May 2008 - District 73 Toastmasters

Called to give evidence 

– What would you say 

The Newsletter of District 73 

Toastmasters International 

Involve • Enthuse • Inspire 

d73.toastmasters.org.au 

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toastmasters.org 

Edition 46 • May 2008 

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From the Editor’s desk... 

They say when you’re on a good thing, stick to it! 

This month we have articles from Margaret Addison (Glen 

Waverley) and Murray Jorgensen (Curtin GSB club), who have 

both been in Toastmasters for 28 years. See page 4 and page 8. 

Inspiring stuff from people who have been there and done 

that. 

In news just in, we will be visited next year by International 

President Jana Barnhill. She will be the special guest at our 

District 2009 Convention in Harndorf, South Australia 

(page 7). 

We all know Toastmasters are good at talking. The article on 

page 10 helps us with the equally important skill of listening. 

Final preparations are now under way for a fabulous 2008 

Convention at the York on Lilydale resort in Victoria. 

Next month’s issue will bring you all the highlights and photos 

of this occasion. 

I hope you will be among the people enjoying this fun and 

educational event. 

See you at Convention! 

Michelle 

newsletter@d73.toastmasters.org.au 

The views expressed in Southern Cross are not necessarily those of the Editor, 

the District Executive, District 73 or Toastmasters International. 

Editor: Michelle Monaghan ACS ALB 

PO Box 115, Sandringham, Victoria 3191 

(03) 9533 1206 


Publisher: Mike Helm DTM 

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In this Issue... 

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3 Called to give evidence... What would you say 

4 Toastmasters – My Experience 

5 Anyone for Tea 

6 What makes TOCC tick 

7 International President to visit in 2009 

8 A Great Package 

8 Magic Maxims 

9 Club Rebuilding Opportunities 

10 Empower by Listening 

11 Eastern Division Contests 

12 Welcome to Toastmasters 



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Called to give evidence ... 

What would you say by Angela Dodd 

Toastmaster Angela Dodd from Tasmania was 

called to give evidence before a Parliamentary 

enquiry into services for people with disabilities. 

This is her story. 

I want to share an experience where I realised I coped 

well as a result of my time with Toastmasters. I was 

invited along to give evidence (I guess that’s what 

you would call it), at a review by the Government 

into the equipment scheme for disabled people 

in Tasmania. I was invited and then sent along a 

submission. 

Angela knew she had just 

once chance to get her 

message across 

They asked me questions and I can honestly say 

they really listened to me. I was then asked for a 

closing statement and I invited each of them to 

come and live a day of my life. I went into detail, at 

their request, but basically in the back of my mind 

I knew I had to reach them on some level to make 

sure they listened. Yes, I left thinking, I forgot to say 

that, or I couldn’t think of an example to one of their 

questions, but overall, it was fantastic experience. 

If my submission doesn’t work in improving the 

system, then no-one’s will. 

I was very proud of myself! Something that doesn’t 

happen too often. 

n Angela Dodd is a member of Spirit of Devonport Toastmasters 

Wanted 

Speechcraft Administrator 

2008-2009 

and 

New Club Co-ordinator 

2008-2009 

An AL or DTM opportuity 

After 3 years of working closely with District 

Officers and members of District 73 in both of the 

above roles, I find due to other commitments 

I must hand over both of these exciting roles. 

Here is an incredible opportunity to complete your 

High Performance Leadership program and achieve 

Distinguished Toastmaster! 

I turned up and had no idea what to expect as I had 

never been through anything like this before. I was 

greeted by six politicians, and two of their offsiders, 

I had to declare that I would tell the whole truth 

and nothing but the truth, and then be recorded as 

I made my statement regarding our experience in 

this area. I sat there and thought ‘what do I say’ 

I started by giving a background on Tara and the 

emotional issues we face daily, following it up 

with how everything works, or does not work. 

“Real difficulties can be overcome; 

it is only the imaginary ones 

that are unconquerable” 

– Theodore N. Vail 

For further details, please call myself or contact 

Bernard Marmion LGET 

Marlene Sinclair DTM 

Speechcraft Administrator 2007-2008 

New Clubs Co-ordinator 2007-2008 

Ph: 03 9725 9315 (H) 

0417 327 989 (Mob) 

marlenes.smallfish@bigpond.com 



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Toastmasters – My Experience by Margaret Addison DTM 

In the mid 70’s the 

Equal Opportunity 

requirements opened 

the membership 

of Toastmasters to 

women, although a 

few clubs resisted this 

for several years. My 

club, Glen Waverley 

Toastmasters, had 

been formed at 

about the same time. 

