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Chatswood Early Risers Toastmasters

Locality: Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia

Address: The Dougherty Centre, 7 Victor Street 2067 Chatswood, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.earlyrisers.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Fellow toastmasters and visitors, here's special X'mas greetings from all of us in CER this year...

25.01.2022 1 week to go! For what, you ask? 1 week to the district 90 international #speech contest. Join us! Selina is our second member to reach this level. The first was 1997.... Next step in a wonderful #Toastmasters contest year with: - Anthony representing us in both Table Topics and Evaluation, - Han winning area 6 humorous speech contest (but sadly not getting a shot at the division title due to pandemic affecting plans) and - Selina winning Hawkesbury Division international speech contest. (More pics and messages congratulating Selina on: https://www.facebook.com//4933/permalink/1791841834286160/) - [Melanie representing her other club winning area 25 international speech contest and competing in Macquarie Division.] A positive and supportive #learning environment created by our members, friends (inside and outside area 6) and visitors help us reach new heights. Thanks to those who joined the online events: Ali, Amanda, Anthony, Brian, Carol, Estelle, Jan, Joe, Li, Louise, Lucy, Melanie, Paolo, Selina, Verica and the onsite ones: Ali, Brian, Carol, Clara, Colin, Davida, Ian S, Ian W, Jan, Julie, Keng, Louise, Melanie, Melody. Check D90 website or drop us a note at [email protected] if youd like to support Selina/CER at Sunday mornings online event (no jacket required - no video or audio either)!!

25.01.2022 3 reasons to be excited now: It’s 4 more sleeps before this exciting event! It’s a unique opportunity to meet Richard E. Peck, the Toastmasters International President in our club meeting on next Tuesday, 17th November @ AEDT 7:05 AM It’s a free online Zoom event. Everyone is welcomed to join.... Register via Eventbrite by clicking on link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toastmasters-international-pre Learn more about our keynote speaker via link below: https://www.toastmasters.org//magazine-issues/2020/sept/me See you in Zoom! #WelcomeToastmastersInternationalPresident #MeetRichardEPeck #InternationalPresidentOnlyVirtualStopoverInAustralia

24.01.2022 Exciting news! Abhi has completed Level 1 Pathways, after a year with the club! We are so proud of his achievement and gave a toast to him yesterday! Its a fantastic milestone for Abhi in his toastmasters journey. This all boils down to his commitment to attend the regular meetings to work on his communication skills. During the past 12 months, Abhi has put his hands up and volunteered whenever possible for various meeting roles like chairperson, toastmasters, tabletopics masters etc. to sharpen his public speaking skills. He has demonstrated the enthusiasm, willingness, and determination for hard work, which are the essential ingredients for success. Well done, Abhi! Patience and fortitude conquer all things Ralph Waldo Emerson

23.01.2022 Searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? You can reach it! Is communication or leadership on your training plan? Did you want to check it off before the end of financial year?... (Re)join our club and set your alarm to be at the first meeting of the year! The best value investment in yourself to end and start your year!

23.01.2022 Mohammad, Colin, Ivan, Alison, June, Nick, Ali, Darin, Melody, Jasper, Estelle, Albert, Felix, Chris, Brian, Noel, Phil, Katrina, Diana Carolina, Carol, Keng Loon, Louise, Siew-Geck, Alicia, Sally, Anthony, David, Davida, Lucy, Julie, Jill, Janet, Li, Melanie Missing: Armen

23.01.2022 We are very honoured and proud to be chosen as the only stopover in Australia on 17th Nov, by the Toastmasters International President, Richard E. Peck. We are also astounded to hear from Richard that we are the 10th club he visited in his virtual world tour to every country in the world! Many thanks to all who put in enormous efforts and time preparing for this special online event last Tuesday. It was a brilliant meeting, which was well run with high precision, efficiency... and success. Congrats to Chair (Colin), Zoom Master (Maon), Executive Team, speakers, evaluators, and all those who were involved. An estimated total of 40+ attendees tuned in for this special event. They included past and present Division Directors (Lee and Mike), past and present members, as well as visitors from overseas (e.g. Thanh from Budapest, Hungary; and Craig from Frankfurt, Germany). This shows how resilient and adaptable toastmasters are, and how well we connect globally as a worldwide community via online event like this, a testament of the content of Richard's enlightening keynote speech. We are also delighted to receive a testimonial from a past member (i.e. Ian from Melbourne), who is still active in toastmasters, that CER is still like how it was when he left in 2014, i.e. the club meeting is full of energy and is a great way to start the day! For the prepared speeches, Amanda completed Level 2 Dynamic Leadership Pathways, whereas Selina was only one speech away from completing the same Pathways program on delivery of their speeches in this session. Well done girls! In providing feedback at the closing of our meeting, Richard expressed that he was very impressed by the fun and interesting format of our meeting especially the table topics section, with Australia as the theme for that day. Are you ready to visit our next club meeting to join in the fun, and learn to be a proficient public speaker? Contact us via [email protected]

