BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER MEETINGS

Deloitte
Wednesday, March 25:Panel discussion. Topic: Managing in volatile times. 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Marshes Golf Club. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Please RSVP with Colin Bayne at cbayne@deloitte.ca by March 23, 2009.

Cherry Pie
Tuesday, March 31: Shop, Sip, Taste and Network event. 7 p.m. Lago Restaurant & Lakefront Lounge. Fundraising proceeds go to Savti & Candlelighters (CHEO). For more information, visit http://blackbirdcommunications.ca/cherrypie.html

Small Business Association
Wednesday, April 1: Fundraiser to support the SBA-Canada Awards Program for the Small Medium Enterprise Management Program at Algonquin College. Speaker: Professor Philip Jones, SME Management Program at Algonquin College. Topic: "VERY Friggin' Cool and Innovative Ideas from Around the World!! Innovate or Disintegrate!" 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Algonquin College, Building 'D', 385 Woodroffe Ave. Cost: $35 in advance ($40 at the door if space is available). Seating is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.sba-canada.ca

COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

CAPS
Wednesday, April 8: David Paradis presentations. Afternoon session - Transform your overloaded slides into persuasive presentations; Evening Session - Blogging, Podcasting and YouTube channels: letting the world see your expertise. Time and location: TBC. To register, contact info@capsottawa.ca or 613-749-5975.

Sustainable Forest Management Network
April 21 – 23: Forest sustainability conference. Speakers: Dr. C.S. (Buzz) Holling; Dr. Peter Senge; Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon; Dr. Gwynne Dyer. Topic: Envisioning Tomorrow's Forests: Knowledge Networking for Sustainability. Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel, 3 Boulevard du Casino. For the conference program or to register, visit www.sfmnetwork.ca or call (780) 492-6659.

GENERAL EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS

OPCUG
Wednesday, April 8:Monthly meeting. Guest speaker: Steven Totolo of tvcAutomation. Topic: home automation and what's new in security systems, automated lighting, networks, home theatre and audio. 7:30 p.m. Museum of Science and Technology, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Free and open to the general public. The facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information about this and other OPCUG activities visit http://opcug.ca.

Ottawa Talent Initiative
New Member Orientation every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The Ottawa Talent Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growth of Ottawa's high tech sector by working with employers and high tech workers to help create job opportunities. 359 Terry Fox Dr., Suite 210. Phone: 613-254-9914. For more information visit www.ottawatalentinitiative.ca

Ottawa Business Journal
Wednesday, July 8: OBJ Golf Tournament 2009. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grey Hawk Golf Club. Cost: Single: $185, Foursome: $740. For more information, please contact Cheryl Lumley at cheryl.lumley@transcontinental.ca. If you would like information on sponsoring the tournament, including hole sponsorships, please contact Susan Blain today at 613-744-4800 ext. 232 or susan.blain@transcontinental.ca

Toastmasters

Sandy Hill Toastmasters meets every Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Sandy Hill Community Centre, 250 Somerset Street East. Anyone interested in attending is welcome at any meeting. Contact president@sandyhill.freetoasthost.net or call Jennifer Dobson at 613-761-9900.

The Entrepreneurial Speakers Toastmasters group meets every Tuesday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Clarica Building, 50 O'Connor St., Room 315. Visit www.es-tm.ca for details or contact Lori Bassarab lorib_hewlettpackard@yahoo.com or 613-598-0107 for more information.

Capital Toastmasters meets every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. Location: Canadian Legion, Montgomery Branch, 330 Kent St. Visit www.capitaltoastmasters.ca for further information.

The Dawn Breaker Toastmasters meets at 269 Laurier St. W., Flr. 3, Room 3-083, each Wednesday morning from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Learn and practice communication and leadership skills. For more information contact Vicky at 613-834-1562.

Dynamets Toastmasters weekly meeting, each Wednesday at noon. Location: 99 Bank St., 6th floor. Practice meeting planning, conduct and make presentations, evaluate others. For more information call Joanne Savoie at 613-239-1906.

240 Sparks Toastmasters meet every Wednesday 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. Room varies, call 613-231-6115 ahead of time. Guests always welcome. Initiation fee $25, annual fee $75. Website http://240sparkstoastmasters.org.

Context Toastmasters meets every Thursday 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 4026 Richmond Rd., Bell's Corners. Guests are free. RSVP. For information, contact Su Thomas at 613-864-3310 or www.contexttoastmasters.ca

Bytown Toastmasters meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 774 Echo Drive, or 265 Sunnyside. For more information, contact Richard at 613-830-1710, or visit www.teradocs.com/bytown

Centretown Toastmasters meets every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Jack Purcell Community Centre, Room 201, 320 Jack Purcell Lane (behind the Starbucks on Elgin St). Visit http://centretown.freetoasthost.org/ for details or contact Ingrid Trudel at Trudeli@ainc-inac.gc.ca for more information.

Orleans Raconteurs Toastmasters meets on the first, third and fifth Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the second floor boardroom at the police building at 3343 St-Joseph Blvd. at Tenth Line in Orleans. Visitors welcome; please RSVP. For more information contact Patti Moran at vppublicrelations@club808.freetoasthost.com or visit our website at http://club808.freetoasthost.com