https://pressroom.prlog.org/District86/ About Toastmasters District 86 - Toastmasters is an organization dedicated to communication and leadership skill development. Each week, more than a quarter million men and women build their competence in communication. https://www.prlog.org/13072810-toastmasters-conference-celebrates-leadership-and-communication-in-thorold-ont-april-26-27.html Communications and Leadership will be in the spotlight at the Toastmasters District 86 Conference April 26-27 in Thorold, Ontario. More than 150 Toastmasters International Members from across southern Ontario are expected to attend the annual event.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:17:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12980009-new-leaders-elected-for-toastmasters-international-members-in-southern-ontario.html Three long-serving Toastmasters International members are leading the public speaking and leadership organization in southern Ontario in 2023-2024 Nancy Movrin from Cambridge, Anne Dockeray from Waterloo, and Bhushan Rele from Mississauga were chosen to..Sat, 19 Aug 2023 02:20:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12979748-toastmasters-helps-dancer-unlock-stories-and-compete-at-2023-world-championship-of-public-speaking.html Nikhita Winkler from Namibia is taking her story to the world, after advancing to the semi-finals of the 2023 World Championship of Public Speaking. Winkler is originally from Windhoek, Namibia.Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:46:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12970944-niagara-falls-resident-wins-2023-toastmasters-district-86-communications-award.html Lori Lococo, of Niagara Falls, Ontario, received the 2023 Communications and Leadership Award from Toastmasters International District 86.Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:39:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12959139-canadas-district-86-of-toastmasters-international-has-leadership-team-from-several-countries.html Deridor Collier DTM leads District 86 of Toastmasters International in South-West and Central Ontario, with an international team of 32 Area Directors, 8 Division Directors, a Program Quality Director, and Club Growth Director from Canada, India, Namibia.Sat, 08 Apr 2023 21:13:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12920148-london-ont-resident-wins-impromptu-speech-contest-at-toastmasters-district-86-conference.html Ross Cunningham learned to embrace judgment from an audience — and how to give winning speeches without any practice. The London resident joined Toastmasters International in 2010 to improve his communications skills for work at Canada Revenue Agency.Tue, 07 Jun 2022 02:17:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12919584-mississaugas-annie-bai-competes-at-world-championship-of-public-speaking-for-second-year-in-row.html For the second year in a row, Annie Bai is heading to the World Championships of Public Speaking.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:44:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12915136-london-ont-community-leader-michelle-baldwin-wins-2022-toastmasters-community-leadership-award.html Community advocate and innovative problem solver Michelle Baldwin of London, Ont., received the 2022 Communications and Leadership award from Toastmasters District 86.Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:29:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12914463-solve-complex-issues-with-simple-drawings-says-human-skills-communication-expert.html Solve complex issues with simple drawings, says 'human-skills' communication expert MISSISSAUGA — Simple sketches can solve complex business problems, says a professional engineer with magic markers and flipcharts filling her toolkit.Fri, 22 Apr 2022 22:02:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12914316-learn-leadership-skills-in-turbulent-times-at-toastmasters-district-86-conference-in-mississauga.html Four keynote speakers will share powerful leadership lessons at the Toastmasters District 86 conference April 22-24, 2022, in Mississauga.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:59:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12913783-accommodating-disabilities-is-business-opportunity-says-mississauga-accessibility-expert.html Accommodating people with disabilities is a business opportunity, not a liability, says a 25-year accessibility advocate from Mississauga.Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:34:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12913105-learn-leadership-and-communication-skills-to-face-the-new-normal-at-toastmasters-conference-in-mis.html Effective leadership and communications skills are essential in the hybrid work world shaped by two years of the global pandemic, says Jacklyn Payne, the chair of the 2022 District 86 Toastmasters International Conference.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:57:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12911675-brampton-resident-jacklyn-payne-becomes-toastmasters-international-advisor-in-6-us-states.html Leadership in challenging times always begins with listening, says Brampton's Jacklyn A. Payne, as she takes on the role of advising district leaders overseeing 570 Toastmasters International clubs across six U.S. states.Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:18:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12891112-15-ontario-toastmasters-win-leadership-and-community-awards.html From raising awareness about mental health to delivering eyeglasses to people in Central America and the Caribbean to helping run a youth centre in Kenya, Toastmasters across Central and Southwestern Ontario were honoured Oct.