Help Shape the Future of Toastmasters

Help Shape the Future of Toastmasters

Every year, members and clubs have the opportunity to vote on important business matters. These votes have a direct impact on the future of Toastmasters International. Refer to this guide to lead your club(s) through the voting process so you’re prepared to...
Hervey Bay celebrates in style

Hervey Bay celebrates in style

Hervey Bay Toastmasters Club held their Changeover last night with an in-house “Pauper’s Souper Supper” featuring Homemade Lentil Soup, Pumpkin Soup, Potato and Leek Soup and Minestrone. All were made with love by some of our Toastmasters. The soup...
Pathways resources available

Pathways resources available

District 69 is proud to present a comprehensive set of Pathways resources for its members. Pathways is our new education program in Toastmasters. Please visit and utilise these resources Pathways...
2018 Convention speakers announced

2018 Convention speakers announced

Toastmasters International has announced the speakers for the 2018 Convention in Chicago. Steve Gilliand – Steve is an iconic speaker, brilliant comedian and a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. He has impacted countless lives with his words of wisdom and is...
Finish Strong, Start Strong

Finish Strong, Start Strong

Is your club ready to take up the challenge?  As Toastmasters we are encouraged to set goals and look towards achievement in our communication and leadership pathways as an indication of our success. By each and every Toastmaster achieving their individual goals our...
10 tips for a successful presentation

10 tips for a successful presentation

Ten top tips to help you plan and deliver a successful presentation 1. Know your material. Speak about a topic you’re interested in and know a lot about. Reinforce your message with facts and statistics, if possible. 2. Make it personal. Use humour, personal anecdotes...
District plans ahead

District plans ahead

On Saturday 19th May, The District held a planning day for the coming year. The Division Directors joined the other leaders of the District for training and planning. Incoming District Director Shane Cooper went over the concept of personality profiles and how each...
Best newsletter awarded

Best newsletter awarded

Congratulations to Ipswich Toastmasters Club and Charmaine Thompson for being awarded the club with the best newsletter for 2017/18. Charmaine Thompson (Left) received the award for creating the best newsletter from Program Quality Director Shane Cooper. Well...
Handy Pathways Guides

Handy Pathways Guides

Pop quiz Where was the second ‘Pathways’ DTM in the world achieved? Yep – our very own District 69. Mark Snow, the D69 Pathways Ambassador, was the second person in the world to achieve this honour – and he is being recognised around the world as a great resource – a...
Winners are grinners

Winners are grinners

As part of the Conference weekend, the Public Relations Manager Fran Kay DTM was given the task to select some award winners. Each year, the District awards ‘Best Newsletter’, ‘Best Website – FreeToastHost and Commercial’, and ‘Best...