advanced Speakers Dinner Meeting

Theme: "Bollywood Malsala!"

Wear your Saari or your Nehru suit and join us for a evening of exotic food and fellowship

Date: Friday, March 9, 2018  (Rescheduled from Friday, February 23 due to snow)

Time:  Gather at 6:00 pm.  Meeting begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 9:00 pm.

      NOTE:  This is an earlier start time due to PATHWAYS Presentation, and a full Toastmasters meeting.

Location:  Indian Bombay Bistro, 7558 6th Street, Burnaby.

Cost: $25.00

APPETIZERS (Choices):

(1) Vegetables Pakora   (Fresh cut vegetables dipped in homemade sauce & deep fried), or

(2) Chicken Tikka    (Marinated pieces of chicken in spices and yogurt, then put on skewers and baked in a tandoor), or

(3) Seekh Kebab    (Tender minced lamb & beef, flavored with fresh herbs & grilled in our tandoor oven)

ENTREE:  Everyone will get the following four dishes:

- Mixed Vegetable Curry (Carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, cauliflowers, tomatoes & green peas cooked in homemade sauce)

- Dal Makhani  (Lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes & spices)

- Butter Chicken (Boneless chicken marinated in a special sauce, cooked in a rich tomato cream gravy with cashews & nuts)

- Lamb Curry  (Boneless lamb cooked in traditional sauces & spices)

**For Vegetarians another vegetarian dish will be substituted.

Naan (Bread)

Raita  (Homemade yogurt with herbs & spices)

Salad  (Tomatoes, onions, cucumber & green chilies)

DESSERT (Choices):

(1) Galan Jamun  (Pastry balls made with milk & deep fried in sugar syrup), or

(2) Ras Malai  (Homemade cheese patty dressed in sweet cream with cold pistachios)

**Restaurant has been advised to keep everything mild (spice). Please advise us of any food allergies or any other dietary needs.**

Contact: Taj Toor at hartajtoor@hotmail.com or Veronica Armstrong at whatsyournextstep@shaw.ca to submit your Menu choices and if you have any questions.

RSVP with your Menu choices.

ASK Advanced Speakers Dinner Meeting

Theme: "Bollywood Malsala!"
Wear your Saari or your Nehru suit and join us for a evening of exotic food and fellowship

Date: Friday, February 23, 2018 

Time:  Gather at 6:00 pm.  Meeting begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 9:00 pm.
           NOTE:  This is an earlier start time due to PATHWAYS Presentation, and a full Toastmasters meeting.

Location:  Indian Bombay Bistro, 7558 6th Street, Burnaby.

Cost: $25.00

APPETIZERS (Choices):
(1) Vegetables Pakora   (Fresh cut vegetables dipped in homemade sauce & deep fried), or
(2) Chicken Tikka    (Marinated pieces of chicken in spices and yogurt, then put on skewers and baked in a tandoor), or
(3) Seekh Kebab    (Tender minced lamb & beef, flavored with fresh herbs & grilled in our tandoor oven)

ENTREE:  Everyone will get the following four dishes:
- Mixed Vegetable Curry (Carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, cauliflowers, tomatoes & green peas cooked in homemade sauce)
- Dal Makhani  (Lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes & spices)
- Butter Chicken (Boneless chicken marinated in a special sauce, cooked in a rich tomato cream gravy with cashews & nuts)
- Lamb Curry  (Boneless lamb cooked in traditional sauces & spices)
**For Vegetarians another vegetarian dish will be substituted.

Naan (Bread)
Raita  (Homemade yogurt with herbs & spices)
Salad  (Tomatoes, onions, cucumber & green chilies)

DESSERT (Choices):
(1) Galan Jamun  (Pastry balls made with milk & deep fried in sugar syrup), or
(2) Ras Malai  (Homemade cheese patty dressed in sweet cream with cold pistachios)

**Restaurant has been advised to keep everything mild (spice). Please advise us of any food allergies or any other dietary needs.**

Contact: Taj Toor at hartajtoor@hotmail.com or Veronica Armstrong at whatsyournextstep@shaw.ca to submit your Menu choices and if you have any questions.

RSVP with your Menu choices.

Theme: "2018 - Focus on Innovation" 
Change * Adjust * Adapt * Modify * Vary * Revise * Amend

Date: Friday, January 26, 2018 

Time: 6:30 pm arrive; 7:00 pm call to order

Location:  Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 7600 Halifax Street, Burnaby, BC.
Free Parking.  Transit accessible.

