A special meeting to celebrate acheivements and get motivated for the years ahead! Special guests included Bruce Hill District 73 Lt Gov Eduaction & Training, Adrienne Bowd immediate past Metro Division Governor and Bert Naik incoming Division Governor. A full house and a full program with one of the best ever mini workshop on gestures from fellow Toastmaster and corporate trainer Kevin Kosky (http://www.kevinkosky.com/) - mastering the flick, the dab, the slash, the glide and many more. George O'Keeffe gave his contest speech "Grab the Girl" for the US International Finals as he gears up for August! A motivational speech "We are All Admirals" by Vivien Ellard reminded us how Toastmasters can make us leaders of the future.
There were plenty of awards for the club and members alike: Division Club of the Year 2008-2009; Presidents Distinguished Club Only one in Metro Division; a triple crown for three educational awards in one year to our President Shanta Hallock CC, CL, ACB; and individual recognition for club members: Competent Communicator & Competent Leader - Verena Engbarth; Advanced Communicator Bronze - Gail Smyth; Competent Communicators - Ranabahu Wickramasinghe and Jo Stephenson.
All in all a great year! View the pics here
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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.
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.
Friday 3 July 2009
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Who Are We
- BusinessTalk Toastmasters
- 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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