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Now that we have got your attention,
welcome to....
NORTHSIDE TOASTMASTERS CLUB
...and thank you for clicking onto our website.
You have been thinking about this for a while.....Getting out of your comfort zone and joining a Toastmasters Club...Now is the time!
NORTHSIDE TOASTMASTERS CLUB
is THE club to join in 2009
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CONGRATULATIONS TO...
VIOLET MCINTYRE
~ WINNER ~
~ AREA G2 INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST 2009 ~
and
ANGELA BLACKWOOD
~ WINNER ~
~ AREA G2 HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST 2008 ~
~ SECOND PLACE ~
~ DIVISION G HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST 2008 ~
~ WINNER ~
~ AREA G2 EVALUATION CONTEST 2009 ~
and
MARK BAKER
~ WINNER ~
~ AREA G2 TABLE TOPICS SPEECH CONTEST 2008 ~
~ WINNER ~
~ DIVISION G TABLE TOPICS SPEECH CONTEST 2008 ~
~ SILVER MEDALIST ~
~ DISTRICT 72 (NEW ZEALAND) TABLE TOPICS SPEECH CONTEST 2008 ~
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BECOME A BETTER LISTENER
BUILD YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE
BECOME A BETTER LEADER
IMPROVE CAREER ADVANCEMENT
IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Club meetings are held in the lounge of...
ST LUKE'S CHURCH
Cnr DANIELS ROAD/MAIN NORTH ROAD
REDWOOD
CHRISTCHURCH
WEDNESDAY EVENING
7:30PM-9:00PM
NORTHSIDE TOASTMASTERS CLUB
THE FIRST 3 MEETINGS ARE FREE!
No obligation or pressure to join
Come along, bring a friend. Who knows....you might even enjoy yourselves!
Please see Directions in the Main Menu
The inaugural meeting of NORTHSIDE TOASTMASTERS CLUB was held in April 2000 and the club was Chartered in March 2002 as:
Club 7563 Area G2
Division G Area 2 District 72 (New Zealand)
Our club meets every WEDNESDAY evening throughout the year from 7:30pm to 9:00pm-9:15pm depending on the programme. We have a short break during the Christmas/New Year period.
Club member achievements have included:
Distinguished Toastmaster (D.T.M.)
N.Z. Representative-International Speech Competition 2004
Winner- New Zealand Humorous Speech Competition 2005
NORTHSIDE TOASTMASTERS CLUB has achieved "President's Distinguished Club" status 3 times over the last 6 years.
Toastmasters in action!
As with other organizations, our club is run by an EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE consisting of club members. Ideally, the Executive Committee will have 8 members this will vary from club to club. The committee consists of the following - dont let the fancy titles turn you off!
President General supervision and operation of the club.
Immediate Past President Provides advice and guidance.
Vice-President Education Plans club meetings.
VicePresident Membership Conducts membership building programmes.
Vice-President Public Relations - Promotes the club locally.
Secretary Handles club correspondence and keeps club files. Takes minutes.
Treasurer Keeps record of all club financial transactions.
Sergeant at Arms Maintains club equipment, opens club meetings.
Club Executive Committee meetings are held once a month. These take place at the club venue on a Wednesday evening at 6:30pm before a weekly club meeting. Meetings last for about 45 minutes. Being a committee member is a great way of getting to know our club, club members and how the club operates.
You may wish to be more involved in our club, perhaps utilize skills and experience gained in other clubs and organizations.
How about carrying on the good work with us?
If you have not had any such experience, joining our committee would be an ideal opportunity to gain the valuable leadership skills and experience of being on an organizing committee.
Please see Contact Us in the Main Menu
Toastmasters is a non-profit making educational organization. Membership is open to anyone over 18 years of age.
Although we use fun and fellowship during our meetings and we do have a social side, NORTHSIDE TOASTMASTERS CLUB is not a social club.
Our club has a mixed membership of ages, abilities and experience from a variety of different backgrounds. We all have one thing in common- a shared desire to develop good oral communication, including being able to speak confidently in public, improve leadership skills, support our fellow club members to do the same and be able to enjoy ourselves in the process.
Toastmasters is a participation sport- all club members are encouraged to participate fully in club activities. This includes conducting meetings, impromptu speechmaking, prepared speeches and giving helpful evaluations. Every effort is made to give club members the opportunity to speak in some capacity at each meeting.
NORTHSIDE TOASTMASTERS CLUB will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, home parent or retired, TOASTMASTERS is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open up an entirely new world of possibilities. You'll be more persuasive and confident when giving speeches and presentations, and you'll improve your one-to-one dealings with others. All this, while enjoying yourself at the same time!
Further Information
There is an enormous (and bewildering) amount of information avaliable on the history, background and benefits of Toastmasters.
A Google search will bring up around 2,000,000 sites. Take your pick!!
For a comprehensive guide, we recommend...
These sites will give you excellent information about the Toastmaster Programmes.
These include...
Communication: Competent Communicator Award
Advanced Communicator Awards
Leadership: Club Leadership
Please see Contact Us and Meet Our Members in the Main Menu
Club Leaflet and Brochure
Don't just read our website, the only way to really experience
NORTHSIDE TOASTMASTERS CLUB is to..
COME TO A MEETING!
Don't panic...you won't be asked to do anything horrible!
You don't need to be invited, all you need to do is turn up on the night.
You may wish to arrive early to settle in and have a friendly chat.
Sit where you feel most comfortable, have a read of our club brochure and leaflet and please feel free to ask club members any questions you may have.
This is an example of a typical meeting programme...
GLOSSARY
Sergeant at Arms-Opens the Meeting. Toastmaster-Acts as Host.
Table Topics-Impromptu Speeches. Ear Drum Major- A bit of a Rave!
Timer-Keeps us on Track. Evaluators- Comments on Speeches and Roles.
The VP Education prepares schedules and assignments well in advance.
The Toastmaster (host) on the night co-ordinates the various club members for their roles in the evening's programme.
VISITORS AND NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Some meetings maybe more varied and interesting than others, so we suggest you attend at least 3 club meetings to give you a good idea of the scope of our club.
THE FIRST 3 MEETINGS ARE FREE!!
Please see Membership Information in the Main Menu
"Toastmaster" Magazines
Toastmasters is a non-profit making organization. Fees and subscriptions are kept to a minimum. A joining fee covers the cost of a New Member Kit which includes manuals, leaflets and other information. A monthly subscription covers meeting costs and other expenses.
Please see Membership Information in the Main Menu
If all this sounds too scary, please contact the following for more information and a friendly chat;
Mark 352 7394 Di 021 075 7785 Angela 352 1309
Looking forward to meeting you...
Club Members-NORTHSIDE TOASTMASTERS CLUB
    
Updated; 19th March 2009
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