When I joined in 1980 my first impression was of a 

predominantly male, business suited and forty plus 

age group. For several years I was one of only about 

five female members, supporting them in their 

enthusiastic pursuit of educational and leadership 

challenges. Like many clubs today, the membership 

gradually increased to be an approximately 50-50 

balance. 

In 1980, and for several years after, District 73 

was still a Provisional District until it reached the 

minimum number of clubs required. Soon after 

joining I attended what I believe to be District 73’s 

first Convention. It was held in a room of an eastern 

suburban hotel, with possibly fifty attendees, who 

lunched at various local fast food outlets. Over the 

years I have enjoyed attending many Conventions 

in Melbourne, country Victoria and interstate. 

Glen Waverley hosted a Semi Annual Convention at 

the Victoria Hotel in the early 1980s. The programme 

included the first District final of the Evaluation 

Contest. Several years ago Glen Waverley hosted an 

Annual Convention at Box Hill. 

Educational requirements have changed. In my 

early days, the Communication and Leadership 

Manual for attaining the Competent Toastmaster 

(CTM) required the completion of fifteen speeches. 

Advanced Toastmaster (ATM) was not divided into 

Bronze, Silver and Gold, instead, three Advanced 

manuals of five speeches and participation in 

Speechcraft and/or Youth Leadership courses 

were among the requirements. The attaining of 

the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) had some 

similarities to the present, but required also the 

presentation of five speeches to non-Toastmasters 

organisations. Work presentations could not be 

included. Before the existence of the Leadership 

stream and its educational rewards I know that 

many long term members would have earned them 

many times over. 

Over the years I have enjoyed participating 

in Speechcraft and Youth Leadership courses. 

Speechcraft has ranged from empowering future 

corporate executives, to giving confidence to the 

unemployed for coping with job interviews. Youth 

Leadership has involved many courses ranging from 

catering to the highy competent students in elite 

schools to those run by a Toastmasters psychologist 

for difficult and underprivileged students. 

Two unofficial Toastmaster activities which 

regretfully have been deleted due to timing and 

programming difficulties are the Dramatic Reading 

Contest and the Toastmaster Olympics. Both of 

these originated in clubs in the former Southern 

Division. Both offered entertainment and challenges 

of various kinds. 

I am asked frequently “Why do you still go to 

Toastmasters” In my twenty-eight years as a 

Toastmaster I have been educated, entertained 

and made many friends. My enjoyment continues 

as I appreciate the contributions made now by our 

younger members and those of various cultural 

backgrounds. 

I have chosen not to try to name the wonderful 

and accomplished Toastmasters I have met over 

the years because there are too many. I have great 

memories of them and the many clubs I have 

visited. My message to you is to keep on being a 

Toastmaster – the benefits never cease. 

n Margaret Addison is District 73’s longest continual member 



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Anyone for Tea by Michelle Monaghan ACS ALB 

On Friday 14 March 2008, the charter members 

and club sponsors and mentors all celebrated their 

response “Yes please” when Tea House Toastmasters 

enjoyed their charter dinner at a Melbourne 

restaurant. 

Tea House Toastmasters is proud to have as its 

corporate sponsor the Australian Computer Society 

(ACS). Support from ACS is benefitting members of 

that Society as they develop their skills through the 

Toastmasters Program. Members of the ACS have 

their fees subsidised. 

We meet in the ACS training room in the historic Tea 

House opposite Crown Casino in Melbourne. The 

grand old building was where the tea shipments 

were stored when they arrived by sailing ship. 

Vice President Public Relations Pam Barnes works 

at ACS and was a past member of Toastmasters. 

She approached management and then contacted 

Marlene Sinclair (Victoria’s New Club Co-ordinator). 

The meetings were advertised on the ACS website 

and the club grew from there. 

Membership is open to the general public. The club 

includes a wide variety of nationalities and industries 

(not just IT). There is also good participation by men 

and women. 

Tea House Toastmasters meet on the 3rd Tuesday of 

each month at 6.00pm for a 6.15pm start. 