Cost: $25.00

Contact: Marilynn Knoch mjoyknoch@hotmail.com

RSVP your Menu Choice using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDZ6PR9 

ASK Advanced Speakers Dinner Meeting

Theme: "Bollywood Malsala!"
Wear your Saari or your Nehru suit and join us for a evening of exotic food and fellowship

Date: Friday, March 9th, 2018 

Time:  Gather at 6:00 pm.  Meeting begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 9:00 pm.
           NOTE:  This is an earlier start time due to PATHWAYS Presentation, and a full Toastmasters meeting.

Location:  Indian Bombay Bistro, 7558 6th Street, Burnaby.

Cost: $25.00

APPETIZERS (Choices):
(1) Vegetables Pakora   (Fresh cut vegetables dipped in homemade sauce & deep fried), or
(2) Chicken Tikka    (Marinated pieces of chicken in spices and yogurt, then put on skewers and baked in a tandoor), or
(3) Seekh Kebab    (Tender minced lamb & beef, flavored with fresh herbs & grilled in our tandoor oven)

ENTREE:  Everyone will get the following four dishes:
- Mixed Vegetable Curry (Carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, cauliflowers, tomatoes & green peas cooked in homemade sauce)
- Dal Makhani  (Lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes & spices)
- Butter Chicken (Boneless chicken marinated in a special sauce, cooked in a rich tomato cream gravy with cashews & nuts)
- Lamb Curry  (Boneless lamb cooked in traditional sauces & spices)
**For Vegetarians another vegetarian dish will be substituted.

Naan (Bread)
Raita  (Homemade yogurt with herbs & spices)
Salad  (Tomatoes, onions, cucumber & green chilies)

DESSERT (Choices):
(1) Galan Jamun  (Pastry balls made with milk & deep fried in sugar syrup), or
(2) Ras Malai  (Homemade cheese patty dressed in sweet cream with cold pistachios)

**Restaurant has been advised to keep everything mild (spice). Please advise us of any food allergies or any other dietary needs.**

Contact: Taj Toor at hartajtoor@hotmail.com or Veronica Armstrong at whatsyournextstep@shaw.ca to submit your Menu choices and if you have any questions.

RSVP with your Menu choices.

Advanced Speakers Club (ASK) Annual Brunch Meeting & Christmas Auction
Bring: an unwrapped item or service for auction, any value.

The theme is “Talking Around the Christmas Tree”.  That perfect get together to evoke that Christmas feeling with stories, carols and good will.

Date:   Sunday, December 9th, 2018
Time:   10:00 am Gather and Networking
            10:30 am Brunch
            11:00 am Call to Order
            12:00 pm End of Meeting
            12:15 pm Reconvene for Christmas Auction
Location:  The Holiday Inn Express, 700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver
Cost:  $25.00 + bring unwrapped item to auction (any value).  Seasonal item, gift basket, gift certificate, books, bottles, home baking, new clothing, warm blanket, tickets.
CoChairs:  John Noonan, Carl Vanderspek, Margaret Page [604-741-1866  margaret@margaretpage.com]
RSVP to reserve your seat. Reply by December 3rd to John Noonan at 604-984-6083 or johnnoonan@shaw.ca

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Meeting Theme:  “The Give of Giving" .. The perfect meeting to evoke that Christmas feeling with Stories, Carols and Good Will.

Meeting CoChairs:  Margaret Page and John Noonan

Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 (on a Sunday morning)

Time:  10:00 am Gather, 10:30 am Brunch, 11:00 am  Call to Order, 12:00 pm End of Meeting, 12:15 pm Reconvene for Christmas Auction

Location:  The Holiday Inn Express, 700 Old Orchard Way, North Vancouver, BC 

Cost:  $25.00 brunch meeting.  Bring an unwrapped item or service for auction, any value.  

RSVP:  Advanced registration is required.  Please confirm your attendance by December 3 to John Noonan at johnnoonan@shaw.ca or Call 604-984-6083 

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Dinner and Speech and Evaluation Contests

** NOTE:  Venue Change (since earlier notice)

Date:  Friday, January 25th, 2019

Time:  6:15 pm to 900 pm.  To accommodate the contests, we ask you to come between 6:15 to 6:30 as the food will be served between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. The contest will start at 7:15 pm and we cannot have any food service or interruptions during the contest speeches.

