The Southern Cross Blog

As a Toastmasters member in your club, you may or may not know about our District and all of the ways there are to become involved with the conversations, events, and activities that are happening beyond your club. Here are a few ways to get involved: 1.       Come...

Mornington Peninsula Toastmasters held its 40th Anniversary Celebration at Mornington Community House on Thursday, 10th November. There were around 30 attendees, including past members, current members, district leaders and guests.  Kaylene Ledgar, Distinguished...

For those who don’t know me, I’m Simon Walliker DTM, and the D73 Club Coach Coordinator. I work closely with Club Growth Director Juls Davey DTM on Club Coach appointments, reporting and guidance; along with Club Retention Chair Alison Do, the person to go to when...

Do you know what the internet has to say about your club? What footprints have been left behind from Club Officers past? As we wrap up 2022 and step into 2023, now may be a great time to conduct a Digital Audit about your club. Here are some great places for Club...

Wow! Reflecting on this year that has just flown, I can honestly say that I have really enjoyed the role and responsibilities that come with being Club Growth Director. I have learned much so far from the work that has been done, looking at the work that is still to...

REJUVENATE! What can be better than nearing year end and rejoicing in all our achievements in the last 6 months of our Toastmasters year! It is a time to sit back and reflect on all that went well and all that can be better in the next 6 months of our membership and...

Congratulations to all members that have submitted and obtained educational awards in October 2022. 67 awards were submitted. There were 38 members and 20 clubs submitted awards.

Mount Barker Toastmaster member Vanessa Altmann certainly shone in November at the Australian Cider awards.  She won ‘Best New World Cider’. https://www.cideraustralia.org.au/past-results/2022-results/   “Unfortunately, I didn’t get to deliver an acceptance speech,...

Halfway through the year and I find myself reflecting on my role as Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Coordinator. I have such faith in this program to fulfill its promise to the leaders of tomorrow. A promise to increase their confidence and provide tools that gives...