Toastmasters District 17

Willetton Toastmasters celebrated their 500th meeting last Monday!

This milestone is a testament to Willetton Toastmasters members' commitment. determination and persistence in developing their skills, network and themselves. During the Table Topics session, members shared their own experiences with the Club confidently, an achievement unimaginable to them at the beginning of their journey.

To mark the occasion, the Club created their time capsule which will be opened at the Club's 1000th meeting!

A child born 500 weeks ago would be in primary school now. Give it another 500 weeks and it will be a grown adult! We can't wait to witness Willetton Toastmasters's achievements in another 500 meetings!

Congratulations on your achievement!

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters, covering both streams the Public Speaking and the Leadership skills.

Awesome to see your dedication and commitment, well done Ross!

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Congratulations on your achievement!

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters, covering both streams the Public Speaking and the Leadership skills.

Awesome to see your dedication and commitment, well done Dorothy!

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Congratulations on your achievement!

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters, covering both streams the Public Speaking and the Leadership skills.

Awesome to see your dedication and commitment, well done Vijay!

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District Officer Training.
Thank you to all the Officers who attended. I hope everyone learned a little and is now better prepared to carry out their role.
Every club Distinguished.
Every area Distinguished.
Every Division Distinguished.
District Distinguished!

Congratulations on your achievement!

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters, covering both streams the Public Speaking and the Leadership skills.

Awesome to see your dedication and commitment, well done Michael!

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Congratulations on your achievement!

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters, covering both streams the Public Speaking and the Leadership skills.

Awesome to see your dedication and commitment, well done Saman!

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Congratulations on your achievement!

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters, covering both streams the Public Speaking and the Leadership skills.

Awesome to see your dedication and commitment, well done Tom!

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Congratulations on your achievement!

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters, covering both streams the Public Speaking and the Leadership skills.

Awesome to see your dedication and commitment, well done Leonor!

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Congratulations on your achievement!
The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters, covering both streams the Public Speaking and the Leadership one. Awesome to see your dedication and commitment, well done Judy!

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🌟 D17 Toastmasters Leading | Learning | Loving Triathlon 🌟
🗓️ 22 June – 11 Aug

Join us in showcasing your leadership, public speaking, and good sports qualities! 💪🎤

LEADING – Power your club forward! 🚀
Get your leaders to attend Club Officer Training.
5 officers: 10 points, 6 officers: 20 points, 7 officers: 30 points.

LEARNING – Push ahead with Pathways! 📚
Members completing Pathways levels earn points.
1st member: 10 points, 2nd member: 20 points, 3rd member: 30 points.

LOVING – Build up your club! ❤️
Sign up new/past members.
1st member: 10 points, 2nd member: 20 points, 3rd member: 30 points, extra members: 30 points each.

📸 How to register: Take a photo at your next club meeting with your banner and a sign saying:
" for Gold, Australia will win XX gold medals and XX medals overall"
Submit by 10pm Thurs July 25 to Club Growth Director [email protected].

Rewards:
🥇 Bronze: $100 Bakery Basket
🥈 Silver: $150 Bakery Basket
🥉 Gold: $200 Bakery Basket
🏅 Shiny Medallions and 100yr Anniversary Pins!

More info in the comments

Join the leaderboard and go for gold! 🏆

With Toastmasters International – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

🌟 Celebrating Our Distinguished Toastmasters! 🌟

We understand that the pandemic presented challenges that may have prevented a proper public recognition of the past four District 17 periods, recognizing our Distinguished Toastmasters' achievements. This post is to publicly rectify this, and we want to celebrate our wonderful members on their greatest accomplishments. 🎉

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters. To earn the DTM, members must:
📚 Complete two learning paths
🎓 Serve as a club officer for 12 months
📈 Participate in the preparation of a Club Success Plan
🏆 Engage in district-sponsored club officer training
💼 Complete a High Performance Leadership Project

These amazing individuals did all of that! Thank you for your dedication and achievements. Keep shining in the Toastmasters world and beyond! 🌟✨

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Henry Yau, Dennis Chong

Congrats Leonor and all the recipients for this year!!

Hello to our new Officers for 2024-2025:

Congratulations for being elected as officers of your prestigious Toastmasters Club.

District 17 provides comprehensive Leadership training to Club Officers to ensure that every club provides the best service to its members.

