Toastmasters International District 89

Toastmasters International District 89 District 89 aims to support members in Hong Kong, Macau, Fujian, Hainan and part of Guangdong, China

District 89 covers Hong Kong, Macau, Fujian, Hainan and part of Guangdong, China. In District 89, we have Toastmasters Clubs established in corporates, universities and communities. Most of the clubs are meeting in English, while some are in Putonghua, Cantonese or Bilingual/Trilingual as well. We have more than 100 clubs, and over 5000 members in District 89.

07/06/2026
07/06/2026

🔥 From Ashes to Icons: The Ultimate Rebuilding Blueprint

You do not just belong to a club. You build a legacy.

Every powerhouse organization was once on the brink of folding. Founders Toastmasters stood at that exact edge. Instead of letting the curtain fall, they chose to rise. Today, they are a Distinguished Club and Smedley Award winners.

The secret? They stopped trying to survive. They started rallying.

🔥 The Josie James Blueprint: Turn Your Club's Crisis into a Comeback

If your club is down to a handful of members, struggling to fill meeting roles, or facing extinction - look at Josie James.

When Founders Toastmasters stood on the brink of folding, President Josie James did not accept defeat. She did not panic. Instead, she treated the crisis as a launchpad. By shifting from passive survival to aggressive, data-driven leadership, she rallied her team to secure Distinguished Club Status and the prestigious Smedley Award.

Your club can do the exact same thing. Here is the blueprint Josie used to spark a revolution, and how you can deploy it today.

The 3 Pillars of the Comeback Strategy:
1. Stop Guessing, Start Tracking (The Dashboard) :Josie didn't rely on wishful thinking; she looked at the Toastmasters Performance Dashboard.
- The Action: Open your official dashboard today. Face the numbers. Identify exactly how many educational awards and member renewals you need to hit your targets.
- The Shift: Make the dashboard public to your members. When a team can see the goalpost, they run harder toward it.

2. Fix the First Impression (Moments of Truth) :A dying club cannot afford to lose a single guest. Josie used the Moments of Truth framework to audit her club's quality.
- The Action: Treat every meeting like a product launch. Are guests greeted within 30 seconds? Is the energy high? Is the onboarding smooth?
- The Shift: Excellent meetings naturally retain members. Fix the environment, and the membership numbers will follow.

3. Clear the Value Bottleneck (Speakathons):Members leave when they feel they aren't growing. Josie launched Speakathons to fast-track her members' educational goals.
- The Action: Break the standard routine. Host marathon speech events dedicated entirely to project presentations.
- The Shift: This builds immediate momentum. Members rapidly complete Pathways levels, which directly feeds your club's dashboard points.

A Message to Struggling Leaders:
Josie James proved that nothing is impossible when collective focus replaces individual worry. A near-extinct club did not just survive; they became icons.

Your club is not dead. It is just waiting for a leader to stand up, look at the dashboard, rally the team, and rewrite the future. Stop surviving. Start rallying. Rebuild your legacy today.

Please click below link for more information :
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1J4-TsPEqP29jmqXGQ7PHQ

“Break Walls, Excel All”

🔥從灰燼到巔峰:終極重建藍圖

你不只是分會的一員,你更是在創造傳奇。

每個強大的組織都曾瀕臨解散 - Founders Toastmasters Club也曾站在這個邊緣。但他們沒有就此沉淪,反而選擇了崛起。如今,他們已是傑出分會(Distinguished Club)和史邁利獎(Smedley Award)的得主。

秘訣是什麼?他們不再試圖苟延殘喘,而是開始奮起反擊。

🔥 Josie James藍圖:化危機為復興

如果你的分會只剩下寥寥幾名成員,會議角色難以填補,甚至面臨消亡 - 不妨看看Josie James。

當Founders Toastmasters Club瀕臨解散時,主席Josie James沒有接受失敗,也沒有驚慌失措。相反,她將危機視為跳板。她從被動的生存模式轉變為積極主動、數據驅動的領導力,帶領團隊最終獲得了傑出分會(Distinguished Club)稱號和享有盛譽的斯梅德利獎(Smedley Award)。

你的分會也可以做到同樣的事情。以下是Josie用來引發改變的藍圖,以及你今天如何運用它。

復興策略的三大支柱:
1. 停止猜測,開始追蹤(數據看板):Josie沒有依賴一廂情願的想法;她查看了 Toastmasters 的績效數據看板。
- 行動:立即開啟您的官方數據看板。直面數據。準確地確定您需要獲得多少教育獎項和會員續約才能達到目標。
- 轉變:將數據看板公開給您的會員。當團隊能夠看到目標時,他們會更努力地朝著目標前進。

