Douglas Toastmasters

📍 New Meeting Location Alert! ☕🎤

Douglas Toastmasters is excited to announce that our regular meetings are now being held at Waves Coffee on Columbia Street in New Westminster!

Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve your public speaking, strengthen leadership skills, or simply connect with an encouraging community, we’d love to welcome you as a guest.

✨ Supportive environment
✨ Fun & engaging meetings
✨ No experience required

Come grow with us, one speech at a time.

Guests are always welcome!

Happening tomorrow 👀
We’re hosting Charie Ginete-Ilon, MBA for our Guest Speaker Spotlight Series 🎤
This isn’t just about public speaking.�It’s about becoming the kind of person who can walk into any room and own it.
If you’re someone who:�
✔️ Invests in your personal growth�
✔️ Values strong communication�
✔️ Wants to be around other driven people
You’ll probably enjoy this.
📅 May 12, 2026
🕖 5:45 PM
📍 Douglas College (New West campus) room N2214

✨ Grateful. Inspired. Energized. ✨

Yesterday’s Douglas Toastmasters meeting was truly a special one. We were honoured to welcome an incredible group of Toastmasters leaders and executives who took the time to join us in person and online, making this an unforgettable and impactful evening.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the distinguished guests who attended and shared their insight, leadership, and support with our club:

• Jim Heeren — Immediate Past District Director
• Dovile Kurpyte Lipnicke — Region Advisor
• Lydia Burchell — Public Relations Manager
• Louisa Davis — District Director
• Mark Hurrell — Club Growth Director, District 21

Having such dedicated leaders from Toastmasters International join us reinforced the importance of communication, leadership, and community — the very foundations of Toastmasters.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this meeting a success. We’re proud of the energy, growth, and connection within Douglas Toastmasters, and we’re excited to continue building confidence and leadership together.

🎤 Guests are always welcome — join us and be part of the journey.

✨ BIGGEST MEETING OF THE TERM — DON’T MISS THIS! ✨

This Tuesday, Douglas Toastmasters is hosting a very special hybrid meeting featuring one of the highest-ranking leaders in Toastmasters International.

🎤 Meeting Theme:
Back to Basics
Focus: fundamentals of communication & revisiting Toastmasters Pathways

🌟 Special Guest Speaker:
Dovile Kurpyte Lipnicke, [REGION ADVISOR]
She’ll be delivering a 15–20 minute presentation on Member Retention — an incredibly valuable topic for members, leaders, and anyone interested in communication and leadership growth in any field.

📅 Date: Tuesday, January 13
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Douglas College, Room N2214
💻 Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Online)

🔗 Join Online (Zoom):
Meeting ID: 884 4873 0902
Passcode: 365213

✨ This is a District-supported event and one of the most important meetings we’ve hosted — expect guests joining both in person and online!

✨the second slide shows you how you can get to our Toastmaster meetings!

👥 Guests are always welcome — all experience levels encouraged!

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Douglas Toastmasters | Speak with Confidence ⭐
🌟 Elevating public speaking & leadership skills
🌍 Proud member of Toastmasters International
📍 Meetings Tuesdays @ Douglas College (Rm N2214)
📩 DM us for the link & more info


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Douglas Toastmasters Presents: “Spooky Stories Night!” 👻
🗓 Monday, October 28 | 5:00–6:30 PM (Hybrid Meeting)
📍 Douglas College, Room N2214 – 700 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5
💻 Or join online via Zoom! (link below)

Do you want to become a better speaker and leader?
Or maybe… you just want to have some Halloween fun while learning the art of storytelling and communication?

Then join us for a special “Spooky Stories” night at Douglas Toastmasters!
Come share your ghostly tales—or simply sit back and enjoy the stories others bring to life!

✨ What’s happening this night:

A fun-filled, hybrid meeting (in-person and online)

A special guest speaker delivering an educational session—learn professional advice to boost your speaking and leadership skills!

A chance to show off your creativity:
👻 Wear a costume—whether you’re joining online or in person!
💄 Show your spooky makeup skills, or just wear whatever makes you comfortable.

🗣 Why Toastmasters?
You’ll gain:
• A supportive environment to practice speaking and presentations.
• The chance to think on your feet and speak off-the-cuff.
• Constructive feedback from peers and mentors.
• Leadership opportunities as an officer or meeting role taker.
• Networking connections with students, professionals, and community members.
• And of course… lots of fun!