You are invited to register for the first round of your Leadership training for the 2024-2025 Toastmasters year.

Register for Club Officer Training:

The training will take place on Saturday the 22nd of June, from 1 pm, at the Curtin University Medical School. (This is a unique opportunity to meet face to face and get to know other fellow Toastmasters Officers from all District 17 - WA).

The training schedule is:

13:00 Welcome
13:05 Introduction of New District Officers.
13:15 Workshop: Moments of Truth.
13.35 Workshop: Visionary Leader.
13:55 BREAK (Food provided)
14:05 Breakout Session 1: Concurrent workshops (Details Below).
15:05 Nibbles and Networking.
15:30 Breakout Session 2: Role Specific workshop.
16:30 END

When you register, you will be asked to nominate which concurrent session you would like to attend (Don't worry, you can change your mind on the day).

The concurrent workshops are (recommended for):
1. Member Engagement and Retention (P, M, PR)
2. Quality Club Meetings (E, P, S)
3. Prospective Member Engagement (M, PR)
4. Marketing (PR, S, T, SAA)
5. Creating a Quality Club (S, SAA, P, T)

The above workshops are recommended for:
P - President
E - Vice President, Education
M - Vice President, Membership
PR - Vice President, Public Relations
S - Secretary
T - Treasurer
SAA - Sergeant-at-Arms

Register for Club Officer Training here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGElPWciRutcmCo6TTwzwHihCJ_QIvMiGfbsjYo9KjzEg5lQ/viewform?pli=1

🔥 End of Year Reminders! 🔥

🚀 Let's wrap up the year strong and gear up for even greater success! 🏆 Make sure your club completes these crucial tasks by June 30th! 📅

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉 Barbara Coles, Dennis Chong, Caroline Devenish-Meares, Judith Allen, Pascale Amberville-Colby

Keynote Speakers Event - Build Your Brain, Speak No Fear, Lead to Success! - 18th June from 6:30pm

Dear fellow Toastmasters members!

You are warmly invited to the upcoming June Keynote Event presented by the WA Speakers Bureau Toastmasters Club. Join for an empowering experience featuring three dynamic keynote speakers who will share their expertise and insights.

This exciting evening will feature:

1. Monica Malaga will guide you through "Speak No Fear," exploring the roots of public speaking anxiety and helping you discover your confident voice.

2. Flor Canning unveils the secrets to "Leading to Success." Learn how to develop a winning mindset and achieve greatness.

3. Sue Fielding dives into "Building Your Brain" for optimal performance and well-being, providing helpful strategies to promote lifelong learning and enhance brain health as you age.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for you to:
• Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to unmask and conquer fear, develop a growth mindset, and unlock your potential for success.
• Experience a different format and see what's possible beyond the typical Toastmasters 5-7 minute speech. Witness the power of a well-developed, impactful 18-20 minute keynote address.
• Network with fellow Toastmasters and learn from each other's experiences.

This isn't your average Toastmasters meeting! We'll be showcasing the power of extended keynote speeches to demonstrate the full potential of your public speaking skills. Come witness transformational storytelling and practical strategies you can implement in your own Toastmasters journey.

Event Details:
• Date: Tuesday, 18th June 2024
• Time: 18:30 – 20:30
• Location: Perron Place, 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA 6100

Click here to secure your ticket today!

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1239575?

See you there!

Best regards,

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO ALL D17 MEMBERS!!!

Aspiring Leaders Keynote and Q&A – D17 District Growth Plan Overview - 20th June from 6:30pm

Dear fellow Toastmasters members!

You are warmly invited to come along to the Aspiring Leaders Keynote Address presented by our D17 District Coach Kaylene Ledger DTM.

Kaylene will present an overview on the district growth plan for our D17. What does it mean? What are the challenges and opportunities for us?

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Don't miss this unique opportunity!

Additionally, our new Region 12 Advisor, Stephen Budai DTM, will welcome us and share his thoughts for the upcoming D17 Toastmaster year.

Event Details:
• Date: Thursday 20th June 2024
• Time: 18:30 – 20:00 pm
• Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85412230234?pwd=NmNmS1diTHpTellSanVvM2hYNWdtdz09

• Meeting ID: 854 1223 0234
Passcode: 612464

Looking forward to seeing you there.

