Competent Communicator Helen Redhead organises a promotional stand at Robina Town Centre to promote Robina Sunrise and other Toastmasters clubs in  area 6.

After much negotiating with the Robina Town centre management Helen organised a stand in the busy shopping  centre and using her delegation skills enlisted members of the club to arrange promotional material and a roster of members to attend during the day. The stand was provided at no cost by the shopping centre and impressed centre management such that we have been invited back again later in the year.

Of note were the number of ex non-current Toastmasters who were thinking of returning and a number of parents enquiring about a gavel club for their children based on good feedback from  Elanora’s efforts in the recent past.

Public relations is about getting the word out and with Helen’s enthusiasm and efforts the Toastmaster’s  word has been spread a little further today.   Pictured above are Helen and Brian Lees spreading the word.

Oasis on Broadbeach celebrated their charter with a dinner on the 10^th of July.

Chartering just over a month ago and already with 5 new members Oasis on Broadbeach celebrated their charter with a dinner officiated by the Immediate Past District Governor Coral McVean, District Governor  Bruce George, LGET John McKay and Immediate Past Southern  Division Governor Francesca Thorn  at Beach House bar and grill on the mall at Broadbeach.

The 31 members and guests attending were entertained with speeches, fun table topics, and a performance by our own travelling  minstrel Matt Thomson.  After an enjoyable dinner the official part of the evening saw inducted the clubs officers and presentation charter membership certificates and badges.

Talk of the South Mock Wedding

As you can see by the photo, there was a little gender confusion when Talk of the South Club held a ‘mock wedding’ recently!  As well as being great fun, it was an opportunity for members to show creativity and cleverness in their (manual) speech making.

For instance, here is a quote from the “groom’s” speech: “Getting to know you, getting to know all about you; could it be magic?  Shall we dance? You are the Dancing Queen; I could have danced all night.  Tonight, tonight won’t be just any night”.   No, he/she didn’t sing it all, for which we were most grateful…

And from the “celebrant”: “Bronwyn, do you take Danny for all you can get, to live together in the unholy estate of mayhem?  Will you love the horror and be his cherub until they come to take you away?” and “Danny, do you take Bronwyn to be your awful weathered wife, to live together in the state of uncertainty?”

The names of the participants have been disguised to protect the innocent.  However, I am sure you will recognise some of them despite their ‘unusual’ clothing!

Alison Watson, VPPR Talk of the South Club.  Our website is http://talkofthesouth.freetoasthost.biz/.

Area 6 celebrated the Toastmasters year at Robina on Tuesday evening. The area had plenty to celebrate with achievement if Area President’s Distinguished status, the club (Gold Coast ) with the highest membership in the District, 40+ members and counting, a new club, Oasis on Broadbeach, chartered and each club in the area distinguished or better.

A spit roast dinner, speeches and good fellowship added along with the induction of new club officers and presentation of a Competent Communicator award made the night a highlight of the year.

Pictured from the left are:

• Outgoing Southern Division Governor, Francesca Thorne
• Incoming club presidents:
  • Josie Leckie, Kings Club
  • Jeff Thomas Robina Club
  • Alison Andrew Gold Coast Club
  • Aaron Smith Oasis on Broadbeach Club
  • Ann Yates Robina Sunrise Club
• Outgoing Area Governor Taflyn Fiola
• Incoming Southern Division Governor Jackie Hamilton

Distinguished Toastmaster Ann Yates receiving her recently completed Competent Communicator award from Area 6 Governor Taflyn Fiola.

The awarding of this CC brings Ann’s tally to 7 CCs.

Ipswich Toastmasters Club proudly celebrates its 600th meeting.The Ipswich Club is the oldest Toastmasters Club in the Ipswich area that now hosts a total of 7 clubs.

The Ipswich Club began way back in 1983 some 27 years ago and over that time countless numbers of people have graduated through the Toastmasters personal development program to go to lead a more rewarding life.

President Keith Cohen said “Toastmasters offers skills in public speaking, communication and leadership but the best reward of all for members is the gain in self confidence. With these skills members go on to achieve more for themselves in all aspects of their lives.” Area Governor John Hutchins presented President Keith Cohen with a special certificate to mark this significant occasion.

The club was very pleased to have Bette Howard, one of the original members of the Ipswich Club and still an active member of Toastmasters with us on the night and Bette shared with Ben McCormick our youngest member the honour of cutting the 600th meeting cake.

Download the latest edition of Corroboree (PDF, 5.1 Mb).                                                         

In this edition:

• DG‘s Message
• From the Lieutenant Governors
• Convention Report
• Contest Results
• Convenor’s View
• March to May Madness
• Beat the Clock
• Partners under the Southern Cross
• Virtual Brand Portal
• Toastmasters Leadership Institute
• The History Page
• Evaluation – Challenge to change
• What’s been happening in Area 11
• Toastmasters encourage students to read
• Move over John and Yoko
• District Executive Team 2010-2011
• Pictures from Convention

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