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"Catch the Phoenix Spirit!"

A Tuesday night Toastmaster club in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.
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November 14th to 16th, 2008

Oshawa hosts the District 60 Fall Conference.
Why go? (pdf)
Flyer

September/October Contest

Open House Contest (doc)

October 7th, 2008

Area Contest

September 16, 2008

Club Humourous Speech and Table Topics Contest! (PDF)

August 19th, 2008

Guest Speaker Malik Majeed - Roberts Rules of Order

July 31, 2008

Deadline for nominating someone in the community for recognition in the field of Communication and Leadership (application)

Saturday June 14, 2008

Club End of year party

May 6, 2008

Club Election Results

April 11-13 2008

District 60 Conference

Friday March 28, 2008

Division Q Contests Results + videos

Thursday March 6, 2008

Area International and Evaluation Contest @ Etobicoke Civic Centre Boardroom. 6:45pm

February 19, 2008

Club International and Evaluation Contest

February 12, 2008

After the regular meeting we have a mentorship session on the Evaluation Contest

January 29, 2008

After the regular meeting we have a mentorship session on the International Contest

January 19, 2008

Division A & B present From Speaker to Trainer (PDF)

January 12, 2008

Toastmasters District 60 executive training + seminars

January 8, 2008

GUEST SPEAKER Bill Bienia presents Robert's Rules Of Order (PDF)

December 11th, 2007

GUEST SPEAKER Bob Summers - Radio & Vocal Variety (PDF)

December 4th, 2007

Holiday Party!

October 26th, 2007

Division Q Contest Flyer. Come and support Dan!

October 9th, 2007

Toastmasters Area Humourous Speech and Table Topics contest results

September 25th, 2007

Advanced Evaluation Workshop hosted by Champion Evaluator Harry Ansara at the Etobicoke Olympium (PDF)

September 18th, 2007

Club Humourous Speech and Table Topics contest results

June 19th, 2007

Club year end party at the Crooked Cue!

FRIDAY June 8, 2007

6:30PM - 9:30PM Club Officer Training (PDF)

May 1, 2007

Club Election Results

April 3rd, 2007

Congratulations! Michelle W. -- ATM Gold and Distinguished Toastmaster!

February 20th, 2007

Club International speech and Evaluation contest results

December 19th, 2006

Holiday party.
$30 for members, $35 for guests.

November 3-5 2006

District 60 Fall Conference

October 20th, 2006

Division Q Contest

October 15th, 2006

2006 2007 Education and Training Contest

October 10th, 2006

Area 58 Toastmaster Contest Results!

September 19th, 2006

Club Toastmaster Table Topics and Humourous Speech Contest Results

August 10th, 2006

Division P & Q Club Officer Training Seminar. Click to download invitation in MS Word format

July 29th, 2006

Club Building/Rebuilding Volunteer Form. Click to download invitation in MS Word format

July 19th, 2006

Speech Contest Workshop

July 19th, 2006

District 60 "Go Outside Your Club Contest"

July 16th, 2006

Area 58 Division Q Newsletter. Click to download invitation in MS Word format

July 8th, 2006

Speech Contest Workshop

June 30th, 2006

2005/2006 Toastmaster Year Highlights

June 27th, 2006

Club year end party at the Crooked Cue!

June 16th, 2006

Club Executive Training!

May 30th, 2006

Club Election Results

May 5th to 7th 2006

District 60 Toastmaster spring conference

May 2nd, 2006

Congratulations! James has achieved his CTM today!

April 12th, 2006

Evaluation Training Seminar. Click to download invitation in MS Word format

April 6th, 2006

Area 9 Toastmaster International and Evaluation Contest

March 28th, 2006

Congratulations! Bonnie has achieved her CTM and Michelle W. has achieved her ATM Silver today!

March 21st, 2006

Club Toastmaster International and Evaluation Contest -- Results are in!

February 22nd, 2006

Improv Masks Laugh and Learn with Improv in Toronto!

