Stoney Creek Toastmasters
890 Queenston Rd L8G 5E5 Stoney Creek, ON, Canada

It's not too late! Join us for a quick meeting and club elections. #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Who are you? Who? Who? Truth time... Who sang that?? This week is about ME. No not me, me... you too! Tell us about yourself. ... #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Did your meeting include a dance break AND an icebreaker? OUR'S DID! We learned the Cupid Shuffle, spoke for 60 secs on all matters about attitude, and possibly discovered our own wanderlust during Jason's Icebreaker speech. What's an Icebreaker Speech? Why not join us this Thursday to find out?! ... #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Attitude is everything, so pick a good one. -- Wayne Dyer Over the past two years we have seen some of the worst examples of humanity but we have also seen the absolute best of humanity. Those who chose to be the best versions of themselves everyday in the face of uncertainty during a global pandemic are those who chose a beautiful attitude. ... What does YOUR attitude say about you? Did you pick a good one? #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

An interesting night of using our creativity to build a song. We definitely did not live up to the great Bob Dylan but we gave it our best shot! The speeches were about the best job ever and finding your passion.... #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this week’s theme is Hearts and Cupids . Why does Cupid never grow up? Because it symbolizes that love never gets old. Why does Cupid throw arrows to the heart? To remind us that true love hurts. Happy Valentine’s Day! If you have something red or pink to wear, throw it on for the meeting! Let's have some fun!!! Date: February 11, 2021 (Thursday) Time: 7:15 - 9:15 pm (EST) Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83901809641... Guests are always welcome! #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Last week’s theme was Oh, the Masks We Wear . No, we weren’t talking about the masks we wear because of COVID, but the masks we put on to hide our feelings and true self. We explored this at Table Topics by role-playing, thanks to our Table Topics Masters, Loretta Marshall! We had a full lineup of prepared speeches: a speech about volunteering by Doreen Watson, a speech where Farrah Chan had to manage a difficult audience, and an Ice Breaker by Adam Haraz. Meeting Award... Winners: Best Speaker: Adam Haraz Best Evaluator: Mo Carter Best Table Topics: Adam Haraz Above and Beyond: April Ravarra, Tracy Lundstrom and Adam Haraz (they are new raising stars! ) #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Belated happy birthday to our lovely member, Kim Wardell!

This week’s theme is The Masks We Wear . The poem, We Wear the Mask, by Paul Dunbar refers to people hiding their true feelings and emotions from everyone behind a mask. He refers to the cheerful expressions that people think is necessary. What are some masks we wear? The Overachiever? The Martyr? The Bully? The Control Freak? The People Pleaser, etc. Date: February 4, 2021 (Thursday) Time: 7:15 - 9:15 pm (EST) Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83901809641... Guests are always welcome! #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Wishing a FANTASTIC day to Farrah Chan. She is your VP of Public Relations and a great speaker and support for the club. Thank you Farrah for everything you do for Stoney Creek Toastmasters!

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff! What a timely meeting theme, reminding us to not let little things from taking over our lives. Ben Clark as the Table Topic Master incorporated quotes from the book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson during Table Topics. We had guests, including a friendly former member, Jennifer Dragon. We hope to see more of you! Meeting Award Winners Best Speaker: Kim Wardell Best Evaluator: Glenda Rookwood... Best Table Topics: Glenda Rookwood Above and Beyond: Glenda Rookwood (for keeping members informed on upcoming events and graciously and persistently working to fill the weekly agenda) #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Our Division is having an open house! Come check out our sister clubs. It is a great opportunity to network and meet friends. Invite friends and family who may be interested in joining Toastmasters! Date: Jan 13, 2020 Time: 7 pm - 9 pm Venue: Online... Registration: https://bit.ly/2Jsi2fc Hosted/sponsored by Skyway Toastmasters and Steeltown Toastmasters #skywaytoastmasters #steeltowntoastmasters #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #onlineevent #networking #openhouse #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Congratulations to Loretta Marshall and Mo Carter, who competed at the Area L53 International Speech Contest last Friday. Both of them did a fantastic job! Loretta placed first and Mo second . We are so very proud of you!!! Loretta will be advancing to the Division-level contest on March 12, 2021. Mark your calendar and come support Loretta! #internationalspeechcontest #areaL53 #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Stoney Creek Toastmasters! #merrychristmas #happynewyear #staysafe #stayhealty #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