** Location:  Pink Pearl Chinese Seafood Restaurant at 1132 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

Cost:  $25.00 includes dinner and meeting

CoChairs:  Marilynn Knoch and Hartaj Toor

RSVP:  Reservations are required.  Please reply to Marilynn Knoch mjoyknoch@gmail.com

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Please note:  February 22nd dinner meeting is postponed until Friday, March 1st.

Same location and same menu. Please reconfirm attendance, meal choice.

View Events Calendar for March 1st.

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Meeting Theme:  “Leadership - We're All Leaders”

Meeting CoChairs:  Dave Hood and Marg Hope

Date: Friday, November 22, 2019 (4th Friday)

Time:  6:30 pm Meet and Greet, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ASK Meeting.

Location:  Uncle Willy's Metrotown, #100 - 6411 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby, BC (off Kingsway, near The Bay at Metrotown). Room is very spacious. 

   Easily accessible.  By transit and SkyTrain, walk from the Metrotown station through the mall to the Bay, and walk across the parking lot to the restaurant.  For those driving, free parking at Metrotown in the above-ground lot at the eastern side of the Bay (HBC).

Cost:  under $20.00 - pay at the cashier as you arrive.  No bar.   Adults $17.99, Seniors $16.99 plus tax.

     Guests:  It's a great deal!  And, we have space.  And a superb program.  We'll show you what a quality club looks like.

Uncle Willy's is a large Buffet (Menu):  Carvery includes ham, beef and chicken.  A wide range of salads, vegetables and starches plus many Chinese specialties and on Fridays, Sushi.  There's a dessert buffet too.  Uncle Willy's is not licensed; so if you need an adult beverage to enjoy your evening, plan to meet nearby before or after.

Our Meeting Space:  Once you've purchased your meal ticket, walk past the buffet to the SW corner of the restaurant.  We have a meeting room well away from other diners.  We will have some external noise, so we'll be using a microphone and sound system at this facility.

RSVP:  Advanced registration is required.  Please confirm your attendance by November 19th (Tuesday) to Marg Hope  mhope@lionsgate.ca    If you need additional information or clarification, please phone (604) 320-7613.   

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Meeting Theme:  “Dance with the Stars!”  Dress as your favorite music icon or genre.

Meeting CoChairs:  Helen Worth and Narinder Bharti

Date: Friday, October 25, 2019 (4th Friday)

Time:  6:30 pm Meet and Greet, 7:00 pm Meeting Commences, 9:00 pm Dance.

Location:  Firefighters Banquet & Conference Centre, 6515 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, BC (near The Bay at Metrotown; across from Bonsor Recreation Centre). Room is very spacious. 

Cost:  $25.00 dinner meeting.  Cash bar.

Buffet Dinner Menu:  

Fresh Bread:  French and whole wheat artisan rolls.

Mixed Valley Greens with Ranch dressing and sun dried Tomato dressing.

Caesar Salad with Roast garlic dressing, herb croutons, asiago cheese.

Marinated Vegetable Salad:  Seasonal vegetables, artichokes, olives, onions and roasted garlic.

Roast Baby Potatoes:  Red and yellow potatoes with butter and fresh herbs.

Garden Medley:  Honey glazed seasonal vegetables.

Sun Dried Tomato and Pepper Pasta with a tomato basic sauce with asiago cheese.

Roasted Chicken infused with fresh herbs, lemon and a trio of peppercorns.

Roast Beef with paprika and thyme dry rub, served with pan au jus and horseradish.

Fruit Mirror:  Display of seasonal fresh fruit.

Dessert Mirror:  Assortment of finger sized cakes.

RSVP:  Advanced registration is required.  Please confirm your attendance by October 18 to Narinder Bharti at Narinder_Lal@hotmail.com or Call /Text 778-580-8099 

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Meeting Theme:  “Taco About a Great Meeting”.

Meeting Team:  Dorothy Miller, Diana Del Negro, and Margaret Page

Date: Friday, September 27, 2019 (4th Friday)

Time:  6:30 pm Meet and Greet, 7:00 pm Meeting Commences

Location:  Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant, 2891 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC. Parking is limited please use street parking on Renfrew

Cost:  $25.00 dinner meeting

Menu Options (advise of your menu choice in advance):  

1)  Taco Salad w/ lettuce, tomato, bean, avocado, cucumber, sour cream(on side) Specify  CHICKEN, BEEF OR NO MEAT   Side dish of rice on request.