Visitors are welcome. Please register at least 

24 hours prior to a meeting with Pam Barnes 

pam.barnes@acs.org.au or 1800 671 003. 

n Michelle Monaghan is a mentor of Tea House Toastmasters 

Did you know 

Genghis Khan was only 13 years old when he 

came to power. 

Jupiter spins so fast that there is a new sunrise 

every ten hours. 

A coffee tree produces only about half a kilogram 

of coffee beans per year. 

Rembrandt’s favourite meal was simply bread 

and cheese. 

The only number that scores its own value when 

spelled out in Scrabble is “twelve”. 

Male zebras have white stripes but female zebras 

have black stripes. 

If you suffer from eremophobia you are afraid 

of solitude. 

There are more saunas than cars in Finland. 

Edgar Allan Poe was thrown out of the U.S. West 

Point military academy for arriving for a 

public parade in a white belt and gloves – but 

nothing else. 



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What makes TOCC tick by Neil Spark 

Life ticks away like a clock until you get to 40. 

Then, they say, life begins. Advanced Toastmaster 

club, Toast of the Country Club (TOCC), recently 

celebrated its 40th meeting with a verbal blood 

bath, also known as a debate. 

it was such a great learning experience, it will be an 

annual fixture in the life of TOCC. 

The opposing sides passionately debated “that 

dredging of Port Phillip Bay is beneficial to 

Melbourne”. 

Former District Governors Judith Talanoa and 

Marlene Sinclair along with Past District Humorous 

Speech contest champion Fred Hill were the 

naysayers. Henk Van Den Bergen, Neil Spark and 

George Randall were all for the dredge. 

Fred, Judith and Marlene dazzled all with their 

powerful arguments and excellent teamwork. Neil 

Spark won the best speaker prize, a large chocolate 

Easter bunny. 

Debate evaluator Michael Broberg gave an 

excellent assessment of the stoush and declared 

the affirmative side the winners. 

TOCC is an advanced club for Toastmasters with a 

CC (or CTM). 

Each meeting is full of energy, expertise and 

enthusiasm. 

If you are looking for something new and want to 

learn from some of the highest calibre Toastmasters 

in the District, contact either Fred Hill 9794 8508 or 

Michael Broberg 9758 3455 to arrange a visit. 

TOCC meets every third Thursday in the month at 

the Mulgrave Country Club corner Wellington and 

Jells Roads at 7.30 for 7.45pm. So if you are in Victoria, 

come along and see what makes TOCC tick. 

n Neil Spark is President of Toast of the Country Club 



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International President to visit in 2009 

by District 73 Governor, Mike Helm DTM 

We have just received the great news that next year’s International President of Toastmasters, Jana Barnhill DTM, will be visiting 

District 73 on 21-24 May next year. This will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase the achievements of District 73 and to 

benefit from Toastmasters knowledge and leadership from the top. 

The date of next year’s convention has been changed to Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May to coincide with our President’s visit. 

This has been done at the request of World Headquarters, and in consultation with Nick Nash, Governor of Central Division, 

which will host next year’s District Convention. 

Jana’s visit will follow the visit of this year’s President Chris Ford DTM to District 70 (New South Wales) last month and precede 

the first Toastmasters International convention to be held outside North America, in Sydney in 2010. 

Jana is an outstanding speaker and former high level speech contestant. She is also an inspiring leader and has made a great 

contribution to the Toastmasters Board of Directors. District 73 leaders met Jana in Phoenix last August. She is warm and 

personable with a good sense of humour. I am sure District 73 Toastmasters will find Jana an inspiring and engaging honoured 

guest. 

Jana’s theme for 2008-2009 is The Courage to Conquer. We will be hearing a lot more about Jana and her inspiring theme over 

the coming year. 

Plan ahead for this: 

For the first time ever outside North America 

Toastmasters International Convention 

11-14 August 2010 

in Sydney 



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A Great Package by Murray Jorgensen DTM 

It is hard to imagine what an isolated group the three 

Toastmasters clubs in Perth were when I joined the 

Banyandah Club in 1980. In the days before e-mail, when 

fax messages were just superseding telex messages 

(anyone remember them), and when interstate air travel 

was quite expensive, only the Area winner of a speech 

contest was ever likely to attend a District Convention in 

Melbourne. 

