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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.

Monday 15 December 2008

Final meeting for 2008











Business Talk's final meeting for 2008 took place on Thursday 11 December - everyone got to have their final say for the year with a rolling story of gigantic proportions and the hotly contested traditional Christmas Debate. This year's Christmas Debate was won by the all girl team Jo Stephenson and Vivien Ellard (seen here giving the trophy some love!) who narrowly beat Rosetta Muscatt and George O'Keeffe. Sadly, Rosetta announced she is passing on the Club President's mantle while she focuses on her health but luckily she will continue as a club member. Rosetta has inspired us all with her drive and determination and has shown us that passion and sincerity are winning ingredients in public speaking.




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Thursday 4 December 2008

Business Talk talks its way into District Competion Finals



Business Talk fielded a strong field of contestants in the club and area competions this year. Congratulations to Club members who were placed in the Area contests in November - George O'Keeffe (Winner of the International Contest) and Andrew Monaghan (second in the Humorous Contest) & thanks to our other other contestants for participating. Job well done to all! here are a few pics.
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Thursday 13 March 2008

Business Talk Toastmasters moves base

2008 New Venue


The club has now settled in and is based at Level 12, 121 Exhibition street. Attached are some photos which give you different perspectives of a top grade venue. There is a security system in operation, so vistors must contact Gail 03 9655 8894,Verena 9651 7613 or Shanta 96552068 if they wish to attend.

Today's speeches are a fair representation of what you may expect Shanta(in picture at podium) spoke on a contentious topic of every day relevance - "Are today's kids more spoilt than before or, are today's parents spoil-sports" -speech # 6 his speech had great entertainment value .In contrast Gail Smyth speaking from the advanced manual, presented us with an evocative analysis and rendition of some of Banjo Paterson's poetry appealing to our senses. One of the great benefits of this club is that we run a lunch session and finish on the dot within the hour at 1:30 pm. We had 21 members attend meeting 271 with 3 visitors and one new member joining up today. Visitors are welcome to come and savor the experience.

Shanta
Blog Editor
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Monday 25 February 2008

What toastmasters did for a club member

Hi,

The 5 speeches I gave since joining has made all the difference to my confidence and launched my career as a speaker. Tomorrow I will do two 20 minute presentations to a crowd of 80 CEOs and CFOs and on Friday I am a guest speaker at a Love Your Business Community dinner where I will speak to 50 business owners.

I could not have done this without the experience I gained with Toastmasters.

Warm Regards

David Markus
Founder and Managing Director
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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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