2) Tortilla Soup large can be combined with a taco salad. Side dish of rice on request.

3)  Nachos (meal size) w/beans, cheese, Specify CHICKEN, BEEF OR NONE

4) Tamale (chicken) Salvadorian Style THIS CAN BE ADDED TO ANY MEAL

5) Tacos (3) Specify CHICKEN, BEEF OR SHRIMP

6) Burrito Specify CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK OR PRAWN

7) Enchilada Plate w rice & beans Specify CHICKEN, BEEF OR VEGGIE

8) Chicken Breast (grilled) w rice & beans & salad

9) Tilapia (fish) fried w rice & beans

Chips and Salsa will be on every table to share. Coffee, Tea and Dessert Squares will be self-serve after dinner.  Beverages available for purchase: pop, beer, bottled water, Margarita ($2.50-$8.00)
Please advise of any food allergies.

RSVP:  Advanced registration is required.  Space is limited to 30 people. Please confirm your attendance with by Sunday, September 22 to Dorothy Miller via email at dorothy.nikken@gmail.com or call 604-833-1754.  Advise of your menu choice, plus any food allergies. 

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Theme:  “SUMMER STORIES:  hot, sour, bitter sweet”..

Co-Chairs:  Veronica Armstrong and Isabel Zhu

Date: Friday, August 23, 2019 (4th Friday)

Time:  6:30 pm Meet and Greet, 7:00 pm Meeting Commences

Location:  Dunn's Famous Restaurant, 827 Seymour Street, Vancouver.

Cost:  $25.00 dinner meeting

Menu Options:  Please kindly submit your choice of menu (with detail, not just a number please) by Wednesday, August 21.

1. Regular Smoked Meat Sandwich (6oz) - Authentic Montreal Smoked Meat hand sliced served in a Light Rye with Mustard with half a pickle and fries

2. Smoked Meat Grilled Cheese - Classic Grilled Cheese with Montreal Smoked Meat served with fries

3. Vegetarian Wrap - Lettuce, tomato, chickpeas, banana peppers, avocado, coleslaw and cheddar with herb mayo and half a pickle on the side with fries

4. Grilled Cheese - Classic Grilled Cheese, white bread with cheddar cheese with fries

5. Turkey Bacon Avocado - House made roasted turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado with herb mayo on a ciabatta with fries

6. Dunn’s Poutine - Montreal Smoked Meat poutine with bbq gravy and cheesecurds with a side of coleslaw

7. Quebecoise Poutine - Kennebec fries, fresh Canadian cheese curds covered in our original BBQ beef gravy with a side of coleslae

8. Fried Chicken Poutine - BBQ gravy and Fried Chicken Chunks with green onions and buffalo ranch sauce with a side of coleslaw

All meals will be served with a soft drink. But tea or coffee can be substituted for the soft drink. Dessert will be provided separately by the Co-Chairs.

RSVP:  Advanced registration is required.  Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, August 21 to Isabel Zhu via email at zhuzt_hello@yahoo.com and advise of your menu choice, plus any food substitutions or allergies. 

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Theme:  “GONE COUNTRY”.  Put on your western boots and straw hat.

Co-Chairs (‘cowgirls’):  Narinder Bharti and Diana Del Negro

Date: Friday, May 24 2019 (4th Friday)

Time:  6:30 pm Meet and Greet, 7:00 pm Meeting Commences

Location:  Langara Golf Course’s Clubhouse, 6706 Alberta St, Vancouver. (south off West 49th Avenue, near Cambie) 
Ample free parking.  Transit:  Canada-Line to Langara-49th Avenue Station.

Cost:  $25.00 dinner meeting

RSVP:  Advanced registration is required.  Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday May 15^th to Diana Del Negro via email at ddelnegro11@gmail.com or Narinder Bharti via email at narinder_lal@hotmail.com and advise of any food allergies. 

