District 96

District 96 Annual Conference 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 towards further growth, renewal, and the dawn of a new era as we celebrate and build on a century of excellence.

We are proud to announce that this inspiring theme was submitted by one of our very own members. The name of the winning contributor will be revealed during the conference, adding an exciting surprise element to our gathering.

D96 Search for 2023-2024 Conference Chair & Committee Volunteers

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 skills than by serving on the Conference Planning Committee!

We need YOUR help!

Calling all Future Leaders!

Black and white photo of two toastmasters. The text says "Nominate yourself or another Toastmasters with leadership potential."

We are interviewing candidates NOW for the July 1st 2024 to June 30th Toastmaster year. Interviews conclude 6-weeks before the April 13th, 2024 District Elections.

Is there a fellow District 96 Toastmaster you respect? Nominate them!

Nominating someone is a compliment. You are telling them they made a difference to you. Want to learn something new? You can even Nominate yourself!

Find a Club 2023

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John F. Noonan, DTM

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).

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John Baragar

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. Ralph Yorsh

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

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.

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