23.01.2022 Jan won Yay Yak with her improv response to a squashed fascinator Oh and doesn’t our Yak Yak look the part

23.01.2022 Yesterday was Pragyas birthday! Happy birthday, Pragya! This is a beautiful pic of Pragya showing her gorgeous Colgate smile, when we sang birthday song at the meeting. Pragya is our VPE, who is highly enthusiastic, and has something to contribute at each meeting! We love her infectious energy, and positivity she brings to the toastmaster community. A lovable lady.... Hope you had a wonderful day celebrating your special day, Pragya!

22.01.2022 * Photo Flashback * Do you remember your last changeover? Was it for the ... Food or finery?... Fun & games? Friends & fellowship? This years changeover is less than 2 weeks away. Another day for some great memories! Ann Anthony Bob Bobak Catherine Christine Clare Colin David David Davida Carolina Dong-Jun Eunice Ivan Janet Joan Julie June Keng Loon Laura Lucy Melanie Melody Nicola Pauline Shirley Theresa Thiago Young Eun

22.01.2022 Its the final whistle of the year and were scoring goals - no need for extra time. Re-evaluate the year through our final newsletter: https://www.earlyrisers.org.au//CER-The-Er-ly-Bird-Brief-J... This issue includes: Debate & Grammarian Exec Louises profile Online & Gourmet Clubs Evaluations: Traditional and Pathways style Member Moments: Inside and Out Alicia Anthony Dananjaya Hettiarachchi Janet Luke Keng Loon Lance Miller Speaks Magda van Melanie Mike Suben

21.01.2022 Congratulations - we our 2020/21 elected execs who are leading our race into the future. It was a pleasure to meet our first new international visitors. Jana and Jason joined us from Florida, USA timezone. Last month, we had our first international visitor - past member Teresita - an extra early riser in Philippines timezone! It was great to see her across the miles. ... You know where to find us (only a button away). We hope youll visit us soon!

21.01.2022 This weekend, 2 CER members take the (zoom) stage in 2 division contests . How will they ?This weekend, 2 CER members take the (zoom) stage in 2 division contests . How will they ?

21.01.2022 Happy New Year! Some of the CER members did the walk/jog of Curl Curl Beach to and fro Manly Beach yesterday. A total of 8.5 km completed! Lots of climbs along the way. New year, new fitness goals! A good way to end the holiday before toastmasters starts again in the new year. What are your goals for 2021? Improve communication and leadership skills, or improve speaking skills so as to nail that dream job? Our first CER club meeting will be at 7:15 am tomorrow (12th Jan...uary 2021). Don't forget to register for the meeting if you want to visit our club as a visitor. Here's the link on how to register for the meeting or join our club. https://www.earlyrisers.org.au/wpsite/contact-us/

21.01.2022 Recognition of Chatswood Early Risers Toastmasters #PublicRelations in Toastmasters District 90 - best newsletter, best website and PR/social media campaign #CERTurns30. Congratulations to every contributor. From writers to webmasters, planners to promoters, photographers to teachers, the list is endless. Every part counts!... Thanks also for the foundation we built on.

20.01.2022 Guess who turned *80* years young this month? (We couldnt believe it either: toastmasters must maintain youthful looks ) We had the pleasure of singing happy birthday to our charter member, Jan!... Our president made a personal "uber-flowers" delivery. Sadly, we couldnt help Jan eat her delicious-looking birthday cake. Fun and fellowship from as far afield as Central Coast, past Chatswood and out to Canberra celebrating a major milestone apart and together! (Is that an oxymoron?) Congratulations Jan!!!

