John Noonan, DTM, was an Accredited Speaker, Past International President of Toastmasters International (1989) and a Founding Member of Advanced Speakers Club ('ASK') in Vancouver, BC (1981). 

John Baragar of Spruce Capital Toastmasters in Prince George, passed to COVID-19 on November 28, 2020.

"John joined Toastmasters in 1976 for 2 reasons: first, to learn parliamentary procedure and second, to be able to speak with a strong voice. And age didn't slow him down; he was one of our Area Directors in 2019. Thank you, John from Division D...you are our ROCK! Cheers!" - Mimi

Dr. Yorsh founded the Walter Gage University Club (now UBC Toastmasters) and was a long time member of Cloverleaf Toastmasters. He was the oldest Toastmaster member in the world when he passed away in 2020. In 2017, he was featured in the Toastmaster magazine. 

To commemorate  his 50+ year contribution to Toastmasters, District 96 has established the Dr. Ralph Yorsh Legacy Award to honour a member who establishes a legacy in the District. 
 

Larry Luther passed away this March 2022. A member of Cariboo Club, Community North Advanced and Plaza 400 Toastmasters, he was a leader and a large part of the Toastmasters community in Prince George, BC since he joined 12 years ago in 2010.

It is with great sorrow, that we announce Christina's passing on June 21, 2021. Christina's lived her final days at home, and was surrounded by family as she left to join Dad in heaven. She leaves to mourn her husband, daughters, mother, sister, cousins, and countless friends and colleagues. 

The family would like to give thanks to those who gave so much support during this past year and a half. It truly made such a difference.