The St-Lawrence Toastmasters club in Montreal is proud to welcome Grace as a new member.

Yanick, club president, formally welcomes Grace to our club

Every member comes to Toastmasters with their own personal goals and objectives. Here is Grace sharing hers:

“I joined Toastmasters because as a socially anxious person, I struggle to communicate verbally in an organized, concise, and clear way. I have avoided public speaking for many years, but now I would finally like to begin learning these skills so that I can confidently express myself both in the personal and professional realm. The St Lawrence Club seems like the perfect place to grow and practice public speaking, as a safe and welcoming environment, full of enthusiastic members.”

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Would you also like to gain the skills to be able to speak in public confidently? Come visit our Toastmasters club in downtown Montreal.

Here is the programme for the meeting of April 16, 2024.

The St-Lawrence Toastmasters Club in Montreal would like to warmly welcome its newest member, Naimish.

Yanick, club president, officially welcomes Naimish to our club

Naimish has visited us on a few occasions already, and decided that our club would be the ideal place for him to pursue his public speaking and leadership objectives.

Would you like to find out how Toastmasters can help you reach your own personal public speaking and leadership goals? Don’t hesitate to visit our club.

Here is the programme for the Toastmasters meeting of April 9, 2024.

We are pleased to report that the Saint-Lawrence Toastmasters Club in downtown Montreal has been awarded the President’s Distinguished Club recognition again this year (2023-2024).

Earning the President’s Distinguished Club status indicates that our club is operating at an exceptional level, providing a high-quality experience for its members and effectively fulfilling the Toastmasters mission. It demonstrates our commitment to member development, strong leadership, and administrative excellence.

Yet more achievements from the past few weeks

Italo, past president, proudly shows the banner we recently received for our President’s Distinguished Club status of 2022-2023

(The President’s Distinguished Club recognition is the highest level of achievement in the Toastmasters Distinguished Club Program. As Matt Kinsey, 2022-2023 Toastmasters International President, had put it in the March 2023 edition of Toastmasters Magazine, “The Distinguished Club Program is the best measure we have of how effective a club is at meeting its mission. It tells us that members are achieving goals. It tells us that new members are joining, bringing a greater diversity of feedback. It tells us that members are dedicated to improving themselves and that officers are committed to getting the training they need so the members of their club can get the most out of their Toastmasters experience”.)

Congratulations to the St-Lawrence Toastmasters Executive Team for having successfully kept us at this level!

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Previous posts on the same subject:

• Journey to Excellence: Tracking Our Path to President’s Distinguished Club
• “Club Success” banner unveiled to reach Toastmasters President’s Distinguished Club status

Le Club Saint-Lawrence Toastmasters à Montréal aimerait accueillir deux nouveaux membres, Nathalie et Michael.

Marc, VP Éducation, accueille Nathalie et Michael

Nous aimons demander à nos nouveaux membres de nous partager les raisons pour lesquelles ils ont décidé de se joindre à notre club. Voici ce qu’ils nous écrivent :

De Nathalie :

Dans le cadre de mon travail, je dois faire des présentations et parler devant un groupe. Grâce à Toastmasters, j’aimerais améliorer mes habilités de parler en public, faire des meilleures présentations, et développer mon leadership.

Ce que j’apprécie au club Toastmasters St-Lawrence, c’est son accueil chaleureux et sa bienveillance qui font en sorte que c’est un endroit sécuritaire pour s’exprimer.

De Michael :

(à venir)

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Aimeriez-vous aussi améliorer vos habilités de parler en public, faire de meilleures présentations, et développer votre leadership? N’hésitez pas à venir nous rencontrer.

Voici le programme pour la réunion du 12 mars 2024.

The Saint-Lawrence Toastmasters club in Montreal is proud to welcome Erin and Gary as new members.

Marc (VP Education) welcomes new members Gary and Erin

It is customary for us to ask new members if they can share some of the reasons that brought them to Toastmasters. Here is what they have to say:

I joined toastmasters to improve my public speaking skills. In my job as a campaign manager working in the animal protection field, being able to communicate clearly, efficiently and with confidence is crucial to my goal of creating positive change for animals.  I look forward to honing this skill with such a talented group of people and believe it will be extremely beneficial for me when acting as a media spokesperson, lobbying government officials or raising awareness in schools about the importance of treating animals with compassion.

                                                       – Erin

I became a member of Toastmasters with the goal of developing into a proficient public speaker, capable of delivering everything from stand-up comedy to startup pitches, and lectures in a clear and engaging way. I am looking forward to growing alongside my fellow members over time. The St. Lawrence Toastmasters Club is arguably one of the finest places to hone our presentation skills, and I believe the work we are all putting in on Tuesday evenings is truly remarkable, and I am more than happy to be a part of it.

                                                       – Gary

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Is Toastmasters for you as well? Find out by coming to visit us.