20.01.2022 These are the happy and friendly faces we see in every weekly Toastmasters meeting via Zoom during the COVID-19 period. Chatswood Early Risers Toastmasters is one of the best toastmasters club where we can improve our public speaking and leadership skills. This club is full of energetic people from diverse background, and we learn something new from one another each time. You want to know the difference between a master and a beginner? The master has failed more times than... the beginner has ever tried Quote from an unknown source All our dreams come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. Walt Disney Ivana had a fantastic first visit on Tuesday, and said she will be back. Come and join us if you would like to learn in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

20.01.2022 Are you always nervous and your mind go blank, when asked to speak off the cuff in front of a large group at work or at a social function? On 17th November @AEDT 7 am, our club will be the ONLY toastmasters club in Australia to be visited by an International President in his Virtual World Tour 2020/21. Come and join us in this special spring free online event, featuring a leader of 360,000+ members, with an infectious enthusiasm and a warm personal touch in growing others ac...ross the globe in diverse cultures. Contact [email protected] for more info. Registration site will be published soon. Click link below for event time converter to local times if you are in the AEDT timezones: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html

20.01.2022 Tomorrow is our annual debate against Chandos Challengers Toastmasters Club Sydney. For the 1st time, it will be held online - battling it out from our own homes during our regular meeting time. Login to support Team CER and catchup with our friends from Team ChaCha!! (Photo from Mike Kano-McCallum)

19.01.2022 Did you enjoy election week? *Club* elections ... Congratulations to those who nominated . ... An awesome way to expand leadership horizons ! What a simple way to win an election . Want to meet our 2019/20 president and the new team? How about celebrating our terrific 10 out of 10 (for the third time)!! Join our changeover dinner at the end of June!

19.01.2022 We ended our 2020 year with a good news/bad news theme. We brought our favourite news publication for our final end of year pic. 2 more local visitors, incl a member of a Sydney corporate club and 2 more international visitors - Diana from Mexico City timezone and Paul from Canada timezone. What a year it has been: - 19 educational awards: Abhi, Ali, Amanda, Anthony, Brian, Carol, Han, Julie, Louise, Melanie, Verica - 4 triple crowns: Ali, Brian, Louise, Melanie... - members presented to conferences (one receiving a standing ovation), external organisation, a eulogy at a funeral and tested their interview skills - an excellent contest year with -- our first district International Speech Contest runner-up (to the winner, who went on to win region and will represent Region 12 at the semifinals): Selina -- area win in Humorous Speech Contest (but no opportunity to take the speech further this year): Han - winning the first online great debate against Chandos Challengers - a great club year with -- 9th year of Presidents Distinguished, finishing with 10 (12 if extra 6 counted) DCP points -- the new special club awards: Online Ovation Gold Award and Membership Resiliency Award!! (https://www.toastmasters.org//news-and-/recognition-awards) - 34 out of 35 members enrolled in Pathways, with 2 proficient in their first path, working on their second path and 3 others enrolled in 2nd paths. We understand the 11 choices and - 29 out of 35 members attended an online meeting #VirtualVictories - 2 new members joined, 2 members joined a second club, 2 connecting remotely from WA and ACT, 1 visiting multiple clubs and districts, 2 former members visiting, international visitors from Philippines, US, Canada and Mexico City, 4+ visitors from Sydney clubs. New approaches to roles and creative learnings and use of camera, props/scavenging, screen share, sound and video. Our area director for 2020/21 is our very own Anthony Low! Where to next? Infinity and beyond? [More pics on: https://www.facebook.com//Toa/permalink/1847475252056151/ and https://scontent.fsyd3-1.fna.fbcdn.net//105505257_10157056 https://www.facebook.com/ComeToLoveOfLaughter/posts/3583942874955663?__cft__[0]=AZW2BwhQXg82jF_lNxpxiKRbfGCO9Cv-FkcA41zIwT-WTmMq-l7VuxWyrE_LwHTFQ3GMBcwuplsxb2pJCmITUqH9Frb1zHozJSvr6JFmn5WcIVR96ybXT5Ix_vp061rQjnHUZE6njOlnONW8QMI7psPzeYAiDX18SMrtzyz5yWXcvw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R]

19.01.2022 Happy birthday, Melanie! We sang happy birthday to Melanie at our coffee session today. Melanie is one of the most active and long-time member in CER. Being an experienced member, she also holds executive roles at National level in toastmasters. Melanie always has a big smile on her face. Poised, full of sunshine and radiates positive energy at all times. She is also the technology wizard, who keeps us entertained by striving to use tricks and tools in Zoom to engage the ...audience in every CER meeting. I am always inspired by Melanie, and many others in this club during our weekly meet up. Life is like a mirror. Smile at it, and it smiles back at you Peace Pilgrim I love those who can smile in trouble - Leonardo Da Vinci Toastmasters changed my life. They really did. I dont know what I would have done without that positive boost Chris Matthews, a former famous Toastmasters. Join us for our next toastmasters excitement. Stay tuned!

