Harbourside Toastmasters Club 1843

Public speaking can be intimidating. For many people, the thought of standing in front of a room and speaking can bring on nerves, anxiety, and self doubt.

Confidence isn’t something you have to be born with. It’s something you can build.

Toastmasters International recently released this video about overcoming public speaking anxiety and finding the confidence to speak up.

Through practice, encouragement, and a supportive community, Toastmasters gives you a place to face those fears and become a more confident communicator.

If public speaking makes you nervous, you’re not alone. You don’t have to stay stuck there.

Watch the video to learn how Toastmasters can help.
https://youtu.be/p_OkEihJeAU?si=rumjYBV8GuQs7PUu

Public Speaking Anxiety? Here's What Toastmasters Does Differently. Confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you buil...

🎉 Another Great Harbourside Toastmasters Meeting!
We successfully completed another inspiring Toastmasters meeting on August 12, 2026! 🎤✨

👏 Congratulations to Christine Callam on completing her Pathways Level 1 speech, “Toastmasters – A Learning Tool for Achieving Persuasive Influence.” Well done, Christine! Keep going! 🌟

☀️ A big thank-you to Senhao Wang for leading a fun and engaging Table Topics session on Summer Breaks. Everyone did a fantastic job sharing their insights, experiences, and stories!

👏 Thank you to all our role-takers for helping make the meeting smooth, engaging, and enjoyable:
• Toastmaster of the Day: Senhao Wang
• Ah-Counter: Kathryn Hanson
• Grammarian: Holly Durham
• Timer: Darlene Jones
• Table Topics Master: Senhao Wang
• Speaker: Christine Callam
• Evaluator: Moore
Thank you, everyone, for your participation and support! Together, we continue to build our communication, confidence, and leadership skills. 💪🎤

✨ Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep speaking!

📅 Join us for our next Toastmasters meeting!
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Format: Hybrid

📍 In Person:
Saint John Newcomers Centre
75 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB, Canada

💻 Join Online:
Contact Holly Durham at [email protected] or check the Harbourside Toastmasters Group S private Facebook or LinkedIn group for meeting details.

Come join us and continue developing your communication and leadership skills. We’d love to welcome you! ✨

Our August 5 meeting featured an informative speech from Holly Durham titled "First Aid for Asthma," where she shared practical information on recognizing and responding to asthma emergencies.

A special congratulations to Tim Moore on serving as Toastmaster for the first time! 👏

This week's Table Topics centered around vacations, giving members the chance to share stories and experiences through impromptu speaking.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the meeting a success:
🎙️ Toastmaster: Tim Moore
🔤 Ah-Counter: Kathryn Hanson
📝 Grammarian: Christine Callam Beharie
⏱️ Timer: Senhao Wang
💭 Table Topics Master: Ryan Quinn
Evaluator: Senhao Wang

Thanks to everyone who attended and participated. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

Another week, another great meeting!

Our July 29 meeting featured two engaging prepared speeches that inspired us to reflect, grow, and become better communicators.

Congratulations to Christine Callam Beharie on delivering another milestone in her Toastmasters journey with her Ice Breaker speech in her new Pathway! 👏

We also enjoyed a thoughtful speech from Leonardo Gamarano titled "The Invisible Backpack We All Carry," reminding us that everyone is facing challenges we may not see. His message encouraged us to lead with kindness, empathy, and understanding, because everyone is fighting their own battle.

A big thank you to Holly Durham for leading a fun and engaging Table Topics session, giving members another opportunity to practice their impromptu speaking skills.

We'd also like to thank everyone who helped make the meeting a success:
🎙️ Toastmaster: Ryan Quinn
🔤 Ah-Counter: Mintrude Young
⏱️ Timer: Senhao Wang
💭 Table Topics Master: Holly Durham
📋 General Evaluator & Speech Evaluator: Senhao Wang
🗣️ Speech Evaluator: Kathryn Hanson

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped create another welcoming and supportive meeting. Every session is an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and encourage one another on our Toastmasters journey.

📢 **Join us for our next Toastmasters meeting!**

**📅 Date:** Wednesday, August 5, 2026
**🕛 Time:** 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
**📍 Format:** Hybrid

**🏢 In Person:**
Saint John Newcomers Centre
75 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB, Canada

**💻 Join Online:**
• Option 1: https://lnkd.in/gqmEGBdv
• Option 2: Contact Holly Durham at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
• Option 3: Join the "Harbourside Toastmasters Group S" private Facebook or LinkedIn group for meeting details.

Come join us and continue developing your communication and leadership skills. We'd love to welcome you! ✨

Our July 22 meeting featured an inspiring prepared speech from Leonardo Gamarano titled "Beyond the Comfort Zone: Where Life Truly Begins." His persuasive speech encouraged us to embrace challenges and step outside our comfort zones to continue growing both personally and professionally.

A big thank you as well to Christine for leading an engaging Table Topics session that gave members the chance to practice their impromptu speaking skills in a fun and supportive environment.

