June 30th, 2010
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.
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June 27th, 2010
Incoming District Governor, Bruce George, was photographed letting his hair down after the first day of District training.
Do you have some interesting photos you can share with us? Thanks to Greg Bremen for this gem.
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June 21st, 2010
Congratulations to every member of every club!
Through your commitment to assisting your members to achieve their goals our District is a Distinguished District.
Thank you Area Governors, Division Governors , Leadership Team and all members of our Support Team for your dedication to your members, clubs, areas , divisions and district.
Once again may I remind any member who is close to completing his/ her goals to strive to complete their goal . You still have 10 days in this Toastmasters year.
Coral McVean
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June 11th, 2010
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
What do you think of Corroboree? Would you like different things included? Please share your thoughts and leave a comment below.
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June 10th, 2010
When Coral McVean, our District Governor, talked about the Travelling Gavel I thought it was a good idea. One always has the best intentions of visiting other clubs and it’s great in theory, but somehow it doesn’t seem to happen often enough. The Travelling Gavel presented such an opportunity.
I convinced 7 other members of my club, Kawana Waters, plus one ex-member, recently located to Brisbane to head off to Bunya Club (wherever that is?) and capture this Travelling Gavel. Three of my intrepid bunch volunteered to be placed on their programme, one as an evaluator and two completing manual speeches. When the agenda was forwarded to me it was discovered that one of my ‘shy’ members was to be evaluated by Mark Hunter, the World Champion of Public Speaking. Even though we all know that Mark is a mere mortal, that title carries a lot of weight and I was concerned that Vera might change her mind.
Needless to say, Mark Hunter is as good as an evaluator as he is a speaker and all went well. In fact, the whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable and very rewarding. We were warmly welcomed by Bunya Club, although we did have to endure a reasonable amount of good natured name calling like ‘pirates from the north, etc) and there were a few occasions when I felt like I might literally have to kidnap the gavel and make a dash for our vehicles all the while imagining Bunya members in hot pursuit of the wooden artefact with wheels.
As the proud possessors of the Travelling Gavel we immediately accepted a challenge from Buderim Club, which was quickly followed by another challenge from Glasshouse Country Club. It seems like Sunshine Coast Toastmasters know that the rightful place for this Travelling Gavel is indeed the Sunshine Coast.
Metropolitan Toastmasters must be asleep. They had their chance at Bunya. I can’t see the Travelling Gavel leaving the Sunshine Coast anytime soon. Can you?
Madonna Robinson
President Kawana Waters Toastmasters
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June 8th, 2010
Please note: – The Dress Code is Semi-Formal
Special Meal Options:
Special meals eg vegetarian are available at no extra cost
People just need to say when they pay Hugh.
District 69 Changeover Invitation
YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO MISS IT
Be part of the celebrations to thank and farewell the 2009-2010 District Executive & welcome the 2010-2011 Team
Everyone is welcome to attend this
Toastmasters and friends come and enjoy the company and surrounds
Where: Homestead Tavern , 114 Zillmere Rd , Boondall
When: June 25th 2010
Time: 6:30 pm for 7:00 start
Cost: $28.00 for two course meal alternate drops
RSVP: 11th June 2010 to District 69 Secretary Ingrid Duane ingrided@spin.net.au
Dress Code: Semi-Formal
Find it on clicking on the link below.
http://www.whereis.com/qld/zillmere/halcomb-st#session=MjI=
Payment: Please make cheques out to Toastmasters International District 69 Changeover
Send to: Hugh McVean PO Box 5241 SCMC Nambour 4560
OR
- Electronic transfer EFT to District 69 Account and please confirm payment via email to Hugh at hmcv6560@bigpond.net.au:
- Toastmasters International District 69, Westpac Bundall Ctr, BSB 034 660 Account number 195267
(please state your name for ID in the reference section)
- Numbered tickets and receipts will be sent out after payment
- Entrance will be by ticket only
- No tickets will be issued or money collected on the night
Yours in Toastmasters
Coral McVean DTM
District Governor 2009-2010
Toastmasters International District 69
www.toastmastersd69.org
Phone 1300 30 40 69
Phone : 07 5441 7820
Mob : 0438 417 880
Email coralmcv@bigpond.net.au
POWERCHARGED PROGRAMS:
PLUG IN !!
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June 8th, 2010
Members Matter No 12
Hello fellow members,
As I write my final “Members Matter,” I wish to leave you with 3 thoughts
4 weeks to go for this Toastmaster’s year?
- Where are you in your personal journey?
- Are you on track to achieve your goals and your club’s goals?
- Is it simply 1 speech for your Competent Communicator or Advanced Communicator or 1 project in your Competent Leadership manual that you need?
I encourage each of you to maintain your focus, visualize your result, believe in yourself and you will achieve your goals.
Something that is fantastic about Toastmasters
I asked Past District Governors Di Riddell, Vernon Flood, Barrie Fuller and Colin McFarlane why they are still active members in their clubs 30 + years after joining?
Their comments included:
- Watching butterflies emerge from their cocoons through the support that our Organisation gives at every level.
- Seeing Gary our International President interacting with club members.
- Colin still enjoys giving and evaluating speeches
- Barrie says that no matter what your day has been like, the club meeting will always lift your spirits and renew your energy.
