Division H: Connect · Grow · Lead

Covering South London, Kent and the Sussex coast, Division H brings together a diverse mix of clubs – from city-based corporate clubs to long-standing community clubs and newer specialist clubs. What unites them is a shared commitment: helping members become more confident communicators and more capable leaders.

This year, Division H is focused on one clear aim:
to connect our clubs, grow our members, and develop leaders at every level.

Who We Are

Division H is made up of five Areas, each serving a distinct part of our geography:

  • Area H15 – Area Director: Celia Edwards, DTM
    Croydon Communicators, Liberty Speakers, Purley Speakers, The Speakers of Croydon
  • Area H32 – Area Director: Johnathan Kaye
    Arun Speakers, County Communicators, Sussex Online Speakers, Worthing Speakers
  • Area H35 – Area Director: Andrew Smith
    Beckenham Communicators, Bromley Speakers, Connected Speakers Bromley, Lewisham Speakers, Meridian Speakers
  • Area H37 – Area Director: Rosemary Dzikunu
    Canterbury Communicators, Experience Yoruba, Kent Speakers, Toasted Sandwich, Tunbridge Wells Speakers
  • Area H55 – Area Director: Malcolm Braganza
    Brighton & Hove Speakers, Eastbourne Speakers, Gatwick Communicators, Lewes Speakers

The Division is led by Division H Director, Monica Dragnescu, supported by this Area Director team and many dedicated club officers and members who give their time to keep meetings running and members progressing.

Our Focus for 2025–2026

In alignment with District 91 priorities, Division H is concentrating on four key areas:

  1. Club Quality and Member Experience
    Supporting clubs to deliver structured, engaging meetings with clear opportunities for members to speak, take roles and progress through Pathways.
  2. Education and Pathways Progress
    Encouraging members to choose paths that support their professional and personal goals and helping clubs track and celebrate educational achievements throughout the year.
  3. Leadership Development
    Identifying and supporting current and future leaders at club, Area and Division level, ensuring they feel equipped, connected and recognised in their roles.
  4. Inter-club Collaboration
    Promoting cross-club visits, shared events and joint workshops so clubs don’t run in isolation, but benefit from each other’s ideas, strengths and experience.

Division H Highlights

Despite busy lives and changing work patterns, members across Division H continue to step up, compete, serve and grow.

Some key highlights so far:

  • District Champion – Table Topics
    Division H is proud to celebrate District 91 Table Topics Champion, Chris Billington, who brought the Table Topics trophy back to Division H. His achievement highlights the standard of impromptu speaking and the strength of our contest culture.
  • Strong Contest Participation
    Clubs across all five Areas have fielded enthusiastic contestants and full contest teams at club, Area and Division level. Contests are still a valuable development platform for speakers, evaluators, contest chairs and functionaries alike.
  • Growing Confidence in Leadership Roles
    Many members have taken on club officer roles for the first time this year. With the support of their Area Directors and experienced past officers, they are gaining practical leadership experience that directly transfers into their workplaces and communities.
  • Diverse Meeting Formats
    From traditional evening clubs to lunchtime and online options, Division H offers a range of meeting formats. This flexibility helps attract and keep members with different schedules and needs, while preserving the core Toastmasters learning experience.

Addressing Challenges Together

Like most Divisions, Division H faces familiar challenges:

  • maintaining membership momentum throughout the year
  • balancing online, hybrid and in-person formats
  • supporting officer teams who are juggling Toastmasters with demanding work and family commitments.

 

Our response is collaborative and practical:

  • Area Directors are holding regular check-ins with club officers.
  • Clubs are encouraged to use the Distinguished Club Programme as a live planning tool, not just an end-of-year report.
  • Best practices, from guest follow-up to mentoring and role rotation, are being shared across Areas so no club feels it has to “reinvent the wheel”.

Looking Ahead

Over the rest of the year, Division H will:

  • Continue to develop leaders by encouraging members to step into club and district roles, with mentoring and peer support.
  • Promote joint events such as workshops, open houses and themed meetings across Areas to increase visibility and member engagement.
  • Highlight success stories from clubs and individual members, highlighting how Toastmasters is impacting careers, businesses and communities across South London, Kent and Sussex.

A Final Word from Division H

Division H is built on the efforts of its members, the people who show up, take roles, give feedback, run meetings, and keep welcoming guests through the door.

To every member, officer and volunteer in Division H:
thank you for the time, energy and commitment you bring to your clubs and to District 91.

