Cambridge Grand River Toastmasters

06/09/2026

🏆 We did it! Smedley Distinguished! 🏆

At Grand River Toastmasters, we turn commitment into results.
And this term, we made it happen.
With pride, passion, and consistency, we are excited to announce that our club has achieved Smedley Distinguished — the highest level of recognition in District 86 Toastmasters — by successfully completing all 10 Club Goals this term! 🎯
This is more than a title —
it’s a reflection of every speech delivered, every role taken, every meeting attended, and every member who said “yes, I’ll step up.”
👏 To our members: you made this possible.
👏 To our future members: this is just the beginning — there is a place for YOUR voice here.
Because at Grand River Toastmasters…
we don’t just build speakers. We build leaders.
And this is only the next chapter. 🚀
________________________________________
📍 Cambridge Grand River Toastmasters
🗓 Weekly Meetings: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East, Cambridge, ON
📧 Email: [email protected]
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://www.cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters.com/
Come as a guest, leave inspired!

Club Executive
President Andrew Smedley DTM
VP Education Mayank Mandhare
VP Membership Jesse McKnight
VP Public Relations Can B. Gursoz
Secretary Cynthia Ayres DTM
Treasurer Isaiah Sinclair
Sergeant-At-Arms Lucian Cristea

05/30/2026

Want to boost your speaking skills, build confidence, and actually enjoy the process?

Whether you're looking to grow professionally, become a better communicator, or just step out of your comfort zone — this is the place for you!

Cambridge Grand River Toastmasters
Weekly Meetings: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East, Cambridge, ON
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters.com/

Come as a guest, leave inspired!

05/22/2026

Want to boost your speaking skills, build confidence, and actually enjoy the process?

Whether you're looking to grow professionally, become a better communicator, or just step out of your comfort zone — this is the place for you!

Cambridge Grand River Toastmasters
Weekly Meetings: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East, Cambridge, ON
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters.com/
Come as a guest, leave inspired!

05/12/2026

Want to boost your speaking skills, build confidence, and actually enjoy the process? 🎤✨

Whether you're looking to grow professionally, become a better communicator, or just step out of your comfort zone — this is the place for you!

📍 Cambridge Grand River Toastmasters
🗓 Weekly Meetings: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East, Cambridge, ON
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://www.cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters.com/

Come as a guest, leave inspired!

05/10/2026

Want to boost your speaking skills, build confidence, and actually enjoy the process? 🎤✨
Whether you're looking to grow professionally, become a better communicator, or simply step outside your comfort zone — this is the place for you!
________________________________________
📍 Cambridge Grand River Toastmasters
🗓 Weekly Meetings: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East, Cambridge, ON
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters.com/
✨ Come as a guest, leave inspired! ✨

📸 Note: Some of the photos in this post were generated with AI.

05/03/2026

🎉 What an inspiring start to the District 86 Spring Conference 2026! 🎉

Day 1 of this incredible conference was held today at Four Points by Sheraton London, bringing together passionate Toastmasters from across the district for a full day of learning, leadership, networking, and unforgettable inspiration. 🤝✨

🎤 We were honored to hear from distinguished keynote speakers Jim Kokocki and Sadok Ben-Khelifa, whose impactful messages reminded us once again that communication and leadership truly have the power to transform lives.

🎓 Attendees also enjoyed three dynamic educational workshops led by Renato Marco, Kiyasha Naidu, and Michael Whitehouse — each one packed with practical knowledge, fresh perspectives, and motivation to keep growing.

🔥 The excitement continued with the highly anticipated Table Topics Contest, where 6 outstanding contestants delivered remarkable impromptu speeches and competed fiercely for the top spots. The judges had no easy task — every speaker brought creativity, confidence, humor, and excellence to the stage! 👏🏆

🌱 This conference was a powerful reminder of what happens when experienced leaders shine a light for future leaders — guiding them, inspiring them, and helping them grow stronger with every opportunity.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone whose hard work made this meaningful event possible:
👏 Nhushan Rele, DTM – District 86 Director 2025-2026
👏 Anja Gangur & Cheryl Rankin – 2026 Conference Co-Chairs
👏 Jeff Burroughs, DTM – Program Quality Director
👏 Cynthia Ayres, DTM – Finance Chair
👏 Joshua Quilatan – Program Chair
👏 Kristian Stephens – Contest Chair
👏 Myrna Barthe, DTM – Facility Chair
👏 Margaret Waechter, DTM – Hospitality/Registration Chair
👏 Miglena Ivanova – Marketing & Communications Chair
👏 Shane Castle – AV Chair
👏 Parveen Johal, DTM – Logistics
Your leadership, dedication, and countless hours of service created an unforgettable experience for all attendees. 🙏

🌿 Rooted in Leadership
Grow Strong. Live Naturally. Live Purposefully.

