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Kicking Off 2024-25 with Hybrid Energy!
We’re back and better than ever! After a refreshing summer break, our Toastmasters club is excited to resume meetings in hybrid mode—alternating between online and in-person sessions. This format offers the best of both worlds, making it easier for everyone to stay...
MP Anita Anand Congratulates GATM on its 31st Anniversary
The Honorable Anita Anand, MP for the riding that Glen Abbey Toastmasters (GATM) calls home, has recognised us for our 30+ years of communication and leadership training. Over the past three decades, we've helped countless members transform from nervous to confident...
Congratulations to Our GATM Winners
Our club is proud to announce that Toastmaster Connor Grist, our immediate past President, won first place in the Area 83 Evaluation contest… And, Toastmaster Bahareh Tehrani, our past-part president, placed second in the Area 83 international speech contest.
How to Win the Lottery Jackpot
How to beat the Monday Blues, from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Nisarg Patel
Our World + 30 Years
An incredibly fun evening tonight as we celebrated two important things: Our World + 30 Years.
Public Speaking Tip #4
Public speaking tip #4 from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Kathy Bullock
Word Of The Day – Exposed
Word of the day – Exposed
Public Speaking Tip #3
Public speaking tip #3 from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Kathy Bullock
Word Of The Day – Advertent
Word of the day – Advertent
Public Speaking Tip #2
Public speaking tip #2 from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Kathy Bullock
Word Of The Day – Harmony
Is Harmony a Girl? Harmony is what musicians, families, peace advocates, and speakers all wish for. For what is harmony? It is the “pleasing arrangement of parts,” as Merriam-Websters puts it.
Public Speaking Tip #1
Public speaking tips from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Kathy Bullock
Word Of The Day – Deliberate
Was Glen Abbey Toastmasters rash in holding a regular meeting on Wednesday night? Not at all! It was a deliberate decision made after deliberation. Can you guess what the word of the day was at our meeting? Deliberate carefully before you answer, don’t rush.
Congratulations 2021/2022 Club Officers
Glen Abbey Toastmasters recently held their annual club officer elections. Congratulations to the following Toastmasters!
President’s Distinguished Club – 2020/2021
Glen Abbey Toastmasters is proud to have earned President’s Distinguished Club Status for the 22nd year in a row.
Oakville Mayor Rob Burton Declares April Toastmasters Month
This is a great honour for all Toastmasters clubs in Oakville
District 86 Membership Leadership Award
Glen Abbey Toastmasters won the Membership Leadership at the District level in 2019/2020! The Membership Leadership Award is given to the club with the highest number of points in the Membership Leadership category - clubs who have successfully grown their...
Gift Baskets for Toastmasters
Congratulations to the first place winner of the baskets: Bernardo Torres. Also congratulations to the other winners.
District Champion Roger Caesar visits Glen Abbey Toastmasters
On May 8th, 2019, Glen Abbey Toastmasters had the pleasure of welcoming guest speaker Roger Caesar to our club. Roger Caesar is a 4-time District 86 Speech Champion, a 3-time international award winning speaker and a 3 time semi finalist at the World Championships of...
Congratulations 2019/2020 Club Officers
President - Krista RowanVP Education - Rose FordVP Membership - Muraad ShahVP Public Relations - Tamur ShahTreasurer - Janet NewcombeSecretary - Bahareh TehraniSergeant At Arms - Zehra RazaPast President - Gordon Vuong
Congratulations 2018/2019 Club Officers
President - Gordon VuongVP Education - Alisha BraundVP Membership - Krista RowanVP Public Relations - Yas SakkaTreasurer - Araceli HernandezSecretary - Muraad ShahSargeant At Arms - G. MereiPast President - Rose Ford