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 [...]
District 99 Leadership Spotlight on the Admin Manager
Leadership in Action “Behind every successful District is someone keeping the details sharp and the records clear.” The Administration Manager is the quiet engine of District 99’s operations. This role ensures that communications, records, and logistics run smoothly, from District Executive Committee minutes to Club Officer Lists, to email [...]
District 99 Leadership Spotlight on the Finance Manager
Leadership in Action “Trust is built one transparent budget at a time.” The Finance Manager is the District’s financial steward, responsible for planning, tracking, and reporting all income and expenses. This role ensures that District 99 utilizes its funds wisely, stays within budget, and adheres to Toastmasters International’s financial [...]
District 99 Leadership Spotlight on the Public Relations Manager
Leadership in Action “Every message matters. Every story connects. Every member deserves to be seen.” The Public Relations Manager (PRM) is the voice and vision behind District 99’s brand. Working closely with the District Trio and PR team, the PRM is responsible for internal and external communications, social media, [...]
District 99 Leadership Spotlight on the Division Director
Leadership in Action The Division Director is a strategic leader in Toastmasters District 99, overseeing a team of Area Directors and supporting clubs across a broader geographic region. This role requires vision, planning, and people skills, and offers one of the most rewarding growth experiences in Toastmasters. Division Directors [...]
District 99 Leadership Spotlight on the Area Director
Leadership in Action “Leadership starts where support is needed most — at the club level.” In Toastmasters District 99, the Area Director serves as the bridge between clubs and the broader District. Tasked with supporting up to six clubs, Area Directors are frontline leaders who play a crucial role [...]
Leadership Spotlight Blog Series
Grow. Lead. Inspire. Welcome to the Leadership Spotlight, a five-part blog series showcasing key District 99 leadership roles through a lens of competency-based growth, Pathways alignment, and career-ready skills. Whether you're exploring your first leadership opportunity or preparing for a larger role in the District, this series is designed [...]
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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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. […]
Conference 2025 – Mission Completed
It took months of planning and came to fruition the weekend of May 30th to June 1, 2025. The conference was well attended and the St Albert Inn & Suites was a superb venue for toastmasters to gather, have some fun, network, and share.
