Stanley Vong, Author at Toastmasters, District 42

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 by Stanley Vong

Supporting Our Clubs to Reach the Finish Line Our primary goal is to support challenged clubs and help them become Distinguished. To be recognized as a Distinguished club, remember that you must meet your education and administrative goals and have either 20 members or a net growth of at least three members by June 30. Consider using these tools to grow membership: Attract New Members Club-Building Communication Scripts Turning Guests Into Members Article From Guest to Member Article Prospective Member …

April 29, 2026 by Stanley Vong

May 2026 Message Dear District 42 Members, As we step into May, we enter one of the most critical and exciting months of our Toastmasters year. The District mission is to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. With only two months remaining in this program year, our focus is on finishing strong and ensuring every club has the resources needed to succeed. Supporting Our Clubs to Reach the Finish Line Our primary goal is to support …

February 28, 2026 by Stanley Vong

Club Growth Summit Summary On February 14, District 42 hosted a dynamic Club Growth Summit centred on the mission of Toastmasters International: to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. The event reinforced a simple but powerful truth — growth begins and ends with members. The summit opened with a reminder that members are the engine of the organization. They run meetings, progress through Pathways, serve as club and district leaders, and step forward as sponsors, mentors, …

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 by Stanley Vong

Public Mandarin Speech Contest Draws Interest with Toastmasters On February 22, 2026, there was an inspiring example of community engagement through a public Mandarin Bilingual Speech Event organized by the SAME Toastmasters Club. Timed beautifully during the Lunar New Year season, the event created a vibrant space where culture, communication, and leadership came together. Although registration was capped at 50 due to room limitations, an estimated 55 attendees arrived. More than 50 people filled the room, and several stood in …

January 30, 2026 by Stanley Vong

February 2026 Update As we get into the deepest chill of winter, I am warmed by the wonderful community of our District 42. It was great to see many of you in person at District mid year training thsi month and to connect while learning about how to be a better leader and communicator. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued dedication and enthusiasm in making our district a thriving community of communicators and …

October 30, 2025 by Stanley Vong

Toastmasters Connects with the Community at TEDx Calgary Toastmasters made a strong impression at this year’s TEDx Calgary event where members of District 42 Toastmasters attended an engaging and welcoming booth that drew steady interest throughout the day. Visitors were eager to learn how Toastmasters can help them build confidence, improve communication, and develop leadership skills. Our volunteers shared personal stories of growth and success, helping attendees see how Toastmasters can support both personal and professional development. The booth’s friendly atmosphere …

October 20, 2025October 13, 2025 by Stanley Vong

New Club Building CEC Action Items The other half of our district mission is building new clubs. If you know of a community or organization that meets regularly – even informally through WhatsApp or social gatherings – they could be a candidate for a new Toastmasters club! Recent leads include: A non-profit organization promoting Mexican culture and heritage A group of health and safety professionals Members of the Legacy community in Calgary We have conducted a market analysis and will be making calls to connect with …

September 1, 2025August 31, 2025 by Stanley Vong

Rising Together Lessons and Inspiration from the Toastmasters International Convention 2024 A Journey of Growth Beyond the Rainstorm When I was down in Philadelphia, it was the first time I travelled that far without my family. It started off with a hard rain storm that delayed the flight by 3 hrs. I got in at midnight and only got a few hours of sleep, only to wake up and not get to rest for the next week. It really was …

March 28, 2025 by Stanley Vong

The Power of Less is More For the speech contests, at the club level, then the area, to the division, and to the district, it is a long road for contestants and volunteers. We all know how important it is to leverage volunteers’ time in order to host these speech contests. Efficient Planning at the Area Level At the area level, Division A Council was able to use the same volunteers in the morning to do 2 area contests, then …

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