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Welcome to our new Committee 2024-2025

At our recent changeover meeting we welcomed the new Committee for the coming year:

• President: Cathy Goodwin
• VPE: Jill Brookfield (temporary)
• VPPR: Jill Brookfield (immediate Past President)
• VPM: Mike Smith
• Secretary: Teresa O'Byrne
• Treasurer: Daniel Bazzano
• Sargent at Arms: Kathy Tasker

Most of the new group are returning to roles and bring a wealth of committee experience. The exception is our new President, Cathy Goodwin, who is also new to the committee. 

We're looking forward to another great Toastmasters year, with a fantastic and dedicated leadership team.

Read Autumn SPEAK UP Newsletter

The latest edition of SPEAK UP is now available. This issue is jam packed full of information about Miranda Toastmasters and again celebrates the achievements of members.
Click here to read the SPEAK UP Autumn 2024 edition.

Parliamentarian Contest 2024

Miranda Toastmasters’ meeting on Tuesday 28 May, featuring the Club’s Parliamentarian Contest, was a night of fine entertainment and stimulating debate, as four club members competed to give the best Evaluation of the Chairman’s performance conducting the business section of the meeting. Chairman for the night was Club President Jill, who did a sterling job managing some complex discussions.
The four contestants were: Richard M., Paul S., John P. and Teresa O. (see photo below, left) And the winners were John, first place, and Teresa runner-up.
Miranda Toastmasters Club is probably unique in conducting a Parliamentarian Contest, which is named the ‘Barham. F Tooth Parliamentarian Contest’ in memory of Barry Tooth, a former member of the Club. Barry was a stickler for correct meeting procedures and through Barry’s knowledge of the Westminster meeting procedures, and his tuition, many members have become proficient with the assignment of Chairman.
Several guests attended the meeting including first-timer Marc who won the Table Topics award for the night (very impressive!).

Area 2 International Speech and Evaluation Contests

Well done to Tom and Pat, who represented Miranda Toastmasters at the Area 2 International Speech Contest & Evaluation Contest on 22 February 2024. It was a great night filled with inspiring speeches and thoughtful evaluations.
Huge congratulations to Tom for winning 3rd place in his first ever Area Evaluation Contest.
Congratulations also to Louise & Jane, from Menai, for taking out the top prizes. They'll represent Area 2 at the Southern Division Contests on Saturday, 23 March at Tradies Gymea.

Summer SPEAK UP Newsletter is now available

A new year and a new edition of SPEAK UP. This issue is jam packed full of information about Miranda Toastmasters and again celebrates the achievements of members.
Click here to read the SPEAK UP Summer  2024 edition.

Spring SPEAK UP Newsletter

This edition of SPEAK UP is full of information about Miranda Toastmasters and celebrates the achievements of members. Read wrap up of the recent Area 2 Humorous Speech & Table Topics Contests and learn about how to prepare for the upcoming International Speech and Evaluation Contests.
Click here to read the SPEAK UP Spring 2023 edition.

14 November 2023 - International Speech & Evaluation Contests
Miranda Toastmasters will be hosting its International Speech Contest and Evaluation Contest in November. Winners of these contests will represent the Club at the Area Contests in early 2024.  

Old News

10 October 2023 - Area 2 Humorous Speech + Table Topics Contests - Miranda Toastmasters hosted this contest where the best speakers from Toastmasters clubs in the Sutherland Shire competed for the top awards. Contestants from Miranda Toastmasters, Cronulla Toastmasters, Menai Toastmasters and Pt Hacking Toastmasters took part and Kay from Pt Hacking Toastmasters won both contests! Congratulations Kay. 
Kay will represent the Area at the Division contests in March 2024. Time: 6.45pm for 7:00pm start - upstairs at Diggers RSL Miranda, 615 Kingsway, Miranda.

26 September 2023 - Hartoonian Spring Award - 10 speeches in one night!
Join us to see a great line up of prepared speeches.

25 July 2023 - Changeover Dinner. Dinner meeting where we present the annual awards, welcome the new executive committee, and acknowledge and thank the outgoing committee. 

13 June 2023 - Parliamentarian Contest. Congratulations to our winners: 1st Joe, 2nd Paul and 3rd Alex. And a huge thank you to Chairman Richard for maintaining control of the meeting during a fun and full on business session.