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As Toastmasters we communicate mainly by speaking, but that is not the only way. In our District there are plenty of budding writers, from club blogs to Facebook posts.
News from PR Manager, Helena Brewer
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Meet A Toastmaster
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My journey from stammer to public speaker
By Tia Atanasova
Why did I join Toastmasters?
I ha
ve always had a very lively, energetic, social personality. I absolutely love being around people! But as a child growing up with stammer, it was hard for me to find my voice. Engaging an audience, no matter how big or small, was a deep rooted fear. On the one hand, it made me a good listener. But on the other hand, it was holding me back from what I wanted – to be a strong and eloquent speaker. Not being able to express my thoughts, I spent a sufficient amount of time reading, mostly classic Russian novels, Ancient Greek literature and philosophical essays. I ended up having so much to say, but at the same time so little confidence to stand up and do it.
D91 Nominations of the Year
District Nominations of the Year
After a busy 2015/2016 Toastmaster’s year, it’s time to reflect, recognise and acknowledge good deeds carried out during the year by handing out awards. First of all, we need to receive your nominations. Please complete the Nominations Form and email back to me by 30 June.
Now is your opportunity to nominate someone or a club for one of the following awards: –
- Toastmaster of the Year
- Area Director of the Year
- Division Director of the Year
- Club of the Year
I look forward to receiving your nominations.
Helena Brewer
D91 Administration Manager 2015-16
D91 International Speech & Evaluation Contests Winners
Following a very successful District 91 Londinium Spring Conference this weekend, congratulations to the inaugural winners of the District 91 International Speech and Evaluation Contests 2016.
International Speech Winners:
1st: Thien Trang Nguyen Phan
2nd: Andrew Osayemi
3rd: Donald Mavunduse
Thein, with her speech ‘Cut It Out’, will go on to represent District 91 at the International Speech semi-finals at Washington DC in August. We wish her every success.
The mystery speaker was Graham Frost with a speech entitled ‘The Jacket That Changed My Life’.
Evaluation Contest Winners:
1st: Ga Lok Chung
2nd: Chris Boden
3rd: Meenakshi Nayar
District 91 Toastmaster of the Year 2014 – 2015
From Andrew P Bennett DTM
Fellow Toastmasters it was with great excitement and pride that I received the news of my District 91 Toastmaster of the Year award. I would like to thank our Immediate Past District Governor Hilary Briggs and the Toastmasters who nominated me for this very special honour which I will treasure.
Division B Director Neil Coleman and President Charles Nahal, Berkeley Square Speakers kindly came from Swindon Conference to bring the award to me in Kent.
I am thrilled that this award reflects highly on my clubs Excalibur Advanced Speakers, Berkeley Square Speakers and also City Limits of which I am mentor.
Youth Leadership Program
Special mention was made of our Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program and I can only express my deepest gratitude and affection for the Toastmasters who have been willing to step in to the classroom and share their speaking skills with an ever growing number of young people. As District Youth Adviser I could only launch this initiative and support our members to the best of my ability, but it was my toastmasters from many clubs in the Districts who delivered the program.
Some of you may be aware that my current health situation means that I am not autonomous of movement and probably will not be able to attend club meetings in person for a while to come. During this time District 91 Club Growth Director Dorothea Stuart and Toastmaster Tony Winyard are kindly offering to actively assist any Toastmasters who are thinking of setting up a youth leadership program and carry on with the established custom of visits to the programs if possible. Our District YLP initiative continues and if you are running a YLP please keep us posted with news that we can share with our Toastmasters.
Celebrating the award!
An award means a celebration and Toastmasters Simon Frusher, David Salomons , Daniel Broadhead and Richard Gibson took me for a delightful lunch at The White Hart in Eltham. I have been very touched over the last few months by the many visits, cards and messages from our very special Toastmasters community.
Thank you to you all.
Until we meet again I take this occasion to wish you all a very happy holiday season
With Warmest Wishes, Andrew P Bennett