2. 改善第一印象(關鍵時刻):一個瀕臨倒閉的分會輸不起任何一位嘉賓的流失。Josie運用「關鍵時刻」框架來評估她分會的品質。
- 行動:將每次會議都當作產品發表會來對待。賓客是否在 30 秒內受到熱情接待?現場氣氛是否熱烈?新會員加入流程是否順暢?
- 轉變:優秀的會議自然能夠留住會員。改善會議環境,會員數自然會成長。

3. 消除價值瓶頸(演講馬拉松):會員如果覺得自己沒有成長,就會離開。 Josie 發起了演講馬拉鬆活動,旨在幫助會員快速實現學習目標。
- 行動:打破常規。舉辦馬拉松式演講活動,專門用於專案展示。
- 轉變:這能迅速建立動力。成員們快速完成「路徑」等級,直接為分會儀表板積分加分。

致苦苦掙扎的領導者們:
Josie James證明,當集體的專注取代個人的擔憂時,一切皆有可能。一個瀕臨消亡的分會不僅倖存了下來,更成為了傳奇。

你的分會並沒有消亡。它只是在等待一位領導者站出來,審視儀錶板,團結團隊,重塑未來。停止苟延殘喘,開始團結。今天就重建你的光輝。

如想了解更多內容,請按以下連結:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1J4-TsPEqP29jmqXGQ7PHQ

“跨越界限,成就卓越”






🌟 Ten PM Toastmasters Club 🌟Find Your Voice. Inspire the World.🎤 Struggling to craft your next prepared speech? At Ten P...
06/06/2026

🌟 Ten PM Toastmasters Club 🌟

Find Your Voice. Inspire the World.

🎤 Struggling to craft your next prepared speech? At Ten PM Toastmasters Club, you can be our next storyteller. We offer a supportive, judgmentfree space where your voice truly matters.

💪 Chasing your DCP goals or aiming to level up your Pathways? Step up as a Prepared Speaker!Whether you’re mastering written speeches or preparing to shine in the International Speech Contest, our club is here to help you elevate your skills and confidence.

🌟 Meet Our Leadership & Charter Members 🌟

Advisor - Eragon Fong, DTM, District Director

Founding President - Melody Munson, Division K Director, District 89 Division Director of the Year

VP Education - Josie James, District Champion, Table Topics 2025

VP Membership - Abner Khou

VP Public Relations - Kent Justin Henly, Assistant Area Director K4, Gala Dinner MC

Club Secretary - Anna Hui, Past Division K Director

Club Treasurer - Rita Xu, DTM, PQD Elect

VPM - Open 🌹

SAA - Nikki Wong

🌹 Claim Your Rose, Claim Your Spot! Slots 8 through 20 are waiting for you. Join us, grow with us, and become part of a community that celebrates leadership, storytelling, and transformation.

“Break Walls, Excel All”




🎉🎉District 89 Call for Area Director Application 2026-2027   We are pleased to announce the official launch of the appli...
06/06/2026

🎉🎉District 89 Call for Area Director Application 2026-2027

We are pleased to announce the official launch of the application for Area Directors for Toastmasters program year 2026–2027 at District 89. If you commit to serve at District in year 2026-2027 as an Area Director, please take a bold step at your Toastmasters Service Leadership journey for your personal growth and success of our District 89.

Please read the following information carefully and take the necessary steps to embark your leadership journey. You can download all 5 documents by scanning the QR code on the poster.

Area Director Application Kit:
1. District 89 Information Sheet for Area Director Application 2026-27
2. District 89 Area Director 2026-27 Application Form
3. District Leader Agreement and Release Statement
4. District 89 Club Alignment 2026-27 (Plan B June 2026)
5. Distinguished Area Program (An extract of District Recognition Program)

Service Leadership Journey Check-points:
1. Submit Area Director Application Form together with a photo, signed District Leader Agreement and Release Statement to District Director Elect by 7 June 2026 at [email protected]
2. Attend interview via Zoom from 10 June to 21 June 2026
3. Result notification by 1 July 2026
4. Onboarding & DOT Training (4 & 5th July 2026 in Hong Kong)
5. Be part of the Club Officer Training (COT) Organizing Team :
- Division GHKO : 25 July 2026 in Hong Kong
- Division RWZ: 19 July 2026 in Zhuhai

