Club Highlights and Reminders

Shout out to these clubs for their recent achievements…

 

Willetton Toastmasters celebrated their 500th meeting on July 15, 2024, with a party at their Monday meeting that brought together past and current members, friends, and visitors.

The evening was filled with warmth, reflection, and inspiration, set against a backdrop of balloons, photos, and a lively slideshow of club memories.

The event commenced with an engaging Table Topics session, where members confidently shared their journey of developing speaking skills with the club. What once seemed impossible is now a proud achievement for many!

A panel discussion featuring seasoned Toastmasters was like flipping through a captivating storybook, offering a delightful mix of stories, challenges and triumphs through the years.

Division Leaders presented tributes and an anniversary certificate to the club.

To commemorate this special occasion, the club created a time capsule filled with memories and inspirations from attendees. Sealed by a selection of newer and experienced members along with club officers, this capsule will be a treasure trove of history to be opened at the club’s 1000th meeting!

The celebration continued with a tantalizing buffet and cutting of a cake, showcasing the true Willetton community spirit. Raffle winners took home fantastic goodie bags filled with Toastmasters 100th anniversary souvenirs and door prizes. Everyone left with a commemorative bookmark and plenty of great memories.

Willetton Toastmasters Club meets weekly at the Rostrata Family Centre, Willetton, from 7 pm. Whether you are a seasoned speaker or a nervous beginner, join us as a guest and experience firsthand the vibrant, supportive environment we offer!

 

St George's Toastmasters celebrates 38yrs and recognises their very best!

On Friday 26 August, more than 50 current and past members of St George's celebrated a momentous milestone - the club's 38th Anniversary!

Murray Rogers, the past president, highlighted the tremendous growth of the club from 31 members to an incredible 42 members, now the largest club in WA. Maree Pickens, a member of 21 years and current D17 Club Growth Director, delivered an inspiring Toast reminding members that “we've not only honed our skills but uplifted each other”. Bill Milburn, a much-loved past member, delivered one of his more famous humorous speeches about a showdown with a rooster – it was hilarious!

Then it was time for the awards. For dedication, dynamic vision and outstanding leadership, the Bryan Natta Club Person of 2024 Award was awarded to Murray Rogers - congratulations Murray, Bryan would be so proud!

For exceptional contributions as a speaker, evaluator and to club growth the Roger McMillen Contributor Award was awarded to Phillippa Henderson - congratulations Phillippa, well deserved recognition for always stepping up!

Finally, four long standing members of the club were recognised for achieving milestone years of service and leadership:

20 years - Dietmar Mazanetz and Lynette Delane

25 years - Brandon Munro and Phillippa Henderson

Our thanks to David Musara and Katarina Van Der Haar for organising a memorable evening, full of laughter, camaraderie and inspiration.

Visit https://stgeorgestm.toastmastersclubs.org to learn more...

 

Durack - Twenty-five years—a quarter of a century—is a remarkable milestone!

This significant span of time has been filled with countless memories, milestones, and incredible achievements. Durack Toastmasters, you are truly amazing, and so are the dedicated members who make up our distinguished club.

Since our inception, we have been recognized as a Club of Distinction for all 25 years, thanks to the solid foundation laid by our founding member, Gil Alexander. The principles of "observe, listen, participate, evaluate, and own the stage" have consistently guided us, fostering tremendous self-development and growth among our members.

Our contributions extend beyond club meetings. We have supported the district with sponsorships for various causes, upheld the Speechcraft program, and diligently followed the Toastmasters Programs. This commitment has produced speech contest winners, set high standards in evaluation, and helped members achieve Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) levels.

Our legacy of service and dedication is unrivalled, thanks to countless members who have poured their hearts into making our club exemplary. Recently, many of these devoted individuals gathered for a grand celebration, reliving shared memories and envisioning a bright future.

Here’s to Durack Toastmasters: 25 years strong and poised for even greater heights!

 

Banyandah Toastmasters is turning 50! Can you believe it? Banyandah Toastmasters is the longest continuously operating Toastmasters Club in WA is ready to PAARRTYYY. Everyone is invited, you just have to book!  Click here to book!

Come for the party, stay for the guest speaker, none other than former club member, Australian of the Year and 3^rd runner up in TV’s SAS Australia, Dr Craig Challen.

Click here  to learn more…

 

Harrisdale Piara Waters Toastmasters Club now have a shiny new website  https://www.toastmastershpw.com.au/. It sets a new standard for a club website. Clearly a lot of effort has gone in to documenting the history of the club, recognising achievements and educating new members and guests on how meetings are run and how Pathways guides their learning...

 

Cockburn Toastmasters is moving to the country! We are in the process of relocating to the Blackwood Valley (Greenbushes) in South-West, Western Australia. We plan to resume meetings on Thursdays in September 2024 and expand our membership from the neighbouring towns in the Blackwood Valley. Members and guests of all levels of experience will participate in our meetings, practicing their speaking and leadership skills in a supportive, respectful environment with the one goal of bettering ourselves through Toastmasters. It’s great to see the club reinventing itself and serving a new regional community. Check out the beautiful Blackwood Valley… https://youtu.be/bl90eCorbRc?si=n-fD3mcGzC4-kHpu

 

UWA College Row Toastmasters is actively rebuilding after the challenges posed by the pandemic. With a renewed focus, the club is determined to reconnect with university students eager to enhance their fluency and confidence in public speaking. They are also inviting experienced Toastmasters to visit, aiming to refine their evaluation skills and contribute to more dynamic meetings. We meet every fortnight Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30pm on UWA Campus. This initiative seeks to rejuvenate the club's activities and foster a supportive environment for both new and seasoned members. Reach out to us via our website https://uwacollegerow.toastmastersclubs.org

 

Perth Rainbow Toastmaster Club is specifically for members, friends, family and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community and we’re growing our membership. Come join us on a journey as we develop our member’s communication and leadership skills with pride. We welcome everyone, regardless of sexual orientation and provide a supportive and positive learning experience resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth

 

We meet every second and fourth Wednesday in Victoria Park at 6:45pm and finish at 8:30pm. You can join us in person or online…so visit as a guest and feel free to bring a friend.

Reach out via our website https://perthrainbow.toastmastersclubs.org