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

Erin Gary St-Lawrence Toastmasters MontrealMarc (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.

Sam_St-Lawrence_Toastmasters_MontrealMarc, 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:

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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. 

In October 2023, we proudly introduced our “Club Success” banner to track our journey towards achieving the prestigious Toastmasters President’s Distinguished Club status.

Since then, we have made significant strides towards this goal. We welcomed new members, witnessed members completing speeches at various levels, and demonstrated our unwavering dedication to excellence.

Explore the visual progress of our achievements through a series of photos taken over the past few weeks. Each red dot represents a milestone reached by our members:

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Would you like to experience firsthand how our Toastmasters meetings empower individuals to excel in public speaking and leadership? We invite you to come visit us and witness our commitment in action.

Here is the programme for the St-Lawrence Toastmasters meeting of February 27, 2024.

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

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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.

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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.

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Quels sont vos buts pour l’année 2024?

Si l’un d’eux est d’améliorer vos capacités de vous exprimer en public, ou de devenir un meilleur leader, alors venez visiter le club Saint-Lawrence Toastmasters à Montréal, situé au centre-ville de Montréal près du Marché Atwater.

Voici le programme pour la réunion du 23 janvier 2024.

Are you interested in improving your impromptu speaking skills and overcoming the fear of public speaking? We welcome you to experience the excitement of our Toastmasters club located in downtown Montreal!

Whether you’re a seasoned public speaker or someone who’s never heard of Toastmasters, our club is the perfect place to develop your communication and leadership skills in a supportive and friendly environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging activities, learn from experienced members, and most importantly, grow at your own pace.

Join us for an upcoming meeting and discover how Toastmasters can help you become the confident speaker and leader you aspire to be.

Here is the programme for the St-Lawrence Toastmasters meeting of January 16, 2024.

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Êtes-vous intéressé à améliorer vos compétences en prise de parole spontanée et à surmonter la peur de parler en public? Nous vous invitons à découvrir notre club Toastmasters situé au centre-ville de Montréal !

Que vous soyez un orateur chevronné ou que vous n’ayez jamais entendu parler de Toastmasters, notre club est l’endroit idéal pour développer vos compétences en communication et en leadership dans un environnement favorable et convivial.

Vous aurez l’occasion de participer à des activités stimulantes et engageantes, d’apprendre auprès de membres expérimentés et, surtout, de progresser à votre rythme.

Venez nous visiter lors d’une prochaine réunion et découvrez comment Toastmasters peut vous aider à devenir l’orateur et le leader confiant que vous aspirez à être. Au plaisir de vous accueillir !

Voici le programme du club St-Lawrence Toastmasters à Montréal pour la réunion du 16 janvier 2024.

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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.

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