Toastmasters District 21 B.C.

REMINDER: June 15, 2026 is the deadline to claim your club’s hard earned District Bucks for 2025-2026! We are hosting an online training session today on how to submit your District Bucks expenses through Concur, Sunday, June 7th from 3-5pm PST via Zoom.

Click here to register: https://d21toastmasters.ca/event/training/concur-training-round-1-treasurers-cot

Designed for Club Presidents and Club Treasurers. Round 1 COT training credits to be issued for all club officers who attend.

It will also be recorded for viewing and posted on the D21 website.

🔎 Searching for Our Next District Finance Manager 💰

Do you have experience in accounting? Do you have experience preparing audits, budget preparation or council treasury? Looking to take on a prestigious leadership role for District 21 next year? If so, you could be a fit for our next District Finance Manager for 2026-2027!

This is considered a Core Team District Leadership role reporting directly to the incoming District Director ELECT for 2026-2027.

Activities of the District Finance Manager Role over the next year include the below:

- Complete Finance Manager Training
- Assist in completing the District Success Plan
- Complete District Budget
- Submit Accrual Template at year end
- Submit Quarterly Narratives and Certification
- Submit Monthly P&L Reports
- Regularly approve District level expenses
- Attend District Executive Committee meetings
- Attend District Council meetings

More information on the Finance Manager position can be found here in the District Leadership Handbook on PDF page 28:https://content.toastmasters.org/image/upload/222-district-leader-handbook.pdf

Please send your expression of interest along with details of your experience to Melody Helleouet, District Director ELECT 2026-2027 at [email protected].

Hi everyone! Update on our Train the Trainer workshop - limited in-person option NOW AVAILABLE:

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT

Format: Hybrid - both ONLINE and LIMITED IN-PERSON attendance options available:

OPTION 1 (FREE) - ONLINE ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIWwFnEcRqO1siz6M7t6mg

OPTION 2 (FREE) - LIMITED IN-PERSON REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/train-the-trainer-event-district--21

Location: Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2nd Floor, 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6J5

Cost: Free (lunch included for limited in-person attendees)

The session will be led by Shawn Gold, DTM, Past District 21 Director

This full-day workshop is based on Toastmasters International’s Speaker to Trainer program and will explore:
•⁠ ⁠Setting training objectives using gap analysis
•⁠ ⁠Creating lesson plans based on adult learning principles
•⁠ ⁠Selecting effective training methods
•⁠ ⁠Using facilitation techniques
•⁠ ⁠Evaluating training effect

Whether you are interested in becoming a future Club Officer Trainer or simply want to strengthen your own leadership and presentation skills, this workshop offers valuable practical experience and professional development applicable both within and outside of Toastmasters.



Members who successfully complete the workshop may also have the opportunity to serve as future Club Officer Trainers during the 2026/2027 Toastmasters year.



Any questions may be directed to Melody Helleouet, Program Quality Director at [email protected].

Strong training and facilitation skills help create confident leaders, engaging meetings, and better member experiences.

To support that goal, District 21 will be hosting a Train the Trainer workshop on Sunday, May 31, 2026. This event is open to all Toastmasters interested in developing their facilitation and training skills. No prior training experience is required.

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT
Format: Hybrid (online attendance available, limited in-person attendance option details to follow)

Cost: Free (lunch included for in-person attendees)

Mandatory Registration Link (see link as well in our bio above): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIWwFnEcRqO1siz6M7t6mg

The session will be led by Shawn Gold, Past District 21 Director and experienced adult educator, with an MBA, multiple DTMs, and a Six Sigma Black Belt.

This full-day workshop is based on Toastmasters International’s Speaker to Trainer program and will explore:
• Setting training objectives using gap analysis
• Creating lesson plans based on adult learning principles
• Selecting effective training methods
• Using facilitation techniques
• Evaluating training effectiveness

Participants will also have the opportunity to apply these concepts by delivering a short training session and receiving feedback in a supportive learning environment.

Whether you are interested in becoming a future Club Officer Trainer or simply want to strengthen your own leadership and presentation skills, this workshop offers valuable practical experience and professional development applicable both within and outside of Toastmasters.

