News and Events
Club
Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest
Tuesday 27thth September
Congratulations to Robin Poole on winning the humorous speech and table topics contest.
Robin goes on to represent the club in the area contest on the 9th October
Area 37
Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest
Sunday 8th October 1.30pm 14.00pm
Winners from Canterbury Communicators, Toasted Sandwich, Kent Speakers,
Tunbridge wells Speakers, Cathedral View and Ambassador
Speakers
Manor Barn
Cockering Road
Canterbury CT1 3UR
Division H
Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest
Date Saturday 15th October 2011
Location Darwin Building, University of Kent,
Canterbury,
Kent CT2 7NZ
Time 10.30pm 4.00pm
District Conference
11th - 13th November
Crown Plaza Hotel
Glasgow
District 71 Toastmasters Autumn Conference, November 2011
The District 71 (UK and All Ireland) Toastmasters Conference will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Glasgow, during 11th-13
th November 2011. This is a rewarding and valuable opportunity to hear people who are leaders in their field impart their
knowledge in captivating workshops offering new dimensions for speaking, communicating and leadership, and network with other
Toastmasters and clubs.
Website: www.flourish2011.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Flourish2011
Area 37 Club Officer Training, August 2011
Area 37’s successful Club Officer Training was held on Saturday 6th August 2011 at the Manor Barn, Canterbury with the support of experienced Toastmasters, current and past Division Governors and even a past District Governor.
Following Area 37’s Council Meeting with the Presidents and mingling over refreshments, the session kicked off with introductions and welcome from the Area Governor, Sue Fish, and the discovery of everyone’s favourite food! We then discovered the enormous amount of experience and knowledge in the room, learning who were members of more than one club, who had participated in contests, what officer roles people had experience of and who had attended District 71 conferences. One had even been a member of Toastmasters for over twenty years! The benefits of utilising and sharing this experience and knowledge and networking were highlighted. In my experience Toastmasters are an extremely friendly, helpful and supportive bunch – you only have to ask!
Nick Benning, Treasurer of Tunbridge Wells Speakers and a past District 71 Governor, then explained the wider Toastmasters context. This included how the clubs fit into the Division and District, the benefits of interacting and visiting other clubs, attending District 71 conferences, entering contests, and encouraging those present to consider taking on further leadership opportunities within Toastmasters International.
The officers undertook a quiz to test their knowledge of the officer roles. A good discussion on the responsibilities then followed. The officers broke out into their respective officer groups to discuss three key focus areas and then fed back their findings to the rest of the group, which again prompted a discussion and a good exchange of ideas. These ideas were captured and circulated to the different clubs following the meeting.
Following a very quick break, Richard Murray, Division H Governor and Secretary of Canterbury Communicators, led a discussion on what a quality club is and how to achieve it. This was followed by Chris Howell, a past Division H Governor, on charting a course for club success through the Distinguished Club Program. Sue Fish then ran through the upcoming events for the area, division and district encouraging everyone to get involved as much as they can, before Richard Murray shared the latest news on Toastmasters International rebranding and the reforming of District 71.
Attendees enjoyed sharing ideas, knowledge and tips as well as “learning about the responsibilities of each role” and “understanding the wider organisation and how to improve club goals”. It was a “great opportunity to hear experiences and views from other clubs. I have some good ideas to discuss at my own club and potential practices to apply” was some of the positive feedback.
It was an action packed, interactive and very full agenda. Thanks to everyone for attending, participating and contributing to this informative, enjoyable and valuable training day.
Division H and Area 37 Governor Roles, May 2011
Canterbury Communicators can now count amongst its members the current Area 37 Governor, Chris Rose, Incoming Area Governor, Sue Fish, and Incoming Division H Governor, Richard Murray. The new club year starts from 1st July when Sue and Richard will step into their new roles, along with the newly elected Canterbury Communicators' Club Officers. All this coming on top of Robin Poole and Faith Warn's competition successes marks us out as the most vibrant and achieving club in the Area. Onwards and upwards!
Results of Division H International Speech and Evaluation Contests, April 2011
Well done to Robin & Faith who both came third in the Division H (South East England) Speech & Evaluation Contests. The standard of speaking & evaluating was particularly high & we all had an enjoyable afternoon meeting old friends & making new ones. There was even hilarious stand up comedy from one of Marlow Orators' DTMs, Trish Weller. All in all a great day out & a commendable performance from Canterbury Communicators.
Winners of Area International Speech and Evaluation Contests, April 2011
Robin Poole and Faith Warn have respectively won the Area 37 International Speech and Evaluation Contests, held at Cathedral View Toastmasters at the University of Kent in Canterbury, on Saturday 2nd April. Both members of Canterbury Communicators, the next stage will be to represent the club at the Division H (South East England) Final on Saturday April 16th (further details can be found below, please do come along to support them and network with other Toastmasters). We wish them both the best of luck.
