TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 45
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District 45 Leadership
Monthly Peer Calls
Club Presidents
3rd Thursday of each month at 6 pm Eastern / 7 pm Atlantic / 7:30 pm Newfoundland
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Club Vice Presidents of Education
2nd Thursday of each month at 7 pm Eastern / 8 pm Atlantic / 8:30 pm Newfoundland
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Club Vice Presidents of Membership
3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm Eastern / 8 pm Atlantic / 8:30 pm Newfoundland
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Club Vice Presidents of Public Relations
Alternating between 4th Monday / 4th Tuesday each month at 7 pm Eastern / 8 pm Atlantic / 8:30 pm Newfoundland
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New Member Calls
3rd Thursday of each month at 7 pm Eastern / 8 pm Atlantic / 8:30 pm Newfoundland
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District 45 Trail Blazers...
We have so many Trail Blazers in District 45 and so little room on our main page to highlight everyone! For this reason, as we add new recipients, former recipients are rolled off the front page. Everyone continues to be trail blazers even if they are no longer highlighted below! Thank you to all our recipients for serving the members of District 45!
Dawna-Jean Turchon, DTM
Kennebec Valley Toastmasters Club, Speech Afire Advanced Toastmasters Club, The Maine Thing Advanced Toastmasters Club
Thank YOU, DJ! DJ served above and beyond the Club level. She proudly represented DivB serving on the 2025, D45 District Leadership Committee.
- Angela Chute, DTM, IPDD
David Allen
Fredericton Toastmasters Club
I am honored to nominate David Allen of the Fredericton Toastmasters Club #2204 for the District 45 Trail Blazer Award. As our Club Vice President of Finance, David has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership. Beyond his financial role, he has been an outstanding mentor, actively guiding new members in setting up their Toastmasters accounts and navigating their Pathways curriculum.
David’s commitment to member success extends beyond meetings—he engages with individuals both within and outside club sessions, ensuring they stay on track with their personal growth. His own achievements are equally inspiring; he recently completed his first Pathway and transitioned seamlessly into his next within a year, showcasing his drive for continuous improvement.
David Allen is not only a remarkable Toastmaster but also a valuable asset to our club and the broader community. His unwavering support, enthusiasm, and mentorship make him highly deserving of this recognition.
- Dr. Kaushal Rathnayake
Paula D. Tozer
Riverside Toastmasters
Thank YOU, Paula! Paula served above and beyond the Club level. She proudly represented DivC serving on the 2025 D45 District Leadership Committee.
- Angela Chute, DTM, IPDD
Melissa Miller
2211 Toastmasters
Thank YOU, Melissa! Melissa served above and beyond the Club level. She proudly represented DivB serving on the 2025 D45 District Leadership Committee.
- Angela Chute, DTM, IPDD
Jane Osemwegie, DTM
Bedford Basin Toastmasters
Thank YOU, Jane! Jane served above and beyond the Club level. She proudly represented DivD serving on the 2025 D45 District Leadership Committee.
- Angela Chute, DTM, IPDD
Monica White, DTM
River Valley Toastmasters
Monica is a charter member and has been the Treasurer of our club since the beginning except for 1 year. She keeps us on the straight and narrow with the financial rules and regulations. She worked very hard to achieve her DTM and gave that award to River Valley TM club. She is always there for any member who needs help and always takes at least one functionary role when needed to finish out an agenda for a meeting. With her as a member, this club is richer because of her dedicated membership.
- Marion Taylor, DTM
Christopher Solarski
Provincially Speaking
Thank YOU, Chris! Chris served above and beyond the Club level. He proudly represented DivD serving on the 2025 D45 District Leadership Committee.
- Angela Chute, DTM, IPDD
Tamara Elwood
Spirit-Ed Toastmasters Club
Tamara has truly excelled in her role as Area 9 Director. Not only has she embraced the responsibilities with enthusiasm and dedication, but she has also gone above and beyond by stepping up to lead and support activities within her division. Her proactive approach, leadership, and unwavering commitment to clubs and members has made a significant impact. Tamara's ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a positive and solution-focused attitude is truly commendable. We are lucky to have her leadership within our District!
- Sherry MacDonald, PQD, DTM
Crystal Cobb, DTM, PDD
Spotlight Toastmasters Club
Crystal knows the importance and value of completing a club success plan early in the year to help guide the club through a successful year. Riverview Canusa has a lot of newer members as club officers and as Club President, Crystal took the time to explain the value of the CSP. She encouraged all club officers to review each section and to ensure we all had the opportunity provide feedback and feel heard. This proved to be a worthwhile experience for the club officers.
- Anne Doucette, DTM
As club coach for Spotlight Toastmasters, I recently challenged all members to invite and bring as many guests to the January + February meetings as possible. While many members did invite guests, Crystal far succeeded all other members by bringing FIVE guests to meetings. Crystal is also the President of the club and always brings the best energy and enthusiasm to the club, while also maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and leadership. She is an inspiration. Spotlight Toastmasters is lucky to have such a stalwart leader and member. Go Crystal go!
