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District Director Melody Helleouet invites every member to embrace this year's District vision-
"Dare to Break New Ground"
Whether it's pursuing Distinguished recognition, progressing through Pathways, stepping into a leadership role, or helping others grow, every courageous step helps strengthen our clubs and District.
This year is about moving beyond comfort, embracing opportunity, and discovering what we can achieve—together.
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District Officers Training | |
On July 18, 2026 our brand new District Leadership Team came together at the historic Surrey Firefighters Local 1271 for our District Officer Training (DOT) event.
Division Directors and Area Directors from all across British Columbia came together to plan the year ahead in support of our members and clubs. From membership building, club growth strategies through to learning about our program quality training and new District Bucks incentives our leaders came away with fresh new ideas, inspiration and team connections to kick off our new Toastmasters year right.
Thank you to all who presented, attended and for your commitment to supporting District 21 this year on our leadership team!
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Lock in today's rate — dues go up after August 3 | |
Effective August 3, 2026, semiannual membership dues will increase to $72 USD.
Members who renew before August 3, 2026, will continue to pay the current membership dues rate of $60 USD.
To support your ongoing club-building efforts, any new clubs that submit all charter forms by September 30, 2026, can do so using the semiannual dues rate of $60 USD per member.
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Next Session: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM PT
New to Toastmasters or looking to get the most from your membership? Join our monthly New Member & Pathways Orientation, hosted by Devon Downie, DTM.
Agenda
- 7:00 PM – New Member Orientation
- 7:30 PM – Pathways Orientation
Sessions are held virtually via Zoom on the last Tuesday of each month.
Questions?
Contact Mark Hurrell, Program Quality Director 2026–2027, at pqd@d21toastmasters.ca
| | In-Person Club Officer Training @ Douglas College | |
Submitted by Mark Hurrell, DTM
District 21 Program Quality Director, 2026-27
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Join fellow club officers on Saturday, August 15 at Douglas College for a full day of learning, collaboration, and leadership development.
Whether you're a first-time officer or a returning leader, this in-person training offers role-specific education, practical ideas, and opportunities to connect with club officers from across District 21. It's also the perfect way to kick off the week leading into the 2026 Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver.
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District 21 Club Success Network
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Submitted by Lydia Burchell, DTM, PDD 96 & 21
Immediate Past District 21 Public Relations Manager (2025–26)
| The District 21 Club Success Network is a new leadership initiative created by Lydia Burchell to connect and empower all seven club officer roles. Through role-specific communities, monthly Town Halls, and peer collaboration, the network is designed to help officers lead with confidence while strengthening clubs across the District. The first district-wide launch event takes place on July 30. | | The world is coming to Vancouver — August 19–22 | |
The 2026 Toastmasters International Convention lands in Vancouver this August: four days of education sessions, global networking, the World Championship of Public Speaking and super fun!
It's a once-in-a-region chance to experience the organization's biggest event without leaving home.
Registration is open now.
| | | District 21 speaker is among the top 26 in the world | |
Stefano Cossalter, DTM, of Blue Heron Toastmasters has advanced to the semifinals of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest — a field that began with more than 30,000 speakers worldwide.
Even better: his semifinal takes place right here, at the Vancouver convention in August.
Cheer him on close to home.
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D21 Presents: An Evening with the Champs – Speak Outside Toastmasters
Submitted by Emmanuel Forest
Newsletter Editor, 2025-2026
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📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
📍 515 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Join World Champions of Public Speaking Darren LaCroix, Ed Tate, and Mark Brown for an unforgettable evening of learning, inspiration, and practical strategies for speaking beyond Toastmasters.
Discover how to turn your speaking skills into opportunities while gaining ideas to strengthen your club and grow your impact. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from three World Champions in one event.
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District 21 Spring Conference 2027
Submitted by David Nguyen
Conference Chair, District 21 Spring 2027 Conference
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Save the date for the District 21 Spring Conference, taking place April 16–18, 2027!
Centered around the theme "Cultivate, Communicate, Celebrate," the conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers, engaging education sessions, exciting speech contests, and opportunities to connect with Toastmasters from across the District.
Interested in developing your leadership skills? The Conference Committee is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to serve as Committee Chairs.
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The District 21 Newsletter brings together important news, educational opportunities, upcoming events, and member highlights from across the District—helping members stay informed, connected, and engaged throughout the Toastmasters year.
Have a story, club achievement, educational opportunity, or upcoming event to share?
We'd love to feature it in our future edition.
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