Nevertheless, things changed and, with barely half 

a dozen clubs by 1987, WA Toastmasters attracted 

members from all over Australia and New Zealand to 

Perth for one of the last Downunder Conventions. And in 1993, the first nonmetropolitan 

club in WA, Mine Host, organised what might have been one of 

the most remote District Semi Annual Conventions ever, in the gold mining 

city of Kalgoorlie. With only very small teams of enthusiastic volunteers, the 

committees that organised these very successful conventions highlighted to 

me the truth of a quotation attributed to Henry Ford – “Whether you believe 

you can do a thing or not, you are right.” 

My involvement with Toastmasters has continued because I noticed one 

very important thing – positive thinking and inspiring ideas are nowhere as 

common as they are at a Toastmasters meeting or event. 

Not only do learning opportunities abound in Toastmasters, but recently I had 

the fun of participating in a debate on the topic “Does Santa need an MBA” 

and then the challenge of evaluating a project speech given by a Japanese 

Toastmaster visiting my club. 

Learning…fun…challenge… it is still a great package of opportunities with 

Toastmasters. 

Magic Maxims by David Reynolds DTM 

Magic Maxims workshop supported by Lieutenant Governor Education 

and Training Bernard Marmion and organised by Jacqui Gullick on Saturday 

19 April 2008 was a spectacular success, attracting approximately 80 workshop 

participants including six non-Toastmasters. The major educational 

theme of the day was to improve your presentation skills with special guest 

speaker Verity Robins presenting: Tap into your Passion, Know your Power and 

Present with Purpose. 

Other great presenters included Susan Morrison, Andrew Weatherhead, 

George Randall, David Reynolds, Judy Murphy, Marlene Sinclair, Bill Farman 

and again Marlene Sinclair with friends. 

Jacqui is planning on conducting another Magic Maxims next year. So if you 

are interested in: 

• learning how to conduct successful workshops by gathering a team of 

talented people around you; or 

• contributing in some way as a presenter; or 

• looking for a challenging role for your DTM High Performance Leadership 

project – 

then this is your opportunity to register your interest with Jacqui at 

jjgullick@bigpond.com 

n Murray Jorgensen DTM is a member of the City of Perth Club and the Curtin GSB Club. 

He was Divisional Lt-Governor West 1985/86 and Division Governor Western Division 2002/03. 

Verity Robins 

Jacqui Gullick (L) and Marlene Sinclair 



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Club Rebuilding Opportunities 

by Damian Chong DTM, Lieutenant Governor Marketing 

Attention Leaders and Clubs 

with 12 or less members. 

Every year there are a number of clubs in need 

of rebuilding. They need some ideas, alternate 

methods, better ways of doing things that may 

attract new members and importantly keep them 

for longer than six months. 

Have a plan to cycle out! Some club leaders are 

silent in their struggle, perhaps not knowing there 

are alternate ways to inject spark back into the club. 

However, some are adamant that nothing is wrong, 

“…it is just a normal cycle.”. The answer to that is, “As 

long as you have a plan to cycle back out.” 

So, if your club qualifies, and the members have 

agreed to give 2008-2009 a good go, to seek 

more membership and increase the profile of 

Toastmasters in your area, then please seek out a 

couple of club coaches to help you. Inject an extra 

kick of dynamics to your meetings. Work with the 

different experiences. Preferably choose coaches 

with different backgrounds to give alternate skills 

and views. 

How do you find coaches Attend Club Officer 

Trainings; conventions; workshops; other club 

meetings; or contact your Area Governor or District 

Officers. They may be able to put a club coach in 

touch with you. 

Why volunteer as a club coach As you progress 

through the Leadership path of the Toastmasters 

programme, one of the options is to successfully 

lead a struggling club back to Distinguished status. 

Rebuilding opportunities are an important part 

of developing new leaders in our District, and the 

rewards are great. 

What can I do now If you belong to a struggling 

club, please have your members consider 

appointing a coach(s) and if you would like to gain 

your leadership award, consider a role as coach to 

rebuild a club. 

