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Build valuable leadership and communication skills

U+ Toastmasters & YRES Regional Speech Contest 2025

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After a successful 2024 speech contest U+ Toastmasters Regional Speech Contest is returning in Summer 2025! This contest is an opportunity for children and youth who showcase exemplary leadership and a passion for public speaking, to articulate their thoughts and share their ideas.

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We hope for this event to bring extraordinary and inspiring ideas together!

About Us

OUR MISSION

Our goal is to provide individuals with the opportunity to enhance their public speaking, leadership skills and education. ​

OUR PROGRAMS

We offer public speaking programs for both youth and seniors, both of which can be found under the 'Programs' section on this website.

 

We also run educational camps in the summer and throughout the year in partnership with YRES (York Region Educational Services), to foster continual learning for children ages 5-12. 

HOW WE DO IT

We support individuals by guiding them through projects in the International Toastmasters Competent Communication and Competent Leadership manuals. These projects encourage individuals to practice new skills through a variety of activities, whether it be a goal-focused speech or taking on a leadership role at a meeting.

 

Individuals build confidence by leading the meeting, signing up to give a speech, and practicing impromptu speaking while gaining feedback.

Public Speaking Programs 

BENEFITS

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BUILD COMFORT AND CONFIDENCE WITH PUBLIC SPEAKING

Public speaking is about getting your message across. Once we've figured out a way for our thoughts and ideas to be heard, it builds the confidence needed to deliver a speech or presentation.

IMPROVE SOFT SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU MORE ATTRACTIVE TO RECRUITERS

In a competitive job market, you’ll find yourself competing with others who have the same technical skills as you. Improving your soft skills is the best way to discern yourself from the other candidates.

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GROW LEADERSHIP AND COOPERATION SKILLS TO BE PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE

Effective leadership qualities are highly-sought out these days. Improve your leadership skills to give yourself a competitive edge in the workplace and other aspects of life. 

MOST IMPORTANTLY - HAVE FUN!

The Gavel Club is not just a place for learning - but also to have fun and interact with others. We pride ourselves on the community we've built up and are always looking for more people to meet.

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Funded by Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program
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