Together, we will continue to connect, grow and lead and ensure that Division H stays a strong, supportive and vibrant part of District 91.

 

Division Spotlight – Division A: “Elevate, Collaborate, Celebrate”

Stretching from Reading to Plymouth, and embracing the vibrant cities of Bath, Bristol, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Southampton, and many more, Division A represents the heart of the South-West, a region where coastlines meet creativity, and communities thrive on connection. Our clubs reflect this rich diversity: from historic university towns to bustling business centres, each brings its own flavour to the Toastmasters experience.

A Team United in Service
At the helm of Division A is Division Director Yogendra Paranjpe, supported by a passionate team of leaders dedicated to helping every club and member succeed:
– Area A1 Director: Yassin George
– Area A17 Director: Kevin Harrington
– Area A19 Director: John Christie, DTM
– Area A42 Director and Assistant Division Director: Rob Dewing
– Area A46 Director: Blake Rumfitt
– Area A62 Director: Kelvin Lam

Our shared goal is simple – to ensure every club feels connected, confident, and celebrated.

Our Focus This Year
Division A’s energy this year is directed toward five key areas:
1. Member Growth – Welcoming new voices and helping them discover confidence through communication.
2. New Club Development – Bringing Toastmasters to new communities and workplaces.
3. Club Excellence – Supporting clubs on their journey toward achieving their goals through mentoring, collaboration and recognition.
4. Member Engagement – Creating opportunities for learning, celebration and connection.
5. Culture & Communication – Strengthening inter-club relationships and promoting a culture of openness and support.

Celebrating Club Highlights
– Five Clubs, namely Hamwic Speakers, Shilling Speakers, Spinnaker Speakers, Salisbury Online Speakers and Northavon Speakers, had all of the 7 club officers trained in the first round of COT.

-Rob Dewing, Area Director of  A42, was the recipient of the District’s Toastmaster of the Year award for the year 2024-2025.

– Barbara Saph, DTM from Hallmark Speakers completed her second DTM and Kevin Harrington from Reading Speakers Club, Svitlana Samko from EMEA Verizon Online, and Abhijeet Rajadhyaksha achieved the Triple Crown.

– In the recently conducted Division Contests, Danny Wang from Reading Speakers Club and Shenaz Banu from Bristol Central Speakers bagged first places in Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests, respectively. They will go on to represent Division A at the District Conference on November 23rd.

Every story of growth, collaboration and courage contributes to Division A’s collective success.

Facing Challenges with Courage
Division A is not immune to the usual challenges of sustaining engagement and balancing hybrid formats — but our members approach these with resilience and creativity. Open communication, shared learning, and unwavering support keep the momentum going, one meeting and one speech at a time.

Looking Ahead
The journey ahead is filled with opportunities:
– Division A Open House Tours to celebrate our clubs’ creativity and community outreach.
– Learning Exchanges that spotlight innovative club practices.
– Recognition Events to celebrate members’ achievements and leadership milestones.

Each initiative helps strengthen the bonds that make Division A not just a collection of clubs, but a family of learners and leaders.

A Message to Our Members
To every member, officer and guest — you are the voice and heartbeat of Division A. Each role you take, each speech you give, and each bit of encouragement you offer adds to the ripple of growth across our Division.

Let’s continue to Elevate, Collaborate, and Celebrate together — because in Division A, we rise by lifting others.

How Division C Is Building Bridges Between Corporate Clubs

Spotlight on Division J – From Buckinghamshire to South Wales

Division J consists of 5 Areas and 22 Clubs from Buckinghamshire to South Wales, along the M4 corridor, about a distance of 180 miles one way. 

  1. J4 is in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire and is being looked after by Helyn Ashford, who was our Division Director last year and previously Area Director for J10. She has been in Toastmasters since 2020 and really immersed herself in District roles. This is shown by her taking on this AD role whilst living in Wales. 
  2. J7 is in Oxfordshire and being looked after by Dominic Heaney who has been in Toastmasters since 2019, he has nearly completed 2 pathways and has been a member of 3 clubs. 
  3. J10 is in Wales and is being looked after by Sarah Pantry who has been in Toastmasters since 2019 and having immersed herself in club roles, has taken the plunge to Area. 
  4. J11 is in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire and is being looked after by Adrian Lane who has been in Toastmasters since 2015, the area has been blossoming, and last year won 3 out of the 4 speech contests at Division. 
  5. J22 is in Oxfordshire and is being looked after by Andrew Graner, who has been a Toastmaster since 2018, unlike the other Area Directors Andrew doesn’t live in or near his Area, in fact he is in California. Andrew was J22 AD last year and kindly agreed to continue this year, for which we are very grateful. 

