Good Morning Ottawa Toastmasters

Are you ready for tomorrow's meeting for National Be an Angel Day? 😇If you cant wait, check out the Toastmasters International Website! (I know, not the same, but it might cut the edge until we see each other tomorrow)

If you want to do something productive on this rainy stat holiday, about catching up on your reading? The August Toastmasters Magazine is out!

Toastmasters International -Magazine Where Leaders Are Made

Yesterday was Homemade Pie Day and we celebrated with an appropriate

With the new Toastmasters year starting, remember that leadership is an important of our program. What does leadership means for you?

Today we held our annual club elections!

And last but not least, the Sergeant-at-arms. The Back bone of the club! The person who knows where everything is :)

Are you detail oriented? and care about order, rules and regulations? Do we have a job for you!

The Club Treasurer has a very important role and it is not counting money!

VP Public Relations is not just about social media!

Did you know that the VP Membership is a bit of a Jack-of-all-trades?

Are you curious about the duties of the VP Education? Here is a snapshot!

Here is a brief description of what the Club President does.

Not sure when or how to use your Toastmasters skills at work? Check out this article in the April Toastmasters' magazine!

Toastmasters International - Improving public speaking skills and overcoming stage fright are probably the top two reasons people join Toastmasters. Your club can help you with both, but transferring those skills to your daily workplace—with its often more intimidating and high-stakes environment—might be tougher than antic...

The March Toastmasters Magazine is out! If you want to learn about a bunch of different strategies to help you with public speaking, have a look! Also, there is an article about speaking to distracting audiences - sounds familiar?

Toastmasters International - While giving a presentation to a group of sales representatives, I noticed their phones seemed to have a magnetic effect on their hands. Some seemed to be taking notes on their computers—but I had no way to tell if they were memorializing my brilliant ideas or catching up on their emails. I was sp...

It is Renewal Time!

Membership dues payments for the April 2024 – September 2024 renewal period are now being accepted before April 1.
To pay online: Log in to Club Central and follow the instructions for Self-Pay!

Are you looking for some techniques to remember your speech? Check out this article in the February Toastmasters magazine!

Toastmasters International - I’ll never forget the first time I took a job as a conference keynoter. I came prepared with an outline to help me recall the main ideas of my 45-minute speech. Then, just before I walked onstage, my hosts told me they couldn’t find the lectern, where I had planned on placing my notes.

Our first meeting back was yesterday and we started strong. Check out our Word of the Day and see if you can add it through your discussion during the weekend :)

Are you looking to do something during the holidays? About some tips to recharge?
Our Toastmasters Magazine got you covered!

Toastmasters International - Lots of people around the world look forward to the end of the year as a time to recharge. Whatever holiday you celebrate (if any), the holiday season is a respite from the hustle and bustle of the workday, a blissful expanse of wide-open days in which you can do as much or as little as you please.

check this out! Get ready for the updated learning Pathways platform!

The transition of Base Camp to a new learning management system next year will spark a host of improvements in the Pathways learning experience. Learn more about the positive changes that are coming to the program’s online functionality.
https://bit.ly/3SXcqLa

It is amazing as we celebrate one of our own, Karina, who was an integral part of the District last year. A Toastmaster has so many opportunities to learn new skills - making them better communicators, leaders, and professionals. Thank you, Karina, for all that you do... for us, and helping other clubs! :)

Should you want to learn more about how Toastmasters can change your life, reach out - we are happy to share our program with you!

**Poste anglais**

🌟Celebrating Excellence at the Autumn Celebration!**

🌟On 2023-11-04, we came together for our Autumn Celebration – a day dedicated to Shine, Celebrate, and Inspire!

It was an event filled with a captivating keynote and workshop by the extraordinary Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDG, AS. We also took the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate excellence within District 61 for the 2022-2023 year.

Recognition is a cornerstone of our organization. In the coming days, we'll be shining the spotlight on those who received recognition at our event, and we invite you to join in the celebration.

To kick things off, we extend a special thank-you to our 2022-2023 District Executive Team:
🏆District Director: Amy Campbell, DTM
🏆Program Quality Director: Michel St. Germain, DTM
🏆Club Growth Director: Leigh Street, DTM
🏆Public Relations Manager: Gina Cook, PID, DTM
🏆Administration Manager: Karina Smith
🏆Finance Manager: Tony Renaud
🏆Logistics Manager: Joe Piazza

We'd also like to recognize some additional key players who provided invaluable support to the District:
🌐Parliamentarian:** Denis Latulippe, DTM
🌐Alignment Chair:** Daniel Pellerin, DTM
🌐District Leadership Committee Chair: Simon Parcher, PDG, DTM

Each of these individuals played pivotal roles in embodying District 61's theme: "The best investment in yourself is an investment in your team", and ensuring that each of our clubs was supported.

🏅Join us as we continue this journey, sharing some of our club awards from this past year.

🎉Stay tuned for more highlights of outstanding achievements and contributions!


Are you looking to refresh your reading list?
Look no further! The November Issue of the Toastmasters Magazine is here!

Toastmasters International -Magazine Where Leaders Are Made

When you complete a level in your path, you get a nice recognition!

Contest Season is fast approaching!

Here it is! All you need to know about our Open House!

Did you hear? We are having an Open House! October 3 in-person at the Sandy Hill Community Centre. Stay tuned for more details (but mark your calendar) :)

Today marks our charter anniversary! Happy Anniversary GoodMorning! Ottawa Good Morning Ottawa Toastmasters. Without our members and their dedication, we would not be where we are today!

Do you know someone who might benefit from Toastmasters? We meet every Thursday at 7:15 am. Take the first step towards change.

Join Toastmasters and become the leader you are meant to be! To find a Toastmasters meeting: (https://bit.ly/3BmoOLO )