Members who successfully complete the workshop may also have the opportunity to serve as future Club Officer Trainers during the 2026/2027 Toastmasters year.

Any questions may be directed to Melody Helleouet, Program Quality Director at [email protected].

Strong training and facilitation skills help create confident leaders, engaging meetings, and better member experiences.

To support that goal, District 21 will be hosting a Train the Trainer workshop on Sunday, May 31, 2026. This event is open to all Toastmasters interested in developing their facilitation and training skills. No prior training experience is required.

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT
Format: Hybrid (online attendance available, limited in-person attendance option details to follow)

Cost: Free (lunch included for in-person attendees)

Mandatory Registration Link (see link as well in our bio above): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIWwFnEcRqO1siz6M7t6mg

The session will be led by Shawn Gold, Past District 21 Director and experienced adult educator, with an MBA, multiple DTMs, and a Six Sigma Black Belt.

This full-day workshop is based on Toastmasters International’s Speaker to Trainer program and will explore:
• Setting training objectives using gap analysis
• Creating lesson plans based on adult learning principles
• Selecting effective training methods
• Using facilitation techniques
• Evaluating training effectiveness

Participants will also have the opportunity to apply these concepts by delivering a short training session and receiving feedback in a supportive learning environment.

Whether you are interested in becoming a future Club Officer Trainer or simply want to strengthen your own leadership and presentation skills, this workshop offers valuable practical experience and professional development applicable both within and outside of Toastmasters.

Members who successfully complete the workshop may also have the opportunity to serve as future Club Officer Trainers during the 2026/2027 Toastmasters year.

Any questions may be directed to Melody Helleouet, Program Quality Director at [email protected].

Strong training and facilitation skills help create confident leaders, engaging meetings, and better member experiences.


To support that goal, District 21 will be hosting a Train the Trainer workshop on Sunday, May 31, 2026. This event is open to all Toastmasters interested in developing their facilitation and training skills. No prior training experience is required.


Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT

Format: Hybrid (online attendance available, limited in-person attendance option details to follow)

Cost: Free (lunch included for in-person attendees)
Mandatory Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIWwFnEcRqO1siz6M7t6mg


The session will be led by Shawn Gold, DTM, Past District 21 Director and experienced adult educator, with an MBA, multiple DTMs, and a Six Sigma Black Belt.


This full-day workshop is based on Toastmasters International’s Speaker to Trainer program and will explore:
• Setting training objectives using gap analysis
• Creating lesson plans based on adult learning principles
• Selecting effective training methods
• Using facilitation techniques
• Evaluating training effectiveness


Participants will also have the opportunity to apply these concepts by delivering a short training session and receiving feedback in a supportive learning environment.


Whether you are interested in becoming a future Club Officer Trainer or simply want to strengthen your own leadership and presentation skills, this workshop offers valuable practical experience and professional development applicable both within and outside of Toastmasters.


Members who successfully complete the workshop may also have the opportunity to serve as future Club Officer Trainers during the 2026/2027 Toastmasters year.



Any questions may be directed to Melody Helleouet, Program Quality Director at [email protected].

https://d21toastmasters.ca/event/training/district-21-train-trainer-event

https://d21toastmasters.ca/news/contests/sun-04192026-0810/congratulations-our-2025-2026-district-level-speech-contest-winners

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 District Level Speech Contest Winners! | District 21 Contests Congratulations to our 2025-2026 District Level Speech Contest Winners! Results are final as of April 17, 2026 for the District Level Tall Tales Speech Contest and April 18, 2026 for the District Level International Speech Contest per District Chief Judge, Devon Downie, DTM. By: Melody Hell...

Competing this afternoon (Saturday)! Get your virtual tickets here if you haven't already for just $25! 🎟👨‍💻 https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/d21-annual-conference

Good luck to all our wonderful contestants!

Competing tonight at 7:45pm! Get your virtual tickets here if you haven't already for just $25! 🎟👨‍💻 https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/d21-annual-conference

Good luck to all our wonderful Tall Tales contestants!