TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 45

For the Members... By the Members

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Online Webinars / Sessions

District 45 Leadership

Monthly Peer Calls

As a leader in your club, ongoing training and comradery are important aspects of growth. The senior leadership team is committed to supporting club leaders by building an inclusive and safe environment for growth and sharing.

  • Club Presidents

    • 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 pm Eastern / 7 pm Atlantic / 7:30 pm Newfoundland

    • Zoom link found on our District 45 Calendar

  • Club Vice Presidents of Education

    • 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 pm Eastern / 8 pm Atlantic / 8:30 pm Newfoundland

    • Zoom link found on our District 45 Calendar

  • Club Vice Presidents of Membership

    • 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm Eastern / 8 pm Atlantic / 8:30 pm Newfoundland

    • Zoom link found on our District 45 Calendar

  • 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

    • Zoom link found on our District 45 Calendar

District 45 Conference

Volunteer Information Session

Did you know our District 45 Conference is in Moncton NB from May 23rd to May 25th 2025? Did you know there are a lot of opportunities to complete Pathways projects by volunteering for the conference? Do you want to know more?

Join our conference co-chairs Erin McMenemy, DTM and Lorelei Grecian at the following information sessions:

  • Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

All sessions begin at 7 pm Eastern / 8 pm Atlantic / 8:30 pm Newfoundland for 30 minutes on Zoom. The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84361548081?pwd=vRPIxfeb7ETc8HXOPQgyQaTEYgPaDA.1

(Meeting ID: 843 6154 8081 | Passcode: 386294).

Even if you're unable to attend the conference, your help is needed. The more people involved, the lighter the work will be to hold this type of event.

District 45 Educational

Zoom Sessions

Area Director Reese Eskridge, DTM is hosting education zoom sessions on Friday nights at 7:30 pm Eastern / 8:30 pm Atlantic / 9 pm Newfoundland times. These informational sessions are important educationals to assist with growing your clubs.

These sessions are held using Zoom.

The link found on our District 45 Calendar

  • Prospective Member Follow-up Email

    • Sunday, December 23rd, 2024

  • Online Guest Packet

    • Sunday, January 5th, 2025

  • "Put on a Good Show"

    • Sunday, January 12th, 2025

  • New Member Profile Form

    • Sunday, January 19th, 2025

  • Orienting New Members

    • Sunday, January 26th, 2025

  • Member Interest Survey

    • Sunday, February 2nd, 2025

  • New Member Experience Survey

    • Sunday, February 9th, 2025

  • New Member Orientation PPT

    • Sunday, February 23rd, 2025

  • Successful Club Series

    • Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

  • Master Your Meetings

    • Sunday, March 9th, 2025

  • Better Speaker Series

    • Sunday, March 16th, 2025

  • Leadership Excellence Series

    • Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

  • Newsletter Template

    • Sunday, March 30th, 2025

Around The District...

District 45 Educational Webinar Survey

Members of District 45 have said they want webinars. NOW is your opportunity to help us plan educational webinars that you and your fellow Toastmasters would be interested in.

Complete the District 45 Educational Webinar survey NOW so our Webinar Chair Jenny Theriault can deliver what you are wanting!

District 45 Needs

A Finance Manager!

District 45 is seeking a finance manager! Information about this role can be found at

https://www.toastmasters.org/Membership/Leadership/district-leader-tools/district-management/district-finance/.

If you know budgets and how to read a profit and loss statement, we are looking for you!

Please consider supporting the members of District 45 by submitting your name via email to Sharon Joseph, DTM, District 45 Director 2024-2025. Let's discuss the role and how you can benefit from District leadership.

District 45 10 x 30

NextGen Initiative

District 45 Trail Blazers...

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Paul Coddington, DTM

Spotlight Toastmasters Club

Paul is our VPE this year and is committed to sharing our gift. Paul recently assisted organzing an open house and has volunteered to lead another one in January. He is leading by example for our members, having completed 4 levels in Pathways so far this year. Paul loves our panel evaluation format and is committed to helping our members and club be successful this year!

- Crystal Cobb, DTM, PDD

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Maria Winn, DTM

2211 Toastmasters Club

Maria is a leader! She constantly leads by example and encourages others to become better Toastmasters. She has been and continues to mentor the club leaders in his home club, but now she's making a positive impact in D45 by mentoring club coaches as the chair of that critical program (Club Coach Chair). Maria Winn is awesome!

