The Queen's Park Public Speaking Club has a history which spans over 35 years. In the period over the three decades in which the club has existed, members have helped each other to develop their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills.

The club started in 1972 as a public speaking self-training group for employees of the Ontario government. That club become organized as a Toastmasters Club in April of 1973 and has flourished since that time.

Today our club's membership has over 40 people who represent a wide variety of occupations, ages, and cultural backgrounds. While some of our members work for the Ontario government and crown organizations; our membership comprises a mixture of individuals from the private, public and academic sectors.

Award Data:

Listed below are the awards the club has achieved and the year in which each was earned. (Awards earned prior to the 2003-2004 program year do not appear.)

DISTINGUISHED CLUB PROGRAM

President's Distinguished Club – the highest level of recognition available. The club met the membership prerequisite and achieved nine or 10 of the 10 goals.
2010-2011, 2006-2007, 2004-2005, 2003-2004.

Select Distinguished Club - the club met the membership prerequisite and achieved seven or eight of the 10 goals.
2009-2010, 2008-2009, 2007-2008, 2005-2006.

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS

Smedley Award – the club added five new, dual or reinstated members during the months of August and September.
2009-2010, 2004-2005.

Talk up Toastmasters Award – the club added five new, dual or reinstated members during the months of February and March.
2009-2010, 2008-2009, 2006-2007, 2004-2005.

Beat the Clock Award – the club added five new, dual or reinstated members during the months of May and June.
2006-2007, 2003-2004.