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Club High Achievers

George O'Keeffe (DTM - Distinguish Toastmaster)
One of the club's original founders in 1995, George is the 2009 winner of District 73's International speech contest and was placed 3rd in the semifinals at the Toastmasters International world championships in the USA. A veteran contestant at District level in both the International Speech Contest and the District Evaluation Contest!

Andrew Monaghan (ATMB - Advanced Toastmaster Bronze)
A ten year plus member who won the District Evaluation Contest in 2005. Andrew was club President the year Business Talk Toastmasters received its first Select Distinguished Club award and Governor Southern Division in 2007, responsible for all clubs from South Melboune to Gippsland.

Lionel Nicholas (ATMB - Advanced Toastmaster Bronze)
A passionate ten year plus club member who continues to share his skills with club members. Lionel mentored new clubs in the Department of Human Services with both Andrew Monaghan and Robin Owen.

John Dalton
One of the club's original founding members in 1995, John continues to support the club and promote the development that Toastmasters offers. John is a 2 time member of winning debating teams in 2000 & 2001.

Shanta Hallock (ACS -Advanced Communicator Silver and ALB -Advanced Leader Bronze)
Immediate Past President (2009-10)and now Area Governorof the newly constituted M 24.

Verena Engbarth ( ACB Advanced Communicator Bronze, ALB -Advanced Leader Bronze)
Past President2007-2008 and Area Governor M23. Verena has been a club coach.

Thursday 10 August 2006

Scott becomes Competent Communicator


Lets all congradulate Scott in completing the first manual. What a great achievement and is one of the first milestones in progressing through the Toastmasters leadership program. Scott will now move onto an advanced manual to fine tune specific areas of interest.

The speeches Scott gave to achieve this milestone were.
1. 2004-11-11 - The quite achiever
2. 2004-12-09 - Optimal Health
3. 2005-02-10 - Heart Disease
4. 2005-04-14 - Water
5. 2005-05-12 - Safe Driving
6. 2005-08-04 - Jims Dilemma
7. 2005-09-28 - Communication
8. 2006-05-11 - Living with fear
9. 2006-07-27 - Water conservation
10. 2006-08-10 - 24 Hour Speech


You can view an article on Scott becoming Competent Communicator in the September 2006 Southern Cross newsletter.

Who Are We

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Business Talk Toastmasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International. The club has been helping people develop their presentation and leadership skills for over 10 years. The club has about 30 members made up of men and women from government departments and business enterprises. Business Talk Toastmasters achieved President's Distinguished Club status in 2008 & 2009 and has a record of awards in Toastmasters competitions.

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