We have returned to In Person Meetings.
The meetings have been fabulous!
We have welcomed quite a few wonderful new members and welcomed back some members who took a break during the pandemic.
Zoom Meetings were Fun!
We were astonished to observe how many Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters thoroughly enjoyed our Zoom meetings in 2021 – spirits were lifted, public speaking skills enhanced, and connections were maintained.
Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters awarded President’s Distinguished Club Award for the 19th Consecutive Year.
This is a tremendous achievement and is the highest of three awards made by Toastmasters International to recognise and reward clubs that consistently maintain a high standard of service to their members and community.
Dr Rebecca Johnson Honoured in 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List
We congratulate former club member Rebecca Johnson on becoming a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Rebecca was honoured for significant service to wildlife forensic science, and to young women scientists.
Rebecca is one of many professionals who have furthered their career through developing their speaking skills at Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters.
We wish Rebecca well in her recent appointment as Chief Scientist and Associate Director of Science at Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History in Washington DC.
John Wilson DTM
Club member John Wilson was recently presented with his certificate to commemorate his becoming a Distinguished Toast Master (DTM). This award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters.
We are proud to have John as a member of Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters.
Two of our Toastmasters speaking about their experience at Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters
45 Years of Achievement
Nick Procter winner of the Humorous Speech Contest at Club, Area, Division and District levels.
Nick Procter’s acceptance speech after winning the Humorous Speech Contest at District.
Some of the wonderful Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters cheering Nick Procter to his momentous victory in the 2019 District Humorous Speech Contest.
Blue Fish Restaurant at Darling Harbour hosted a complementary celebration dinner last night for all graduates of the March Speechcraft course and their Toastmaster mentors. Blue Fish managers Zoltan and Amit graduated from Speechcraft and they, along with restaurant owner Glen, wished to acknowledge and thank Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters for delivering a top class public speaking course. We were wined and dined like royalty and Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters wish to thank Blue Fish and staff for their generous hospitality and for the delicious dishes they prepared specially for us, and Speechcraft graduate Morgan who supplied Tempus Two wines courtesy of Australian Vintage. We all enjoyed a very memorable evening.
Speechcraft March 2019 Graduation – Congratulations to these wonderful public speakers.
Anna Mirzayan wins First Place in the 2019 Evaluation Contest at Area level.
Nick Procter win First Place at Division in the 2019 Humorous Speech Contest.
Anna Mirzayan, winner of club 2018/ 2019 Evaluation Contestant, being presented her award by Contest Toastmaster Stephanie Henzlik.
Kylie Harris, Asia Power and Rob Green are inducted into the club by Dale Raphael.
Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters celebrating Nick Proctor winning the 2018 Humorous Speech Competition at Area and Club Level.
Nick Procter (centre) awarded First Place in the 2018 Area and Club Humorous Speech Competition.
Michael Mahoney (left) winner of Table Topics at Club Level and runner up at Area Level.
Speechcraft Graduates September 2018 – We welcome these 10 wonderful speakers into Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters.
Congratulations to Jean-Marc Schwob.
Runner up in 2018 Division Evaluation Contest, winner at Area and Club level.
Congratulations to Michael Mahoney for coming 2nd at the 2018 Area 22 Table Topics Contest after being the winner at Club level