Alison Morris is the current Division Director and has been a member of Thame Speakers since 1998. Having been involved in a vibrant club which has hosted a few District Conferences. She has been an Area Director 3 times, this is her second stint as a Division Director and she has also been District Administration Manager. We cannot finish without mentioning her husband who has been a member of Toastmasters since 1991 and great support to Alison in her roles, so much so, it is said you get 2 for 1 whenever she visits. She is also a member of the District Trainers Bureau and received Area Director of the Year for 2024/25. 

We have several people who have been members since before 2000, with the longest serving member joining Oxford Speakers in 1980. Currently our membership is 544, which has increased over 10% since the beginning of the Toastmasters year. As with all clubs we have renewals coming up and are doing our best to encourage all members to renew.  

In respect of potential Clubs we have one that is currently pre chartered and are working to get them over the line. One club is struggling to get over the good standing line but we are determined to revitalise this club, with the help of District. Otherwise all clubs are either 20 or above members or very close to achieving that goal.  

Clubs have been working very hard to meet the deadline of submitting Club Success Plans and completing Club Officer Training, with a 100% take up within the timescales. However they don’t get any time to “sit on their laurels” as they need to organise and run Humorous and Table Topic Competitions.  

The Area Directors are busy doing their visits and preparing their Area Contests, which the Division Director will be supporting and to help as required (apparently bring cake is a re-requisite). We have set the Division Contest for 1 November at Sudbury Hall, Chepstow, from 10am till 4pm. This is a venue we have used for a few years as it is ideal for competitions and training. We will be holding not just Division Competitions but also training workshops for both members and Club Committee Members, so do think about coming along. Details will be on D91 calendar soon. 

For the last 3 years we have had the Distrct Area Director of the year awarded, a testament to the work that the Area Directors have put into the Division. We have also had someone on the District Committee since Division 71 has been formed. 

Alistair Driscoll from J22 has attained the top accolade of DTM this year, so congratulations to him   

Since the formation of District 91 Division J has been Presidents Distinguished 5 times and  Select Distinguished 4 times.  

Our Division has a can do attitude and this was shown last year by Gloucester and Worcester Speakers, thinking out of the box, with unusual break out rooms. See picture for Gloucester but as we had to put 2 of the table topic competitors at Worcester in the disabled toilet, as this was the only room available as it was raining outside, I decided not to give pictorial evidence of this. 

We are very proud of Jean Gamester DTM, who has been voted in as 2nd  International Vice President for this year. Jean started her Toastmasters journey in 2006 at Thame Speakers being a very active member both at Club and District, she moved to Cardiff in 2018 continuing her meteoric rise. We wish her a continuing journey at International level and are appreciative of her also taking on the role of President at Cardiff Speakers, when does she sleep???? 

As a Division our members are not only involved in their Clubs and Area there are a number of us who have been involved in the BETA COT training as well as CSP and other training sessions. There are many more wonderful things I could mention but I don’t want to make any other Divisions under pressure.  

Division J has a great team of enthusiastic and dynamic leaders 

All Hail Division J  

Welcome to the DYNAMIC Division D Spotlight – ONE TEAM ONE DREAM – Empowering Voices, Inspiring Growth

As District 91 Toastmasters continues to flourish with a supportive Trio and DLT, Division D stands out as a beacon of energy, innovation and community spirit. Today we celebrate achievements, highlight upcoming opportunities and share pictures of transformation from our vibrant clubs and members. With 6 Area Directors  refered to as the ‘MARKIMS team’ – Milica, Ana, Rafael, Kanti, Ian, Monica and Smita and all our club officers and past district officers supporting us, we are poised to make our mark. Indeed we are fortunate to have the privilege of supporting our clubs and serving our members as well as contribute to our district’s success.