- Vernon used to be shy. Toastmasters supported, persevered and gave him confidence.
- All four are still gaining as they share knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm.
- Di said that it is often a newer member who gives you a different perspective. Toastmaster skills have given Di a voice to speak with passion, to women in transition, to write, self publish and serve on boards and committees.
- Barrie is seeking out opportunities for new clubs in the corporate world. What a challenge!!
- The life skills that Vernon gained allowed him to retire early in life.
- The thing they love most about our organisation is its equality, (no sirs or professors,) the fun and friendships.
How long have you been a member?
What friendships have you gained?
How excited are you about attending your club meetings?
Inspiration:
- Many members have inspired, encouraged and supported me. Who are you allowing to encourage and support you?
- 10 years ago I joined Toastmasters to improve my impromptu speaking skills. (I said nothing in my 1st Table Topic ) Through mentoring, encouragement and Toastmasters powercharged programs, each of us can be the person we dream of being.
Who do you want to be?
Challenge yourself and become that person!
Hot off the press!!
Past District Governor Barrie Fuller has been awarded a Presidential Citation. Congratulations Barrie!! Barrie will receive his award at the International Convention in Palm Desert.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity of being your District Governor and sharing with you through “Members Matter” this year. It has been a joy beyond measure to serve our District.
Yours in Toastmasters
Coral McVean DTM
District Governor 2009-2010
Toastmasters International District 69
www.toastmastersd69.org
Phone 1300 30 40 69
Phone : 07 5441 7820
Mob : 0438 417 880
Email coralmcv@bigpond.net.au
POWERCHARGED PROGRAMS:
PLUG IN !!
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May 18th, 2010
It takes good club leadership and management to consistently encourage strong membership, enable members to achieve their goals and keep members wanting to actively participate.
Club officer training is a key component to releasing the potential of members to take on club officer roles and to serve their club. As Toastmasters we have the opportunity, the responsibility, to ensure that our clubs are well managed and lead.
As a member at club officer training you will:
- benefit from the experience of being a part of the team dedicated to serving our clubs and members helping them achieve their goals
- be provided with the basic resources you need to prepare for your role
- be helping the vision become a reality
There are two training dates for Southern Division officer training.
Northern Southern Division
Date: Saturday, 5th June 2010
Time: 9am -1 pm (registration 8.30am)
Cost: ONLY $5 including morning tea!
Venue: Coombabah State High School – Library, Pine Ridge Road, Coombabah (See on Google Maps)
Southern Southern Division
Date: Saturday, 17th July 2010
Time: 10am -2 pm (registration 9.30am)
Cost: ONLY $5 including morning tea!
Venue: Maclean High School, Maclean NSW (See on Google Maps)
Our Vision: Confident, well trained, club officers enthusiastically leading members and clubs to achieve their goals.
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May 14th, 2010
Be part of the celebrations to thank and farewell the 2009-2010 District Executive & welcome the 2010-2011 Team.
Everyone is welcome to attend this function. Toastmasters and friends come and enjoy the company and surrounds.
Where: Homestead Tavern , 114 Zillmere Rd , Boondall
When: June 25th 2010
Time: 6:30 pm for 7:00 start
Cost: $28.00 for two course meal alternate drops
RSVP: 11th June 2010 to District 69 Secretary Ingrid Duane ingrided@spin.net.au
Dress Code: Festive
Payment: Please make cheques out to Toastmasters International District 69 Changeover
Send to: Hugh McVean PO Box 5241 SCMC Nambour 4560
OR
- Electronic transfer EFT to District 69 Account and please confirm payment via email to Hugh at hmcv6560@bigpond.net.au:
- Toastmasters International District 69, Westpac Bundall Ctr, BSB 034 660 Account number 195267 (please state your name for ID in the reference section)
- Numbered tickets and receipts will be sent out after payment
- Entrance will be by ticket only
- No tickets will be issued or money collected on the night
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May 10th, 2010
What is Salute to the Stars?
Each year District 69 recognises our members who have done that little bit extra but have not received any recognition.
This is the Salute to the Stars which is honoured by having their name and details displayed on a rolling presentation at lunch time at District Convention.
The District is a big place, so naturally we need to know who these wonderful people are and why you believe they should be included in the salute.
The Rolling Presentation
Our 2010 Stars
- Jill Atkinson
- Kate Ayers
- Philip Bate
- Ursula Beatty
- Marina Bruno
- Barbara Buchanan
- Lou Cervetto
- Janet Coleman
- Dianne Cox
- Kathryn Downey
- Ingrid Duane
- Marianne Gevers
- Nicky Jurd
- Evol Keane
- Mick Keane
- Glennys Kelly
- Tarja Kelly
- Karin Kolbe
- John Law
- Allie Lovett
- Kylie Lowe
- Jutta Masterton
- Anne McKinnon
- Graham Miller
- Terry Morgan
- Karen Murchison
- Adrian Pauley
- Jose Petrick
- Kevin Ryan
- Win Salmon
- Tom Smith
- Jeff Stephen
- Judy Thomas
- B Williams
Did we miss anyone? Do you know a star that didn’t make it to the salute. Comment below and tell us why they’re a star.
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