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International Stefano Cossalter receiving the trophy

Stefano Cossalter wins Regional Quarterfinals

 By: Rob Evans  Published on: Jun 28, 2024
Toastmasters International has officially announced our very own Stefano Cossalter to represent our Toastmasters District 96 - BC and Yukon at the 2023–2024 International Speech Contest Semifinals.…

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Well Spoken Professionals Want a Club Coach

 By: Jim Heeren  Published on: Jun 18, 2024
What is a Club Coach? A Club Coach is a dedicated Toastmaster who supports struggling clubs in achieving excellence. As a coach, you’ll work closely with the club officers and members to identify…

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District All Distinguished Clubs Earn $100 Incentive

Beat the Clock Finish with Florish!

 By: Jim Heeren  Published on: May 30, 2024
End you club year on a high note.  Finish those last Pathways project levels and add members to your club to elevate your club to become Distinguished.  Schedule an Open House and get the Open House…

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District 'Spring in a new Centennial' conference theme logo over a blurred image of a field in the spring

Let's EAT!

 By: Rob Evans  Published on: May 12, 2024
Something for everyone to enjoy! A great value for your registration fees, not to mention the amazing line up of keynote and Education speakers and our Evaluation and International Speech Contests to…

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Call for Education Presenters

 By: Melody Helleouet  Published on: Apr 9, 2024
We are looking for three speakers who can present outstanding 45-minute sessions in-person, on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at the University Golf Club in Vancouver, B.C.
Both Toastmasters and…

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Your District Leadership for 2024 - 2025!

 By: Paul Rostagno  Published on: Apr 7, 2024
District Director  James Heeren, DTM, a Toastmaster since 1997, current Club Growth Director, past Area and Division Director, past District Governor and past Region Advisor. Currently a member of…

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District Image of Rumana over an image of a field in spring.

Keynote speaker announced

 By: Rob Evans  Published on: Apr 7, 2024
Rumana made international headlines in 2011, when on a visit back to Bangladesh from Vancouver, her then husband, viciously tried to kill her! The authorities there failed to take action against him…

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District Photo of a beautiful sunny spring day.

District 96 Annual Conference 2024

 By: Melody Helleouet  Published on: Mar 27, 2024
Dear Toastmasters and Friends, We are thrilled to unveil the theme of this year's District 96 Conference: "Spring to a New Centennial"! This captivating theme encapsulates our upcoming journey…

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Call for Nominations for the Communication & Leadership Award

 By: Jim Heeren  Published on: Mar 15, 2024
District 96 Toastmasters, It is a tradition at the District 96 Conference that we honor a non-Toastmaster, member of the community as the Communication & Leadership Award participant.  Here is a…

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District D96 Search for 2023-2024 Conference Chair & Committee Volunteers

D96 Search for 2023-2024 Conference Chair & Committee Volunteers

 By: Melody Helleouet  Published on: Feb 27, 2024
Dear Fellow District 96 Toastmasters,
 
It takes a village to plan a major District conference. And there is no greater opportunity for our members to learn and grow their leadership…

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District District 96 Conference Theme Contest

D96 Conference Theme Contest for 2023-2024

 By: Melody Helleouet  Published on: Feb 25, 2024
Dear Fellow District 96 Toastmasters,
 
This year, Toastmasters around the world are celebrating an incredible landmark - our centennial year! Doubtless, District 96 is gearing up to join…

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District Save the date 2024 District Speech Contest

SAVE THE DATE ALERT - 2024 District 96 Speech Contests

 By: Melody Helleouet  Published on: Feb 10, 2024
Evaluation Contest - Friday, May 17, 2024 (6pm-11pm PT) International Speech - Saturday, May 18, 2024 (8am-4pm PT) Registration details to follow soon!

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