Division D at a Glance

Division D comprises a diverse network of Toastmasters clubs, each dedicated to nurturing communication and leadership skills. Our clubs span corporate, community and institutional, reflecting the dynamic character of our division. Our 30 clubs across 6 areas, with 817 unique members from all walks of life—students, civil servants, other professionals, homemakers, retirees, and entrepreneurs—Division D is truly a microcosm of the Toastmasters vision: empowering individuals to become confident speakers and effective leaders. Our total memberships went up by nearly 10% in the last 2 months to 849 up from a base of 772 thanks to efforts of most clubs. We are a huge geography from Watford Speakers to Woking Speakers (55 miles) and from Wandsworth to Windsor, Maidenhead & Burnham (45 miles) with clubs in Hammersmith, Richmond & Ealing.  Many district directors were/are members/mentors of Division D with Vanessa and Steve (Guildford Speakers), Rupa (Wembley Stadium Speakers and past Trojans member) Diane and Arnaud (UK SALT). Diane is our Division mentor with all of them as key Advisors. Many younger leaders from other divisions like  Andrew (J), Andrea (A), Ron (B & H) etc have come together to join, support and assist in member growth. With only 6 clubs less than 20 members and 15 clubs over 25 members we hope to be Presidents Distinguished same as last year and remain grateful to Deborah Stevens and Russell Searle our last 2 division directors and their teams. The focus remains on member experience enhancement and retention with a special focus on strengthening and supporting our corporate clubs.

Spotlight on Our Clubs

  • Bridging generations, our Maidenhead club houses our most experienced and veteran toastmaster Norman who had joined toastmasters 41 years ago & Peter of Harrovian Speakers is soon to complete 39 years. Our deepest regard for them & the 112 members (14%) who have spent more than 10 years
  • With 12 out of our 29 Base clubs having 30 or more members and each growing rapidly, it is obvious that the legacy effort and brilliance of past leaders as well as current executive committee members needs to be celebrated. Epsom Speakers soon will celebrate its 60 years while Wembley Stadium Speakers chartered 18 plus months ago displays exemplary service and commitment to communication enhancement (amongst others), of ALL its members. Thank you  Penny, Costa, Gillian, Amanda, Brendan, Jin, Alex (Epsom Speakers) & Rupa, Sushil, Angelie, Katrina (Wembley Stadium Speakers) and so many more.
  • Our club members like networking, socialising and taking many pictures. Indeed our club VPPRs love to take pictures for the social media.

       

Sutton Speakeasy celebrate each meeting with a group photo

  • Clubs like London Athenians, Watford Speakers, Reigate Rhetoric, Camberly Speakers etc. have become renowned for their welcoming atmosphere and creative meeting themes like the ‘Greek God and Goddesses’. Camberly Speakers in July were the hallowed halls of their own Olympus, they gathered for a council of wisdom and inspiration, themed around the mythology of Ancient Greece. The session presided by Toastmaster Goddess, Nur, guided all in exploring the pantheon of almighty gods. With the precision of Athena’s wisdom, evaluations were both insightful and enlightening. Naturally, each role was performed with the grace and skill of divine artisans. Rachel was the “Best Dressed Goddess.” The evening concluded with a message -“There is a potential hero in each and every one of you. Just listen to your inner God.”

‘Greek God and Goddesses’-Camberly Speakers encouraged by Doug, Martin, George, Rich, Bob, Milica, Jenny, Nur etc.

  • Toastmaster Ernie organised this week a ‘Red Carpet’ themed meeting for Woking Speakers. People were dressed up and walked the red carpet to collect awards including the Best Tech Head (like the Oscars?)

The Red Carpet themed meeting at Woking Speakers with Event Organiser VPE Ernie, Club President Milica and the Red Carpet Award winners.

  • Focused on communication enhancement and tangible growth through mentorship, many clubs like Riverside Communicators https://bit.ly/RiversideCommunicators , Epsom Speakers, Sutton Speakeasy, Surbiton Speakers have a mentorship initiative pairing experienced Toastmasters with new members.

Sutton Speakeasy- L to R: Donald joined to deliver a better speech at his daughters wedding and stayed to motivate and serve others. Biraba served twice as VP Membership and is the President now. Jonathan won the best table topic twice as a guest and just became a member. Kudos to Amanda for serving selflessly and enabling an enviable mentoring program.

  • If you love receiving 14 minutes of un-whitewashed evaluations on your (potential paid public speaking) speech, the new UK SALT Advanced club is the place to visit. Members tackle topics from global affairs to personal development, mental health, marketing, AI etc sharpening their critical thinking and persuasive speaking abilities. It has an advanced mission that the current 25 members are committed too under Ron’s capable Presidentship. Sponsored by Eddy & Smita DTM under the guidance of Diane DTM and Mo the club has distinguished mentors in Arnaud DTM and Andrea.

