News and Events

Keep an eye on this page for announcements and late-breaking news. Updated October 21, 2008
NEWS & EVENTS
 
Porcupine & Area News

NEW - NORTHERN DIVISION
These are exciting times for Northern Toastmasters as Toastmasters International announces its upcoming realignment. As of July 1, 2008, a new Northern Division will become part of the new District #86. A smaller, but “truly northern” division. The new Northern Division will now be clubs from:

Area 1 : Algoma - Sault Ste Marie; Lacloche Mountain – Espanola; OLG Lottotalkers - Sault Ste Marie;
Area 2: Porcupine – Timmins; North Bay & Area – North Bay; Temiskaming Shores – Temiskaming Shores; Cementation – Kirkland Lake
Area 3 (all from Sudbury): CCRA Sudbury, Sudbury, Greater Sudbury Speakers, Voix du Nord, Northern Advanced - Sudbury


NEW District 86 Calendar of Events

Visit this website for a list of training opportunities, meetings and contests of interest to District 86 Toastmasters clubs and members.


Do you have a big speech to present?

Would you like a little help? Call the Porcupine Toastmasters at 268-8600 to see how we can help you present like a pro!

Toastmasters Meetings: More than just talking...

Here are some of the reasons that current members joined Toastmasters:

  • feel more comfortable speaking opinions
  • learn how to frame my thoughts so that they make sense when I speak them
  • learn how to speak to the media
  • understand how to present public sessions
  • learn how to run better meetings
  • learn how to communicate better with staff
  • practice public speaking skills
  • learn how to plan and organize meetings
 

NOTICE: The Porcupine Toastmasters Meetings have resumed for the 08-09 season. Guest are always welcome at our meetings. Come on out and see what Toastmasters can do for YOU!

Can't remember what you agreed to do for an upcoming meeting? Click here to download the PDF version of the Meeting Calendar.

Distinguished Club Progress Click here to review the Porcupine Toastmasters Club's progress towards Distinguished Club Status.


Porcupine Club gets great coverage on True North News

Click here to visit the Toastamasters story at TrueNorthNews.com.

Northern Business Journal promots new Kirkland Lake club "Cementation".


Introducing the 2007-08 Executive

The Porcupine Club recently held its 2008-2009 elections. We'd like to thank our outgoing Executive members, and congratulate the new leadership team:

  • President: Wendy Adams
  • VP Education: Marcel Gauthier
  • VP Membership: Sharon Malherbe
  • VP Public Relations: Jeff Mackie
  • Secretary: Paula Paquette
  • Treasurer: Gary Marriott
  • Sgt at Arms: Bill Hardy

New Area Governor elected

Our new Area 46 Governor for 2007-8 will be Colleen Charland, CTM.


Distinguished Club Progress: 2007-08 Season
Goal
Actual To Date
Achieved
1 CTMs (2)
2 Additional CTMs (2)
3 ATMs (1)
4 Additional ATMs (1)
5 CL, AL or DTM (1)
6 Additional Certifications (1)
7 New Members (4)
4
Yes
8 Additional New Members (4)
9 Officers Trained (4 and 4)
4
Partial
10 Paperwork submissions (1)
1
Yes

Total Goals Achieved to Date: 2+
Goals Needed to Achieve Distingished Club Status 5
Goals Needed to Achieve Select Distinguished Club Status 7
Goals Needed to Achieve President's Select Distinguished Club Status 9

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