February 19th, 2006

Free Training Free Training and workshops!

January 31, 2006

Congratulations to James, Elena, Marcus, and Bonnie Toastmaster Sixth Speech Trophyon reaching speech #6. Only 4 more to go!

January 24th, 2006

Congratulations to Joe on becoming a Competent Toastmaster!

January 20th, 2006

Officer Training / Speech Workshop! If you can't attend on the 20th there are alternate dates available! Check it out!

Open to all members!

December/ January - Speech Opportunities

Our friends at Goodyear Toastmasters, Nissan Canada Toastmasters, and Gateway Toastmasters have speech opportunities available in Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Toronto!

December 13 2005

Even the hard working Phoenix Toronto Toastmaster Mascot needs to take time out to have a little fun!

Click for reviews and pictures of our Holiday Party at The Crooked Cue!

November 12th 2005 - Evening of Dancing!

Dancing

Click here for more Dancing information

October/November

Toastmasters Fall Contests! There are the club, area, division, and district contests coming up!

October 12th, 2005

The Humber Shores Toastmaster Club is looking for guests speech judges for their club contest. Phoenix Toronto Toastmaster members are invited to participate! If you are interested in judging at Humber Shores Toastmaster club please contact Sandy or Michele B.

October 1, 2005

On behalf of our treasurer Jerry I'd just like to thank everyone for making sure your membership dues were submitted on time.

August 24-27 2005

74th International Toastmaster Conference

August 9, 2005

Energize Yourself Two new toastmaster tips from Elena:
Energize Yourself

PowerPoint Presentations: Get to the Point!

June 20th, 2005

Read how our club has received the "Presidents Distinguished" designation!

Year End Party: June 21st, 2005

7pm at The Crooked Cue Click here for details and directions!

Officer Training: June 16th, 2005

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
$5.00 per person
Location: Fallingbrook School, 5187 Fallingbrook Drive, Mississauga

This is open to anyone, not just the executive members! Click here for a map

Club Elections

May 17 2005: Phoenix Toronto Club Election Results and Pictures!

25th Anniversary Dinner

25th

April marked our Club's 25th Anniversary Celebration! Click here for information and pictures!

Club Contest Results

Congratulations Lidia!

2004 Club Christmas Party

Click here for party location and directions!

Club Manual

November 24, 2004
Review roles from Table Topics to humour master! Click Here to view the PDF file. From January to March 2005 our Toastmaster Tips will cover these roles. View the tips schedule in DOC or PDF format.

Fall 2004 Area 9 Speech Contest Results

October 5, 2004
Click Here for more information, pictures, and VIDEO! Mini_Olympic.gif

Phoenix Club Speech Contest Results

September 28, 2004

Fred battled it out despite the odds to represent our club in the area Humourous speech Competition.

Our club's impromptu table topics competition was a close race. But Lisa sprinted to the finish line in style!

Thanks to all our club contestants and organizers. Your hard work was inspiring!

Welcome Fellow Toastmasters and Honoured Guests!

Our members are friendly and supportive. Please feel free to give us a call or an email if you have any questions. You can also click here for directions to our meeting location. Guests are welcome! We look forward to seeing you!

Note to Guests -- Effective April 29, 2008

Please be advised that as of April 29, 2008 our club voted to cap our membership at a maximum of 45 members. We currently have 45 members. You are still welcome to attend up to three times as a guest, but be advised that there are many fine Toastmaster clubs in our area that are still actively looking for new members.

If you are still interested in our club you can request to be on our waiting list. We will vote in new members as vacancies arise or October 1st (whichever comes first).

Great Communicators Are Made, Not Born!

Baby Phoenix Toastmaster

After several years working at a large financial institution, a friend of mine started wondering why he kept getting by-passed when time came for promotions. Yes, he had achieved some success and was manager of his department, but his goal of becoming director and eventually vice president seemed beyond his reach.

