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Greater London Toastmasters Educational Awards November 2015

From Dorothea Stuart DTM

Congratulations to everyone who achieved a communication or leadership award in November 2015. It's very good to see so many awards coming through! 

 

Competent Communicator

John Akers. Angel Speakers. Area 47. Division L

Tia Atanasova. Kings Speakers. Area 52. Division B

Michael Ciavola. Trojans Speakers. Area 29. Division B

Alina Gonzalez. Berkeley Square Speakers. Area 9. Division B

Yuko Honda. Holborn Speakers. Area 34. Division L

Charles Kasote.Speaker Corner. Area 59. Division K

Michael Lloyd. Riverside Communicators. Area 29. Division B

Piers Ronan. London Communicators. Area 47. Division L

Claudia Sanchez Buenaventura. Berkeley Square Speakers. Area 9. Division B

Alex Silk. Covent Garden Speakers - City. Area 45. Division B

Gagan Singh. London Athenians. Area 29. Division

Greater London Toastmasters Educational Awards October 2015

From Dorothea Stuart DTM

Congratulations to everyone who achieved a communication or leadership award in October 2015. It's very good to see so many awards coming through!  Particular congratulations go to Marc Lottig - City Limits Speakers - who has achieved the accolade of Distinguished Toastmaster - by completing both the full communication and full leadership tracks.

 

Competent Communicator

Edwin Goodwin. Speakers of Croydon. Area 35. Division K

Julie Gould. Early Bird Speakers. Area 45. Division B

Alan Greenwood. Epsom Speakers Club. Area 53. Division B

Kim Hindocha. LBS Public Speaking Club. Area 47. Division L

Mikhail Krivoshein. Russian English Speakers. Area 31. Division K

Caitriona Ni Mhaidin. Speakers Corner. Area 59. Division K

Branko Nedimovic. 1st London Toastmasters. Area 58. Division K

Nadine Petermann. WiBF Speakers - City. Area 56. Division L

Division K contests - report and results

From Annushia Goede, Division K Director

The Division K Humorous Speech and Table topics contest last Friday was a spectacle of side splitting humour and incredible wit.

We looked far far into the future, learnt that we CAN create a Can Can conductor out of flowers and experienced the joys of the London underground all over again from the comfort of our seats in the beautiful venue hosted by Citi Criers.

But the moment we all waited for was the revelation of who would be crowned Division K's Humorous Speech and Table Topics winners of 2015! 

Congratulations goes to Elena Fedotova of Russian English Speakers for her Speech: Wanted: 1 Husband and Andy O'Sullivan reminiscing about his childhood and and the irony of not being able to have the sweets he always wanted as a child. 

Humorous Speech Contest Results

1. Elena Fedotova, Russian English Speakers

2. Jonathan Garrett, City of London Toastmasters

3. Susan Shaw, Bromley Speakers

 

Table Topics Contest Results

1. Andy O'Sullivan, London Public Speakers

2. Becky Tuff, WIBF Speakers Canary Wharf

3. Susan Shaw, Bromley Speakers

Andy and Elena's next step now is to go head to head with the Division Winners from the UK & Ireland at the District Conference on the 7-8th November. Join us for what will be a great competition and a fun and humorous weekend. 

Read more about the conference and BOOK here

Also a special award was given to our first DTM Achievement of the year which went to: Andy O'Sullivan! Congratulated here by Hilary Briggs.

 

See you all at the Conference in 3 weeks!

Division K Photographer: Lukasz Górny of Canary Wharf Communicators Club

Attention: Changes to Division K Contest - Fri 16th Oct

From Annushia Goede, Division K Director

The Division K Contest is almost here and boy do we have the best contestants in the district!! (wink-wink)

Come and check out the competition this Friday! Members and guests are most welcome to join us for this highly entertaining evening.

Register your attendance here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/d91k-humorous-speech-and-table-topics-contest-tickets-18648393848

 

Please note the change to the arrival and start times.

There will be no entry after 6:15pm, due to the security at the venue.

Date: Friday 16 October 2015

Time: 5:45pm for briefing for a 6:15pm start

Location: Citibank, 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LB

 

You may also wish to bring with you: -  Pen and a notepad to take notes ;) 

Contact: Annushia Goede: Click here to email

Area 31 Contests Evening and contest results

From Fahad Alturkait, Area 31 Director

Area 31 held its Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests on Thursday 1 October 2015 at Barclays Canary Wharf and the room was full of members from clubs within the area as well as from outside.  The room had a lot of energy as one great performance was followed by another and at the end of the night the results from the judges was as follows:

HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST

1) Elena Fedotova (Russian English Speakers)

2) Ylva Lindskog (WIBF Speakers Canary Wharf)

3) Dhanesh Khatri (Canary Wharf Communicators)

Pictured Left to Right: Annushia Goede, Elena Fedotova 1st Place Winner in Humorous Speech and Fahad Alturkait

Pictured Left to Right: Annushia Goede, Ylva Lindskog 2nd Place Winner in Humorous Speech and Fahad Alturkait

TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

1) Becky Tuff (WIBF Speakers Canary Wharf)

2) Jakub Pawlowski (Russian English Speakers)

3) Anetta Toudji (Woodford Green Speakers)

