Toastmasters BC : District 21

Politically Speaking, an advanced monthly Toastmasters club, meets on Friday, August 1, 2008 at Café des Arts, 863 Beatty Street, Vancouver (half a block west of Robson across from BC Place Stadium).

Time: 6:30 pm
social & order from al-la-carte light supper menu, 7:00-9:00 pm meeting.

Theme: "American Presidential Campaign".

Politically Speaking is an Advanced Toastmasters Club for Toastmasters who have achieved Competent Communicator, near or above, where speeches include politics of all stripes (e.g. humour, historical, office, relatives, and government).

Contact: Barry bmdtm2005@fastmail.net
Valentina: 604-943-9062 bellicova@telus.net
Neville Cohen nwcohen@shaw.ca.

Advanced Aurators meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway (1 blk east of Fraser), Vancouver on top floor. Meetings 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Advanced Aurators is an advanced club with special focus on evaluations for Toastmasters who have achieved Competent Communicator, near or above. Come visit us.

Contact: Barry bmdtm2005@fastmail.net

Officer Training & David Brooks
Burkview Funeral Home
1340 Dominion Ave
Port Coquitlam
Registration 6:30 pm Investment - $5
For Info Contact Gene Vickers 604 230-8030

Join Toastmasters from around the world at the 77th Annual International Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August 13-16, 2008.

Registration information and hotel details will be available in April 2008.

Who?
All District 21 Club Officers for 2008-2009 are encouraged to attend.

What?
Club Officer Training event with a fantastic lineup of trainers including three division governors, past and present area governors, and presidents from distinguished clubs.

The evening is composed primarily of two sessions:

[Session 1] Club Officer breakout sessions (President, VPE, VPM, VPPR, Secretary, Treasurer, SAA)
Each attendee will choose one officer session.

[Session 2] Topical breakout sessions.
(a) Corporate Club Challenges and Strategies
(b) Keys to a Healthy Club
(c) Membership Building
(d) Adding Fun and Variety into Club Meetings
Each attendee will choose one topical session: a, b, c, OR d.

When?
Monday, August 18th @ 7:00pm.
- Doors open @ 6:15pm for registration.
- Please arrive no later than 6:45pm.
- Training will start @ 7:00pm and conclude by 9:15pm.

Where?
#130 - 10711 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC
Hosted by McKesson corporate club: McKToast
Link to map below...

Parking: No cost in employee lot. Park anywhere even if it says "reserved". To reach underground parking lot:
- Turn north onto St. Edwards Drive from Cambie Road
- Turn right onto Shellbridge Gate
- Turn right onto Shellbridge Way
- Turn right immediately into the alley behind McKesson
- Entrance to underground parking is just past the large garbage bins
- Enter training via the front door for McKesson

Why?
Be a better officer by learning tips from experienced session leaders.
Be a better speaker by learning presentation skills you can use.
Be a better leader by earning your club credit toward the Distinguished Club Program.

Have fun and meet your fellow Toastmasters from Division E and District 21.

Parking: $0
Training: $2 (to offset cost of refreshments)
Making your entire year easier in one evening: Priceless


Questions or Comments?
Contact Andrew Dlugan at dlugan@gmail.com

Do you still need officer training to get your DCP point? Here's your chance. Division G is offering a last chance training session followed by a BBQ and door prizes.
When? Training session begins at 11 a.m. BBQ approx 12:15 p.m.
Where? Frank Pluta's home - 150 Cilaire Drive, Nanaimo.
Cost? $5.00.
For more information, contact Jamie at 250-753-4572 or jlawlor8@telus.net.

Training for Area & Division Governors who were not able to attend the June session. Training is mandatory for all district officers.

Location: Douglas College, New Westminster
700 Royal Avenue at 8th Street.
Room 1812
Registration: 10:00am
Training: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Lunch, Snacks & Beverages will be provided
(Morning, Noon and Afternoon)

District 21 will be holding a special training session for members of small clubs. The objective of the training to provide resources for holding quality meetings even with only a few members, and for rebuilding the membership of the club.

Date: Sunday, August 24.
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm.
Registration at 9:00am.
Douglas College, New Westminster
700 Royal Avenue (at 8th Street.)
Room 1812
Price: $5

Douglas College is one block from the New Westminster SkyTrain Station. There is underground pay parking, enter from 8th street at back of college. From the underground parking there is elevator access. There is also some parking on the street.

RSVP to lget@toastmasters.bc.ca by Aug 21 if you are coming.