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Glen Abbey Toastmasters kicks off our new season on September 2nd, and we'd love for you to be here. Whether you've been curious about Toastmasters for months (or years — no judgment) or you just discovered us, September is the perfect time to walk through the door...

Join Us for Our Club Speech & Table Topics Contests 🎙️ We are excited for the Club's International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest, an evening that celebrates clear thinking, compelling ideas, and confident delivery. Experience the excitement of fast-paced...

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...

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...

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 beat the Monday Blues, from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Nisarg Patel

An incredibly fun evening tonight as we celebrated two important things: Our World + 30 Years.

Public speaking tip #4 from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Kathy Bullock

Word of the day – Exposed

Public speaking tip #3 from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Kathy Bullock

Word of the day – Advertent

Public speaking tip #2 from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Kathy Bullock

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 tips from Glen Abbey Toastmaster Kathy Bullock

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.

Glen Abbey Toastmasters recently held their annual club officer elections. Congratulations to the following Toastmasters!

Glen Abbey Toastmasters is proud to have earned President’s Distinguished Club Status for the 22nd year in a row.

This is a great honour for all Toastmasters clubs in Oakville

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...