19.01.2022 Commitment is an act, not a word Jean-Paul Satre. Anthony, is an Area 6 Director, and one of the most inspiring, and committed CER club members. Often seen going above and beyond guiding those who are new in their club roles. Also does a lot of background work for our regular club meetings. Never hesitates to share his sound knowledge in toastmasters pathway program.... In the first hybrid meeting, he surprised everyone by showing how flexible and talented he can be. He transitioned from his techie role to delivering an impressive table topics speech seamlessly, when being called upon unexpectedly. Wow!

18.01.2022 Last meeting, we switched IDs due to a technical glitch. contact info@ prior to specific visit day .Last meeting, we switched IDs due to a technical glitch. contact info@ prior to specific visit day .

17.01.2022 Do you feel nervous and your mind go blank, when asked to speak off the cuff in front of a large audience? On 17th November @AEDT 7 am, Toastmasters International President will be paying his ONLY virtual stop in Australia at our club, during his World Virtual Tour 2020/21. Richard E. Peck is an international speaker and trainer, Cultural Awareness trainer, keynote speaker and project management professional.... Come and join this free online event, featuring a leader with an infectious enthusiasm and a warm personal touch in growing others across the globe in diverse cultures. Hear from this leader of 360,000+ members talk about What’s happening in Toastmasters around the world? Max event limit to 75 attendees only. EARLY Registration via Eventbrite link to avoid disappointment: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toastmasters-international-pre Click link below for local time converter if you are in the AEDT timezone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html

16.01.2022 https://www.linkedin.com//urn:li:activity:6540410585534824

16.01.2022 Gone with the old, and come with the new! We had an awesome night on 10th July, celebrating the change over of executive team in the Chatswood Early Risers Toastmasters Club. There were plenty of laughs. Food was delicious, and atmosphere was terrific. We are so passionate in toastmasters that even when at play, we practised our impromptu speaking skills. The restaurant also complied with the restrictions and regulations during this crazy period.... As VPPR, I am definitely positive about the outlook, and hopeful of what is in store for us in the new financial year. Very excited to work with this bunch of energetic and intelligent professionals! It really helps when you connect with like minded people who work towards the same goals! (Pics supplied by Amanda and Cecilia)

14.01.2022 Our venue closed with little notice. We were led into the new world by our calm and collected president. Without skipping a beat, meetings switched to online with the same agenda, energy and enthusiasm. We serve each other, deliver excellence in our assignments and continue club and personal plans in spite of being separated by walls.... Lessons are learned every meeting! Our coffee catchup has also gone virtual! Greater benefits in a different speaking arena, travel time reduced to logging on and clicking a link. Call if you want to drop in. We know you want to. #VirtualVictories #Toastmasters #WhereLeadersAreMade [Missing some faces, as I only asked to take the photo after some had to drop off] Anthony Janet Julie Melanie

13.01.2022 Count down. 3 days left to register for the special event! To register, click on Evenbrite link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../toastmasters-international...... #WelcomeToastmastersInternationalPresident #MeetRichardEPeck #InternationalPresidentOnlyVirtualStopoverInAustralia

13.01.2022 "We sit down as strangers, we leave as friends." Julie and Cecilia organised an entertaining changeover evening. An evening made memorable by: - Delicious food ... - President Janet Whittens heartfelt acknowledgement to execs: Keng Loon Yap, Julie Macken with Colin Wardle, Estelle Renard and Jasper Fung, Siew-Geck Phua, Anthony Low, Louise Rigby and Melanie Cheong and our area director, Brian Johnson - Announcing achievers for Rookie of the Year, Louise and Toastmaster of the Year, Melanie - New president, Ali Bitarafs first address and introduction to his team: Brian and Verica Kostova (VP Education), Louise (VP Membership), Keng (VP PR), Cecilia Lim (Treasurer), Ian Schrader and Clara Chan (Sergeant-at-arms), Li Jing (Secretary), Past president (Jan) - Table topics a la improv facilitated by current and former VPEs, Julie and June Waldenberger - a team sentence, laundry and window washing championships, murder mystery - Area director Brians acknowledgement of CERs support of area 6 - The wonderful company of members and friends A colourful celebration of an exceptional year led by our awesome president! [Photos by Melanie and Amanda Hiu. Video may follow]

11.01.2022 Our 2nd hybrid meeting on Cup Day (03 NOV 2020) was another remarkable success! Love the vibrant coloured hats and laughter in this club meeting.

