Integrity
We do the right thing, especially when no one is watching.
About ELIO
A room that’s rooting for you
ELIO is a community of people learning to speak and lead with confidence. Every meeting is a chance to practise, stumble, recover, and grow — in a room that’s rooting for you.
Our promise
Empowering individuals through personal and professional development.
ELIO is part of Toastmasters International — a global community that has helped millions find their voice since 1924. We meet saturdays, 2:00–4:30 pm, in person & online, in English and French. Guests are always welcome.
ELIO stands for
- Engaged
- Leaders
- Innovative
- Orators
- 38
- Active members
- 210+
- Speeches this year
- 5
- Years running
- 3
- Awards in 2026
What we stand for
Core values
Respect
Every voice in the room matters — and every voice gets heard.
Service
We grow by lifting others. Mentorship is built into how we work.
Excellence
We pursue our best, then raise the bar and pursue it again.
Our community
A room full of people in your corner
- Members after a Saturday meeting
- Our annual club humour contest
- A bilingual Table Topics session
- Celebrating new Pathways completions
Your committee
Meet the team that runs ELIO
President Name
PresidentLeads the club and chairs the executive committee.
VP Education Name
VP EducationRuns the education programme and meeting schedule.
VP Membership Name
VP MembershipWelcomes guests and supports new members.
VP PR Name
VP Public RelationsTells the club's story online and in the community.
Secretary Name
SecretaryKeeps the club's records and minutes.
Treasurer Name
TreasurerManages dues and the club's finances.
Sergeant at Arms Name
Sergeant at ArmsSets up the room and keeps meetings running.
"We started ELIO on a simple belief: everyone has a voice worth hearing. Watching members find theirs — in both English and French — is the proudest work of my life."