🎉 Highlights from the District 17 Annual Toastmasters Conference! 🎉

What an incredible weekend we had from May 17 to 19, filled with memorable moments and outstanding talent! 🌟

✨ International Speech Contest - Showcased some of the finest speakers with Raj Naidu winning the contest with his fabulous skills.

😂 Humorous Speech Contest - Congratulations to Bandula Rodrigo for taking the top spot!

🗣️ Table Topics Contest - A huge round of applause to David Sawyer for his win!

📝 Evaluation Contest - Kudos to Tim Blackburn for his exceptional performance!

A big thank you to all participants who made this event unforgettable and to the organizers for an indescribable experience. You all truly inspire us! 👏👏

🌟 Huge Congratulations to Leonor Ragan! 🌟

🎉 We're overjoyed to announce that Leonor Ragan has been recognized with the prestigious Toastmasters Presidential Citation Award for 2023-2024! 🎉

This honor is awarded to members who have shown exceptional dedication and unwavering support to our organization. Leonor’s incredible contributions have truly made a lasting impact on the Toastmasters community.

👏👏 Let's celebrate Leonor’s amazing achievements and thank her for her relentless commitment and passion! 💪

🌟 Huge Congratulations to the New District 17 Trio for 2024-2025! 🌟

🎉 We're thrilled to announce the election of Jeff Zhang as District Director, Tom Bielski as Program Quality Director, and Maree Pickens as Club Growth Director! 🎉

This dynamic team is ready to lead and elevate our Toastmasters community in WA to new heights. Let's give them a warm welcome and show our support for their exciting journey ahead! 🚀

👏👏 Congratulations Jeff, Tom, and Maree! We can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make! 💪

Let's show them our support by giving them a heart, liking, sharing and reposting this within our Toastmaster clubs and Toastmasters community!

Exciting news! Staged for Success is all set to kick off tonight at Downstairs at the Maj, then continue the fun down King St to the IBIS Hotel on Saturday, and finally party on at Flight Club. Don't forget about the highlight event - the Annual District Council Meeting online this Sunday; it's a must-attend (especially if you are a voting delegate for your club)!

To ensure you are Staged for Success, check the facts below for the sessions you are booked to attend:

FRI 17 MAY
Downstairs at the Maj - SOLD OUT

6pm for food/cashbar ; 6:45pm SHOWTIME!
· Bring your His Majesty's ticket (not Trybooking) (on phone or print out) find email from [artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au](http://artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/) - I can't give you access - No ticket, No entry,
· For earlybird bookings, I have your ticket and you can collect from Maree in the Museum Bar Downstairs at the Maj
· Several people have tickets to pay and collect from Box Office, please arrive early as it will be busy with the show upstairs, Rent
· Parking at His Majesty's CPP carpark (enter on Murray St) is free from 6pm BUT can get busy so plan ahead.
· Wear layers, it can get cold in the theatre
· Eat something light before. We are providing grazing food before the show from 6pm - 6:45pm downstairs in the Museum Bar.
· Inside the theatre you can order cold tapas style food from the bar but neither the grazing boards or the tapas will replace dinner.
· Cashbar will be open from 6pm and throughout the night in the theatre BUT only limited service during the contest. Buy a bottle, share with friends and avoid the queue!
· If steep stairs aren't your friend, then you can enter the main foyer of His Maj, ask an usher for the service lift downstairs (don't use main lifts, they don't go where you need to)
· Doors open 6:15pm - its open seating so don't be late if you want to get a table with your friends. See the seating plan on this page
· Show starts right on the knocker at 6:45pm then doors close. Ushers won't let latecomers in until a suitable break
· Want to see the program? Its all online this year - view link on the comments

SAT 18 MAY - IBIS - SOLD OUT
8am REGISTRATION , 8:45pm Lights / Camera / Action!
· No need for Trybooking ticket, we know who booked👍
· Parking at His Majesty's CPP carpark (enter on Murray St) is just $10 all day, you'll have no problem getting a park!
· Enter on left side entry to IBIS to go to registration room. If you have difficulty with a short flight of stairs then enter on the opposite side of hotel to reception and ask for lift to Pepper Room
· Registration opens 8am, over 100 booked so arrive early
· Tea / Coffee available in registration room and throughout the day
· Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea - you won't go hungry!
· Only full day delegates with a full sized badge will get entry to lunch, but contest only guests have plenty of options nearby
· Accèss to main meeting room from 8:15am, plenty of seating
· We start promptly at 8:45am - its a jam packed day
· No need to bring your club banner, we went 100% digital this year!
· Wear layers, the aircon can vary
· Be ready to buy some raffle tickets - great prizes - cash or card
· Want to see the program? Its all online this year - view link on the comments