The St-Lawrence Toastmasters Club in Montreal wishes a warm welcome to Sam.

Marc, VP Education, welcomes Sam to our Toastmasters club

We like to ask our new members to share some of the reasons that made them decide to join our club. Here is what Sam writes:

I joined Toastmasters with the goal of enhancing my presentation skills, mastering the art of storytelling, refining my impromptu speaking abilities, and developing my leadership skills.

I aspire to contribute to the growth and development of fellow club members by offering constructive feedback and actively participating in various roles, all while valuing our club’s warm atmosphere, punctuality, rich experience, and the supportive encouragement shared among members.

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Are you also looking to enhance your presentation skills, master the art of storytelling, refine your impromptu speaking abilities, and develop your leadership skills? Come visit our Toastmasters club!

Here is the programme for the meeting of March 5, 2024.

When our current VP Membership, Veronica, joined the St-Lawrence Toastmasters Montreal Club in 2022, she initially found it challenging to understand the roles within our executive committee and to familiarize herself with each member.

In an effort to ensure all new members feel embraced, Veronica introduced a valuable initiative – the creation of a document titled ‘Meet our 2023-2024 Executive Committee!‘. This document provides insights into each committee member and the objectives they have given themselves for the club this year.

We even get a glimpse of Veronica herself:

Veronica Schleihauf, VP Membership

Veronica joined Toastmasters to connect over our stories, our impassioned speeches, and a shared desire to continue to grow as people and as a community. She leads digital transformation and data management projects for small businesses and nonprofits.

Objectives this year: To create an environment where all members feel they have the space to develop and contribute their unique voice to our club. I strive to make sure that all guests who visit feel welcomed and included.

Come visit our club and see how our executive committee is helping our Toastmasters Club in Montreal to reach excellence in enabling all members to hone their public speaking and leadership skills. 

Le club Saint-Lawrence Toastmasters à Montréal aimerait chaleureusement accueillir Vahan comme nouveau membre.

Installation de Vahan par Marc, VP Éducation du Club St-Lawrence

Nous avons l’habitude de demander aux nouveaux membres de nous partager les raisons qui les ont poussés à joindre notre club. Voici ce que Vahan mentionne :

Cela fait plusieurs années que je songe à rejoindre Toastmasters, et mon congé paternité me procure aujourd’hui une occasion de le faire. Mes trois rencontres en tant qu’invité m’ont convaincu que Toastmasters St. Lawrence est l’endroit idéal pour améliorer ma communication verbale et devenir un meilleur orateur. J’apprécie particulièrement la convivialité du club ainsi que l’expertise et la qualité des rétroactions des membres.

Aimeriez-vous en savoir plus sur comment Toastmasters peut vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs? Venez nous visiter.

Voici le programme pour la réunion du 20 février 2024.

Le club Saint-Lawrence Toastmasters à Montréal aimerait accueillir Idriss comme nouveau membre.

Yanick (président actuel du club) accueille Idriss comme nouveau membre

Nous avons l’habitude de demander à nos nouveaux membres de partager les raisons qui les ont incités à se joindre à notre club. Voici ce que Idriss écrit :

J’adore le karaoké et l’impro.. et pourtant je suis gêné en personne. Avec Toastmasters, j’espère alors apprendre à améliorer ma voix, mon charisme, et mon estime pour améliorer ma confiance sociale. Ce que j’apprécie du club, c’est le support généreux des membres, l’encouragement à être authentique et de pouvoir apprendre des différents orateurs qui sont incroyables !

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Aimeriez-vous en savoir plus sur Toastmasters? Venez nous rencontrer lors d’une de nos prochaines réunions.

Voici le programme pour la réunion du 30 janvier 2024.

Our Toastmasters club recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. In honor of this, Morag Mathieson (the current Toastmasters International President for 2023–2024) took a few minutes to warmly congratulate us for this great milestone.

After all, Toastmasters International oversees 14,200+ clubs throughout the world, so we are privileged that Morag took the time to send us her best wishes.

The St. Lawrence Toastmasters Club in Montreal can pride itself on a legacy of transformative growth and excellence in communication and leadership. With a history of maintaining a dynamic member base, emphasizing quality evaluations, and adapting to changes, the club has consistently upheld Toastmasters’ mission.

As a fully bilingual (English/French) club, St. Lawrence has garnered numerous accolades, including 90 ribbons as well as distinction in many district contests.

Members have not only benefitted from enhanced personal and professional communication skills but have also contributed positively to their wider community.

Morag Mathieson’s video underscores the enduring relevance of Toastmasters in fostering connections and achievements, celebrating past legacies, and nurturing a vision for continuous growth and community impact.

We can be encouraged to remember our foundations, cherish our journey, and share the profound benefits of our experience, all while looking forward to a future of further success and camaraderie.