Susan Rayner

Jeremy Robinson competes in Semifinals World Championship of Public Speaking

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Jeremy Robinson at World Championship Public Speaking
Jeremy Robinson
Toastmasters International Speech Contest Semifinals, Las Vegas

Best of luck to Jeremy Robinson who is representing District 91 at the Toastmasters International Speech Contest Semifinals. These take place at the Toastmasters International Convention in Las Vegas.

Contest Process

Jeremy Robinson is one of 96 contestants who have risen from a pool of 30,000 participants. These participants come from clubs in 126 countries. During a six-month process of elimination through club, area, division and district speech competitions he has earned his spot in one of the ten World Championship of Public Speaking semifinals.

One winner from each semifinal speech contest will then participate in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. One of these ten will become the 2015 World Champion of Public Speaking.

We wish Jeremy lots of luck in his semifinal. Whatever the outcome we know that he will learn a huge amount and have a great experience.

Every Club Distinguished

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This year we have a challenging goal for our district – Every Club Distinguished.

It’s a stretch, but it is achievable and you play an important part in making it happen. Not only that, you grow and develop your communication and leadership skills, and who knows where that will take you!

What is your educational goal for this year?

Perhaps you’re a new member and you’ve only just done your Icebreaker. You have time to achieve your Competent Communicator award this year. Just ask your Vice President Education to schedule you for a speech. Don’t wait until you’re scheduled to do a speech – write one now and have it ready, so if someone drops out at the last minute you can step up and deliver yours.

Achieving your Competent Leader award is a cinch – just volunteer to fulfill roles in your club meetings and make sure you fill out your CL manual.

Maybe you’re only a few speeches away from achieving your Competent Communicator. Did you know that the first two advanced manuals are complementary from Toastmasters International? Have a think about what you’d like to focus on next. The Entertaining Speaker and Storytelling is a great place to start and your first Advanced Communicator award is within reach.

If you’re serving as a club officer this year, your Advanced Leader Bronze award is easily achievable. All you have to do is make sure you get credit for your work this year and deliver two presentations from the Successful Club and/or Better Speaker programs. In fact, any club member can present these programs, and they will count towards your leadership award. There’s also the Leadership Excellence series. Each presentation offers excellent ideas and techniques for improving your speaking, your club experience and your leadership. To find out more, click here.

Which educational award will you aim for this year?

 

Mission Accomplished! D91 achieves President’s Distinguished District!

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Fellow Toastmasters,

What a fantastic year we’ve had launching and establishing our new District.
Hilary Briggs, Immediate Past District Governor, District 91

I was very aware back in July 14 that this year was as much about ensuring the foundations were put in place for ongoing success as actual achievements in the year. In practice, we’ve achieved both – and I’m delighted to report that I’ve had the final confirmation from TI on our achievement of President’s Distinguished District – and also a message from International President Mohammed Murat congratulating us on ranking 3rd in the world out of 97 districts.

This great result reflects accomplishment of the District Mission of building new clubs and supporting all clubs in achieving excellence as we’ve grown 10% both in number of clubs and member payments, as well as reaching 85.5% of clubs Distinguished. In fact, we were just 3 clubs away from achieving overall 1st in the world.

In parallel, across the District we’ve built on past successes and learnings from District 71. There’s lots going on behind the scenes to ensure clubs within our District can help their members become more effective communicators and leaders, from organising club officer training, running contests to planning specific events such as training from World Champions to enhance learning opportunities. As we improve the way we do things at club, area, division and district level, it gets easier to involve more people which also helps to spread the load. In addition, one key tool we’ve established was the new D91 member website – with thanks in particular to the drive and enthusiasm of incoming District Director Jean Gamester DTM.

None of this could have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of you, the member. As everyone takes steps along their own journey to be a more effective communicator and leader, this in turn inspires others to take another step. In fact what I feel the most important thing that I’ve learned this year is the power of enthusiasm, positive attitude and momentum. The words themselves are easy to say, however their power comes from application. They really are infectious and help to overcome all kinds of hurdles. I urge you to take the next step on your journey this year.

I look forward to serving the District as Past Division Governor (DG) and helping to identify the next wave of District Leaders to ensure we continue to build on our successes.

I feel very proud to have been first (and last!) DG of D91. It’s been a pleasure to serve you.

Best regards,

Hilary Briggs DTM
Immediate Past District Governor
Toastmasters International
District 91 UK South

 

Meet 2012 World Champion of Public Speaking Ryan Avery

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From David Sterling, 1st London Toastmasters

We are very excited to announce…

On Monday 27 July 2015 2012 World Champion of Public Speaking Ryan Avery will deliver a joint one hour workshop exclusively at 1st London Toastmasters club alongside his wife, Chelsea called “The Power of Partnerships”. Please come along!

World Champion of Public Speaking Ryan Avery

What BIG things can happen when two people come together to accomplish a common goal?
Can you win World Championships?
Break World Records?
Start a company or fall in love?
What about all of the above?

In this one hour presentation Ryan and Chelsea Avery will share strategies and insights to help you get and grow your partnerships so you can work to accomplish your next BIG dream!

To book your place please go to Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-public-speaking-world-champion-2012-at-1st-london-tm-club-tickets-17793594119

You can download our flyer here: Ryan Avery Workshop_Jul2015 (1)

Watch Ryan’s winning speech from 2012

St Paul’s Speakers Workshop 29 July – Mental Flexibility

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From Florian Bay, Area 33 Director, President St Paul’s Speakers

St Paul’s Speakers will be holding a workshop on how to increase your mental flexibility on 29 July 2015. This workshop is from the Success Communication series. It will enable participants to become better thinkers, listeners, keener observers and more effective problem solvers. Participants will undertake a series of exercises on a range of topics. These include interpreting information in a more open-minded way through to thinking strategically. http://www.meetup.com/St-Pauls-Speakers-Toastmasters/events/224116748/

All Toastmasters are welcome to attend!

When and where is the St Paul’s Speakers workshop?

This workshop will take part in St Paul’s Speakers venue of the Loose Cannon Pub located in 13-16 Allhallows Lane near Bank. Start time: 18h30 onwards. Date: Wednesday 29 July 29 2015.