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24.01.2022 At the meeting for Club 9 this morning, Spr Linda used a fantastic quote from Muhammad Ali....

24.01.2022 Flash Back Friday! This advertisement for Rostrum was found in one of our Member's files. The brochure for Rostrum in Launceston is dated September 97. Winston Churchill may have given great speeches, but Rostrum could still have taught him something about Public Speaking

24.01.2022 Word of the Week This weeks Word of the Week (thanks to Spr M from Club 9) is Agelast. The definition of Agelast is Noun. (plural agelasts) (rare) one who never laughs (especially at jokes); a mirthless person.... "In a room where everyone is laughing, dont be an agelast..." Grandiloquent Word of the Day

24.01.2022 It is with great delight we report that Frm Rod, a long-serving and strong supporter of Rostrum at every level, has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to the community through a range of organisations. Rostrum is just one of these organisations with Rod serving as Club President, State President, and National Treasurer to name just a few. Congratulations Rod!

24.01.2022 A big shout out to members of Launceston clubs 9 & 14 who participated in our first online meeting via Zoom. It was new territory for most of us and brought us out of our comfort zone in these challenging times. A special shout out to Will Cassidy who chaired todays meeting by proving great leadership and simultaneously managed the IT side of things and talked us through various tasks like muting and so on. Well done all and I look forward to next week

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Club 14s David B, winner of the 2017 Rostrum Novice Speakers Competition!

23.01.2022 Congratulations to our State Rostrum Voice of Youth winners. Tasmania was the only state to host the RVOY secondary public speaking competition this year. The senior winner was Dean Power from Scotch Oakburn College and the junior winner was Oscar Tiernan from Launceston Church Grammar School. Runners up were Gypsy Polacheck from St Michael’s Collegiate in the seniors and Maggie Robinson from Mount Carmel College in the juniors.

23.01.2022 Breaking News! Congratulations to Launceston Grammars Eamonn Shorter for his triumphant win in the National Senior Final of Rostrum Voice of Youth!

22.01.2022 *Club 9 News* We have a new Member! Club 9 would like to welcome Spr Ros to the Club. Spr Ros, pictured below with Club President Spr Linda, was sworn in as a member in September. Welcome Ros!

18.01.2022 A report from The Examiner on our Eamonns success at the Rostrum Voice of Youth National Final.

18.01.2022 "If youre committed to making every word count, you cant waste any time with a rambling introduction. Surprising personal anecdotes, new research with intrigu...ing implications, provocative questions that demand answers, bold claims backed by evidence: these are all great ways to start a talk, provided they help us get into the main idea, the through-line." - Jason Shen Rostrum Club 22 Rostrum SA/NT Rostrum Club 33 Rostrum Club 26 Rostrum Club 9, Adelaide, South Australia Rostrum Club 6 Public Speaking https://medium.com//how-to-dramatically-improve-your-publi

17.01.2022 Dean Power from Scotch Oakburn College and Oscar Tiernan from Launceston Church Grammar are pictured with the President of the Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise, one of our sponsors along with the Rotary Club of Hobart and the Rotary Club of Burnie.

17.01.2022 Rostrum is now in its hundredth year

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Rostrum Club 9 member Spr Lindsay, for his companys success at the Australian Food Awards!

15.01.2022 Don't be scared, be excited! Giving a speech can feel like riding in a Pilot's boat in rough seas. With ups/downs and an upset stomach. Settle nerves with pract...ice, practice, practice. Rostrum is your (now on-line) local public speaking training. https://www.rostrum.com.au/clubs Pictured is a Pilot boat heading out to a large cruise ship in heavy seas where a pilot transfers to the vessel to guide the captain safely into Sydney Harbour.

15.01.2022 Clubs 14 & 9 are teaming up and heading online... With Coronavirus (COVID-19) creating an unprecedented global health and social situation which is rapidly changing, The two Launceston clubs have decided to join forces and go online temporarily. Meetings will be held weekly at 7:30am on Tuesday Mornings. Members: Why not take a look at this article discussing Video Conferencing Netiquette from the State Governments Digital Read program: https://digitalready.tas.gov.au//vide...oconferencing-etique/ If youre considering joining Rostrum, why not send us a message and be our guest. So grab your coffee, bring some breakfast and join us in Cyberspace for an eRostrum Meeting.

14.01.2022 John Hayton was welcomed as a new member into Club 14 by club president Linda Benneworth at yesterdays meeting. John is already a member of Club 2 in Hobart. Welcome John!