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Theme:  International “Tell a Story” Day

Co-Chairs:  Janet Cho, Marg Hope

Date: Friday, April 26, 2019

Time:  Gather at 6:30 pm, Meeting at 7:00 pm – 9:10 pm

Location:  Ricky’s Country Restaurant, 2350 Boundary Road (at Henning Drive), Burnaby  (ample free parking)

Cost:  $25.00 dinner meeting

RSVP:  Advanced registration is required.  Please select your Menu choices and email them to Janet Cho – jcwen85@gmail.com

Please advise of any allergies or avoidances so we can check with our caterer before the meeting. 

Menu:

Starter (choose 1): 

• Garden Salad or
• Tomato Basil Soup

Entrée (choose 1):   

• Chicken Tenders with fries
• Fish and chips
• Clubhouse on multigrain with fries
• Roast Turkey (cranberry, mashed potato, steamed veg)
• Lasagna with garlic bread
• Pot Roast (mashed potato, steamed veg)
• Teriyaki Vegetable Stir-fry (ginger teriyaki sauce, rice) – Vegetarian / Gluten Free
• Quinoa Kale Salad – Can be Vegetarian / Gluten Free

Dessert (choose 1):

• Pumpkin Pie
• Lemon Meringue Pie

Beverage (choose 1):

• Coffee
• Tea
• Soda

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Advanced Speakers Club (ASK) invites you to a Toastmasters Dinner Meeting
Date:  RESCHEDULED to Friday, March 1st, 2019 due to snow conditions on Friday, February 22nd. (Please reconfirm to CoChairs )
Time:  6:30 pm Gather, 7:00 pm Call to Order
Location:  The Sylvia Hotel – Private Dining Room (off hotel lobby). 1154 Gilford Street (at Beach Avenue), Vancouver, BC.
Special Access:
     Parking:  Complimentary hotel covered parking.
     Transit:  Go to Davie & Denman. Walk one block west along Morton/Beach Avenue past the laughing figures at English Bay, or from Denman along Pendrell to Gilford
Cost:  $25.00 (cash or cheque)
CoChairs:  Margaret Li at carmine2023@outlook.com, Marilynn Knoch at mjoyknoch@gmail.com

Theme:  “Imagining the Future”  Imagine!  Exercise your imagination with thoughts for the future.

Dinner Entrée Choices -  Choose your Entrée from the list below:
*   Fish & Chips - Pacific cod, tempura batter, fries, house tartar,
*   Cobb Salad - Butter lettuce, artisanal greens, chicken, avocado, bacon,  egg, tomato, blue cheese, green goddess dressing,
*  The Sylvia Bacon Burger - House beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, red relish, mayo, fries,
*  B.C. Salmon Greens - Arugula & kale, grapefruit, orange, apple, asparagus, pickled radish, tomato, honey lemon vinaigrette,
*   Braised Short Ribs - Asparagus, mashed potato, espresso bigarade, leek hay,
*   Moroccan Vegetable Lentil Stew - Seasonal vegetables, chickpeas, beans, lentils, mint raita, Naan bread
Dessert:  Nibbles of Nanaimo

RSVP:  Advanced registration is required.  Please review the Menu and reply with your order in advance by Tuesday, February 19th to: Margaret Li at carmine2023@outlook.com, or Marilynn Knoch at mjoyknoch@gmail.com.

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ASK Advanced Speakers Club monthly dinner meeting
Date:   Friday, November 23, 2018
Time:   6:30 pm Meet & Greet, 7:00 pm Call to Order
Location:  Chateau Granville, 1100 Granville Street, Vancouver.  Parking & Transit accessible.
Cost:  $25.00   Set menu.  No Host Bar.
MENU - Set Business Dinner:  Chef's soup, mixed organic greens, selection of sandwiches, fresh vegetables & dip, assorted dessert squares, coffee & specialty teas.  Wines and beer available on own tab.

Theme: "Autumn: To Hibernate or Not to Hibernate?"

RSVP (by Nov. 19) Reservations required to CoChairs Darren Frew at frew.darren@gmail.com and Fai Murray at fai.murray@gmail.com

Advanced Speakers Club (ASK) invites you to a Toastmasters Dinner Meeting
Date:  Friday, October 26, 2018
Time:  6:30 pm Gather, 7:00 pm Call to Order
Location:  The Sylvia Hotel – Private Dining Room (off hotel lobby). 1154 Gilford Street (at Beach Avenue), Vancouver, BC.
Parking:  Complimentary hotel covered parking. Transit:  to Davie & Denman. Walk one block west along Morton/Beach Avenue past the laughing figures at English Bay, or from Denman along Pendrell to Gilford
Cost:  $25.00 (cash or cheque)
CoChairs:  Margaret Li at carmine2023@outlook.com, Merrilee Miller at m_miller77@hotmail.com

Theme:  “Life Changes:  Do you embrace Change?”

