Welcome to Menai District Toastmasters website, this site is designed to provide information about Toastmasters and more importantly, what is happening at the Menai District Toastmasters club to assist the members and guests.
Club Mission
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Through this mission, each toastmaster gains a clear understanding of the club’s purpose and the organisation as a whole benefits from a shared set of values and goals.
ALL FUTURE PHYSICAL CLUB MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS THREAT
However, Menai District Toastmasters club is now meeting online with Zoom. Visitors are very welcome to attend online meeting(s), please email the club president to obtain meeting details.
Club Meeting Dates – Every 2nd Tuesday at Club Central Menai
| MAY 2020 | JUNE 2020 |
|---|---|
| 5 May, 2020 Online meeting with Zoom, during the COVID-19 virus threat. Contact the club president to obtain meeting details | 2 June, 2020 Online meeting with Zoom, during the COVID-19 virus threat. Contact the club president to obtain meeting details |
| 19 May, 2020 Online meeting with Zoom, during the COVID-19 virus threat. Contact the club president to obtain meeting details | 16 June, 2020 Online meeting with Zoom, during the COVID-19 virus threat. Contact the club president to obtain meeting details |
Club Officers 2019-2020
| Club President Arthur Ollett DTM - Mob: 0407 018 120 | Club VP_Education Mauricio Tapia DTM - Mob: 0405 804 445 |
| Club VP_Membership Eileen Sargent PM3 - Mob: 0410 545 377 | Club VP_Public Relations Louise (Lou) Beaton PM2 - Mob: 0438 603 351 |
| Club Secretary Maria Manilla CC - Mob: 0434 377 426 | Club Treasurer John Drinkwater DTM - Mob: 0418 249 048 |
| Sergeant At Arms Nicholas Horn CC - Mob: 0424 257 581 | Club Webmaster Ron Alexander DTM - Mob: 0412 599 017 |
| Immediate Past President Eileen Sargent PM3 - Mob: 0410 545 377 | Speechcraft_Coordinator John Drinkwater DTM - Mob: 0418 249 048 |
Visitors are very welcome, please contact us to advise of your attendance. There is no charge for visitors attending a club meeting and an offer to join our Toastmasters Club will be made on the 2nd or 3rd visit. Please click on the Visitor Enquiry Form and let us understand and help you achieve your requirements or goals.
What Is Speechcraft
Speechcraft is a short course teaching public speaking skills which will help to build self-confidence. Get comfortable in talking in front of a group, master your nerves in a fun, friendly and supportive, positive non-threatening environment.
What’s it all about and what are the benefits?
- Designed to develop public speaking skills
- Friendly, positive non-threatening environment
- Fellow students will be there for similar reasons as you
- Fellow students will be feeling the same emotions as you develop at your own pace
- Receive immediate positive and helpful feedback
- Most assisting Toastmasters are also Speechcraft graduates
- Develop your own individual style
- Gain a huge boost to your self confidence