We encourage YOU to take a bold step to embark your service leadership journey in 2026-2027 – Apply for Area Director to:
- Serve With Heart
- Lead With Mission
- Grow With Results

If you have any queries, please contact Ms. Jennie Tsang at:
WhatsApp: +852 6176 3018
WeChat微信: JennieTsang-WeChat

“Break Walls, Excel All”

🎉🎉 89大區2026-2027小區總監選拔申請

我們很高興地宣布,89大區2026-2027年度小區總監選拔的申請正式啟動。若您承諾在2026-2027年度擔任小區總監,請勇敢地邁出您在Toastmasters服務型領導力旅程的第一步,這不僅將促進您的個人成長,也將助力89大區的成功。

請仔細閱讀以下資訊,並採取必要的步驟開啟您的領導力之旅。你可以透過掃描海報上的 QR Code 下載全部 5 份文件。

小區總監申請資料包:
1. 89大區2026-27年度小區總監申請資訊文件
2. 89大區2026-27年度小區總監申請表
3. 大區領導協議及免責聲明
4. 89大區2026-27年度Club Alignment計劃(2026年6月B方案)
5. 傑出小區計劃(大區表彰計劃節選)

服務型領導力發展歷程檢查點:
1. 請於2026年6月7日前,將填妥的小區總監申請表連同照片及已簽署的大區領導協議和免責聲明,發送至候任大區總監信箱:[email protected]
2. 請於2026年6月10日至21日期間參加Zoom面試
3. 將於2026年7月1日前收到面試結果通知
4. 參加新幹事培訓及DOT培訓(2026年7月4日和5日在香港)
5. 加入演講會幹事培訓(COT)
組織團隊:
- GHKO分部:2026年7月25日在香港
- RWZ分部:2026年7月19日在珠海

我們鼓勵您在2026-27年度勇敢邁出一步,開啟您的服務型領導之旅 - 申請小區總監職位,您將:
- 用心服務
- 以使命引領
- 成就卓越

如有任何疑問,請聯絡 Jennie Tsang 女士:
WhatsApp: +852 6176 3018
WeChat微信: JennieTsang-WeChat

“跨越界限,成就卓越”




🎉🎉Speakers & Beyond Toastmasters Club  Open House!You are invited to the Speakers & Beyond Toastmasters Club Open House!...
05/06/2026

🎉🎉Speakers & Beyond Toastmasters Club
Open House!

You are invited to the Speakers & Beyond Toastmasters Club Open House!

Date:June 14, 2026
Time:Sunday, 2 :30 - 5:00 PM
Location:Room 3405, 34th Floor, Gateway Tower 1, 25 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (MTR Exit A1)

At Speakers & Beyond Toastmasters Club, we focus on two key areas:

1. Speeches :

We celebrate our speakers with prepared speeches, engaging table topics, and constructive evaluations. Our members are our top priority when it comes to delivering impactful speeches. Join us as we showcase our 2026 District Champion in the International Speech Contest, Chih Au, who will be sharing the transformative power of storytelling in his speech, "Find Your Voice."

2. Leadership :

All members have the chance to become expert workshop speakers, taking turns to lead and share their insights. We deeply value mentorship, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the guidance of experienced leaders. Our current members include district leaders dedicated to mentoring others and refining their leadership skills. We’re excited to feature a panel discussion with two award-winning leaders from SAB: Melody Munson, Division Director of the Year, and Becky Leong, Area Director of the Year, moderated by Randal Cheung, DTM.

We welcome individuals from all walks of life and ages - whether you are a Gen Z newbie or a seasoned Toastmaster, everyone is valued in our vibrant community. Join us and experience the excitement of growth and inspiration!

At SAB, let’s make it happen - where speakers and workshop leaders shine!

SAB Event Brite Link:
Please register to our event brite limk
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-house-speakers-beyond-toastmasters-club-tickets-1991044528783?aff=oddtdtcreator

SAB page:
https://facebook.com/events/s/speakers-and-beyond-toastmaste/1612193800510529/

“Break Walls, Excel All”



&Beyond

🎉🎉Secrets to Crafting a Champion Speech with Fursey Gotuaco, 2024 World Championship of Public Speaking Finalist!Ever ma...
31/05/2026

🎉🎉Secrets to Crafting a Champion Speech with Fursey Gotuaco, 2024 World Championship of Public Speaking Finalist!

Ever made it to the finals?

You prepared. Practiced. Performed.

Yet somehow, you fell just short.

The gap between a finalist and a champion is rarely talent. It's refinement — that crucial 3%.

If you've competed at Area Contest level or above and refuse to stay "so close”, this is your moment.