One Saturday afternoon during a round of golf, I asked him why he was being by-passed. He told me, "You know, it seems that all the people that are getting promoted are naturally good communicators. They can think on their feet and know exactly what to say and when to say it.

This story may sound familiar. The fact is, good communicators are not simply born. They've worked on their skills over the years. Many of them have been successful because of the skills they've picked up while attending Toastmasters meetings.

The Secret to Becoming a Great Communicator

Let's face it, to become successful at anything, you need to practice, practice, practice. Becoming a great communicator is no different. In the Phoenix-Toronto club, you'll learn effective public speaking skills using the "learn by doing" method. And you'll do it in a friendly, relaxed, informal and fun setting.

For many, one of the most enjoyable and educational parts of our meetings is the opportunity to speak for 2 minutes on a subject. Every week, you'll have the opportunity to make an impromptu speech. It's amazing how quickly you'll become comfortable with impromptu speeches and toasts.

For others, Toastmasters offers a terrific opportunity to improve their leadership skills. At Phoenix Toastmasters, members build their organizational and leadership skills through the formal 'Communication and Leadership Program', by taking on different roles at the meetings and by taking the opportunity to sit on the executive committee.

Here's what Tom Peters, best selling author of "In Search of Excellence" and "The Pursuit of Now" has to say about Toastmasters: "Join Toastmasters. Oral communications skills count. Height and hair color may be in our genes, but public speaking isn't. One good answer to the public speaking problem is Toastmasters. They do a famous job of helping people shape their communication skills."

Here's What You'll Learn

The Toastmasters program can help you:

  • become a great communicator,
  • learn how to "think on your feet" and express yourself without preparation,
  • effectively develop and present ideas,
  • offer constructive criticism,
  • learn how to express yourself clearly and concisely,
  • develop your leadership skills,
  • develop your mentoring skills, and
  • learn to face your fears.

Developing these skills will help you:

  • be a better manager,
  • give better sales presentations,
  • feel more confident,
  • advance and enhance your career,
  • be a better coach

The Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters club would like to help you improve your speaking skills. And do it at your own pace. We're a small, supportive club, so we can easily accommodate your needs.

We're dedicated to helping you learn. And we know we can help you achieve your goals. After all, each of us has goals as well. And we count on each other to help us achieve them.

How The Club Has Helped Us

Here's what the executive members of our club have to say about themselves, their goals, and how the Phoenix-Toronto Club has helped them achieve those goals.

James Bennett - President

James Bennett - President
"Why join Toastmasters? Ask a few of our members and find out. You may be surprised to hear several different answers. For some, it may be to prepare for a large presentation at work, or perhaps, a wedding speech. Some want to improve their public speaking and communication skills. For me, I joined to improve my presentation style with clients and to gain confidence.

Toastmasters has helped me reach my goals. Communication, like most things in life, can improve with practice. Once I gave my first speech, it became obvious I made the right choice in joining Toastmasters. Not only did my confidence improve, I began to reap the benefits from invaluable feedback. Each additional speech helped me focus on another aspect of communication. I received many tips from fellow members along the road. I now find that giving presentations to clients is more effective, easier and enjoyable.

What proves interesting is that Toastmasters has opened my eyes to new opportunities. I realize I can go even further. Why stop when there's more room to grow? Sticking with the Toastmaster Leadership and Advanced Speech Programs opens new doors. Yes, I have achieved my initial goals, but, in fact, my journey has just started."

Elena R. - VP Of Education

Elena R. - VP Of Education
"Toastmasters changes not only your ability to speak in front of others, it also changes your personality as well. This has been my experience.

During my 3 years at Phoenix I've learned that criticizing someone without mentioning his "good points" doesn't work. Even more: it can hurt. Doesn't this apply to any situations in our lives? By evaluating and being evaluated by my fellow toastmasters many times I've had chances to constantly grow and improve. The very friendly atmosphere of our toastmasters club helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, become a confident leader, and simply become a better person.