Faith Warn, Chris Rose (Area Governor) and Robin Poole
International Speech and Evaluation Contests, 2011
Canterbury Communicators is holding its Club International Speech and Evaluation Contests on Tuesday March 22nd at The Manor Barn from 7:15pm.
Area Contest
The next stage of the International Speech & Evaluation Contest is the Area 37 (Kent) Contest on Saturday April 2nd at The Innovation Centre, Kent University, Canterbury between 2-4pm.
Division Contest
The Division H (South East England) Final will then be held on Saturday April 16th at
Liston Hall,
Chapel Street,
Marlow Bucks
SL7 1DD
between 2-5pm.
These contests are ideal occasions to meet and network with members from other clubs, discover and share ideas, discover the amazing world of Toastmasters beyond the club, learn how to improve your speaking from highly skilled speakers, and enjoy very entertaining exciting afternoons. All are welcome so please bring along friends & family.
District 71 Toastmasters Spring Conference, May 2011
The District 71 (UK and All Ireland) Toastmasters Conference will be held at Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, London during 6-8th May 2011. This is a rewarding and valuable opportunity to hear people who are leaders in their field impart their knowledge in captivating workshops offering new dimensions for speaking, communicating and leadership, and network with other Toastmasters and clubs. Two highlights of the conference are the International Speech and Evaluation contests. In these competitions you will hear the top speakers in Ireland and the UK battle it out for the District honours. This is great fun and an exciting learning experience. Please do take the opportunity, while it is so close, of attending the D71 Toastmasters Conference, if not for the whole weekend then at least for a day.
Website:www.aspringodyssey.com
Facebook:www.facebook.com/aspringodyssey
Canterbury Communicators and Cathedral View Toastmasters featured in the Kentish Gazette, March 2011
Article in the Kentish Gazette about the launch of Cathedral View Toastmasters, which is sponsored by Canterbury Communicators and founded by Richard Murray and Rebecca Sangster-Kelly.
District 71 Newsletter
Two members of our club have both had articles published in the Toastmasters District 71 (UK and Ireland) Newsletter. Faith Warn has written on her experience of competing at the D71 Table Topics in the January newsletter, and Sue Fish has spoken of her experience of attending her first D71 Council Meeting in the November issue
Click here to view current and previous issues of the newsletter on the D71 website.
New Club Formed at the University of Kent, February 2011
Kent's newest Toastmasters club, Cathedral View Toastmasters, has recently opened at the University of Kent in Canterbury, under the sponsorship of Canterbury Communicators. The aim of this club is to enhance students' employability. The idea was formed by Rebecca Sangster-Kelly, Student Innovation Ambassador. From her experience in Toastmasters in Canada, she knew that members gain confidence and effectiveness in expressing themselves and develop keen skills in leadership, listening and giving positive feedback - all invaluable in the workplace.
Members of the Cathedral View Toastmasters Club
Cathedral View Toastmasters meets every Wednesday during term time at 4pm in The Bulb at the University's Innovation Centre.
Canterbury Communicators now available on Facebook! February, 2011
A Canterbury Communicators Facebook page has now been set up. Check us out and become a friend of the club to keep up to date with the latest happenings!
Canterbury Communicators
Faith Warn Wins Division Evaluation Contest, November 2010:
First Canterbury Member to Reach National Finals
Faith Warn has won the club, area and division Table Topics contest and is now eligible to take part in the Ireland UK final which is part of the District 71 conference on the 12th-14th November, 2010.
Faith has only been a member of Canterbury Communicators for six months, and presented a passionate and articulate response to the topic. She is the first member of Canterbury Communicators to reach the District Final. This takes place during the District 71 Autumn Conference in Dublin on the 12th - 14th NovemberDublin Conference.
Watch Faith on YouTube:
Click here to watch Faith's Table Topics response
Club Contest Evening, 28th September 2010
Faith Warn, winner of the Table Topics Contest
Robin Poole, winner of the Humorous Speech Contest
Area 37 Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest, October 2010
The Manor Barn Canterbury, 9th October 2010, 13.30 till 16.00
All five clubs in our area come together at Manor Barn to compete for the chance to go forward to the next regional round of the contest.
Canterbury Communicators will be represented in the Humorous Speech section by Robin Poole with his speech, Cyber Love, about the adventures of internet dating. Based on personal experience? Robin’s saying nothing!
In the Table Topics contest we’ll be represented by Faith Warn who, like all contestants, will discover the topic of her impromptu presentation about 10 seconds before speaking.
Club members, guests and supporters are all welcome.
Division H Conference, October 2010
Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest
Saturday 30th October 2010
2pm - 4.30 pm
United Reformed Church Hall
53 West Street, Dorking
Surrey, RH4 1BS
Click here for more information.
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