More reference materials about rebuilding and 

club coach programme are available on the TMI 

website: 

http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/ 

MembershipBuilding/ClubCoachProgram.aspx 

How is your Club tracking 

The following clubs have already qualified in this 

year’s Distinguished Club program: 

Division Area Club Level 

Bass 7 Valewood Select Distinguished 

Central 18 Speakers on the Terrace Select Distinguished 

18 North Adelaide Distinguished 

22 Pro Speakers Distinguished 

Eastern 15 Kew Select Distinguished 

15 Hawthorn Select Distinguished 

Metro 23 Business Talk Distinguished 

24 National Australia Bank Select Distinguished 

25 Post Masters Select Distinguished 

Northern 8 Macedon Ranges Distinguished 

Perth 13 Curtin GSB Select Distinguished 

20 Central Communicators Select Distinguished 

30 Durak President’s Distinguished 

30 City of Perth Select Distinguished 

30 Young Guns Distinguished 

Ranges 2 Lilydale Select Distinguished 

14 Whitehorse Select Distinguished 

Southern 33 Moorabbin Saints Distinguished 

Western 28 Victoria Quay President’s Distinguished 

Membership 

Currently the District membership stands at 5389 

with 560 members to still renew or join as new 

members 

Will your club be a Distinguished Club by 

30 June 

Bernard Marmion 

Lieutenant Governor Education and Training 



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Empower by Listening by Graham Howes DTM 

“The greatest motivational act one person can do for 

another is to listen.” – Author unknown 

Jill, a manager keen to improve her communication 

skills, set a goal for listening. The goal was to “only 

acknowledge people after they spoke”. She was 

only to say more if asked a question. 

Jill soon realised that she was not listening as well 

as she thought, noting she was concentrating on 

responses, judging, thinking about other things or 

bored well before the speaker had finished speaking. 

After Jill’s realisation, her focus on keeping a clear 

and open mind improved... but it was not easy. 

As time went by, her listening skills started to pay 

dividends personally and for her team. 

Jill shared that by truly listening, her relationships 

improved and so too her energy levels. She 

explained briefly and passed on a few tips: 

Firstly – the relationships improved because 

listening shows you care and builds self esteem. 

This leads to trust and confidence which empowers 

people to take responsibility. This leads to action 

which greatly improves relationships. 

Secondly – the energy levels improved as Jill was 

empowering people. She realised that when people 

speak, more often than not they are sharing and not 

after solutions, so one can just listen and relax. 

Truly listening involves: 

• Not asking the speaker if it’s important 

• Writing down what’s pressing to help clear your 

mind 

• Using friendly body language and facial 

expressions. 

• Not interrupting, consider taking notes however 

ask permission 

• Avoiding any interruptions and if not possible 

inform your colleague 

• Selecting a location where the discussion will 

not be interrupted. This is a very powerful way of 

indicating you intentions. Check if it is alright with 

the other person 

• Informing your colleague that they have your 

attention 

• Thanking the speaker for their time and the 

information shared 

If a response is required, consider: 

• Permission to seek clarification or to ask 

question(s) 

• The language used: ideally use similar words and 

phrases shared by your college, ask for clarification 

as to whether your understandings are what was 

meant 

• Respond in a non judgmental manner 

• Endeavour to allow your colleague to discover the 

best outcome for themself 

A few tips for a speaker: 

• Assess the best method for all in conveying 

your message: i.e. verbal, email or a note etc. 

Remember you are after a specific outcome 

• Ask the person when would be a good time talk 

• What is the best time to approach / ask to speak to 

someone, noting 5 minutes from lunch or home 

time may inhibit your message being heard 

• Be specific 

• Be aware of the time 

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; 

courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” 

– Winston Churchill 

n Graham Howes is a member of Ringwood Toastmasters 



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Eastern Division Contests by Terry Barridge 

Vale George O’Brien 

International Contest Winner 

Verity Robins 

Evaluation Contest Winner 

Veronica Strangio 

Two contest dates were held, to give everyone the 

opportunity to experience more of Eastern Division 

clubs and their hospitality. Thanks to Eltham 

Toastmasters for sponsoring the first contest at the 

Eltham Bowling Club on 3 March. Due to the high 

calibre of speakers, as you would expect at this 

level, we were able to have a very enlightening and 

evenly fought first contest. 

It was a hot evening and to give the speakers 

every chance we forfeited having the fans and air 

conditioner running. They even stayed off when 

our enthusiastic Division Governor decided to 

teach us how to line dance while the Judges were 

deliberating. Everyone enjoyed participating. 

Verity Robins from Doncaster Toastmasters was the 

winner of the International Contest and Veronica 

Strangio, also from Doncaster, won the Evaluation 

Contest. Our heartfelt congratulations go to all 

the contestants and we wish the very best for our 

winners in the District contests. 

