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Wandin Toastmasters

Locality: Wandin North, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9739 0076

Address: 434 Clegg Rd 3139 Wandin North, VIC, Australia

Website: http://3011962.toastmastersclubs.org

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24.01.2022 A surprise toast proposed by Toastmaster Catherine at Wandin Toastmasters to District 73 Area Director of the year Nola was proposed following welcome by our new President Kristen to commence the 155 meeting of Wandin Toastmasters. Four wonderful speeches presented by Amila, ( Icebreaker) Judy, (Those old blue jeans) Linda (Vincent needed a network) and Rachael (What's your story?) showcased how varied subject matter can enhance the enjoyment and enlightenment of us all. Ou...r innovative Harkmaster report was given by visiting Toastmaster Jo and was awarded the Presidents Award. Such fun, we all hope Jo revisits us soon. Congratulations to our new VPE Annie who introduced a revised Agenda which worked so very well and to time. General Evaluator Marlene was masterful in providing feedback on evaluators and "feel" of yet another wonderful meeting, in which personal bests were again showcased. Simply the best place to be on a Saturday afternoon. Please join us for meeting no 156. See more

22.01.2022 In this amazing Wandin Toastmasters Club, we have a host of champions. Last night our Marlene won the Area R 34 evaluation contest representing Croydon Yarra Valley. CONGRATULATIONS. CONGRATULATIONS also to Haniff who has, since we last met, won third in both Humorous & International contests with his other Club, Parkville Toastmasters, our news always is good news, and the pride is shared and celebrated.

21.01.2022 Our Judy Murphy DTM on Monday night at Lilydale Toastmasters and Annie Martin on Thursday night at Toast of the Country Toastmasters won the humorous Speech Contest 2020. In our galaxy of stars Judy and Annie are shinning brighter than most. CONGRATULATIONS! We your adoring Club members, are so very proud of you both. Hugs Nola

21.01.2022 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES The enthusiastically adopted theme of our Wandin Toastmaster meeting number 161. Our excited Toastmaster Andrew was determined to use members quotes sent to him, prior to the meeting, when introducing them through the Agenda, as a source of inspiration to all, and so it was. A Toastmaster visiting from Wisconsin, answered her very first Table Topic question with great aplomb and "miles of smiles". Judy and Kristen had opportunity to practice TT respon...ses prior to Area R 35 contest next month. Linda and Haniff also took the opportunity to re-present their winning speeches prior to Area contests. Our Amila shared a humorous Sri Lanka folk Tale. All speeches gave evaluators, Marlene, Sue and Rebecca, the chance to praise and give kindly worded recommendations. General Evaluator Annie too gave a wonderful overview and insight on what had been exceptional, and what perhaps could be included to improve. The vibe created in sharing "Inspirational Quotes" was exceptional, fun and reflected much loved words of wisdom, that matched each known persona. The riches of the written and spoken word celebrated and loudly applauded, by us all. It was a memorable meeting. You could experience all this and more at Wandin Toastmasters. Please join us, and let's learn and laugh together. Hugs Nola Sharp DTM

20.01.2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wandin Toastmasters- 6 years young. Photo shows charter members receiving our Clubs Charter from District 73 District Director Yoke Ching Tan in 2014. At our Clubs first Xmas Party held in Les and Nola's garden. Our Birthday meeting of celebration today included photos and reflections from Club sponsors Judy and Nola. ... The lighting of individual cupcakes with candles that were lit , "Happy Birthday" sang (rather badly) but with great gusto, and then extinguished, concluded the meeting Agenda. So much achieved in six years inclusive of TI Presidents Distinguished Award every year since Charter as a club and individual awards achieved each and every year. A visitor and potential member from Sydney, two Toastmasters from Wisconsin, one from Montreal Canada added to the vibe and were witness to the excellence that was demonstrated, by speakers Kristen. Wilfrid and Rebecca under the guidance of our consummate Toastmaster of the Day, Rachael, with an aptly themed meeting of "GIFTS". Wandin Toastmasters, the best place to be on the second and fourth Saturday of every month, if you want to improve public speaking, increase your confidence with people that love to party and have fun. VPPR Nola

16.01.2022 Great news for all of our members. This is what Toastmasters International has just announced: "....as a token of our appreciation during this difficult time, any Toastmaster who renews their membership for the October renewal period by December 31 will automatically receive a free Pathways path! Please visit your Toastmasters profile, click the Choose A Path button, and follow the normal path selection process to redeem your free path before March 31, 2021. "

14.01.2022 No meeting at Wandin Toastmasters is ever the same, but always contains hidden delights. At our 163 rd meeting Annie created an amazing presentation inclusive of you tube clips, titled '"A colourful brain"that was masterful in explaining Synesthesia. Celebration too for the arrival of our Presidents Distinguished Club ribbon. 2019-20. A ribbon our Club has earned every year since our Charter. Warm welcome to visitor Annie our newest potential member, and Anita who will b...e inducted at our next meeting ran the Harkmaster segment of the meeting and was an absolute star and caught many "napping". Haniff as our Toastmaster was exemplary in his role and was awarded The Presidents award by President Kristen. Exciting flying escapades were shared by Marlene and Rod spoke on the benefits of networking. Diverse and always interesting stories are shared on life and life experiences. Area Contests are being held on the Zoom platform Saturday 21st when the "best of the best" will compete and showcase their many talents. Everyone is welcome to attend ID:846 1079 7171 Password 3535