- Jenny Theriault, DTM
Heather Perkins, DTM, PDD
Toast of the Coast, Schooner Toastmasters Clubs
Heather always says yes when called upon to assist. Recently, Spotlight Toastmasters reached out to ask if she would be a guest speaker at our open house in the new year. Without hesitation, she said yes. She even offered to take on a role at our recent meeting, as she knows we are low on membership at the moment. Heather brought her energy and enthusiasm to the meeting, providing our members and guests with engaging table topic questions relating to our theme "National Jukebox Day". Heather, thank you for saying yes and bringing your energy to our meeting!
- Crystal Cobb, DTM, PDD
Antoine LeGresley
Le Club Toastmasters Acadien
Antoine is the epitome of what makes Toastmasters so great! He's a "shining star" that makes things happen! He's has continued to provide translation of D45 Newletter to our French speaking members; he was a active participant on my DTM Project team and Antoine has agreed to be on our Club Growth Team overseeing our mentors for new chartered clubs.
- Tom Macisso, DTM
Elise Thorsen
Savvy Speakers Toastmasters Club
Elise answered Spotlight Toastmasters call for help as we were hosting another open house. As a low member club, we wanted to have our agenda filled to provide a quality meeting for our guests and Elise assisted us as timer. She consistently steps up when called upon to do so and comes prepared to fulfill her duties with energy and enthusiasm. Thank you so much Elise - keep being a shining star!
- Crystal Cobb, DTM, PDD
Peter Allston
Memorial Toastmasters Club
Peter has gone above and beyond the duties of a Toastmaster and Executive Member to support Memorial Toastmasters. Weekly, he arrives early to set up the Zoom Meeting, troubleshooting and ensuring those who join in can see and hear. Peter also sets up the room for the Toastmasters Meeting: Arranging the tables, setting up the Lectern, distributing the Voting Ballots, the Speaker Feedback Forms, and the Member Name Tags, as well as hanging the Toastmasters Banners, which enables guests to see the physical location of the Meeting. Peter takes responsibility for carrying all of the Club paraphernalia (Banners, Gavel, Ballots, etc) to and from the Meeting, weekly.
Peter also jumps in at the last minute to assist with any aspect of ensuring that Memorial Toastmasters is organized and ready for a successful Meeting.
Peter has participated in outside activities, promoting our Club, such as Toastmasters sessions at SHAD Valley, the Public Library and Exxon Mobile.
Peter is a valued and contributing Executive and Toastmaster Member and one who is respected and appreciated by his fellow Toastmasters.
- Lorna Walters, DTM
Samuel Boduch, DTM
Portsmouth Toastmasters Club
Always willing to lend a hand - that's Sam! He recently assisted Spotlight Toastmasters with our open house by taking on the role of General Evaluator. When I reached out to Sam with my request to take on a role during our special event, he didn't hesitate. I have worked closely with Sam over the last number of years on various things and can always count on him to show up and give it his best. Sam is a cheerleader for others and provided our club with an effective evaluation while also bringing energy and humor to our meeting. Thanks for your support Sam, it's greatly appreciated!
- Crystal Cobb, DTM, PDD
Shelley Petit, DTM
Le Club Toastmasters Acadien
I am honoured to nominate Shelley Petit for TrailBlazer for her outstanding leadership and advocacy. As the only bilingual Area Director in Division C, Shelley has supported multiple Toastmasters clubs, serving as President of Arcadie Club, Vice President of Education at Rise and Shine Advanced Toastmasters, and Area 2 Director.
Beyond Toastmasters, Shelley passionately advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities. As President of the New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities (NBCPD), she has worked tirelessly to advance accessibility and inclusion, amplifying voices at both provincial and international levels.
As a former teacher, Shelley is deeply committed to mentorship, empowerment, and community service. Her dedication and impact make her a truly deserving candidate for this award.
- Veerendra Nagalla
Marion Taylor, DTM
River Valley Toastmasters Club
Thank YOU, Marion! Marion served above and beyond the Club level. She proudly represented DivC serving on the 2025 D45 District Leadership Committee.
- Angela Chute, DTM, IPDD
Gordon Green
River Valley Toastmasters Club
Gordon is a charter member and has been the secretary every year. He is a valued member of this club by giving speeches, doing functionary roles for meetings, he secured a large flat screen TV for our hybrid meetings and brings guests then signs them up for membership. He is always available to help out anyone who requires anything. Our club is very appreciative of him and his devotion to our club.
- Marion Taylor, DTM
Dr. Kaushal Rathnayake
Fredericton Toastmasters Club
Upon joining he has been actively engaged in speeches, leadership roles, and volunteer efforts. Left a strong impression on me.
- David Allen
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