Table Topics Contest Winner 

Mary Voice 

Again with the generosity of a Division Club, the 

Satdy Arvo Communicators, we were able to have 

successful Humorous and Table Topics Contests on 

17 March. There was very engaging humour from 

all contestants even in the Table Topics. 

Shelley Arcus from Satdy Arvo won the Humorous 

Contest with Mary Voice from Gourmet 

Toastmasters as the winner of the Table Topics 

Contest. We wish the very best results for our 

winners in the District contests. Congratulations go 

to all the contestants and volunteers. 

n Terry Barridge is Area Governor for E15 

Humorous Contest Winner 

Shelley Arcus 

Toastmasters will be saddened to hear of the passing of 

our friend and respected member, George O’Brien from 

South Coast Speakers Toastmasters Club. 

George had been seriously ill for the past week and 

passed away in the early hours on 12 April. 

He was an inspiration in how he managed the effects 

of a stroke suffered some years ago. He joined our 

Club in 1996, and held most portfolios including being 

President twice and was our Vice President Education 

this year. It was George who “single handedly” made 

the large wooden box for the Club’s paraphernalia. 

As a speaker, George’s legal background was a useful 

source of anecdotes, including the times when he 

pedaled his bike in the Bendigo district to attend Courts 

in Session. His knowledge of meeting procedure was 

invaluable at Club level. He will be sadly missed also 

for his very warm greeting when we walked into the 

hotel prior to Toastmasters and his strength of character 

during meetings. 

To dear Pat and family we offer our sincerest sympathy 

in the loss of a loving Husband, Father and mate. Our 

thoughts are with you. 

David Morris 

President South Coast Speakers Toastmasters Club 



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Welcome to Toastmasters... 