11.01.2022 "Pick me ups" was the theme of our meeting on Saturday 8th August. We, experiencing Covid 19 lockdown need that more than anything right now. Suggestions provided by members, walking and appreciating nature, music played loudly, family, laughter, drinking water, and my favourite, chocolate, and flowers all helped set a positive vibe. Speeches presented on Understanding of Vocal variety by Judy was hilarious. Understanding leadership style by Kristen, enlightening, Under...standing your communication style by Andrew a "do nothing sorta guy" was priceless. Sue won the Presidents award for executing her Table Topics segment flawlessly. Our visiting Toastmaster Liz commented the entire meeting had been a "Pick me up" and a pleasure. The phrase of the day "Stop to smell the roses" chosen by Grammarian Catherine was actioned during our meeting. How fabulous it was. You too can experience this and so much more, every time you join us at Wandin Toastmasters the best place to be on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.

10.01.2022 There were no trophies handed to winners at our amazing Wandin Toastmasters Humorous and Table Topics Contest on Saturday 22 Aug, But winners and all contestants were loudly applauded on the now familiar ZOOM platform. Table Topics Ist Place Annie Martin 2nd Place Kristen Low 3rd Place Judy Murphy ... Laughs a plenty enjoyed by all , in the Humorous Contest 1st Place Annie Martin 2nd Place Kristen Low 3rd Place Judy Murphy The standard of both contests was high, the Contest Chair Catherine MacGillivray conducting the entire proceedings with dignity and grace. Our Zoom masters Raj and Elinor did not miss a beat, timers Haniff and Sue, Counters Rachael and Wilfrid, handled their roles diligently and astute judges completed the impressive TEAM who aimed as always for excellence. At Wandin we get to do it all over again on September 26 with Evaluation and International contests. To witness the best of the best, please join us and support our talented members. Always proud of what we achieve at "The Best Club in the World"

07.01.2022 Winners are grinners, and beautiful and talented at Wandin Toastmasters. On Sept 26 both International and Evaluation contests were held with simply outstanding presentations. The International Contest showcased seven members presenting a plethora of topics and inspirational, uplifting speeches. Winners: First place Annie Martin "A Rose by any other name" Second place Kristen Low "Bitter Roots, sweet fruit" ... Third place Rachael Collins "What is your story" David Miller was the test speaker with his speech "Just Asking for help" for the evaluation contest. The feed back given by seven of our empathetic and astute evaluators was so appreciated by David. His acknowledgement at the conclusion of the contest was testament of the value he placed on each and every evaluation he recieved. Winners: First place Marlene Sinclair DTM Second place Judy Murphy DTM Third place Annie Martin Every member of our Club took an active role in the two contests. Many volunteering to action roles for the very first time. Such a proud inclusive feeling when we achieve together. The striving for excellence witnessed and appreciated by welcome guests. Thanks to our Chief Judge Greer and anonymous judges who made the contest possible. Contests are but one avenue that can be taken to improving and honing skills demonstrated at every meeting. Be very proud Wandin Toastmasters you were all simply amazing. Hugs Contest Chair Nola

05.01.2022 The results of Area R 35 International and Table Topics are: International 1st Annie Martin, Wandin Toastmasters... 2nd Cora Zon, Healesville Toastmasters 3rd Trish Brown Lilydale Toastmasters Table Topics 1st Kristen Low, Wandin Toastmasters 2nd Judy Murphy, CFA D13 Toastmasters 3rd Brendan Lindstrom, LMC Toastmasters Thank you so much for coming along and supporting your contestants. As Kristen said yesterday, it was wonderful to see so many Wandin members as winners and placegetters.. A wonderful day of excellence. Thanks to Area Director Eric Miller and his amazing team. Ranges Division here we come.

04.01.2022 What has Shrek got to do with a Toastmasters meeting, only those who attended Wandin Toastmasters for our 164 meeting know the answer. Apart from Shrek making an appearance we were bedazzled by a proposition presented by Cora that Wandin Toastmasters (the best Club in the whole world) was chosen by TI to pilot a new way to enhance programming. We learned the "secrets" of Top-Notch Table Topic responses from Marlene . We were delighted to welcome another new member, Annie ...to join Anita, who was inducted at this meeting. "GIVING THANKS" the meeting theme was embraced by all members sharing their gratefulness for positive aspects of their lives, and pride felt that two winners in the recent Area R35 Contest, Kristen and Annie were part of our family. Being at Wandin Toastmasters can be intriguing, it can be mysterious, cause for celebration and is always awe-inspiring, come see what you are missing....very soon. VPPR Hugs Nola See more

03.01.2022 A wonderful contest in which there was a winner from every one of the five Clubs in Area R 35. Congratulations to Area Director Eric Miller for organization of same. Excellence was demonstrated and appreciated. A fabulous team effort. Ranges Division here we come!

02.01.2022 A zest for networking, a passion for words and a flair for mentoring the stage was already set for me to become a Toastmaster. For the uninitiated, Toastmasters is an organisation that helps its members grow their leadership and communication skills. A quick Google search (in case you haven’t done it already) will tell you the benefits of membership, and help you to get it. I am proud member of Wandin Toastmasters, a club in outer east of Melbourne, Australia. One of their ...Continue reading