Yarmouth Toastmasters Club

🏆 What does it take to become the World Champion of Public Speaking?

Meet Dirceu da Silva, the 2026 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking! 🌎🎤

His winning speech is a great reminder that powerful speaking isn't about being perfect. It's about having something meaningful to say, learning how to connect with people, and having the confidence to step up and say it.

You don't have to be a World Champion to benefit from Toastmasters. 😉

Maybe you want to stop second guessing yourself in meetings. Maybe you'd like to get better at thinking on your feet, telling a story, or simply feeling more comfortable speaking up.

That's what we practice at Yarmouth Toastmasters. One conversation, one speech, one little confidence boost at a time.

Curious what Toastmasters could do for you? Come check us out. You might surprise yourself. 💬✨

2026 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking: Dirceu Da Silva Dirceu Da Silva from District 59, Region 10, won with a speech titl...

We tend to think confidence is about the BIG moments.

Giving a presentation, speaking in front of a crowd, or taking the lead.

But what about the little moments?

💬 Speaking up when you have an idea.
🤝 Introducing yourself to someone new.
🗣️ Finding the words when you’re put on the spot (without suddenly forgetting how sentences work). 😉
💡 Getting your point across without talking in circles because you’re nervous.

We’ve all been there. Those moments happen every day, but we like to think of them as opportunities to practice.

At Yarmouth Toastmasters, we believe confidence is cultivated a little a time. You don’t have to be a great speaker to start, you just have to start.

Come give it a try at our next meeting:
🗓️ Thursday, August 27th
📍 Yarmouth Library.
⏰ Doors open at 5pm, meeting starts at 5:15pm.

No pressure, perfection is not required, we’re just a group of individuals working to cultivate our confidence one meeting at a time.

You know that thing you wish you'd said but only think of 10 minutes after the conversation? 😅

Trust me, we've all been there!

Toastmasters isn't about becoming the person who always has the perfect words. It's about getting better at thinking on your feet, expressing yourself clearly, listening, responding, and having the confidence to speak up.

It's amazing how quickly those skills start showing up everywhere outside the meeting room.

If you've ever been curious about Toastmasters, come check us out this Thursday! No pressure, just people helping people get a little more comfortable being heard.

🗓️ Thursday, August 13, 2026
📍 Yarmouth Library
🚪 Doors open at 5pm
⏰ Meeting starts promptly at 5:15pm

Come for the meeting and leave with a little more confidence. 💬

🗣️You probably practice speaking more than you think.

You explain things at work, tell stories to your friends, and convince your kids to do something they absolutely do not want to do. You might even give your opinion when nobody asked for it. 😂

So, you are already doing it. Toastmasters just gives you a place to get better at it.

You don't have to walk in knowing exactly what you're doing. You don't need a polished speech or a perfectly confident voice. Just show up, take a turn, and practice in a room full of people cheering you on.

🗓️Join us next Thursday, August 13th
📍Yarmouth Library – Program Room
⏱️Doors open at 5pm
🎤Meeting starts at 5:15pm

Come see what we’re all about. You might surprise yourself!

☀️ Summer is flying by... don't let it pass without trying something new!

Join us this Thursday, July 30th at Yarmouth Toastmasters, where you'll find friendly faces, engaging conversations, and plenty of opportunities to laugh, learn, and grow.

Whether you're looking to become a more confident speaker, sharpen your leadership skills, or simply enjoy an uplifting evening, there's a seat waiting for you.

Been a member before? We'd love to see you again! Drop in, reconnect with old friends, and see what we've been up to.

📍 Yarmouth Library, Program Room
🕔 Doors open at 5pm
🗣️ Meeting begins promptly at 5:15pm

Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, or just bring yourself. Summer is the perfect time to start something new.

Guests are always welcome!

📚✨THE FINAL CHAPTER OF OUR GRAMMARIAN SERIES! ✨📚

For the final installment of our 10-part series, we are ending with two words that sound almost identical but have completely different meanings:

🗣️ ELICIT vs. ILLICIT

ELICIT means to draw out a response, reaction, or information.
👉 A great question can elicit an interesting conversation.