As mentioned in our last post, we had an Education Award Ceremony at our last meeting. Congratulations to Kim Wardell, Loretta Marshall, Lucia Yglesias, and Ryan Kaupert! Watching our members completing the pathways was so inspiring! So, for the rest of us, have you signed up for your next speaking spot yet? #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

This week's theme is Good Luck Bad Luck. Join us as we hear about what brings good luck, what are signs of bad luck, and what are symbols of luck. Should we believe in luck? Date: November 19, 2020 (Thursday) Time: 7:15 - 9:15 pm (EST) Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83901809641... Guests are always welcome! #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #hamiltonontario #publicspeaking #communication #leadership

Last week’s theme is Chicken Soup for the Soul. We discussed what different quotes from the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series mean to us during Table Topics, with Adam Haraz taking on the Table Topic Master role for the first time. Way to go, Adam! We had a guest speaker from Brant Toastmasters, Ligia Montani, who entertained us with her painting experience and the message behind such experience. Our second speaker, Kim Wardell, shared with us some tips on responsible com...munication, highlighting the importance of active listening, non-verbal communication, and asking questions. November 12th Meeting Award Winners: Best Speaker Ligia Montani (Guest - Brant Toastmasters) Best Evaluator Glenda Rookwood Table Topics Cristiano Da Silva and Lucia Yglesias Above and Beyond Adam Haraz See you at our next meeting on November 19, 2020! #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

We had the last meeting of the year last week. The theme was Ugly Christmas Sweater. Did you know UGLY is actually an acronym for Unique Garment Loving Yuletide? Thanks to our Meeting Chair, Loretta Marshall, for the note! Our newest member, Tracy Lundstrom, entertained us with her hilarious stories. Ben Clark provided us with some great tips for outdoor activities. Ryan Kaupert, a true Master of the Table Topics, led us with a round-robin, epic Table Topics. That was SO MU...CH FUN and challenging at the same time. We closed our meeting with an Education Award Ceremony. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season! We will meet again on January 7, 2021 (on Zoom of course)! #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

That’s right! This week's theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater . Let's celebrate the holiday season with this fun Stoney Creek tradition. Wear your silly, bad taste, tacky, or gaudy Christmas sweaters. Let’s go all out and have some fun (at our virtual meeting, of course). Perhaps we can have some fun with the Zoom background, too! This will be our last meeting for the year. There will be an Educational Award Ceremony during the second half of the meeting. Come celebrate each oth...ers’ achievements. We all worked hard! Date: December 17, 2020 (Thursday) Time: 7:15 - 9:15 pm (EST) Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83901809641 Guests are always welcome! See you in your Ugly Christmas Sweater! #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

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This week’s theme is Chicken Soup for the Soul. Chicken Soup for the Soul is a series of books, consisting of inspirational stories. What could you learn from these books? Here are the top 10: 1) It’s okay to say you are a badass, 2) Don’t sit on the sidelines, 3) If you want something, ask for it, 4) To learn a new skill, start doing it, 5) You need to put your phone down, 6) More veggies and more sleep, 7) Make now the time, 8) Smiling helps, 9) Take one small step at a tim...e, and 10) Sometimes, you should have ice cream or cake/cookies for breakfast (seriously it’s in the book, because life is too short). Date: November 12, 2020 (Thursday) Time: 7:15 - 9:15 pm (EST) Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83901809641 Guests are always welcome! #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Thank you to everyone for coming out to the 30th Anniversary Celebration, especially the District 86 Leadership Team, current and former club members, friends from our sister clubs, Rotary Club of Stoney Creek, and guests. It was a successful night. November 5th Meeting Award Winners: Best Table Topics Farrah Chan Above and Beyond Glenda Rookwood, Cristiano Da Silva and John Constant (Burlington TM)... See you at our next meeting on November 12, 2020! #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario

Stoney Creek Toastmasters is 30 years old!!! Come celebrate with us at our special 30th Anniversary Celebration Meeting! Former and current members, friends, community partners, and guests are welcome! Date: November 5, 2020 (Thursday) Time: 7:15 - 9:15 pm (EST) Meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/745445037... #stoneycreektoastmasters #toastmasters #toastmastersinternational #selfimprovement #leadership #confidence #publicspeaking #communication #whereleadersaremade #virtualmeeting #stoneycreek #hamilton #hamiltonon #hamiltonontario #ontario #anniversary #birthday #weare30