13.01.2022 Recently Club 14 hosted six guests to listen to Guest Speaker Ian Pattie, who shared his early memories of life at Charles Street Primary School, particularly focusing on the influence of his teacher, Miss Cameron.

12.01.2022 Are you looking for work? Are you thinking of changing job or going for a promotion? According to an article in The Mercury on the 3rd of August, "An increasing reliance on workplace technology has given rise to so-called super-jobs, with employers now favouring soft skills over technical prowess..." One of these so called soft skills is communication. How can you improve your communication skills? Join your local Rostrum Club. Rostrum has clubs right around Tasmania and A...ustralia. For more details why not send us a message or checkout https://www.rostrum.com.au/tas-club-list A special thanks to David A from Hobart, for bringing the article to our attention.

12.01.2022 We had our first face to face meeting since March in Launceston today. We met at the Eatery in Cameron Street. We will meet face to face there again at 7.30 am on Tuesday 20 October. We will then review the situation with the view to more face to face meetings. Meanwhile Zoom meetings happen on intervening Tuesdays. Members and guests welcome

12.01.2022 The senior state finalists from RVOY

12.01.2022 Word of the Week! Do you ever have that unpleasant feeling that makes you want to scratch? Is reading this post making you itchy all over? The word for this week is "Yeuk" (pronounced yook) and if youre currently scratching, youre experiencing it!... Grandiloquent Word of the Day

11.01.2022 For Public Speaking tools, techniques and tips (like this one), why not join your local Rostrum Club. https://www.rostrum.com.au/tas-club-list If you know someone who wants to improve their Public Speaking skills, why not share this post with them!

11.01.2022 Gesture is important!

10.01.2022 The Rostrum Year concluded for both Launceston clubs with a combined meeting last Tuesday. The meeting commenced with a beautiful acapella rendition of Silent Night by Frm Clarry and his wife Spr Jeanie. Club 14 President Spr Wayne then presented Frm Clarry with Club 14 Life Membership, Clarry is already a Life Member of Club 9 and his dual Life Membership is a testament to his commitment and contribution to Rostrum. Spr Wayne then inducted the newest member of Club 14, wel...come Spr Tyler. It was then time for the annual Trevor Colquhuon Humorous Speaking Award a competition in which speakers must entertain the meeting for 5mins and the winner is decided by secret ballot. The competition saw speeches and readings from Speakers Russell McC, Johno, a double act featuring Tyler and Dave B (the T-Rex with amazing Abs), Charles, Mark, Philippa, and Linda. After a delicious breakfast provided by the amazing staff at Kameo Coffee Lounge, the votes were tallied. The 2016 winner, Spr Will, then announced the Spr Linda had won the competition! Congratulations Linda! On behalf of the members of Rostrum Club 9 and Club 14, wed like to take this opportunity to wish our followers and very safe and Merry Christmas! If we can make one Christmas wish, could we please ask you tag yourself if you feature in any of these photos and invite your friends to like and join our Facebook Page. Seasons Greetings!

10.01.2022 The members of Rostrum Launceston (Clubs 9 and 14) wish Sadie Buckland (Huonville High) and Eamonn Shorter (Launceston Church Grammar School) all the best as they represent Tasmania in the National Final of Rostrum Voice of Youth in Brisbane on July 29th. 92 Tasmanian students were involved this year and over 1500 students from around the country. Rod Fraser (Club 9), the State President and Jenny Fraser (Clubs 9 & 14), the State and National Coordinator of Rostrum Voice of Youth will be at the National Final to provide support.

10.01.2022 Flash Back Friday! This advertisement for Rostrum was found in one of our Members files. The brochure for Rostrum in Launceston is dated September 97. Winston Churchill may have given great speeches, but Rostrum could still have taught him something about Public Speaking

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Rostrum Voice of Youth State Finalists Anna and Charlie. We look forward to the National Final which is being held in Hobart on the 27th of July.

07.01.2022 Have you been to Rostrum lately?

07.01.2022 Making New Years Resolutions?

07.01.2022 Galactic is the third and final program in Frontiers, and these activities will challenge members to reach new levels in their public speaking skills and confid...ence. Frontiers has been created to help all Rostrum members develop their public speaking skills, and it consists of three separate programs Launchpad, Orbit, and Galactic. Members work through each program, keeping both personal and club records for their activities, and then apply for a Certificate of Completion after each of the programs. To learn more, and to get your Frontiers Compendium, please speak to your club secretary at your next Rostrum meeting. #publicspeaking #publicspeakingtraining #publicspeakingskills #rostrum #rostrumfrontiers #rostrumaustralia

07.01.2022 Members should all have received a member survey via e-mail. You are encouraged to complete it to ensure you have a say in the direction of Rostrum and to ensure a strong future nationally and at regional / club level

06.01.2022 The word 'frobly-mobly' was the 18th-century equivalent of 'meh'. It was a common way for people to say 'not bad' when asked how they were. Rostrum: You learn something new all the time!

