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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.

Tuesday, 9 June 2009

District 73 Convention May 2009


Business Talk's George O'Keeffe has taken out the coveted International Speech title for District 73 (Victoria, Tasmania, Sth Aust & WA)! Before an audience of more than 300 delegates George blitzed his way to the title and a place at Toastmasters International Convention in the USA for the Finals.
George's win was made even more significant by achieving it in front of TMI International President Jana Barnhill and past International President Bob Barnhill. They both paid homage to George's speech, using it to illustrate their presentations on the final day of the convention.
George dedicated his win to Rosetta Muscat.
Congratulations George - we are all so proud of you!
Not only did George do us proud but so did Business Talk's representative in the Humorous contest - Our own Andrew Monaghan bared his chest yet again in pursuit of excellence and as the final speaker after a long conference day lifted his audience from weariness to joyous laughter that did our souls good! While he didn't take out the title he made us all believe that the journey was so worthwhile.

View pics from the convention (courtesy of Max Warlond "Capturing Concepts") http://picasaweb.google.com.au/BusinessTalkTM/District73ConventionMay2009GeorgeOKeeffeWinsAPlaceInWorldChampionships?feat=directlink
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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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