What we’re about
Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader?
Do you want to be persuasive and gain influence ?
Do you believe that confidence and leadership can be developed?
If so, This group is for you!
You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.
We provide this Meetup platform for a number of our local Toastmaster Clubs to post there events and meetings so you can find the club that's right for you.
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. Learn more at http://www.toastmasters.org
Each regular meeting is conducted with a timed agenda, prepared speeches, impromptu speaking practice and most importantly, evaluations! Everyone is provided the opportunity to speak in front of a FULLY supportive audience! You'll receive feedback on how you've done and opportunities to learn how to improve. In most cases, you are WELCOME to attend any club as a guest, free of charge, to get a sense of how it works and what it's about! Take the time to try out a few different clubs to find the one that works for you!
Thanks for considering our Meetup group & we look forward to meet you at one of our Toastmaster events!
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If you want to post an event:
1- Join this group
2- Message the organizer the following:
-Your club name -Your title
3. Allow a few days for a response
You can only post Toastmasters related events
The meetup coordinator for the 2023-2024 year is Melody Helleouet. If you do not get an response within a few days, feel free to find Melody in this group and/or on the District 96 Slack channel to message her directly.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Vancore Toastmasters (HYBRID MEETING!)Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), Vancouver, BC
We welcome you to our IN-PERSON HYBRID (online and in-person) meetings EVERY WEEK!
WHEN: Every Wednesday at 3:30 PM PT
WHERE: Your choice to attend either...
1. ONLINE
Sign up Here to receive Zoom access details, notifications and updates.2. IN-PERSON
889 W. Pender St., 8th floor
(office of AME - Association of Mineral Explorations)Special Instructions
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to sign in and familiarize with the roles and meeting agenda.
- If you have any issues locating the venue, call 778-244-8430
- Please refrain from talking loudly outside of the meeting room to not disturb office staff.
- After the meeting, feel free to continue conversations in the building lobby
Come and experience in-person energy and interaction!
Communication skills are so incredibly valuable that it will determine your financial, career and relationship success in life.
Join us for the opportunity to upgrade your communication skills so you can have the influence in your career and your relationships to get
ahead in life.Register on our Guest List to receive notifications and updates >> http://bit.ly/vancoreonlineguest
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Employers place great value on the ability to communicate at a high level and public speaking in particular is crucial for professional advancement.
Toastmasters offers the education system, platform and structure to practice and hone skills in these areas:
- Organize, prepare and present a speech or talk to persuade, educate or entertain
- Tell effective stories to communicate your message
- Practice using gestures, vocal variety and other elements to draw audience attention and get your points across. Only 7 percent of communication is verbal. The 93% that is non-verbal matters A LOT.
- Build confidence speaking in front of a group and gain self-esteem
- Gain leadership skills
- Learn to use evaluation and feedback as tools for improvement.
- Engage in powerful conversations for improved relationships and outcomes
BONUS: Networking, fun socials and a supportive peer group
Come as a guest and check out what Toastmasters is all about. We are a friendly, supportive and welcoming bunch! Vancore Toastmasters is the only club that meets in the middle of the afternoon so you have your evenings for your family and friends.
If you have questions finding us, call 778-244-8430
Have questions? Email: guests@vancoretoastmasters.com
Want more information? Go to: www.vancoretoastmasters.com
Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vancoretoastmasters