06.01.2022 Saturday the 18th proved to be a very BIG day for Rostrum Launceston. Not only did Club 14s David B win the Novice Speakers competition (please see previous post) but Club 14 was awarded the Founder Allan Crook Award for Club of the Year, Spr Robert S was commended for his nomination for the Not To Be Silent Award, and Spr Will of Club 9 won the State Final of the Sir John Morris Memorial Award. Congratulations Everyone!

06.01.2022 The Rostrum Launceston page is up and running again and we will have regular posts around helpful material to help with your public speaking development as well as newsy items from clubs 9 & 14

06.01.2022 https://www.rostrum.com.au/speaking-tips

05.01.2022 Dont be like Ray! A Rostrum Membership will help you with plenty of things to say! https://www.rostrum.com.au/tas-club-list

05.01.2022 Word of the Week! Do you have a favourite word or phrase? Do you notice yourself using your favourite word or phrase frequently? You could be experiencing Verbigeration. If you find yourself in the grip of verbigeration, why not comment your favourite word/comment below.... courtesy of Grandiloquent Word of the Day

05.01.2022 Dont be scared, be excited! Giving a speech can feel like riding in a Pilots boat in rough seas. With ups/downs and an upset stomach. Settle nerves with pract...ice, practice, practice. Rostrum is your (now on-line) local public speaking training. https://www.rostrum.com.au/clubs Pictured is a Pilot boat heading out to a large cruise ship in heavy seas where a pilot transfers to the vessel to guide the captain safely into Sydney Harbour.

04.01.2022 During Winter, Rostrum members are a bit like animals. Some hibernate until the temperature warms up, some fly away to warmer climates only to return in the spring, the rest of us soldier on. This year during July, when our ranks are at their smallest, weve decided to soldier on together. For the month of July, Clubs 9 and 14 will be meeting together at 7:30am on Tuesdays - there will be no Thursday Meetings in July.

03.01.2022 "If you’re committed to making every word count, you can’t waste any time with a rambling introduction. Surprising personal anecdotes, new research with intrigu...ing implications, provocative questions that demand answers, bold claims backed by evidence: these are all great ways to start a talk, provided they help us get into the main idea, the through-line." - Jason Shen Rostrum Club 22 Rostrum SA/NT Rostrum Club 33 Rostrum Club 26 Rostrum Club 9, Adelaide, South Australia Rostrum Club 6 Public Speaking https://medium.com//how-to-dramatically-improve-your-publi

03.01.2022 At this mornings meeting of Club 9, we enjoyed a series of script/play readings. One of the scripts came from the UKs Sketch Show - the youtube clip of the skit is below, but were pretty sure our members did it better! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfVLTKktt3A

03.01.2022 Please share to maybe interest people in your network to try Rostrum wherever they may be. There are Rostrum clubs all over the country

02.01.2022 Word of the Week The word for this week is "Bloviate". Bloviate: (verb) ... 1. To speak in a pompous or overbearing way. Do you, or do you have a friend who tends to Bloviate? At Rostrum we can give you advice and instruction to remove the bloviation... https://www.rostrum.com.au/tas-club-list Grandiloquent Word of the Day

02.01.2022 Great tips like this are on the Rostrum website. If you havent already check it out and register to login

01.01.2022 Word of the Week This weeks Word of the Week is: trenchant Trenchant (adj): vigorously effective and articulate.... for example: The nightly talk show host not only offers a healthy dose of laughs but also trenchant commentary on current events. If you want to become a trenchant public speaker, Rostrum is the place for you. If you know someone who wants to become a trenchant public speaker, why not share this post with them? Rostrum has clubs around Tasmania and Australia. www.rostrum.com.au

01.01.2022 This quote encapsulates what we do at Rostrum, because our trained coaches help people to confidently communicate their ideas to an audience. Warren Buffet als...o said Ultimately, there's one investment that supersedes all others: Invest in Yourself. Reach your full potential - start your Rostrum journey today by contacting your local club. https://www.rostrum.com.au/clubs #publicspeaking #coaching #publicspeakingtraining #rostrumaustralia