SAT 18 MAY - FLIGHT CLUB - 3 tickets left (as of tonight)
5:30pm Food/Cashbar , 5:45pm Teams 1,2,3, 6:00pm Teams 4,5,6
· We're forming 6 teams of up to 12 people each - sign-up in the registration room at the IBIS
· Teams 1,2,3 start first so choose one of these if you'll be there early, choose Teams 4,5,6 if you won't get there until 6pm
· Food starts at 5:30pm and when it's gone it's gone. Cashbar to help you throw darts straighter (so I'm told...)
· Want to see the program? It's all online this year - view link on the comments

SUN 19 MAY - ANNUAL DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING (ONLINE)
12pm VOTAPEX registration, 12:30 Q&A with Morag, 1pm Start DCM
· Any Toastmaster can attend BUT only voting delegates (Club Presidents, VPEs and District officers) can speak and vote (everyone else is an observer)
· Zoom link - [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87156876065?pwd=WjdMeUdyZE5SZTF6cTRnVXZXcEhBQT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87156876065?pwd=WjdMeUdyZE5SZTF6cTRnVXZXcEhBQT09)
· All voting delegates must register in Votapex to claim their votes BEFORE the meeting - see video for instructions - just 6mins
· Help with Votapex registration will be available from the Credentials Desk during all tea/lunch breaks on Sat 18 at the IBIS
· Help will also be available from 12noon before the 1pm DCM meeting
· Missed emails about DCM meeting? Your privacy settings on your TI membership might say NO Mail. Email Maree directly for the latest DCM update.
· Login to Zoom early to join the informal Q&A session with our Toastmasters International President from 12:30 - 1:00pm
· Want to see the agenda? It's all online this year - view link on the comments

Well I hope that answers all your burning questions? If not, just contact Maree Pickens for any queries. If all good, see you at "Staged for Success"!

🌟 What an inspiring day we had today!

We were honored to have Toastmasters International President Morag Mathieson DTM speak at The Rotary Club of Mill Point in Perth, WA.

🚀 Morag shared her insights on the Rotary Toastmasters Alliance, highlighting the incredible opportunities for leadership and communication growth.

Her journey and passion left us all motivated and eager to achieve more.

Thank you, Morag, for your inspiring visit! 🙌✨

Join us in celebrating this remarkable alliance and discover how it can benefit you.

🌟 What an evening! Tonight was truly special!

🤩 At Aspiring Leaders Toastmasters club, we were honored to host Toastmasters International President Morag Mathieson DTM, who shared her incredible personal journey with us, past, current, and future Toastmasters leaders in WA.

💬 Despite facing significant health challenges last year, Morag's determination and passion for her role shone through, inspiring us all. Her story is a testament to resilience and leadership.

Thank you, Morag, for your powerful insights and motivation! 🙌

💥 It was also great to see new and familiar faces from our different clubs, who were presented with the unique opportunity to:

- Advance their Leadership skills
- Learn the journey to becoming a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), the pinnacle of achievement in Toastmasters
- Engage with Toastmasters International President, Morag Mathieson DTM

💬 Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this enriching experience. Together, we strive for excellence and continuous growth.

Another wonderful day!

🤩 We were honored to host Toastmasters International President Morag Matthieson at BToasty BHP Toastmasters Corporate Club!

💥 She inspired us with her incredible journey in Toastmasters and shared valuable insights on how she joined this organization and her Leadership roles which took her to even higher levels and positions like the one she holds today.

💬 Her energy and passion were contagious!

Thank you, Morag, for an unforgettable visit and for the award granted to this fabulous Corporate club which has helped to so many BHP colleagues to greater levels of achievement! 🙏

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Today was a day to remember! 🤩

We were honored to host Toastmasters International President Morag Matthieson at Human Toasty Energy! A prestigious Corporate club for a well known and recognised worldwide company, which has been awarded as one of the best corporate clubs around WA!

💥 She inspired us with her incredible journey in Toastmasters and shared valuable insights on how to Boost Your Communication Skills! 💬

Her energy and passion were contagious!

Thank you, Morag, for an unforgettable visit! 🙏

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