And this is exactly what Toastmasters does — it plants the seeds of confidence, communication, and courage that continue to grow far beyond the podium. 🎙🌟
Want to boost your speaking skills, build confidence, and actually enjoy the process? 🎤✨
Whether you're looking to grow professionally, become a better communicator, or simply step outside your comfort zone — this is the place for you!
________________________________________
📍 Cambridge Grand River Toastmasters
🗓 Weekly Meetings: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East, Cambridge, ON
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters.com/
✨ Come as a guest, leave inspired! ✨

📸 Note: Some of the photos in this post were generated with AI.

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

🎉 What an inspiring start to the District 86 Spring Conference 2026! 🎉

Day 1 of this incredible conference was held today at Four Points by Sheraton London, bringing together passionate Toastmasters from across the district for a full day of learning, leadership, networking, and unforgettable inspiration. 🤝✨

🎤 We were honored to hear from distinguished keynote speakers Jim Kokocki and Sadok Ben-Khelifa, whose impactful messages reminded us once again that communication and leadership truly have the power to transform lives.

🎓 Attendees also enjoyed three dynamic educational workshops led by Renato Marco, Kiyasha Naidu, and Michael Whitehouse — each one packed with practical knowledge, fresh perspectives, and motivation to keep growing.

🔥 The excitement continued with the highly anticipated Table Topics Contest, where 6 outstanding contestants delivered remarkable impromptu speeches and competed fiercely for the top spots. The judges had no easy task — every speaker brought creativity, confidence, humor, and excellence to the stage! 👏🏆

🌱 This conference was a powerful reminder of what happens when experienced leaders shine a light for future leaders — guiding them, inspiring them, and helping them grow stronger with every opportunity.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone whose hard work made this meaningful event possible:
👏 Nhushan Rele, DTM – District 86 Director 2025-2026
👏 Anja Gangur & Cheryl Rankin – 2026 Conference Co-Chairs
👏 Jeff Burroughs, DTM – Program Quality Director
👏 Cynthia Ayres, DTM – Finance Chair
👏 Joshua Quilatan – Program Chair
👏 Kristian Stephens – Contest Chair
👏 Myrna Barthe, DTM – Facility Chair
👏 Margaret Waechter, DTM – Hospitality/Registration Chair
👏 Miglena Ivanova – Marketing & Communications Chair
👏 Shane Castle – AV Chair
👏 Parveen Johal, DTM – Logistics
Your leadership, dedication, and countless hours of service created an unforgettable experience for all attendees. 🙏

🌿 Rooted in Leadership
Grow Strong. Live Naturally. Live Purposefully.

And this is exactly what Toastmasters does — it plants the seeds of confidence, communication, and courage that continue to grow far beyond the podium. 🎙🌟
Want to boost your speaking skills, build confidence, and actually enjoy the process? 🎤✨
Whether you're looking to grow professionally, become a better communicator, or simply step outside your comfort zone — this is the place for you!
________________________________________
📍 Cambridge Grand River Toastmasters
🗓 Weekly Meetings: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East, Cambridge, ON
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters.com/
✨ Come as a guest, leave inspired! ✨

04/16/2026

🚨 Only 2 Weeks Left to Register | District 86 Spring Conference 🚨

Time is running out... and so are seats.

We're just 2 weeks away from the District 86 Spring Conference, and there are only 65 spots remaining.

Whether you're looking to grow your leadership, sharpen your communication, or connect with like-minded individuals across the district, this is where it happens.

Here's what you can expect:

✔ Inspiring keynote speakers

✔ High-level contests and learning opportunities

✔ Networking with driven leaders across D86

✔ A full experience designed to help you level up

Flexible ticket options available:

• Full Conference Pass

• Single Day Passes

• Contest-Only Tickets

• Group of 4 options (bring your team!)

If you've been thinking about it... this is your moment.

Ticket Sales close April 26th. No tickets will be sold after that date or at the door.

👉 Secure your spot now: https://toastmasters86.org/spring-2026-conference/

Don't wait until it's sold out and wish you were there.

04/16/2026

🏆 We did it! Smedley Distinguished! 🏆

At Grand River Toastmasters, we turn commitment into results.
And this term, we made it happen.

With pride, passion, and consistency, we are excited to announce that our club has achieved Smedley Distinguished — the highest level of recognition in District 86 — by successfully completing all 10 Club Goals this term! 🎯
This is more than a title —
it’s a reflection of every speech delivered, every role taken, every meeting attended, and every member who said “yes, I’ll step up.”

👏 To our members: you made this possible.
👏 To our future members: this is just the beginning — there is a place for YOUR voice here.

Because at Grand River Toastmasters…
we don’t just build speakers. We build leaders.
And this is only the next chapter. 🚀
________________________________________

📍 Cambridge Grand River Toastmasters
🗓 Weekly Meetings: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East, Cambridge, ON
📧 Email: [email protected]
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://www.cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters.com/

Come as a guest, leave inspired!


Club Executive
President Andrew Smedley DTM
VP Education Mayank Mandhare
VP Membership Jesse McKnight
VP Public Relations Can B. Gursoz
Secretary Cynthia Ayres DTM
Treasurer Isaiah Sinclair
Sergeant-At-Arms Lucian Cristea