Menu - Starter: Spring Green Salad - Seasonal greens, cherry tomatoes, pickled carrots, black-peppered feta, honey lemon vinaigrette
Entre Choice: (choose one)
   Fish & Chips - Pacific cod, tempura batter, fries, house tartar, OR
   Cobb Salad - Butter lettuce, artisanal greens, chicken, avocado, bacon,  egg, tomato, blue cheese, green goddess dressing, OR
  The Sylvia Bacon Burger - House beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, red relish, mayo, fries, OR
   B.C. Salmon Greens - Arugula & kale, grapefruit, orange, apple, asparagus, pickled radish, tomato, honey lemon vinaigrette, OR
   Braised Short Ribs - Asparagus, mashed potato, espresso bigarade, leek hay, OR
   Moroccan Vegetable Lentil Stew - Seasonal vegetables, chickpeas, beans, lentils, mint raita, Naan bread
Dessert:  Nibbles of Nanaimo

RSVP:  Advanced registration is required.  Please review the Menu and reply with your order in advance by Tuesday, October 23, 2018 to Merrilee Miller m_miller77@hotmail.com.

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ASK, the ADVANCED SPEAKERS KLUB, - holds a summer meeting for MEMBERS ONLY.

Date:  Thursday, July 18, 2019
Time:  arrival time to be confirmed
Location:  private home in Burnaby area

This is an opportunity to enjoy a summer meeting at a private home for MEMBERS ONLY and spouse/partner.

Dinner will be enjoyed together.  Meeting will go from Inspirator to Closing Thought, including club planning in lieu of Table Topics, Speakers and Evaluators.

CoChairs:  Richard Clune, Doug Anderson, assisted by Carl Vanderspek and Marg Hope

MEMBERS RSVP:  Richard Clune,  rclune10@gmail.com

For questions about the club and membership, contact:
VP Membership:  Lise Minovitz, l_minovitz@hotmail.com
Annual Membership:  $120 October-September
Join for Summer:  $30 July-August-September
Regular Monthly Dinner Meeting Cost:  $25.00

Website:  https://advancedspeakers.toastmastersclubs.org/

URGENT : 

Friday, February 23 - ASK Advanced Speakers Dinner Meeting has been cancelled due to snowfall and RESCHEDULED to Friday, March 9th, 2018.

Advanced Speakers Club/Klub (ASK) dinner meeting
When: Friday, September 28, 2018 at 6:30 pm
Where: White Spot, 405 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
Cost:  $25.00.  Reply is required with Menu Choices (appetizer/entree below)
RSVP by Sunday, September 23rd (preferred) to Vladimira_TM@yahoo.com

We’re looking forward to another incredible ASK meeting with 3 Speakers plus an Education Session.
Instead of Table Topics, find out more about Pathways, "Beyond the Basics", by special guest, Maureen McBeath, DTM.

Future Base Camp Champs: YOU!
Special Base Camp Guide: Maureen McBeath, DTM
Base Camp Guides: Vladimira Horvathova, DTM at Vladimira_TM@yahoo.com
Lydia Burchell, DTM at ilovetoastmasters@gmail.com

Choose your side salad:
- Signature mix green Spot salad tossed in house dressing, or
- Ceasar salad

Choose your entrée:
- Salmon Spot Salad
- The Legendary Burger
-  Mediterranean Chicken Burger
-  Spaghetti & Meatballs
-  2 piece Fish & Chips

Please review the menu. RSVP by Sunday, September 23, 2018 at vladimira_tm@yahoo.com what you’d like to order.
Your order will save your seat and confirm your responsibility of the $25.00 payment at the door by cash or check.

We’ll end the evening with three fantastic speeches as well as a sweet dessert.

Advanced Speakers Club (ASK) Summer BBQ - Membership has privileges.
Our next meeting will take place at a private home on Wednesday, July 18th from 6-9pm.