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:02:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12883279-toronto-toastmasters-takes-bronze-at-world-championship-of-public-speaking.html Toronto's Roger Caesar placed third in the World Championships of Public Speaking, held Aug. 28 as part of the Toastmasters International Convention 2021. This is the fourth time Caesar competed at the annual event — and was his best showing so far.Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:15:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12867645-brampton-toastmaster-breaks-district-speech-championship-record.html Roger Caesar wins District 86 Speech Contest for the 5th timeMon, 03 May 2021 14:46:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12867979-hamilton-distinguished-toastmaster-elected-district-86-leader.html Myrna Barthe, Hamilton Resident voted to become next District 86 DirectorSat, 01 May 2021 21:35:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12845473-toastmasters-district-86-2019-2020-of-the-year-award-winners-announced.html Twenty Toastmasters Recognized for Exceptional Communication and Leadership QualitiesFri, 13 Nov 2020 16:29:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12844991-renowned-mississauga-artist-wins-toastmasters-district-86-communication-and-leadership-award.html Anna Silgardo recognized for her positive contributions in empowering women through art.Fri, 06 Nov 2020 02:45:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12830903-aurora-ontario-resident-receives-global-recognition-for-communication-and-leadership-abilities.html Aurora Toastmaster to receive the Presidential Citation at Toastmasters International Hall of Fame CeremonyMon, 27 Jul 2020 23:24:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12825316-mississauga-distinguished-toastmaster-elected-district-86-leader.html Jocelyne Vézina, Mississauga Resident named incoming District 86 Toastmaster LeaderMon, 08 Jun 2020 01:15:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12782595-brampton-talks-toastmasters-to-live-stream-the-world-championship-of-public-speaking-finals.html To show others how they can improve their Speaking and Leadership Skills and where it can take them.Wed, 07 Aug 2019 22:37:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12767933-brampton-toastmaster-elected-district-86-leader.html Jacklyn A. Payne, Brampton Resident becomes the new Toastmasters District 86 Director.Thu, 02 May 2019 21:28:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12766348-mississauga-toastmaster-wins-district-86-international-speech-contest.html Annie Yun Bai, takes first place in District finals of the Toastmasters International Speech ContestSat, 27 Apr 2019 13:15:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12764156-brampton-entrepreneur-wins-toastmasters-communication-and-leadership-award.html Daniel Lewis, owner of T by Daniel and author is District 86 Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Winner.Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:05:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12762494-three-toastmasters-recognized-for-making-difference-in-ontario-communities.html District 86 Toastmasters to present awards to three Toastmasters who dedicated their lives to making a positive change in their communities.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:47:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12755871-international-vice-president-toastmasters-international-named-district-conference-keynote-speaker.html Richard E. Peck, First International Vice President will deliver the keynote address at the Annual District Conference scheduled for April 12-14 in MississaugaTue, 19 Mar 2019 13:21:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12728058-district-86-toastmasters-earns-international-program-quality-award.html Toastmasters Clubs in South-West, Central and Northern Ontario recognized for Quality every year since its inception in 2008.Fri, 07 Sep 2018 21:15:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12723490-world-champion-of-public-speaking-hopeful-and-toastmaster-roger-caesar-live-stream-event.html Toastmasters and the public will gather in Brampton to watch the Southwestern, Central, and Northern Ontario Representative vie to be the World Champion of Public Speaking® from the Toastmasters International Convention in Chicago.Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:27:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12717311-mississauga-resident-appointed-toastmasters-district-86-publicity-and-communications-head.html Distinguished Toastmaster Mallika Sothinathan becomes the Toastmasters District 86 Public Relations Manager for the new Toastmaster Year.Fri, 06 Jul 2018 19:26:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12713879-mississauga-distinguished-toastmaster-elected-club-growth-director-district-86-toastmasters.html Jocelyne Vezina to lead marketing, club growth and retention initiatives in Southwestern, Central and Northern OntarioFri, 22 Jun 2018 01:44:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12712947-brampton-resident-elected-as-the-new-program-quality-director-district-86-toastmasters.html Jacklyn Payne elected to provide educational guidance to nearly 5,000 Toastmasters in Southwestern, Central and Northern OntarioFri, 22 Jun 2018 01:40:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12709002-burlington-resident-elected-as-the-new-district-director-district-86-toastmasters.html Kristina Johnston selected to lead and support over 4,000 Toastmasters for Southwestern, Central and Northern OntarioFri, 18 May 2018 03:30:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12707075-brampton-toastmaster-wins-district-international-speech-contest.html Roger Caesar places first at the District 86 International Speech Contest for the third time.Sat, 12 May 2018 14:34:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12702969-four-toastmasters-recognized-for-making-difference-in-ontario.html Four Toastmasters in Ontario rewarded for positively transforming their communities with their communication and leadership skills.Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:31:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12699165-wali-shah-wins-toastmasters-district-86-communication-and-leadership-award.html The City of Mississauga Poet Laureate, Wali Shah wins the Toastmasters District 86 Communication and Leadership AwardFri, 30 Mar 2018 20:25:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12699924-toastmasters-past-international-president-named-keynote-speaker-at-district-conference.html Jim Kokocki, Distinguished Toastmaster to deliver Keynote Speech at Toastmasters District 86 Spring Conference.Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:04:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12680129-mississauga-toastmaster-wins-district-humorous-speech-contest.html Jonathan Siegel emerges winner of the 2017 District 86 Fall Humorous Speech Contest in King City.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:01:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12677276-elmwood-ontario-resident-wins-district-impromptu-speech-contest.html Tammy Hunt, Distinguished Toastmaster emerges as the winner of the District 86 Table Topics Speech Contest.Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:50:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12670725-ontario-district-86-toastmasters-hosts-international-director-vera-johnson.html District 86 Toastmasters to host Vera Johnson, International Director, Toastmasters International at the 2017 Fall Conference in King City, ON.Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:35:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12671745-st-thomas-celebrates-toastmasters-month.html St. Thomas City Mayor Declares October as Toastmasters MonthThu, 26 Oct 2017 14:02:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12669815-october-is-toastmasters-month-in-brampton.html Brampton City Mayor Linda Jeffrey Declares October Toastmasters MonthThu, 19 Oct 2017 19:58:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12663535-finalists-for-annual-awards-announced-for-district-86-toastmasters.html Immediate Past District 86 Director Vitaliy Fursov, Distinguished Toastmaster, announced the finalist for the District 86 Toastmasters "Of the Year Awards"Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:48:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12658167-richmond-hill-resident-receives-toastmasters-international-education-and-leadership-award.html Karim Premji, a Distinguished Toastmaster from Richmond Hill Ontario receives recognition for his outstanding educational and leadership achievements.Sun, 03 Sep 2017 13:55:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12658116-brampton-talks-toastmasters-as-new-club-launches.html A new Toastmasters Club is forming in East North of Brampton to empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:24:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12658114-toastmasters-club-to-launch-in-historic-brampton-1892-schoolhouse.html The Worldwide Pioneer in Communication and Leadership Development will hold meetings in what was once a one-room schoolhouse promoted by Dr. Edgerton Ryerson, the "father" of the Ontario education system.Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:06:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12651086-recognized-for-excellence-in-club-quality-and-toastmaster-member-satisfaction.html District 86, which serves over 5300 Toastmasters in more than 245 clubs in Southwestern, Central and Northern Ontario achieved distinguished status in 2016 – 2017 through a focus on members, club growth and individual educational achievements.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:16:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12645561-public-relations-manager-2017-2018-for-district-86-toastmasters-brampton-resident.html Matthew Ogbulafor was appointed to coordinating publicity efforts in the district to the public and to the over 5000 Toastmasters in more than 235 clubs in Southwestern, Central and Northern Ontario.Sun, 11 Jun 2017 02:55:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12644077-brampton-resident-elected-as-the-2017-2018-club-growth-director-district-86-toastmasters.html Jacklyn Payne was chosen to build new clubs, strengthen existing clubs, and grow membership for the over 5000 Toastmasters in over 235 clubs in Southwestern, Central and Northern Ontario.Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:08:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12644075-burlington-resident-elected-as-the-2017-2018-program-quality-director-district-86-toastmasters.html Kristina Johnston was chosen to promote, support club quality, and member retention, for over 5000 Toastmasters in more than 235 clubs in Southwestern, Central and Northern Ontario.Sun, 04 Jun 2017 21:34:04 GMT