Igniters Year End Party

Celebration

Igniters members are proud that our club achieved Presidents Distinguished Club with 10 out of 10 goals completed. What do you do when you are excited and proud of our achievements?

We celebrate with a party! We had all the ingredients: welcome guests, excited members, fun, fellowship, food, music, inspiring table topics - and awards! 

Our many guests were welcomed warmly and told us they enjoyed seeing the continuum of experience and skills in this club from beginner to "seasoned". It made them feel that they too could fit in. A special welcome to Chelsea, our past Division E Director.

We had even more to celebrate - the recent marriage of  Emma (Igniter member) and Rob.

Executive Team Recognition

Mark, our outgoing President, said farewell and thank you to the current Executive Team for all their contributions and teamwork. 

SAA Elaine, Secretary Tracey, Treasurer Petra, VP PR Darlene, VP Membership Nandini, President Mark. Missing VP Ed Luis.

The club welcomed the incoming Executive Team for 2025-2026, who have already started training and will begin their duties on July 1. As you can see there are some familiar faces on the team.

SAA Elaine, VP PR Nandini, President Marvin, VP Ed Ali, VP Membership Yvonne, Secretary Emma. Missing Treasurer Trish.

Recognition

During the evening, the club recognized the following: 10 new members, 5 contestants who competed beyond club level, 8 members of our mentoring teams, and 6 members who achieved Pathways levels. 
Ali and Darlene received the Triple Crown award for achieving 3 Pathways levels in one year.
Emma was recognized for being a sponsor of a new club, Mark's Toastmasters Club. 

Of the Year awards

Of the Year award winners move on as nominations for awards at the next level.
Nandini - Toastmaster of the Year
Chamila - Rookie of the Year
Darlene - Public Relations of the Year

Spirit of Success - special Club awards

These special club awards recognize other outstanding contributions to the club.
Jeremy - New Member award
Elaine    - Communication and Leadership award

Ali         - Speech Achievement

Nandini - President's Choice and the Igniting Spirits award.

 

Photo credits to Jey and Marvin. (some photos still to come)

As of July 1, 2025, please welcome our new VP PR, the incredible Nandini. :)

D42 Recognizes President's Distinguished Clubs

In her email to Igniters, D42 Program Quality Director, Debbie Stearns, DTM wrote:  

"I am absolutely thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the following clubs for achieving President’s Distinguished status—our highest level of club excellence:

Bow Valley, Cranston Communicators, Wascana, Green Horizons, Fifth Avenue Place, Palliser, Connected Communicators, Fluor Communicators, Dynamically Speaking, Calgary Pacesetters, Igniters, Kepler Astrologers, and Bedstone Olympics.

This outstanding accomplishment reflects your dedication, teamwork, leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping your members succeed and thrive. You set a shining example for the entire district and demonstrate what is possible when we work together toward excellence.

 Attached is a virtual President’s Distinguished ribbon for you to proudly display on your club website—you’ve earned it!"  This is an achievement that all our members will be celebrating.

It is Time to Celebrate!

Come celebrate another outstanding year with your fellow Igniters at our year end party on June 24, 2025! Expect to enjoy:

• Fellowship
• Fun
• Food - potluck
• Awards
• Member Achievements
• Stories and more

More details to come soon.

Good News!

Exciting Elections for New Executive

At our May 27, 2025 meeting, we were delighted to see members step up quickly for positions on the new executive team for 2025-2026. It is a sign of a vibrant, enthusiastic club that in several positions more than one member volunteered. Marvin led us expertly through the nomination and election process. 

New Executive 2025-2026

President -                    Marvin

VP Education -             Ali

VP Membership -         Yvonne

VP Public Relations -    Nandini

Secretary -                     Emma

Treasurer -                     Trish

SAA -                             Elaine

Incoming President, Marvin, thanked the current executive for all their efforts on behalf of the club.

New member inducted

Igniters is delighted to welcome new member, Nora, to our club. Nandini led the induction at the previous meeting and the club stood and gave our newest member a round of applause.

Igniters is a President's Distinguished Club - again!

The club now has 32 members and stands at 4th highest membership in District 42.

The club has achieved 9 out of 10 Distinguished Club points and is on track for 10 before the end of June.

Member Achievements - Triple Crown

Congratulations to two of our members who have achieved triple crown status this year. A triple crown is awarded to members who complete at least three levels in one Toastmaster year.

Ali is working on the Strategic Relationships path and completed levels 2, 3 and 4.

Darlene is working on the Engaging Humour path and completed levels 1, 2 and 3.

Upcoming Events - watch for emails from Ali and Nandini for details.

* Club Officer trainings

* Year end celebration on June 24.