Up UP Toastmasters Club

08/06/2026

🔥 Meeting 208 Highlights: “Fight or Flight” 🔥
6th June 2026; Saturday

What an energising and thought-provoking session we had at Meeting 208, centred around the powerful theme “Fight or Flight.”

Our Table Topics segment truly brought out the courage in everyone, with six brave reactors stepping up to tackle intriguing questions and quotes inspired by the theme. Each speaker shared unique perspectives, reflecting on how we respond to challenges—whether we face them head-on or choose to step back.

We were also inspired by a meaningful educational session, where our speaker shared her personal journey of conquering the fear of public speaking. Her story reminded us that growth begins outside our comfort zone—and today, she stands as a sought-after speaker in her community. Truly motivating! 🌟

The learning continued with two outstanding prepared speeches, both creatively aligned with the theme, offering valuable insights and powerful messages.

What made the meeting even more impactful were the thoughtful evaluations. Each evaluator highlighted strengths while offering constructive suggestions, helping every speaker grow and improve.

To top it all off, we were delighted to welcome four guests, making the meeting even more vibrant and special. We hope you enjoyed the experience and felt the supportive spirit of our club!

👏 Overall, a fantastic meeting filled with courage, growth, and inspiration. Whether you choose to fight or take flight, what matters is that you keep moving forward.

01/06/2026

🪜Stepping Up to Success at Our 207th Meeting! 🚀

What an incredible session we had on May 2nd! Our 207th meeting was all about "Stepping Up, Up, Up!" and our members truly lived up to the theme.

It was inspiring to watch our members take the stage, from the quick-thinking brilliance during Table Topics to the polished, powerful formal speeches that kept us all engaged. We also took a moment to dive deep into an educational input session, where we walked away with so many valuable new insights to elevate our communication and leadership journeys.

Above all, it was a fantastic time of growth, learning, and camaraderie. Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such great energy to the room!

Ready to step up with us? Join our next meeting on 6th June @10:30am to see what all the excitement is about!

20/04/2026

🌟 Time's Up! 🌟 Meeting 206 - 11 Apr 2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Toastmasters meeting themed "Time's Up." We had an engaging session with six Table Topic reactors, one educational input, two formal speakers, and an insightful Soapbox speech. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the value of every moment and how we can maximize our time.

We were also excited to be graced by the presence of two guests, adding to our vibrant discussion. Together, we focused on delivering concise messages and recognizing the powerful impact our words can have within the time we are given.

Looking forward to our next meeting! 02 May 2026, Saturday Harris Park Community Centre 10:30am-12:30pm ⏰✨

23/03/2026

Glad to be recognized by District 90!

Congratulations to Our Early Bird Renewal Incentive Winners!🥳

Your teamwork and commitment to excellence have made this achievement possible. Keep shining and inspiring! 🌟

07/03/2026

🌟 Exciting Recap of UP UP Toastmasters Club Meeting 205 🌟

Theme: Let's Communicate!

Our recent meeting was a fantastic success, with great attendance from both members and a guest. The room was set up for a fun and engaging gathering. Everyone eagerly participated when our Table Topics Master challenged them with questions about communicating care for others.

Our table topics evaluator shared insightful observations on each participants' strengths during their speeches, highlighting their "gems" and areas for improvement. The business session covered all key agenda items, and while it was a bit lengthy, it was productive.

In the education segment, we were fortunate to have a formal speakers who provided valuable insights from travels experiences to conflict resolution. The evaluations offered were informative and will be beneficial for our upcoming speeches.

As always, a delightful morning tea marked both the beginning and conclusion of our meeting, which started and ended on time.

Join us for our next meeting on April 11, 2026 at Harris Park Community Centre ! We look forward to seeing you there!


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07/02/2026

The UpUP Toastmasters Club successfully concluded its 204th meeting, themed "Grow!" The event saw participation from several guests, who engaged actively in the Table Topics Session and provided commendations following the meeting.

The gathering centered around celebrating Sarah's birthday and recognizing the club's accomplishments during the recently held Area Contest. Attendees gained valuable insights from an educational segment on Evaluation and Business Meeting Proceedings.

Additionally, we were pleased to have three formal speakers, one of whom delivered a practice talk in preparation for the Division Contest. The meeting fostered a productive environment where participants aligned their personal goals with those of the club, further emphasizing the theme of growth.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on March 7, 2026, Saturday, at Harris Park Community Center.

04/02/2026

A huge round of applause to our incredible volunteers and contestants who made the Area 4 Speech Contest on January 31 a resounding success. Every single one of you demonstrated remarkable courage and dedication, and we're honored to have you as part of our community. Congratulations to Jenny Dewberry, Nidhi, and Mary Anne Villanueva on their outstanding achievements: Evaluation Speech - 3rd place, Jenny Dewberry; Table Topics - 3rd place, Jenny Dewberry; International Speech - 2nd place, Jenny Dewberry; Humorous Speech - 2nd place, Mary Anne Villanueva. Your accomplishments are a shining inspiration for us all, and we can't wait to see what the future holds. Let's keep pushing ourselves to new heights and making our mark on the world. We look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting on February 7 at Harris Park Community Centre at 10:30am. Bring a guest and let's continue to thrive together! Harris Park Community Centre

24/01/2026

Meeting 203 Theme: New Year, New Goals!

The Up UP Toastmasters Club first meeting of the year has been attended with speeches revolving around the theme. Everyone made sure that no one leaves without taking part in delivering a formal speech or just mini-speeches during Table topics session and evaluation portion. We started on time and ended on time as well.

To add to our toast, we celebrated the award for a Select Distinguished Club for TM year 2024-2025.

What a great way to start the year having the end in mind as we all marked our goal to be a better version of ourselves this 2026.

See you on our next meeting this 7th of February 2026. Bring along a guest and a friend and be there before 10:30 Harris Park Community Centre.

We also are having our Area contest at Wenty Leagues Community Club on the 31st of January, Saturday. Come witness the clubs in our area compete for International, Evaluation, Table Topics, and Humorous Speech or simply cheer for your club contestants.

04/01/2026

So very proud of our persistent and dedicated charter members Danielle Pham, Nidhi Shekaran & David Gwilliam... 15 years as Toastmasters!!!!

15/11/2025

The Up UP Toastmasters Club's 201st Meeting, themed "Melodramatic," kicked off with great energy and welcomed our lovely guest, Sanshea. Everyone embraced the theme in their introductions, table topics, mini speeches, and formal presentations. It was a productive session where all members had the opportunity to share their thoughts.

Highlighting our achievements, we proudly celebrated receiving the Gold Retention and Growth Award for the 2024-2025 Toastmaster year! We're incredibly proud of our club, which continues to thrive after 200 amazing meetings.

Join us for our 202nd meeting on December 6th, 2025, at Harris Park Community Center! Don't forget to bring a guest, as we have exciting activities planned. Arrive 15 minutes early to soak in the warmth and generosity of our wonderful members. See you there!