Club New Member Club New Member Club New Member 

ANZ Talk of the Town Oliver Sisson 

City of Perth 

Ling Liu 

Lilydale 

Paul G Clarke 

Banyandah 

Rosalyn Charter 

Curtin GSB 

Max Boronovskis 

Lilydale 

Maxwell C Lamb 

Banyandah 

Camila Rasdien 

Diamond Valley 

Linda Wilkins 

Macedon Ranges 

Mark Sach 

Banyandah 

Rachan Chindarsi 


Kara Rozitis 

Mandjar 

Phillip Slater 

Banyandah 

Chris Danby 


Frank Scotta 

Mandjar 

Jane Meiklem 

Banyandah 

Karima Shelot 

Doncaster 

John Chambers 

Maunsell 

Marion Seitz 

Bayside 

Fiona M Allan 

Durack 

Janine Hussey 

Maunsell 

Christopher L Jackson 

Berwick 

Leigh J Donaldson 

Esanda 

Andrew G Wilson 

Monash 

Chathushka L Fonseka 

Berwick 

Marjorie Ungab Ty 

Esanda 

Karthik Nair 

Moonee Ponds 

Karl W Becker 

Berwick 

Kaye B Ackerman 

Esanda 

Anne K McNee 

Naracoorte 

Jennifer Hinze 

Berwick 

Stephen C Varker 

Esanda 

Aurelie K Gobber 

Naracoorte 

Annette Lewis 

Berwick 

Josh D McKendry-Dow 

Essendon 

William G Craddock 

National Australia Bank Hamish Fawns 

BHP Billiton 

Leanne Thi Ngoc Nguyen Essendon 

Neama Baho 

Nillumbik 

Amanda J Elliotts 

BHP Billiton 

Remo Munaretto 

Essendon 

Elizabeth Klobas 

North Adelaide 

Brad J English 

Boroondara 

Sharon Lynch 

Five-O-Five 

Johanna Cho 

North Adelaide 

Sze Pheh Yeap 

Box Hill 

Winnie Zhu 

Foothills 

Arith Ratnawibhushana 

Post*masters 

Andy Pan 

Brimbank 

Phi Hoang Tran 

Ford Australia 

Brent C Dalton 

Power Talk 

Todd Sims 

Bunbury 

Kym McDermott 

Frankston 

Angus C Searle 

Power Talk 

Nanda Kishor 

Bunbury 

Cristiano Carvalho 

Frankston 

Sandra L Scott 

Raconteurs 

Michael K Gallasch 

Business Talk 

Seng Hee Tan 

Frankston 

Marion A Young 

Raconteurs 

Gary Badams 

Business Talk 

Gilbert Ho 

Frankston 

Geoff Shaw 

Riverside 

Kathy M Nguyen 

Business Talk 

Appu Ruby 

Frankston 

Tracy H Luther 

Riverside 

Renato Nakagawa 

Business Talk 

Maxine Williams 

Frankston 

Melinda J Roth 

Riverside 

Shane Tapley 

Canning Vale 

Peter J Jordan 

Gateway 

Ben Plunkett 

RMIT 

Chantale M Evertsz 

Central Communicators David Stewart 

Gateway 

Catherine Playmore 

RMIT 

Cecilie M Corless 

Central Communicators Michael Waring 

Happy Hour 

Gareth D Shaw 

RMIT 

Mary Tonkovik 

Central Communicators Andrew Shepherd 

Hawthorn 

Jaime C Murcia 

RMIT 

Vaishali Kame 

Central Communicators Peter Langfield 

Hawthorn 

Renata Mistarz 

RMIT 

Anhtu Nguyen 

Central Communicators Shannon Kiernan 

Kew 

Jillian K Sutherland 

Sandbelt 

Frances M Condon 

Central Highlands Water Patricia E Stannus 

Kew 

Claire E Fitzpatrick 

South Melbourne 

Patrick W M Bulfin 

Central Highlands Water Margaret M Laundy 

Kew 

Helen Boileau 


Kammeron J Crea 

Central Highlands Water Joseph P Laundy 

Kingston Communicators Amanda D Stanford 


Steven P Crea 

Champion 

David J Drew 

Knox 

Joshua L Walsh 

Southern Cross 

Janet Priest 

City of Perth 

Aun Ee Lim 

Launceston 

Andrew Bishop 

Speakers on the Terrace Meridienne T Lee 

...continued 



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Welcome to Toastmasters... 

Club New Member Club New Member 

Subiaco Early Birds 




Synergy 

Synergy 

Talkabout 

Talking Blue 

Talking Blue 

Talking Blue 

Talking Blue 

Talking Blue 

Talking Blue 

Talking Blue 

Talking Blue 

Talking Blue 

Talking Blue 

Technospeakers 

Terrace 

The Babylons 

The Gavellers 

The Gavellers 

The Gavellers 

Valewood 

Valewood 

Valewood 

Valewood 

Valewood 

Valewood 

Valewood 

Valewood 

Valewood 

Valewood 

Jodi M Graham 

Lindy J Roberts 

Neville R Matheson 

Jacinta M Williamson 

Michael Sewell 

Loc Tuan Tran 

Thomas W J Gee 

Kumar Raghavan 

Nitin Talegaonkar 

Suraj Siddique 

Arun Gupta 

Rodney Monteiro 

Fabian Rossi 

Leanne Chen 

Guru Shetty 

Sharlene L Duckham 

Matthew Kwan 

Kiruthiga Muthukrishnan 

Richard Barnsley 

Andrew L L Clarke 

Lang Baulch 

Katie Dale 

Hiran Leitan 

Sanchitha Rajamanthri 

Mayuree Cheewaphongphan 

Donna Tai 

Katie Ovenden 

Margaret Yap 

Alex Satianyot 

Sridhar Chari 

Leanne Beattie 

Andrew Pham 

Carole Griffin 

Victoria Quay 

Victoria Quay 

Victoria Quay 

Victoria Quay 

Victoria Quay 

Victoria Quay 

Victoria Quay 

Werribee 

Werribee 

West End 

Williamstown 

Williamstown 

Young Guns 

Young Guns 

Colin Jenkins 

Naomi Warriner 

Roz Antony 

Michael Punzet 

Saras Rawlings 

Marina Callander 

Diane Roscoe 

Babubhai Patel 

Veerasingham Vasanthan 

Marina Sucur 

Cuc Thi Lam 

Daniel S Ellul 

Nishant Agarwalla 

Sook Ling Fong 

“In my twenty-eight years as a 

Toastmaster I have been educated, 

entertained and made many friends. 

Keep on being a Toastmaster – the 

benefits never cease.” 

– Margaret Addison, Glen Waverley Club 

Have an 

interesting story 

to share 

Learnt valuable 

lessons worth 

telling 

Why not tell 

all of District 73! 

Closing date for submissions to 

Southern Cross is the last day of the 

month preceding publication 




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May 2008 - District 73 Toastmasters

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