I consider myself lucky to have discovered Phoenix Toronto Toastmasters - the greatest club in Toronto. It is a serious place when it comes to educational programs, but at the same time it is a weekly dose of fun. Can it get any better?"

Frank S. - VP Membership Frank S. - VP Membership
"One of my goals is to improve my communication skills, namely, public speaking and listening well. To my surprise, by joining Toronto Toastmasters Phoenix Club I'm learning and enhancing many other skills. This ranges from leadership, to running effective meetings, to teamwork. I enjoy making a favourable contribution towards our club so that it can continue to reach the the "President's Distinguished Club" status on a regular basis.

Another bonus of the Toastmasters experience and Phoenix Club has been the improved confidence that I have attained. I now enjoy a positive outlook towards the obstacles that we all face on a daily basis.

From time to time we all come to forks in the road on our life's journey. Only you can decide which route to take. For me, joining Phoenix is a welcome change and I would like to thank all of the members for it."

Fred B. - VP of Public Relations

Fred B. - VP of Public Relations
"I own a business helping franchise companies select the best franchise candidates. I've been a member of Phoenix-Toronto since November 2003. Although this isn't my first experience with Toastmasters, it is by far the best club for my needs.

I love the fact that I can get slotted in to do a formal speech every month in addition to the weekly "Table Topics" sessions which allows me to practice my impromptu speechmaking. It's really come in handy in my business.

I decided to join Toastmasters because I found that I was having a difficult time coping with making formal presentations to groups of 10 or more. What I have learned since joining Phoenix-Toastmasters is that, for me, the very best way to prepare, is to not over-prepare. If you'd like to learn what I mean, join us in a meeting. I'd love to talk to you."

Mike G. - Treasurer

Mike G. - Treasurer
"I am a partner in a financial services company. I spend a large part of my time in front of existing and prospective clients. Learning to communicate effectively in front of all sorts of different people is very important to the success of our business. This is why after a long absence I returned to Toastmasters in November of 2007.

I was initially attracted by the friendly enthusiasm of the Phoenix-Toronto club. However it is the quality of the people and their commitment to helping others succeed that keeps me coming back. If you are willing to embrace Toastmasters it can help transform your life and create new opportunities. I can think of no other club that is better in helping achieve these goals than Phoenix-Toronto. I encourage coming out to a meeting; meeting the members; and learning more about Toastmasters."

Rushd A. - Sergeant-at-Arms

Rushd A. - Sergeant-at-Arms
"Coming from an engineering background I have always had strong analytical skills. At the same time, I always felt the need to improve my communication skills. This became a priority when I switched my career from production management to business management consulting.

I first read about Toastmasters in the book "Landing a Job for Canadians" while searching for my first job in Canada, but it took me five years before I took any action. Based on a friend's recommendation I searched on the net for clubs in my area.

I joined Phoenix Toronto Toastmasters club in February 2008 after attending just one meeting as a guest. I was impressed by the way the meeting was managed in a friendly and fun environment.

Being a member for less than a year has already improved my impromptu speaking and provided me the chance to improve my leadership skills. I still have a long way to go, but I can see huge potential in the near future.

Do you feel the need to enhance your communication and leadership skills? Do not waste your time, take action now! It is a great opportunity for not only a better career, but to also improve the quality of your life."

Irene K. - Secretary

Irene K. - Secretary
"Did you ever think that developing your Public Speaking and Leadership skills could be fun? It is at our Toastmasters club.

I joined Toastmasters expecting to improve my public speaking skills. What I am receiving exceeds that expectation. I am encouraged to develop in areas of creativity, leadership, facilitation, listening, evaluation, writing, team-building and more.

Our club provides a welcoming, relaxed, yet, highly professional environment offering encouragement, support and constructive feedback. Phoenix Toastmasters is a well-organized club where humour and camaraderie abound on Tuesday nights.

Learning can be fun! Come check us out and see for yourself."