When UK Salt members meet face to face unplanned at a COT in another division far away from their homes….cacaphony, laughter and smiles pepper the event. It is never about us but ‘Service before Self’ ! Ruth is the Assistant Division D Director for  Smile More and Clap. This initiative is for encouraging members to have fun as well as Sponsor, Mentor & Coach clubs in the district.

When Rupa DTM spoke about her Leadership journey from Trojans to District Director and more, there was pin drop silence. Truly Inspiring ! She was presented with the Outstanding member pin by Arnaud DTM on behalf of Division D for her continued service as IPDD. Credentials Chair and now District Parlimentarian as well as chartering and motivating Wembley Stadium Speakers, organising the Corporate Summit in June 2025 amongst many other initiatives.

Amazing banter and fellowship comraderie.  ‘Let us chat rather than pose for a picture’. Note : The Division D Director evaporated!! However only our 2 past district directors started leading the way to pose for the picture.

 

Recent Achievements

Division D members, most clubs and areas have shone brightly over the past 2 months.

  • We are proud to announce that past district director and current Parlimentarian Rupa received her well deserved DTM award. Kudos to her and heartiest congratulations.
  • This year also commenced well with 35 levels being filed in Pathways of which 9 are level 4 and level 5 awards
  • 2 new areas D20 and D61 with 9 clubs, warmly welcomed by cutting cake in a Division Event on 26th July 2025.

Welcoming Area D20 Club officers with a Fudge Cake being cut by Immediate past Area Director Casper who is also part of the Club Growth District Team as  District Mentor Assignment Lead On the extreme right are 2 Jal Richmond Leaders Club officers Yannis and Stefan. Disclaimer: To the best of the organisers knowledge equal opportunity for devouring the fudge cake was provided !! Also it was nut and gluten free.

  • 3 new clubs chartered – 2  on 30th June 2025 (JAL Richmond Leaders and UK Speakers and Leaders) and Richmond and Wandsworth Communicators club chartered on 22nd July 2025.

Officers of Jal Richmond Leaders and UK Salt chartered on 30th June 2025 cutting the Chocolate Cake at 9.36am at a Division D COT event. Chocolate needs no timers !!! Behind the scenes Timer Milica flashing her Red Coat frantically as we took our time devouring the cake.

 

  • Judges Training and Chief Judges Workshops supported by Paul our district Chief Judge and Smita DTM, hosted by UK Salt (Advanced Club chartered June 20th 2025), with many humorous and table topics workshops scheduled in September.
  • 176 Club officers attended 3 Division D COTs with a couple more to follow on the 30th & 31st of August 2025. 65% of Division D officers trained with 75% of the clubs having 4 or more trained. Kudos to all 3 newly chartered clubs for having all their officers trained as well as Burnham Speakers, London Athenians, West London Speakers,   Harrovian Speakers, Watford Speakers and  Wembley Stadium Speakers

VPPR’s and SAAs being trained in the 60 min breakout by Immediate Past ADs Duncan and Casper

Presidents being trained on contests by Immediate Past District Chief Judge and Past District Director Arnaud DTM. Arnaud is also Division D Advisor. Thank you Arnaud for all you do for us and the district! 

Also past District Director Rupa DTM trained the VP Memberships while past AD Ramesh Halai seen at the top corner trained the Secretary of the clubs.   

They finally posed possibly when the PQD Seema Menon DTM and the Division D Director Smita Narayan DTM sandwiched most in between…. Or was it on the photographers request? Could be soon after the chocolate cake disappeared too!! Too groggy to remember a month later at the time of publishing this update but this surely was a great looking bunch even after 4 plus hours of Club Officer Training.

Most did hit the bar later well organised by the Host Club Trojans with Harsh the President and his EC beaming. In a nutshell Harsh personifies some of the spirit of Division D. He came as a guest a few months ago to JAL Richmond and to Riverside Communicators. He joined Riverside as JAL had not chartered and then also visited Trojans. There he volunteered and decided to serve as the President.

Kudos to the multitasking ADs Ana, Kanti and Ian well supported by AD Rafael and AD Milica.

