85 Stories - Calgary Toastmasters

Clara D

calgarytm — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:45:14 +0000

Clara is a registered nurse who started teaching nursing students several years ago. She is a native of Newfoundland and has been a Toastmaster for 10 years.

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Sue Y

calgarytm — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:00:15 +0000

Sue is a software consultant with SI Systems. She immigrated to Canada in 1998, and she joined Toastmasters in 2000. She is the charter member of Station 29. She enjoys being a Toastmaster because it makes her feel confident and gives her satisfaction.

Sheena M

calgarytm — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:59:18 +0000

Sheena is an inspiring public speaker who has been in Toastmasters for over 2 years.

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Mona C

calgarytm — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:49:09 +0000

Mona is the founder of Cool Family Solutions and served as the District 42 Governor in 2006-2007. She has been a Toastmaster for over 12 years.

Judy L

calgarytm — Mon, 17 May 2010 01:50:34 +0000

Judy L joined in 1993, received her Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award in Jan 29, 1999, and served as International Director 2002 – 2004 with energy, enthusiasm and dedication to all Toastmasters and the organization.

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Russ D

calgarytm — Mon, 17 May 2010 01:49:26 +0000

Russ has been a Toastmaster since June 1997. He earned his Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award in 2002 and has competed and won at the District level multiple times. He will be representing District 42 in the International Speech contest semi-finals this August 2010 in Palm Desert, CA.

Russ also works as a speaker, author and coach. You can visit his website here.

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Brian L

calgarytm — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:01:59 +0000

Brian Lee CSP was the Vice President of a major retail firm before the age of 25, was elected Calgary’s youngest-ever Alderman, and served 9 years in public life on City Council and as a provincial MLA. As one of North America’s leading experts in the field of World-Class Customer Satisfaction and Change Leadership, Brian founded Custom Learning Systems Group Ltd in 1984, has authored five books (including one on being a Wedding MC) and is a speaker and implementation consultant to over 100 Fortune 500 corporations and health care organizations.

Brian is a former member of Foothills Toastmasters.

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Len S

calgarytm — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:25:30 +0000

Len is leader of the Alberta Social Credit Party. He has an IT background and is a native Albertan. He has been a Toastmaster for 2 years.

Reg M

calgarytm — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:23:17 +0000

Reg has earned many Toastmasters educational awards, including the Competent Communicator and Advanced Leader Bronze awards. As well, he has held several club officer positions, including Sergeant at Arms, President and Past President. He won Club Rookie of the Year and was twice awarded the Club Toastmasters of the Year award. He has been a proud member of the Bedstone Olympics club for 4 years.

Ellen A

calgarytm — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:30:33 +0000

Ellen is a paramedic. She was in the SAITSayers Toastmasters club from 2003 – 2007, earning her Competent Toastmaster award and becoming the SAITSayers club president. She is still doing speaking engagements on occasion and looks forward to having the time to join another Toastmasters club.

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