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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 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
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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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