District 99 October Newsletter Now Available
The October edition of the District 99 Newsletter is now live. Check it out here, or subscribe to have it delivered directly in your inbox.
Toastmasters International Unveils Pathways Enhancements
Across Toastmasters International, the evolution of the Pathways Learning Experience is an exciting opportunity — one I’m personally enthusiastic about and eager to support our members through. Beginning in late October, Pathways introduced two important enhancements to deepen member engagement and strengthen our club meetings: At each level of [...]
Counting the Toastmasters Community
From Anchorage to Auckland, Toastmasters is truly a global movement—uniting more than 265,000 members across 149 countries. With an average age of 49 and a membership that is nearly 40% multilingual, our community reflects the diversity of voices shaping the world today. Toastmasters clubs thrive on every continent, in workplaces, campuses, and community [...]
Celebrate the Spirit of District 99! – Fall Learning and Recognition Event
Every Toastmasters journey is a story of courage, growth, and connection — and now it’s time to celebrate you! Join us on Saturday, November 8 at the Woodvale Community Centre in Edmonton for a full-day celebration of achievement, learning, and inspiration. This District-wide event brings together members from across [...]
District 99 September Newsletter Now Available
The September edition of the District 99 Newsletter is now live. Check it out here, or subscribe to have it delivered directly in your inbox.
Invest in Yourself – Recommit to your Toastmasters Journey
RENEW. GROW. LEAD. It’s time to renew your Toastmasters Membership on or before October 1st, and continue your Toastmasters Learning Journey. Why Renew? ✅ Continue Your Growth Stay on track with your personal as well as your professional development through the Toastmasters Pathways learning experience. ✅ Sharpen Your Communication [...]
Celebrating Excellence: District 99 Receives the Program Quality Award
At the 2024 Toastmasters International Convention, District 99 was recognized with the District Program Quality Award. This distinction reflects our members’ commitment to creating high-quality club experiences and achieving excellence together. This honour is significant because it marks only the second time in our District’s history that we have received [...]
PR 101 – Can Guests Find your Club?
District Public Relations Manager, Erin McDonald, shows us how clubs can improve their findability by ensuring their information is up-to-date on the Toastmasters International Find a Club page, and on their local websites.
Out of This World: A First-Time Conference Experience
Out of This World: A First-Time Conference Experience Article adapted from Wes Montey, Division D Director, with reflections from first-time attendee Michael N. The District 99 2025 Conference, held May 30 to June 1 in Edmonton, was nothing short of fantastic! We kicked things off Friday night with a [...]
District 99 August Newsletter Now Available
The August edition of the District 99 Newsletter is now live. Check it out here, or subscribe to have it delivered directly in your inbox.
It’s time to recommit to your Toastmasters journey!
It’s time to recommit to your Toastmasters journey! Renewal season is here—a chance to pause, celebrate the progress you’ve made, and look ahead to the goals you’ll achieve in the months to come. Whether you’ve been with your club for years or just a few months, renewing your membership [...]
District 99 Leadership Spotlight on the Club Coach
Leadership in Action "Coaching isn’t about fixing — it’s about unlocking potential." A Club Coach is a leader who steps into a struggling club with one goal: help it rebuild, re-engage, and thrive. Appointed by the District, Club Coaches work side-by-side with club officers to develop a plan for [...]
Member Spotlight: Sundowners Toastmasters – PR Done Right!
Interview & Article by Erin McDonald, Public Relations Manager How a Spruce Grove club combines structure, heart, and hustle to attract—and keep—guests coming back. Since 1979, Sundowners Toastmasters in Spruce Grove, Alberta has been a steady beacon of growth and excellence. Now meeting every Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the lower [...]
Leading with Confidence and Class as the 2026 District 99 Conference Chair
Article by Erin McDonald, Public Relations Manager For Lorraine Wheatley, DTM, leadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about growth, confidence, and community. A member since April 2007, Lorraine has spent nearly two decades inspiring others through her dedication to Toastmasters. She earned her Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation in 2017 under the [...]
Calling all Clubs: Inspire the Next Generation Through the Youth Leadership Program
Every year, Toastmasters clubs around the world help young people discover their voice through the Youth Leadership Program (YLP)—a short, high-impact workshop series that introduces students to the fundamentals of confident communication and leadership. This year, District 99 has received several inquiries from parents, educators, and youth organizations eager to participate—but [...]
Chrysalis: Where Confidence Takes Flight
Article by Erin McDonald, Public Relations Manager At the Heart of Chrysalis Gala Breakfast on October 15, 2025, community leaders, supporters, and Toastmasters from across District 99 gathered to celebrate an organization that changes lives every day. Chrysalis: An Alberta Society for Citizens with Disabilities empowers individuals to build confidence, communication, [...]
Share Your Story at the 2026 Toastmasters Journey Workshops!
Regular Toastmasters—just like you—will take the stage at the 2026 International Convention in Vancouver to facilitate, lead, and inspire during the Toastmasters Journey Workshops. Back by popular demand after their debut success in 2025, these sessions feature topics chosen by attendees and highlight the real stories behind our shared [...]
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In Memory of Linda Rose Holmevik
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Linda Rose Holmevik (née McKay), a long-time member of Woodland Communicators club and 2022/23 President of the Year for District 99, on August 13, 2025, at Rose Garden Hospice in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Linda […]
District 99 Incentives for Clubs and Members for the 2025-26 Program Year
The poster below outlines the incentives which District 99 has implemented for members and clubs for the 2025-26 program year. Please review and pass on any questions you have to the Club Growth and Program Quality Directors as appropriate.
Artificial Intelligence and Toastmasters: Enhancing Your Experience with Leading Edge Technology
This weekend I gave a presentation on using Artificial Intelligence to enhance your Toastmasters experience. For those that attended, I promised I would make my slides available. So here is where you can find them. Click on the link to the right of this page to access them. […]