- Tom Macisso, DTM

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Christopher Hannon

Greater Portland Toastmasters Club

Christopher Hannon has "hit the ground running" in his short time as a member of D45. Although a toastmaster for less than a year, he won the 2024 D45 Humorous Speech Contest! In addition, he identified a need and created a plan to gain 10-30% more members age 18-30. The 10 x 30 Initiative! Christopher is a leader!

- Tom Macisso, DTM

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Peggy Seymour, DTM

The Maine Thing Advanced Toastmasters Club

I first met Peggy in the summer of 2019 when she walked into a Kennebec Valley Toastmasters meeting while visiting from New Jersey. We shared with her our plans for an advanced club, and she was immediately on board! Right from the start, we knew Peggy was someone special—'good people' as we like to say. She became a charter member of The Maine Thing and has remained a dedicated, active participant ever since. Even though she lives in New Jersey, that hasn’t stopped her from being an essential part of our club—both as a friend and a leader. Just recently, Peggy and another "Jersey girl" drove 400 miles one way to attend the Division B TLI. That, my fellow Toastmasters, is true dedication! Peggy has become a mainstay of The Maine Thing (see what I did there?), and she exemplifies leadership, commitment, and friendship. She is, without a doubt, a Trail Blazer!

- Dawna-Jean Turchon, DTM

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Dawna-Jean Turchon, DTM

Kennebec Valley Toastmasters Club

DJ is a "force of nature" for Toastmasters! She leads and mentors in a way that "hits home" to many D45 members. In addition, she "practices what she preaches" and has completed all 11 paths that were previously available. DJ is a true force multiplier!

- Tom Macisso, DTM

Dawna-Jean is my mentor. She has taught me how to get better with my communication and computer skills. As someone with a learning disability, it's hard to understand certain things. She helps me not only to understand but also to step out of my comfort zone. I would not be as successful as a Toastmaster if it was not for her.

- Patricia Saucier, DTM

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Anne Doucette, DTM

Riverview Canusa Toastmasters Club & Spotlight Toastmasters Club

Anne consistently works the Pathways program and is dedicated to her own learning and that of her fellow members. Anne recently completed her second DTM and is close to finishing her tenth path. In Riverview Canusa, she is our VPE and provides members with edcuational presentations to help members learn and grow. In Spotlight, Anne is our VPPR and works to share our club successes and attract guests. She says yes when called upon to take leadership roles and volunteers outside of the club regularly. We are so lucky to have Anne as part of our clubs and also the District. Anne recently delivered a presentation at Division C TLI - the Pathways new LMS platform. Way to go Anne!!

- Crystal Cobb, DTM PDD

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Paula Tozer

Riverside Toastmasters Club

Paula Tozer is an inspiration to each and every member, her enthusiasm is inspiring and brings in new guests that she converts into new members.

- Marion Taylor, DTM

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Sheryl Poirier, DTM, PDD

Riverview Canusa Toastmasters Club Coach

Sheryl is working closely with our club executive and members to help us grow. She shows up with a smile on her face and bring energy to every meeting. She is honest with her feedback and celebrates our successes. Sheryl is committed to helping others and in her role of club coach, that shines bright. We are thankful for her commitment to helping us achieve success and for sharing her knowledge and suggestions for improvement.

- Crystal Cobb, DTM PDD

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Lesley Carter

Dartmouth TIC Talkers Toastmasters Club

Lesley is a Canva/tech genius and generously gives of her time and talent creating promotional graphics for all the district educational webinars. As VPPR for our club, TIC Talkers she also created interesting and engaging content regularly for our club members and for promotion. Lesley graciously shares her talents at the club and district level and I am grateful for her support! She is a trail blazer!

- Jenny Theriault

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Albert Cormier

Spirit Ed Toastmasters Club

Albert Cormier goes the extra mile for Toastmasters. He always says "yes" and is willing to help - fill a meeting role, give advice, provide an evaluation, help the district, present an educational webinar and more! Already this Toastmaster year he has filled meeting roles at two of the clubs I attend. He also presented an educational webinar for the district on tools for beating your jitters when public speaking (excellent tips!) and is presenting another webinar in December. He is working on his DTM and often volunteers for roles within the district. I love the energy and enthusiasm he beings to any meeting and event. Albert is a trail blazer and I am grateful for him!

