Now that the summer season is out of the way, the remainder of the calendar year can start in earnest. Consequently, our Toastmaster for the evening, Pauline Westrop, chose a theme of “Back to School” for us to run with. As is often the way on the first day back at school, not everything wentContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday September 12th”
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Travelling Toasties
Travelling Toastie Program Build your network and get recognised with the Travelling Toastie Program! This program was adapted from other District programs. It encourages and recognises those Toastmasters within our district who take the time to continue to grow by experiencing the world outside of our individual clubs. Can you win the Travelling Toastie rewardContinue reading “Travelling Toasties”
Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday August 22 2016
Meeting report by General Evaluator Jean Stewart: Meeting room was prepared by Sgt at Arms and other Members of the Club in readiness for the meeting to start at 7.00pm. Bridget Pearson, Sgt at Arms, provided a two-minute warning of start of meeting. Then started meeting at 7.00pm. Bridget used a laptop to register attendanceContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday August 22 2016”
Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday August 8 2016
A busy meeting bursting with energy –and one new guest, one returning guest who were warmly welcomed. Sergeant at Arms Alison Turner got us going right on time and Jean Stewart, as Toastmaster of the day, opened the meeting with her theme of Indulgence. Julie Pitcher, her first time in the role, carefully explained aboutContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday August 8 2016”
Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday July 25 2016
Report by General Evaluator Shelagh Jones New President Derek Lucian was Toastmaster for the meeting and gave us the theme of “Possibilities” – appropriate for the beginning of a new Toastmasters year. The start of the meeting was a bit disorganised as Sergeant at Arms Sean Gordon was late to arrive, but two guests wereContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday July 25 2016”
Sean Gordon receives Competent Communicator Award
Sean Gordon received his Competent Communicator award at the meeting on Monday July 25. The Competent Communicator manual consists of ten projects which each cover one of the components of making a great speech, and is the start of the communication path to Distinguished Toastmaster. Many congratulations to Sean!
