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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, 12 April 2007

Club Meeting #253 - 12th April 2007


Happy 12th birthday Business Talk Toasty club!

This is a great achievement and a credit to the strong leadership within the club. It was a full house again, with 10 visitors and a special appearance from Robin who has been hiding away in the background for a while. Great to have you back!

Like all club celebrations, we did it in style. Our special occassion Toastmaster, Lionel, did the honours and were privelaged to hear Kevin give his Australian Championship humourous speech. Good luck Kevin and you really have a winner there!

And like all brithdays, where would we be without the cake. Thanks Gail for organising this which was absolutely delicious, with not even a crumb being left to give the birds.

Manel was given the responsibility to run the round robin and what a surprise it was, being asked to decribe something special we remember about our own 12th birthday. This was an excellent choice and was well contributed by all our our guests. This is what its all about, giving it a go, and everyone gave such a great answer. Thanks Manel.

Next came the manual speechs from Glenn and Rosetta. Its amazing to see how each of you have progressed in the delivery and development of your speechs which were both very entertaining and captivating. A special congradulations also goes to Rosetta who has now completed her first 10 speechs, now making her now a Competent Communicator. Well done Rosetta and look forward to seeing you progress into the more advanced manuals.

Lastly, thanks again Kevin for being able to provide us with some special entertainment on our 12th birthday. We all loved your speech and wish you the best of success for the Australian Championships.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This was an extremely positive experience for me.

Would you please pass this on to your members. I felt the club was the most professional Toastmaster group I have been to. Very polished in every way.

From the venue, to the standard of the speakers and their evaluators, to the structure and method of the meeting right down to how the agendas were written and followed.

It was an absolute pleasure to be at that meeting and all members involved should be very proud of the club. (Having said that I am also very proud of my own BHP Billiton Toastmasters club!)

Thanks again, Kevin.

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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