We'd also like to thank everyone who helped make the meeting a success:
🎙️ Toastmaster: Senhao Wang
🔤 Ah-Counter: Sandra Podgorenko
📝 Grammarian: Ryan Quinn
⏱️ Timer: Trudy Young
💭 Table Topics Master: Christine Callam Beharie
📋 Speech Evaluator: Senhao Wang

Every meeting is an opportunity to build confidence, improve communication skills, and support one another on our Toastmasters journey. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just curious about what Toastmasters has to offer, we'd love to have you join us at a future meeting!

🎉 Another Great Toastmasters Meeting Is in the Books! 🎉

Our meeting on Wednesday, July 15 featured an engaging prepared speech by Callam, followed by a thoughtful evaluation from Hanson. Thank you both for contributing to another enjoyable and educational session!

A special thank you to everyone who took on a meeting role and helped everything run smoothly:

🎙️ Master of the Day: Kathryn Hanson
🔤 Ah-Counter: Senhao Wang
📝 Grammarian: Mintrude Young
⏱️ Timer: Bouazzaoui (R-Guest)
💭 Table Topics Master: Senhao Wang
🗣️ Speaker: Callam
📋 Evaluator: Kathryn Hanson

Every Toastmasters meeting is an opportunity to practice, learn, and grow in a supportive and encouraging environment. Whether you're an experienced speaker or just beginning your public speaking journey, there's always something new to gain!

📅 Join us for our next Toastmasters meeting!

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Format: Hybrid

📍 In Person:
Saint John Newcomers Centre
75 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB, Canada

💻 Join Online:
• Option 1: https://lnkd.in/gqmEGBdv
• Option 2: Contact Holly Durham at [email protected]
• Option 3: Join the " Harbourside Toastmasters Group S" private Facebook or LinkedIn group for meeting details.

Come join us and continue developing your communication and leadership skills. We'd love to welcome you! ✨

🎉 Another fantastic Toastmasters meeting is in the books!

Our July 8 meeting featured two excellent prepared speeches and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

👏 A huge congratulations to Callam Beharie on delivering her Ice Breaker speech—the first speech in her Toastmasters journey! Taking that first step is a meaningful milestone, and Christine did a wonderful job.

We also enjoyed an inspiring speech from Kathryn Hanson, who shared valuable insights from her mentoring experiences and the lessons she has learned along the way. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with the club!

🎤 Our Table Topics Master, Moore, kept everyone engaged with a fun and thought-provoking impromptu speaking session that encouraged creativity and confidence.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the meeting a success:
🎙️ Toastmaster: Sandra Podgorenko
⏱️ Timer: Holly Durham
📝 Grammarian & Speech Evaluator: Senhao Wang
🔤 Ah-Counter: Ryan Quinn

Every meeting is a chance to learn, grow, and support one another—whether you are an experienced speaker or just starting your public speaking journey.

📅 Join us for our next Toastmasters meeting!
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 12:15 PM–1:15 PM
Format: Hybrid
📍 Location: Saint John Newcomers Centre, 75 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB, Canada

💻 Join online:
Option 1: https://lnkd.in/gqmEGBdv
Option 2: Contact Holly Durham at [email protected]
Option 3: Join the Harbourside Toastmasters Group S (Private Facebook & LinkedIn Group) for more details.

Come join us and continue developing your communication and leadership skills! ✨

🎉 Happy Toastmasters New Year! 🎉
A new Toastmasters year brings new opportunities to learn, lead, and grow!

Harbourside Toastmasters Club 1843 is proud to announce our newly elected executive team for the 2026–2027 Toastmasters year:
🔹 President – Senhao Wang
🔹 Vice President Education – Darlene Jones
🔹 Vice President Membership – Holly Durham
🔹 Vice President Public Relations – Ryan Quinn
🔹 Treasurer & Secretary – Kathryn Hanson
🔹 Sergeant at Arms – Leonardo Gamarano

We sincerely appreciate your willingness to serve and lead our club in the coming year. We wish you every success as you help guide Harbourside Toastmasters into its next chapter.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our outgoing officers for their dedication and excellent service. Your contributions have made a lasting impact on our club.

Let’s make it another amazing year of learning, leadership, and growth together! 💙

We wrapped up our final Toastmasters meeting of the 2025–2026 year on June 24, 2026 🎉

This was a special session with no prepared speeches. Instead, we featured a video shared by Senhao Wang: the 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking, Sabyasachi Sengupta, titled “Just Nod, Just Nod.” The video sparked meaningful reflection and engaging discussions among members.

A big thank you to everyone who shared their insights and comments during the meeting. Special appreciation to all role takers who helped make the session run smoothly and engaging:
Toastmaster of the Day: Kathryn Hanson
Ah-Counter: Sandra Podgorenko
Grammarian: Callam
Timer: Moore
Table Topics Master: Senhao Wang
General Evaluator: Ryan Quinn

Thank you all for your contributions throughout this year with Harbourside Toastmasters.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on July 8th, 2026 at 12:15pm-1:15Pm.
Join us and continue growing your communication and leadership skills with us!

Upcoming Toastmasters Meeting: (Hybrid)
Location: 75 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB, Ca. Saint John Newcomers Centre

Getting Online link via:
Option 1: https://lnkd.in/gqmEGBdv
Option 2: [email protected], Holly Durham.
Option 3: Join " Harbourside Toastmasters Group S" (Private Facebook & LinkedIn Group for more details).