Toastmasters UK North & Ireland

It’s good to be back in Toastmasters Area 27 Competitions

Author Tom Flynn

The first Toastmasters Area 27 competitions to be held in a social gathering since emerging from the pandemic were held at the weekend in the Great National Hotel Ballina. President Siobhan Phillips,


Ballina TM welcomed everyone to the competitions. Tom Flynn. Area Director also briefly addressed the meeting and wished the competitors every success. Chief Judge Paul Gannon, Castlebar was ably assisted by his judging panel, Counters and Timekeepers.


Contestants were Liam Friel. Westport Dolores Brady, West Awake TM spoke
Leonard, Castlebar TM,Jerry McLoughlin, Ballina .

Club President Siobhan Philips said ” am delighted to say that the contests themselves went very well “

First and second place in the Humorous Contest went to Dolores Brady, representing West Awake Toastmasters, and Liam Friel of Westport Toastmasters, respectively. First and second place in the Table Topics Contest went to Dolores Brady, this time representing Westport Toastmasters, and Cathal Faughnan of Ballina Toastmasters, respectively.

The Divisional competitions are being held in Athlone November 18 th .

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Elizabeth Jordan
Elizabeth Jordan, DTM, Club Growth Director

Elizabeth Jordan, Club Growth Director

Many clubs experience a loss in membership at September renewals as existing members leave the club for lots of different reasons. This incentive rewards clubs which renew 80% or more of their membership base at 30th June 2021. Having a good base of experienced members is important to offer mentoring to new members and stability to the club. 

It’s a good idea to follow up with members who do not renew to help club officers to understand the reason for not renewing and to extend an invite to rejoin at a future stage. They may be happy to stay on the club’s email list with this in mind.

James Finnegan

James Finnegan, Public Relations Manager

Good PR attracts new guests, invites discussion and improves the reputation of the Club and Toastmasters generally.

Elizabeth Jordan
Elizabeth Jordan, DTM, Club Growth Director

Elizabeth Jordan, Club Growth Director

Many clubs experience a loss in membership at September renewals as existing members leave the club for lots of different reasons. Recruiting in the early months helps to maintain the membership based upon the number of members at 30 June.

Maintaining a healthy membership number (25+) gives the club a much better opportunity to hold quality meetings with enough members to avoid double roles. Quality club meetings attract new members. Healthy club growth is an important part of Club Success.