Come as our guest—it’s free to visit!
🕔 Every Tuesday | 5:00–6:30 PM | Hybrid format

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

🌐 Learn more: Toastmasters.org

We can’t wait to see your spooky, silly, or stylish side this Halloween season!
Join us for a night full of fun, stories, and learning!

🎤 Douglas Toastmasters Open House 🎉
Join us tomorrow for a special online event — full of learning, laughter, and inspiration!

💬 Theme: Speak Up! Using Your Voice And Speaking Your Thoughts
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM (Online Only)
💻 Zoom: bit.ly/41we6PR
🔢 Meeting ID: 884 4873 0902
🔒 Passcode: 365213

✨ Highlights:
🎙️ Guest Speaker
🏆 Contest & Gift Card Prizes
🤝 Fun • Learning • Community

📚 Word of the Day: Erudite or Erudition (adj)
💡 Definition: Having specific knowledge or wisdom gained by studying
📖 Example: An erudite professor; an erudite commentary.

🫶 Hosted by Douglas College Toastmasters
Join us for an inspiring evening of connection, creativity, and confidence!

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Douglas Toastmasters | Speak with Confidence
🌟 Elevating public speaking & leadership skills
🌍 Proud member of Toastmasters International
📆 Meetings Tuesdays via Zoom or in-person @ Douglas College (Rm N2214)
🗣 Guests always welcome — all levels!
📩 DM us for the link & club info

This week we’re sharing 5 Reasons to join Douglas Toastmasters and why it could be the best move for your personal and professional growth! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your public speaking, step into leadership, or just meet new people — we’ve got you covered.
✨ Supportive Community – grow in a safe space with encouragement and constructive feedback.
✨ Confidence Boost – speaking in front of others gets easier each week as you practice.
✨ Leadership Growth – develop real leadership skills through meetings and mentoring.
✨ Practical Skills – learn to communicate clearly in classes, interviews, and your future career.
✨ Fun & Friendships – it’s more than speeches; it’s laughter, connection, and friendships that last.
📢 Reminder: This week’s meeting will be online only — Tuesday at 5 PM. See you there!
Douglas Toastmasters | Speak with Confidence 🌟 Elevating public speaking & leadership skills
Proud member of Toastmasters International
Meetings Tuesdays via Zoom or in-person @ Douglas College (Rm N2214)
• Guests always welcome — all levels!
DM us for the link & club info

✨ This week we’re sharing 5 Public Speaking Tips to help you grow as a speaker and communicator! Whether you’re preparing for a presentation, an interview, or a Toastmasters speech, these practical tips will boost your confidence and impact.

1️⃣ Don’t Apologize for Mistakes — a stumble is normal! Pause, take a breath, and carry on with confidence. 🙂

2️⃣ Eliminate Filler Words — cut back on “um,” “like,” and “you know” to sound polished and intentional. 🗣️

3️⃣ Pause with Purpose — silence is powerful. Use it to emphasize key points and let your message sink in. ⏸️

4️⃣ Engage with Eye Contact — connect with your audience and build trust by looking at them directly. 👀

5️⃣ Breathe with Intention — steady breaths calm your nerves and strengthen your voice. 🌬️

📣 Reminder: No meeting this week for Douglas Toastmasters. We’ll be back Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 — see you then!

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Douglas Toastmasters | Speak with Confidence
🌟 Elevating public speaking & leadership skills
🌍 Proud member of Toastmasters International
📅 Meetings Tuesdays via Zoom or in-person @ Douglas College (Rm N2214)
👥 Guests always welcome — all levels!
📩 DM us for the link & club info

There is no meeting today for Douglas Toastmasters. We resume meeting next week August 26th 2025. We look forward to seeing you all.

- Douglas Toastmasters | Speak with Confidence
- Elevating public speaking & leadership skills
- Proud member of Toastmasters International
- Meetings Tuesdays via Zoom or in-person @ Douglas College
(Rm N2214)

• Guests welcome — all skill levels!
DM for link & club info


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🌞 Summer Schedule Update – Douglas Toastmasters 🌞
Everyone’s making the most of summer, and so are we! To keep things light and flexible, Douglas Toastmasters will be adjusting our meeting schedule for the season.
From August through September 9, 2025, we’ll be meeting only on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Fewer meetings, same great energy!
All meetings during this period will be hybrid, you can join us in person at Douglas College or online via Zoom, whichever works best for your schedule.
📍 Location: Douglas College New Westminster + Zoom
📆 Upcoming meetings: August 12 & 26, September 9
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Whether you’re local or traveling, don’t miss the chance to connect, speak, and grow with us this summer! ☀️🎤