Lidia S. - President

Lidia S. - Past President
"I find the Toastmasters educational program to be extremely effective and enlightening. There are so many aspects to communication that you may not consciously notice them all on a daily basis. Yet these important skills affect how we interact with others - family, friends, employers or employees. By improving our communication skills, we are better prepared to get our messages across. To understand what others are trying to tell us we must also step back and truly listen. Communication is a skill that must be practiced and honed. It can not be taken for granted.

Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters is a friendly and supportive club. Our members help each other improve their communication skills while having fun at the same time. We have experienced members that help meetings run smoothly, as well as new and enthusiastic members. It is this mix of ideas that brings energy and life to the club. I joined Phoenix Toronto Toastmasters in February of 2003. I've enjoyed being a member every since!"

How The Club Has Helped Us...part two

Here's what other members of our club have to say about their public speaking adventures, training, and experiences at the Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters Club:

2007/2008 Executive team
2006/2007 Executive team
2005/2006 Executive team
2004/2005 Executive team

Warning! Warning! Warning!

I should warn you, if you're looking for a very rigid club with little humor, we're not the right club for you!

However, if you love learning in a pleasant, relaxed environment with a group of like-minded people, then you owe it to yourself to catch the Phoenix Spirit! Drop in and check out the dynamics of the group yourself. I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself.

Where We Meet

Guests are always welcome to attend!

We currently have the following rooms booked:

Etobicoke City Hall location Our regular meetings are held year round at 7pm sharp every Tuesday at the Etobicoke City Hall:
399 The West Mall
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 2Y2

Located on the South-East corner of Burnhamthorpe and The West Mall. If you are travelling by highway you can take highway 427 and exit at Burnhamthorpe. Go west along Burnhamthorpe until you reach West Mall. Turn left (south) onto the West Mall. Immediately on your left will be city hall (a.k.a. the Etobicoke Civic Center). Click here for a larger MapQuest map

As our 2004/2005 Sergeant-at-Arms, it was Gino's great privilege and responsibility to book our club meeting rooms. We would like to thank Gino for continuing to assist by booking the rooms for our 2005/2006 year.

From the parking lot enter city hall through the main entrance. Just inside the main entrance is the security and information desk. Our meeting information is usually posted on a small paper sign near the desk. You can also ask the friendly security staff for assistance.

Tips and facts for new Guests

Tuesday Night: It's Phoenix Time Guests are always welcome at our club!
  • Many guests have told us the hardest part was just deciding to come out to visit our club.
  • Relax! We all started out as guests, just like you. We'll do our best to make you feel welcome and part of the group.
  • There's lots of free parking spaces available.
  • Our meetings start at 7:00pm sharp. Guests are expected to show up at least fifteen minutes early. This gives us time to answer your questions and get settled in.
  • Guests are welcome and encouraged to participate in the meeting, but participation is optional. Some guests prefer to just observe their first meeting. Others leap right in.
  • Remember our warning about needing a sense of humour! Be prepared to have fun when you get here.
  • Toastmasters is a self help group. "Give a man a fish -- feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime". Our club provides a supportive atmosphere.
  • At toastmasters you learn by doing. One step at a time. Fortunately, they are nice small baby steps so you won't be throw right to the wolves. :) Unless of course you like wolves, in that case, I guess it would be okay to throw you to the wolves. :)
  • Everyone joins Toastmasters at a different skill level. Our club is focused on helping you learn and grow at your own pace.
  • Like most things in life, you only get out of Toastmasters what you put into it. Practice makes perfect!
  • As a member of our club you will have many people and resources to guide you on your journey. But it is your journey. It's your life. Take charge!
  • See your fellow members grow as they progress through the program! Get inspired!
  • There's a reason Toastmasters is the #1 organization of its kind in the world: It works! And it can work for you.
So do yourself a favour and just "do it". You are welcome to visit our club as a guest a few times to see if Toastmasters is right for you. So please drop in, have some fun, and give our club a try! We're ready when you are.

See you Tuesday!

Please Contact us for additional details.

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