- Jenny Theriault

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Claudia Hitchcock

Civil Speakers Toastmasters Club

Claudia’s dedication as VP Membership has been an incredible asset to Civil Speakers, playing a vital role in achieving Presidents Distinguished status for two consecutive years. Her thought-provoking speeches and steadfast support inspire us all. Claudia, your presence is a true strength for our club, and we deeply appreciate everything you do!

- Veerendranath Nagalla

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Danilo Buchner

Riverview Canusa Toastmasters Club

Danilo Buchner first joined Toastmasters September 2022. He embraced his journey within Toastmasters right from the very beginning, signing up for meeting roles, taking on club officer roles and working the Pathways program. Danilo played an important role in helping the club gain new members in the past year. He is always willing to lead events and to help others. Danilo is a great assess to the Riverview Canusa Toastmasters Club.

- Anne Doucette, DTM

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Veerendra Nagalla

Civil Speakers Toastmasters Club

He has been a great mentor on my journey to improving my public speaking and leadership skills

- Ebele Mogbolu

Veeru has embraced his role as District 45 Speechcraft Chair. He understands the value of this program, how it helps people who are not yet Toastmasters become better speakers and how the Speechcraft program can lead to potential new members.

- Sharon Joseph, DTM, DD

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Olivette Aviso, DTM, PDD

The Maine Thing Advanced Toastmasters Club

Olivette Aviso DTM was the first District Governor to LEAD D45 to Presidents Distinguished, and she hasn’t slowed down. Last year Olivette served as District Leadership Committee Chair, and Co- Chair of D45’s first Zoom Candidate's Showcase and Corner. Olivette’s mission is to help Toastmasters exceed their goals and develop as Leaders. Olivette was on the team that designed the D45 Trail Blazer pin. Olivette is a rock solid mentor, brilliant resource and top notch encourager. Olivette inspires courage to everyone she meets. She is an outstanding D45 Trail Blazer.

- Angela Chute, DTM, PDD

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Jenny Theriault

Spotlight Toastmasters Club - Club Coach

Jenny brings her positive energy and bright smile with her where ever she goes! Spotlight Toastmasters is so excited to have her as our club coach. Jenny is working towards her Distinguished Toastmaster designation and takes her role as club coach seriously. She attends our executive meetings every month and actively takes roles during our club meetings. I love that she is open and honest with her feedback to help us grow as a club. Jenny truly leads by example for our members and doesn't back down from a challenge. She is a true leader inside our club and within the District. Thank you for your service Jenny!!

- Crystal Cobb, DTM, PDD

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Lawrence Kelly

Dartmouth Toastmasters Club

Lawrence, your dedication and energy are truly inspiring! The way you’ve consistently promoted our Toastmasters events, especially the 100th year celebration with 77 attendees, has set a new standard. Your relentless social media presence and coordination with District 45 leadership are making a huge impact. Keep up the fantastic work—you’re elevating our entire community!

- Veerendranath Nagalla

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Tom Macisso, DTM

Blueberry Hill Toastmasters

Tom’s passion for Toastmasters is unmatched. Having served in various leadership roles, he organized the milestone District 45 event celebrating 100 years of Toastmasters—a remarkable achievement. Always willing to lend a hand, Tom’s support and dedication make a difference for everyone around him.

- Veerendranath Nagalla

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Bill Crosby, DTM

Kennebec Valley Toastmasters

Bill Crosby is the soul of Kennebec Valley Toastmasters. As a longtime member, he has played a crucial role in inspiring others and takes great joy in witnessing their growth. With his supportive leadership, he gently nudges members beyond their comfort zones. Bill consistently gives credit to others rather than seeking it for himself. His creative ideas help keep the club vibrant and welcoming, and he is dedicated to the success of both the members and the organization. KVTM would not be what it is today without Bill’s contributions.

- DJ Turchon, DTM

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Lorelei Grecian

Riverview Canusa Toastmasters Club


Lorelei is a Toastmaster who is always willing to help. She is our current Secretary and was instrumental in completing our Club Success Plan online in Club Central. Lorelei consistently takes on roles during our meetings and mentors our new members. She models Toastmasters core values of integrity, respect, service and excellence. Lorelei leads by example and is working towards her Distinguished Toastmaster designation. Kudos to Lorelei for stepping up to co-chair this year's conference in Moncton! Thank you for all you do Lorelei - Riverview Canusa is lucky to have you!

- Crystal Cobb, DTM

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