Global Champion HK Toastmasters Club
Founding Demo Meeting & Champion Workshop

Secrets to Crafting a Champion Speech
with Fursey Gotuaco, 2024 World Championship of Public Speaking Finalist

Date : 9 June
Time : 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM HKT
How : Online via Zoom

👍Learn from champions
👍Refine your edge
👍Close the gap

Because good speeches reach the finals. Champion speeches win.

“Break Walls, Excel All”

🎉🎉打造冠軍演講的秘密,與 Fursey Gotuaco,2024 年世界演講錦標賽決賽選手!

曾經進入過決賽嗎?

你做了準備。練習過。表演過。

然而不知怎的,你還是差一點點。

決賽選手和冠軍之間的差距很少是天賦。那是打磨 - 那關鍵的 3%。

如果你曾在地區賽或更高級別比賽中參賽,並且不甘心總是「差一點」,這是你的機會。

全球冠軍香港演講會創始展示會及冠軍工作坊!

打造冠軍演講的秘密 與 Fursey Gotuaco,2024 年世界演講錦標賽決賽選手

日期:6 月 9 日
時間:香港時間晚上 8:30 – 10:30
形式:Zoom 線上參與

👍向冠軍學習
👍打磨你的優勢
👍縮小差距。

因為優秀的演講只能進入決賽。冠軍演講才能獲勝。

“跨越界限,成就卓越”




30/05/2026

🔥Only One Month Left — Will YOU Be Part of the Miracle?

Hello everyone, I am Vicky, President of the Zhuhai Cantonese Legacy Toastmasters Club.

If someone asks me today : “Is it still possible to create a miracle with just one month left?” My answer is definitely YES — and we are living proof.

Just a few months ago, we were at our lowest point. Only 3 members had renewed. People thought the Zhuhai Cantonese Legacy platform would quietly disappear. But we refused to give up. We rebuilt. We transformed. We fought together.

April became our turning point — we grew to nine members, and with one more joining in June, we completed our comeback story with a strong, united group of ten.

And today, we stand strong with 10 passionate members - a comeback no one expected.

How did we do it?
- We reinvented our meeting format
- We added more Cantonese elements and warmth
- We launched exclusive online Cantonese lessons
- We united as a team — Wang Zhou, Bruce, and I moved as one. We worked as one, sharing every task and backing each other completely. My teammates were especially proactive in outreach, inviting new friends and helping more people discover our club.

We received unwavering support from our Toastmasters family, especially our coach Eragon. His constant encouragement, unwavering support, and the confidence and courage he gives us are what keep us steady and moving forward.

We welcomed every guest, every helping hand, every voice that believed in us.

This growth wasn’t luck. It was persistence, unity, and the courage to keep going when the path was unclear.

And now, I want to share to every club facing a tough moment:
- Having a few members do NOT define your future.
- Starting small does NOT mean you can’t rise.
- One month is MORE than enough to turn everything around.

But only if you act. Only if you refuse to quit. Only if you decide that your miracle starts today.

📣📣So here is my call to action:
If you believe your club deserves a comeback!
If you want to see your club grow again!
If you want to create your own miracle:
- Start now. Reach out now. Invite now. Transform now.
- Do one bold thing today that your future members will thank you for.
- Don’t wait for miracles — create them.

In this final month, let’s rise together. Let’s break limits together. Let’s create miracles together. Your miracle is waiting — go claim it!

If you also want to share your miracle story, you are welcome to submit it to our District Director Eragon Fong through Wechat: Eragon869504848 or WhatsApp:+853 6357 3730.

“Break Walls, Excel All”

🔥 只剩一個月 - 你會成為奇蹟的一部分嗎?

大家好,我是粵語傳承演講俱樂部主席,泳琪。

如果現在有人問我:只剩一個月,還能不能創造奇蹟?我想告訴所有人:絕對可以!而我們就是活生生的證明。

三月份是我們最艱難、最迷茫的時刻。當時確定續費的只有三個人。人們以為粵語傳承平台會悄然消失。但我們拒絕放棄。我們重建。我們蛻變。我們一起奮鬥。

到了四月份,我們就發展到9位會員,再加上一位六月份入會的新朋友,最終逆勢成長為10人!今天,我們以10名充滿熱情的成員強勢回歸 - 這場復出沒有人預料到。

我們是怎麼做到的?
- 我們重新設計了會議形式
- 我們增加了更多粵語元素和溫暖
- 我們推出了專屬線上粵語課程
- 我們團隊團結一致 - 我、王舟和 Bruce 行動如一。我們三人拧成一股繩,不分你我、不計付出,所有工作互相兜底、共同承擔。他們更積極外聯,邀請大家來參加我們的活動,讓更多人了解我們的俱樂部

我們得到了演講會大家庭的堅定支持,尤其是我們的教練 Eragon。是他一直鼓勵我們、支撐我們、給我們信心和勇氣,帶領我們穩住節奏、繼續前行!

