Hornsby District Toastmasters Club

Club News

14/03/2010
Congratulations to Andrew Host who won Area 16 International Speech Contest! He confidently fended off best speakers from 5 other clubs and earned the honour to represent our Area in Hawkesbury Division Contest. We wish Andrew good luck in that contest which will take place on 20th March 2010 in Asquith Leagues Club.

We also congratulate Kathleen O'Rourke who became a runner-up in Area 16 Evaluation Contest.

(photos courtesy of Roslyn Host)

03/03/2010
For four years running Brian and Jeanette Neary have presented Youth Leadership Program at Brooklyn Public School. Their outstanding community service and commitment to Toastmasters values were recognised by the Club and they received a special award presented by VP Membership Kathleen O'Rourke.

20/02/2010
Hornsby District Toastmasters Club turns 30 this year! Club members celebrated the anniversary with Yum Cha lunch in Taxim restaurant.

20/02/2010
Our Club welcomes new members: Iris, Alok and Eric.

20/02/2010
Two more members have reached the "equator" of Competent Communication manual. Congratulations to Claire Wait and Ella Wu who completed five speech projects!
Claire and Ella

(photo courtesy of Carol Gan)

03/02/2010
On 2nd February 2010 our Club held Evaluation and International Speech Contests. The results of the contests are:

Evaluation contest Kathleen O'Rourke Jagath Jayawardana	International Speech Contest Andrew Host Sophia Smith

Congratulations to winners and good luck in Area 16 contest!

The Area contest will be held at the Pennant Hills Bowling Club on Friday 12th March with a start time of 7 pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Please come and support our Contest winners.

16/12/2009
Half-certificate, halfway through Competent Communication manual, but whole-hearted congratuations to Jo Spiegelhauer who gave her fifth speech Smelling The Roses. Club members were so impressed and touched by Jo's speech that she also received Something Special award for it.

16/12/2009
Advanced Club Leadership Training will be conducted in January-February 2010 under the control of the Lt. Governor Education & Training. Sessions are scheduled at a variety of locations and times to suit as many members as possible. This training can be attended by any financial member of Toastmasters.

15/12/2009
Our Club website has got forums now! Members are encouraged to explore this new feature by clicking Speech Feedback, Brainstorming or Speaking Tips and Tricks links in the website menu bar on the left.

11/12/2009
On 2nd February 2010 we will hold International Speech and Evaluation Contests. All members who wish to participate in the contests should send their requests to VP Education Jo Spiegelhauer. Guests are welcome to come and watch our Club's best speakers and evaluators.

03/12/2009
Jeanette and Brian Neary recently completed the presentation of a Youth Leadership Program at Brooklyn Public School. The program culminated in a Youth Leadership Dinner, at which the students were able to demonstrate their skills to their parents and friends, as well as representatives of the school and the local community. Read the full story...

01/12/2009
Congratulations to Andrew Host who completed 10 speeches from Competent Communication manual. His tenth speech The Pursuit of Happiness not only earned him the Competent Communicator title, but also received Something Special award from Club members.