The meeting minutes from the DEC meeting held on 4 November at the Doubletree hotel in Woking are published via this link – DEC Meeting Minutes
Updates & Posts
We will be adding more articles to this page. To start: here are articles on speaking and articles giving personal views on the on the power of Toastmasters and an exciting joint meeting between London and Namibia.
November Council Meeting: Additional Information
Please find below supporting information relevant to the District Council Meeting held on 5th November 2016.
The Credentials Report
The Audit Committee Report
Summary of the 2016-17 Budget
This is a link to the budget spreadsheet sent to Toastmasters International. It shows the narratives that were shared with the Council on the 5th of November. If you would like to know further information, please contact District Director Vanessa King
Finance Manager’s Report
This is the state of the finances, showing expenditure for the year since July 1st compared with budget. We are currently within budget in all areas.
Speaker to Trainer Workshop
Saturday 29 October 10.00 to 4.00
Speaker to Trainer Workshop in the South West
Do you want to develop you ability to use your speaking skills to train others?
Is training a skill you’d like to develop for yourself? Would you like more opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with those less experienced? Then, your Toastmasters club and Toastmasters more widely needs you!
My Journey in Toastmasters by Brian Skelton
In May 2005 I attended a three Day Speech Therapy course with the Starfish Project which is a non – profit making organisation that helps people who stammer.
During those three days, amongst other things, I was taught a breathing technique that helps me to control my stammer. It will not make my stammer go away but it gives me control over something that has controlled me since I was a young boy.
News from Club Growth Director – Andy Hammond
First let me start with a thank you to Porthcawl Speakers for inviting me to their fantastic charter dinner evening. A great event to celebrate their club chartering. Already there are photos on Facebook on the night.
This month launches the club growth initiative and join me in welcoming four new clubs to our district.