ILLICIT means illegal or forbidden.
👉 The investigation uncovered an illicit operation.

💡Quick Tip: These words sound very similar, so context matters. Are you drawing something out, or is something forbidden?

That’s a wrap! 🎉

Over the past four months, we’ve explored 20 commonly confused words, from compliment and complement to elicit and illicit.

Words matter, the way we use them and being understood when we speak.

That is one of the reasons Toastmasters is such a valuable place to practice. You can learn to choose your words, organize your thoughts, speak with confidence, and connect with an audience.

Ready to put your words to work? 🎤

Join us next week, Thursday, July 30th, at Yarmouth Toastmasters!

⏱️Doors open at 5pm
🗣️The meeting begins at 5:15pm
📍Yarmouth Library

Whether you are a longtime member, a former member ready to drop by for a visit, or someone who has always wondered what Toastmasters is all about, we would love to see you!

✨Come find your voice, then use it!

☀️ Trade your beach chair for the best seat in the room. This Thursday why not try something different?

Join us at Yarmouth Toastmasters for an evening that might surprise you.

Whether you're looking to cultivate your confidence, sharpen your speaking skills, think on your feet, or simply meet some great people, there's a place for you.

🌻 Never been before? We would love to welcome you.

🌞 Thinking about coming back? Former members, consider this your official invitation to pop by and say hello. We would love to see some familiar faces!

No pressure. No speeches required from guests. Just come see what we are all about.

📍 Yarmouth Library
🗓️ Thursday, July 16th
🕔 Doors open at 5pm
🗣️ Meeting begins at 5:15pm

Summer is the perfect time to try something new. We hope you'll spend your Thursday evening with us!

📚 Grammarian Series: Part 9 of 10
No meeting this week. We will be back July 16th.

One of the Grammarian's jobs is to help speakers become more precise. In this series, we're exploring words that are often confused and showing how a small difference can change the meaning of a message.

✨ Accept vs. Except

Accept 👉 To receive, agree to, or approve of something
~She accepted the job offer.
~Please accept my sincere apology.

Except 👉 Excluding or leaving something out
~Everyone was invited except Ben.
~The restaurant is open every day except Monday.

Quick tip: Accept means to receive or agree. Except means to leave out.

Our next meeting is July 16th, and guests are always welcome. Join us and discover how the Grammarian, along with the other meeting roles, can help you become a more confident communicator.

🎉Meet your 2026-2027 Yarmouth Toastmasters Executive Team!🎉

A new Toastmasters year means a new team of volunteers ready to help our club succeed.

🎤 President: Jane Petring – Leads the club and helps keep us moving toward our goals.
📚 Vice President Education: Sjanna James – Organizes meetings and supports members on their Toastmasters journey.
🤝 Vice President Membership: Anne Sweeney – Welcomes guests and helps our club grow.
📱Vice President Public Relations: Mary Surette – Shares our story and keeps the community connected with our club.
📝 Secretary: Janice Comeau – Keeps our club organized and our records up to date.
💰Treasurer: Katherine Doucette – Manages the club’s finances.
🚪Sergeant at Arms: Yvette Frost – Sets up meetings and helps everyone feel welcome.

Thank you to this amazing team for stepping up to serve! 👏

Cheers to another year of cultivating confidence at Yarmouth Toastmasters!🥂

Interested in seeing what Toastmasters is all about? 🧐We would love to have you visit! Our next meeting is Thursday, July 16th at 5:15pm (doors open at 5pm).

🇨🇦 Canada is known for being friendly... and so are we. 🇨🇦

This Canada Day, we're celebrating some of the things that make this country special. Kindness, community, good humour, and conversations.

Keep the celebration going by joining us on Thursday, July 2nd, 5:15pm, at the Yarmouth Library (doors open at 5pm).

Never been to Toastmasters? We would love to meet you.

Used to be a member? Consider this your invitation to drop by and say hello (no membership renewal required).

Whether you're curious, returning, or simply looking for a great group of people to spend an evening with, we would be happy to welcome you.

🇨🇦Happy Canada Day from all of us at Yarmouth Toastmasters!🇨🇦