  • Distinguished Club Program: Several clubs in Division D have achieved DCP goals and added members. Notable is Sustainable Speakers with 6 DCP goals achieved. All clubs achieved DCP Goal 10b with many doing early renewals Goal 10a.
  • Pathways Milestones: Members continue to excel in the Toastmasters Pathways learning experience, completing advanced levels in Dynamic Leadership, Presentation Mastery, and more. Enrolments are being prioritised for new members.

Upcoming Events

The coming months promise an exciting array of events and opportunities for all Division D members:

  • Area Speech Contests are scheduled commencing 8th October with Division Contests & Conference scheduled for October 25th  2025 and April 11th   Please save the dates and try to attend. The venue can take 200. We have special guest speakers.
  • Leadership Workshops: The division will host a series of workshops in September & October, designed to help members develop leadership competencies, including team management, conflict resolution and strategic planning. There will be public speaking practice workshops as well.
  • New Member Orientation: For those new to Toastmasters, an orientation session at the end of each month will be hosted in rota by clubs to introduce the structure, benefits, and opportunities within Division D and District 91.
  • Club Officer Training: COT2 will be held at the beginning of November, providing essential resources and support for club leaders.
  • Open Houses in Corporate clubs like BMS scheduled for September

Meet a Member: Growth Stories

One of the greatest strengths of Division D is its diverse membership. In each division newsletter, we feature the journey of Toastmasters whose growth inspires others. Please subscribe to our social media.

Educational Focus: The Power of Feedback

One of the cornerstones of Toastmasters is the art of giving and receiving constructive and motivating feedback. Division D clubs strive to maintain a supportive environment where members can learn from one another. Evaluators play a crucial role, offering insights that highlight strengths and suggest areas for growth. This culture of continuous improvement is what sets Toastmasters apart, ensuring that every speech, no matter how small, becomes a stepping stone toward greater mastery. 4 Evaluate 2 Motivate sessions will be conducted in the run up to the evaluation club contests.

Division Director’s Message

Dear Toastmasters,

As we enter the renewal period keep the focus on renewing each member through their needs comprehension and fulfilment. I am filled with pride at our collective achievements. Division D is more than a collection of clubs—it is a family of individuals dedicated to personal and professional development. Whether you are participating in contests, attending workshops, or supporting your club’s initiatives, know that your efforts make a difference.

Let us continue to embrace the Toastmasters values of integrity, respect, service, and excellence. Reach out to fellow members, step outside your comfort zone, and remember: every voice matters. MCA : Grow the M-members and yourselves, grow your C-clubs, grow the A-area and the division will thrive continuing our past legacy.

Smita Narayan DTM  Division D Director

Resources and Opportunities

Division D members have access to a wealth of resources and support:

  • Pathways Learning Experience: Explore paths like Dynamic Leadership, Effective Coaching, and Strategic Relationships to tailor your learning journey.
  • Mentorship Program: Connect with experienced members for guidance, feedback, and encouragement.
  • Speechcraft: Short-term programs ideal for newcomers looking to develop public speaking skills quickly.
  • District 91 Website: Stay up to date on events, goals, and opportunities
  • Many current and past District Leaders associated with Division D have formed Division D Extended Advisor Mentor Council Group and some of them are walking, talking and immensely approachable encyclopaedia All one needs to do is ask the club leadership or the area leadership as the case maybe.
  • Opportunities for mentoring members of other clubs do exist

 

How to Get Involved

There are countless ways to participate and benefit from Division D

  • Attend club meetings regularly and volunteer for meeting roles.
  • Take part in speech contests and workshops.
  • Invite friends or colleagues to experience Toastmasters.
  • Engage on social media and share your Toastmasters journey
  • Provide leads for members & new clubs and feel free to sponsor, mentor or coach a club.

Looking Forward

As Division D continues to grow, we look forward to welcoming new members, launching innovative programs, and celebrating the unique achievements of every club. Your enthusiasm, participation, and commitment are the keys to creating a thriving Toastmasters community. Let’s keep empowering voices and inspiring growth together. Help the other divisions when asked to serve too.

Until next time, keep speaking up, leading boldly and supporting each other! Socialise and have FUN!

Post club meeting social drinks for Riverside Communicators when the Area D29 Area Director Ian was invited for a club area visit this month of August. Assistant Division D Director PR Duncan, VPPR Bhupinder, VPM Surinder, President Bayan, Immediate past President Madhuranticka, Kim, Zara , Mr. Magician new member and others like Ruth do look happy before they head home towards midnight. Missing the Smiths, Smita, Mr. Searle, Mr. Sharky and many others smitten by this club.