Toastmasters Int. have posted the link for Jock Elliotts winning speech. Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0a_EcZyQts&feature=player_detailpage

The Smedley Award time is upon us. This is when every club that gains 5 or more new members receives a ribbon and a 10% off coupon for resources from Toastmasters International.

As an additional incentive, District 69 is offering a set of 10 Icebreaker and CC ribbons to every club that gains 5 new members during August and September.

These ribbons are a personal touch for members who have presented their Icebreaker speech- the most challenging!!- and when they have achieved their CC. Ribbons are useful as bookmarks and members love to be acknowledged and recognised for their achievements!

Work to sign up 5 or more new members in August and September!

Carolyn Phillips

Lt Governor Marketing

(07) 3374 3450 or mob 0403 379 183

Lt Governor Marketing newsletter #1

http://issuu.com/Carolyn-Phillips/docs/member-matters-1

It is now official.  For the Second year in a row:

District 69 has been recognised as a Distinguished District for the 2010-2011 Toastmasters Year.

The District had 2 President’s Distinguished Divisions – Metro and Eastern.

25 of our 36 areas were Distinguished (includes 5 Select Distinguished and 4 President’s Distinguished Areas.

22 Clubs achieved President’s Distinguished Status, 26 Clubs achieved Select Distinguished Status and 27 were Distinguished. (75 achievements in all)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MEMBERS WHO WERE INVOLVED IN MAKING OUR DISTRICT A SUCCESS IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BRUCE GEORGE AND HIS TEAM.

Introducing Carolyn Phillips as Lieutenant Governor Marketing

Hi I’m Carolyn and absolutely delighted to be serving District 69 as LGM. The role of LGM looks after members- current and future members. I will focus on a number of aspects of membership for the benefit of clubs in the upcoming year, namely an effective website, signs for the venue to ensure visitors arrive at the right place and an orientation session for new members.

I love the quote from Dr Ralph Smedley: “If we should ever lose the Fellowship of personal, friendly relationships, we might easily become just another high-grade correspondence School. The personal touch, in all levels of our work, is one of its distinguishing features. Our clubs must work hard to sustain a climate of caring and good fun.”

It’s the personal touch that is important at every contact point with members. We are entering an exciting time of re-branding- out with the globe logo, in with new colours, seal and image for our wonderful Toastmasters organisation. This is an appropriate time to consider how to add the personal touch for our members- ensuring they have a truly memorable experience and remain as satisfied members.

Just as clubs have a Distinguished Club Program, so do Areas, Divisions and Districts. The District goal is to grow new clubs and support existing clubs. To this end, I will work in each Division with a New Clubs Coordinator to help start new clubs and a Club Support Coordinator to help clubs under charter strength.

What about Carolyn the person? I enjoy quilting and have recently finished the biggest quilt I’ve ever made- with a musical theme. I live on the outskirts of Brisbane and have got chooks, turkeys and peacocks running around with the dog Kara.

Till next time, take care.

International Speech Competition

First Place - Jock Elliott (Metro)  Adventurers Club

Second Place - Dee Douglas (Eastern)  Serendipity Club

Third Place - Olaf Schubert (Northern)  Townsville Club

Humorous Speech Competition

First Place - Keith Doonan (Central)  Maleny Club

Second Place - Linda McDouall (Western)  Inverell Club

Third Place - David Hunter (Northern) Calen Canefields

Table Topics Speech Competition

First Place - Shane Allen (Eastern) Sunnybank Club

Second Place - Kate George (Western)  Inverell Club

Third Place - Marietta Wetzig (Central)  South Burnett Club

Evaluation Competition

First Place - Trish Springsteen (Metro)  Chermside Communicators

Second Place - Sylvia Masters (Western)  Limestone Club

Third Place - Ann Williams (Southern)  Talk of The South Club

New Southern Division Team

Meet the team…

Southern Division Governor Janet Coleman

Jan Coleman

Area 35 Governor Shirley Williams
Area 17 Governor Jeff Clout
Area 30 Governor Esther Button
Area 6   Governor Alison Andrew
Area 24 Governor Ron Gallen
Area 23 Governor David Lockie
Area 34 Governor Bev Bradberry
Parliamentarian Greg Bremen
Secretary Alison Andrew
Treasurer Diane Doig
SAA Udo Moerig
PR/Marketing Tarja Kelly
TLI Coordinators Janet Douglas (north)
Francesca Thorn (south)
Webmaster Jeff Clout
Speechcraft Coordinators Mary Ford
Speakers Bureau Chairman Robert Carnes
Mentors Chris Lennon (Division Governor)
Ian Pinker (Area Governors)

Don’t miss this one……………………..

Metro Division Presents

DISTRICT 69 CONVENTION 2012

“SUCCESS IN THE CITY”

Mercure Hotel, Brisbane

May 4-6, 2012

A two-day convention that is packed with excitement, surprises and the best educational sessions in District 69.

See the best speakers in District 69 in action – Four spectacular competitions.

If you only ever get to one District Convention, this is the one.

(More details to follow – mark the dates in your diary)

Under the District procedures adopted at Yeppoon SAC and ratified in Inverell, the club/Area/Division competition calendar starts 1st July and ends at least four weeks prior to the District Convention in May.

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