Toastmasters, a club that officially started in 1924 and helps to provide improvement in personal and social skills, is seeking an official return to Yellowknife for the first time since 2016.

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The club has to have a total of 20 paid members to reach its goal of officially chartering in Yellowknife.

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The club experienced issues while trying to promote the Toastmasters during the pandemic.

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As well, the pandemic, made Zoom meetings more common than the in-person variety.

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Toastmasters helps to build confidence by preparing for impromptu social situations and builds on communication skills, according to Blake-McDonald.

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Those who want to be a part of Toastmasters can reach out to the club e-mail at midnightsuntoastmasters@outlook.com. They currently meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:45 p.m. over Zoom.

Prospective participants should also be aware that Toastmasters is only accepting adult members due to insurance reasons, but there are plans for a youth leadership program once the club is fully established.