11.01.2022 Toastmaster Louise at Vivid near the opera house #IAmAToastmasterDay #CER #Toastmasters

10.01.2022 We are so proud of Selina! WOOHOO - Second place at the District 90 International Speech contest in an intense field of 6! Her message inspired an online audience of ~200 and an extended audience of club members supporting in absentia. During her contestant interview, she even managed a little PR on the side ;-).... Congratulations Selina! We had more fun at our last 2 club meetings with: - our second and third international visitors - Taryn from a 16 out of 16 DCP club in Virginia, USA; and Collin from a fellow #wowfactor winning club in Alberta, Canada. - our second past member Charles visiting and also joining our post-meeting coffee chat. - a visitor from a local club in North Sydney, Joshua - getting on our feet for tai chi breathing as part of a speech! We are a Presidents Distinguished 10 out of 10 club for our third consecutive year: the first in Hawkesbury Division and one of the first 3 in our district of ~151 clubs; the co-second largest in Hawkesbury Division. When will we see Yak Yak again? We meet online while hes on holiday. Treat yourself to our terrific Tuesdays as we help club members over the line to achieve awards before the end of the Toastmasters year and traditional education program. [More district contest photos on: https://www.facebook.com//Toas/permalink/1817782388358771/ and https://www.facebook.com//Toas/permalink/1817882591682084/ and https://www.facebook.com//Toas/permalink/1817783631691980/]

10.01.2022 Were working to ensure that when we reopen, we can provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and visitors. As a result, our community centres, includin...g the Dougherty Centre (Chatswood), MOSAIC multi-culture centre (Chatswood), Willoughby Park Centre and art galleries in Chatswood and Willoughby remain closed for a little while longer. Meals on Wheels and other essential services for vulnerable people will continue as normal. We will get back to you shortly with further updates as they become available. Thanks for your patience and cooperation See more

09.01.2022 Highlights for today Louise managed to wow the audience, won the Tabletopics section and received the Yak Yak Award ! Maon is a new addition to our executive team, the additional Sergeant at Arms officer. He will assist and work hand in hand with Louise in the new Zoom environment. Together, they perform an important role to ensure the timely and proper setting up, putting away and handover of our regular meetings. Congrats to both Louise (for her ) and Maon (for his new role)! Well done!

09.01.2022 Last Tuesday we held our annual debate with Chandos Challengers on zoom. The meeting was a great success and CER managed to win the debate arguing that dogs are better than cats. Thanks to our adjudicators Mike Kano-McCallum and Katrina Turner, our debate teams from both clubs and all our friends at Chandos Challengers.

08.01.2022 A great turn out of CER members and friends at the Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest on 16 October. Congratulations to our new champion comedian Han Kim

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06.01.2022 Last chance to register! Less than 18 hrs before this special event! Response has been terrific. Don't miss out.... To register, click on Evenbrite link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toastmasters-international-pre #WelcomeToastmastersInternationalPresident #MeetRichardEPeck #InternationalPresidentOnlyVirtualStopoverInAustralia

05.01.2022 We celebrate club achievers who finished 4-17 projects/speeches within a Toastmasters year and received 1-4 certificates and/or a pin! Congratulations everyone.

05.01.2022 We had our 1st hybrid (face to face onsite and Zoom online) club meeting 2 weeks ago (20th OCT). It was a huge success! Enormous amount of work was put into this, before and during the event. This goes to show the passion and dedication our executive team and club members have in toastmasters.

03.01.2022 Do you like our CER #WowFactor family recipe video for #IAmaToastmasterDay? Recognise a voice? a face? Anthony Christine Clare Colin Darin Davida Estelle Eunice Janet Joan Julie June Keng Loon Laura Lucy Shanying Melanie Melody Nicola Teresita Lodero Vivienne Young Eun Alicia Alison David Joan Katrina Pauline Phil Sally Shirley

03.01.2022 2020 was an unprecedented and challenging year. Many lost their lives. Many were also unable to see their loved ones, and spent days in isolation fighting the virus as one. Toastmasters all around the world have been impacted in an unusual way. Nevertheless, we have survived and re-emerged stronger, supported each other and achieved a lot via virtual and hybrids meetings. May 2021 be a great year away from all negativity, and unpleasant memories of 2020. Cheers to a fresher outlook and new beginnings in 2021 ~ From all of us in CER.

02.01.2022 Added VPM, Jan's greetings in this final version. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday. God bless.