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Toastmasters Talk - issue 4
There's always plenty of news around District 71. This week's newsletter has Halloween treats, club growth award winners, news about upcoming training opportunities and Pat Johnson Past International President
Sparks our imagination to find ‘Shining Stars’ among our midst. Plus much more.
It features contributions by James Finnegan, Mairead Dillon, Danny Banks, Athlone Club, Tralee Toastmasters, Elizabeth Jordan & Steve Campion
In this issue
Toastmasters Halloween Theme a Trick or Treat for Tralee
Author James Finnegan Tralee Toastmasters had their traditional ghoulish fun this Halloween at Ballyseedy Castle Tralee. An evening of Tales, Poetry and Music with friends
District 71 Appointed Committee Chairs
Three Distinguished Toastmasters have been appointed by District Director, Elizabeth Jordan, as Committee Chairs, on 1st November 2023.
Leadership
Pat Johnson’s Leadership Series Speech
Pat Johnson Past International President
Sparks our imagination to find ‘Shining Stars’ among our midst.
Toastmaster Fitzgerald Takes the TEDx Talk for the Second Time
Stepping up to TEDx another example of where can you go with a Toastmasters Talk
Celebration
Celebrating Clubs Anniversaries
It is always important to celebrate our successes this week we are celebrating these clubs who have reached a club milestone.
In-Person Division Contests will kick off this weekend
Do come along and support the contestants and volunteer as contest officials. The first Division contest will take place in Perth, Scotland on Saturday 4th
Leadership
Have you received your copy of PIP Ted Corcoran’s book ?
Do read it and pass the copy around the club. There will be a History Quiz based on Ted’s book and other related activities coming soon.
Newsletter
November Toastmasters Magazine
Time to grab a coffee, relax and read this months, Toastmasters Magazine. Speech Contests Unlock Possibilities By Morag Mathieson, DTM To find out more about what
Program Quality Director – Weekly Wednesday Webinar – What’s coming up November 2023
check out this video, any questions…please reach out to Danny Banks
We Remember Our Toastmasters Contributions
R.I.P Ciaran Moore – Castleknock, Dublin We were saddened by the loss of a great Toastmaster and past District Director, Ciaran Moore. He was a
Announcement – Club Growth Incentive Winners
Congratulations to Elvet Speakers, Lucan, Strictly Speaking Harrogate, Tara, Graystones, Phoenix Tara, West Herts Speakers, Toastmasters4Golg, Talking Heads, Limerick and Dundee clubs on their awards
9 Top Tips for Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests
Toastmasters is a great platform for improving your public speaking skills, including humorous speeches and impromptu speaking (Table Topics). Here are nine tips to help
Upcoming events
Here is a selection of upcoming training opportunities and special events..
If you have a special event that you’d like to promote, add it here!
Training and special events
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Contests
Help Hub
The Members’ Help Hub team is here to help you! Please send us your questions and we’ll do our best to help
District Store
The District 71 store has a wide range of Toastmasters International items available for purchase. It is based in Belfast to allow speedy and low-cost delivery in Ireland and the UK
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