1.      July 18, 2018 (yes, it’s a WED)
2.      Plan to arrive about 6 pm and leave about 9 pm
3.      BBQ planned plus lots of salads, veggies, sides & desserts
4.      Coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, wine & beer – if you want something special, please bring it with you
5.      Program:  we’re planning a planning meeting – working together we’ll map out the coming year – possible visit from some very special guests – more on that soon.
6.      Dress is casual for  this meeting – be comfortable

It is a "member's only" meeting and is free of charge.

See you all (members only) there!

ASK Toastmasters will holding their International and Evaluation Speech Contest 

You are cordially invited to attend a special Toastmasters session as the Prince Rupert Toastmasters Club presents the North Coast Communication and Leadership Award to the distinguished NDP Member of Parliament, Nathan Cullen.

We are excited to host our very first International Speech and Evaluation club contest. Please come and cheer our new and young members competing against each other.

Join us on our CLUB INTERNATIONAL AND EVALUATION CONTEST

WHAT:

BETM will be hosting an International and Evaluation Club Contest . Toastmasters-curious guests can have their first taste of a speech contest in a control environment.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided! COME FOR A FUN TIME AND/ OR THE FREE FOOD!

WHEN:

The International and Evaluation Club Contest will be held from 19:00-22:00 PM on Wednesday

WHERE:

Spacekraft by CMPNY

#201-4501 Kingsway 

Burnaby, BC

WHY:

BETM Toastmasters believes membership provides an easy-going and supportive learning environment, allowing the present leaders of our community to connect with one another.

CONTACT:

– Call (778) 668 1781 - Azusa Cheng (Contest's Chair)
– RSVP @ BETM Meetup

Blue Heron International Speech and Evaluation Contests on March 23rd, 2017.

Location: Pitt Meadows City Hall - Heron Room 12007 Harris Rd., Pitt Meadows

International Speech: Contestants present a five- to seven- minute speech on any subject they choose. 

Evaluation contest: Contestants observe a five-to seven-minute test speech and then present a two-to three-minute evaluation of the test speech.

Please come and support your fellow toastmasters!

Join us for a meeting of The BEST Toastmasters Club in the WORLD!!!

We meet every Thursday night 7:30pm-9:30pm at Pitt Meadows City Hall

The BEST Toastmasters Club in the World

Join us for our weekly meeting every Thursday evening 7:30pm-9:30pm

Guests are always welcome to attend for free. 

Worried about your next big presentation?

Need to take control of meetings?

Want to improve your team leading skills?

Better Communication has never been so much fun!

What do we do?  We learn successful public speaking techniques in a self paced, safe and fun atmosphere. We provide solid, positive evaluations for your growth and improvement. No appointments are needed. Simply show up!

CAUTION!  Joining Blue Heron Toastmasters club may include the following side effects: increased self-confidence, enhanced leadership ability, improved networking, polished social skills, capacity to organize meetings and events, random public speeches, being able to provide constructive feedback, improved time management skills, augmented vocabulary, goal achievement and fun.

Join us on our OPEN HOUSE

WHAT:

BETM will be hosting an Open House. Toastmasters-curious guests can have their questions answered: how Toastmasters International came to be, benefits of membership, meet our current officers and members, and experience our meeting structure.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided! COME FOR A FUN TIME AND THE FREE FOOD!

WHEN:

The Open House will be held from 19:00-22:00 PM on Wednesday

Free!

WHERE:

Spacekraft by CMPNY

#201-4501 Kingsway 

Burnaby, BC

WHY:

BETM Toastmasters believes membership provides an easy-going and supportive learning environment, allowing the present leaders of our community to connect with one another.

CONTACT:

– Call (778) 997-5953
– RSVP @ BETM Meetup

If you are ready to take the next step to develop your communication and leadership skills, we invite you to join us as a guest.
We meet every Wednesday from 7pm- 9pm in Unit 201 on the second floor of the Element Building (elevator is behind the coffee shop), 201 – 4501 Kingsway, Burnaby. Networking starts at 6:45pm.
10 Minutes from the Metrotown Skytrain Station!

Our meetings provide the opportunity to practice and develop public speaking skills and leadership qualities in a friendly and constructive environment while receiving effective feedback.

If you are interested and would like to know more, you are welcome to attend our meetings as a guest to check out the experience for yourself!
Just show up on any Wednesday that fits your schedule and we'll be happy to talk to you. We hope to see you at our next meeting!
Desired DRESS CODE: BUSINESS CASUAL but not mandarory