我們歡迎每一位來賓,每一雙伸出的援手,每一個相信我們的聲音。

從3人到10人,不是運氣,是堅持、是團結、是永不放棄。

今天我想告訴所有陷入低谷的分會:
- 人數少,不代表結局差。
- 起步低,不代表沒有奇蹟。
- 不要因為只剩一個月就灰心,不要現在就認輸。

但前提是你要行動,前提是你要拒絕放棄,前提是你要決定奇蹟從今天開始。

📣📣所以,這是我的行動號召:
- 如果你相信你的分會值得復甦
- 如果你想看到你們的分會再次成長
- 如果你想創造你自己的奇蹟 :
* 現在就開始。立即聯繫。現在就邀請。現在就改變。
* 今天做一件大膽的事情,讓你未來的成員感激你。
* 奇蹟,從來都不是天降,奇蹟是我們親手創造!

最後一個月,我們一起加油,突破自我、共創奇蹟!

如果你也想分享你的奇蹟故事,歡迎聯繫大區總監方振輝——微信:Eragon869504848 或 WhatsApp:+853 6357 3730 投稿

“跨越界限,成就卓越”



🎉🎉Let's create the miracles - U-Talk Rising Dear Fellow Toastmasters,I am Maybe, President of U Talk Toastmasters — a cl...
28/05/2026

🎉🎉Let's create the miracles - U-Talk Rising

Dear Fellow Toastmasters,

I am Maybe, President of U Talk Toastmasters — a club that once stood on the edge of disappearing.

Just a few months ago, our “club” was only two people. Two people sitting in a room meant for many more. Every meeting felt like a countdown to the end - no speakers, no guests, no hope!

One night, overwhelmed and desperate, I called my mentor Stone. He listened, paused and said one sentence that changed everything:

“Why not ask your Toastmasters family for help?”

That sentence pushed me to send a trembling SOS to our Toastmasters group:

“Can anyone help us with a workshop?”

And then — the miracle.

Sunny Sun, Immediate Past Area W3 Director, a veteran Toastmaster, returned like a guardian angel to lift our quality.

- We changed our meeting rhythm.
- We changed venues.
- We launched a reading camp.
- And slowly, two members became ten.

Today, we are not just surviving — we are rising, aiming to become a Distinguished Club.

And here is what our journey taught me:Even if only one or two people remain… Even if the room feels empty… As long as someone still believes, still fights and still dares to send an SOS to the Toastmasters family - Nothing is impossible!

📣📣If you also want to share your miracle story, you are welcome to submit it to our District Director Eragon Fong through Wechat: Eragon869504848 Or WhatsApp: +853 6357 3730.

“Break Walls, Excel All”

🎉🎉讓我們一起創造奇蹟 - U Talk 正在崛起

親愛的 Toastmasters,我是 Maybe,U Talk Toastmasters 的會長 - 一個曾經站在消失邊緣的分會。

就在幾個月前,我們的「分會」只有兩個人。兩個人坐在一間本該坐滿人的會議室裡。每一次會議,都像是在倒數終點的到來 - 沒有演講者,沒有來賓,沒有希望!

有一天晚上,我被壓力壓得喘不過氣,撥通了導師 Stone 的電話。他聽完後停頓了一下,只說了一句改變一切的話:

「為什麼不向 Toastmasters 家人求助呢?」

這句話推動我鼓起顫抖的勇氣,向群裡發出了 SOS:

「有人能來幫我們做一場工作坊嗎?」

然後 - 奇蹟發生了。

上屆 W3 小區總監、資深 Toastmaster Sunny Sun,如同守護天使般來到我們身邊,提升了會議的品質。

- 我們調整了會議的節奏
- 我們更換了不同的場地
- 我們啟動了閱讀營
- 慢慢地,兩個人變成了十個人

今天,我們不再是苟延殘喘 - 我們正在崛起,邁向卓越分會。

而這段旅程教會了我:即使只剩一兩個人… 即使房間空蕩蕩… 只要有人願意相信、願意堅持、願意向 Toastmasters 家人發出 SOS - 沒有什麼是不可能的!

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