 

Pictured Left to Right: Annushia Goede Division K Director and Chief Judge for Contests,Becky Tuff 1st Place Winner in Table Topics and Fahad Alturkait Area 31 Director

Pictured from Left to Right Fahad Alturkait Area 31 Director, Jakub Pawlowski 2nd Place Winner in Table Topics and Annushia Goede Chief Judge for Contests and Division K Director

Next rounds - Division K

Our first and second place winners go through to the Division K contests on Friday 16 October 2015. Register for your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/d91k-humorous-speech-and-table-topics-contest-tickets-18648393848

Put 16 Oct in your diary! Division K Contests Canary Wharf

From Annushia Goede, Division K Director

Division K's Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests 2015 are upon us! Join us on Friday 16 October 2015 to watch the competition heating up when the best speakers from Division K go head to head for a place in the Finals at the District Contests 7-8 November!

It will be a fantastic evening of fun and laughter as a great line-up of contestants from the Division present their humorous speeches and their quick witted table topics. Toastmaster Members and guests are most welcome to attend the contest and you are highly encouraged to bring your friends and colleagues for this spectacular event!

How to register for Division K's Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests

For more information and to register your attendance, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/d91k-humorous-speech-and-table-topics-contest-tickets-18648393848. Friday, 16 October 2015 at 18:30 Citi Criers - Citibank London E14 5LB

 

Please join us for AREA 31 HUMOROUS SPEECH AND TABLE TOPIC CONTESTS

From Fahad Alturkait, Area 31 Director

Date: Thursday 1 October 2015

Time: 6:00PM for judges and contestants briefing and a prompt 6:30PM start

Venue: Barclays Bank, 1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London E14 5RB

Some of the best speakers in Area 31 will be competing for the honour to represent the area at the next level (Division K contests on Friday 16 October).

Do please join us in supporting the contestants and to enjoy an evening of entertaining speeches and quick-thinking table topics. 

As Area 31 Contests will be held in a corporate venue, kindly register your attendance by emailing me click here to email before Tuesday 29 September 12PM GMT. 

A photo ID may be required to gain access to the building.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Woodford Green Speakers need contest help on Tuesday 22 Sept

From Jide Lipede, Woodford Green Speakers

We are holding our club Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests on the evening of Tuesday 22 September. 6.45pm for 7.15pm start.  We would very much welcome support from other Toastmasters to come and help judging the contest.  Please get in touch to let me know if you can help. Click here to email

The club meets at: Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, London, E18 2RB  Nearest Tube - South Woodford

Directions can be found on the club website at http://woodfordgreenspeakers.org.uk

We look forward to giving you a rewarding evening on 22 September.

London Toastmasters: Change of D91 Division K Area and Division Directors

Due to changes in personal circumstances new appointments have been made to the Division K leadership team.  We are very pleased to announce that Annushia Goede  will take over from Richard White as Division K Director, and Peter Varholak will take over from Francesca Coronin as Area K58 Director with immediate effect.  We are currently seeking a new Area 59 Director (see below).

Richard, Francesca and William will continue to be active club members and will come back into leadership roles when the time is right for them.

Pic below: Annushia and Peter

Seeking Area 59 Director

We are seeking an Area 59 Director to replace William Hagerup.  If you would like to consider undertaking this role contact Jean Gamester  by 17 August letting her know why you would like to do this role and what you would plan to achieve if appointed.  Area 59 comprises: Citi Criers, Meridian Speakers, Lewisham Speakers, Speakers Corner and London Trustmasters.

Why would you want this role?

It’s an opportunity to contribute at the equivalent of board level in a not for profit organisation (we have 3,500 members across around 130 clubs in the south of the UK). It's also a great way to experience Toastmasters at a strategic level.  We are one of the top performing districts in the world.   This means we have an increasing numbers of clubs, these clubs are successful in helping their members develop and gain educational awards and over 80% of clubs attain distinguished club status.  The role of Area Director is crucial in supporting this level of performance. As Area 59 Director you will be joining a strong District and Division leadership team that not only gets things done but has fun at the same time.   If you are interested, the next step is to contact Jean and arrange time to discuss the role - click here to email Jean.

Useful information

The District Leadership Handbook provides context -  how the district works and how the leadership roles work together.

Greater London Toastmasters Educational Awards June 2015

From Dorothea Stuart DTM

Congratulations to everyone who achieved a communication or leadership award in June 2015. More awards achieved by members across London for the year ended 30th June than ever before!

Competent Communicator

Stephen Ackroyd. 1st London Toastmasters. Area 58. Division K

Peter Aleksin. London Corinthians. Area 6. Division B

Nkem Anagor. Grosvenor Square Speakers. Area 52. Division B

Cheryl Boshi. Connected Speakers London. Area 33. Division L

David Collins. Watford Speakers. Area 61. Division L

Isabel de La Cour. Phoenix Speakers. Area 6. Division B

Lucas Di Carlo. Broadgate Speakers. Area 58. Division K

Dudley Flynn. Broadgate Speakers. Area 58. Division K

Jim Fone. Angel Speakers. Area 47. Division L

Rachel Ie. West London Speakers. Area 29. Division B

Ellen Kao. London Corinthians. Area 6. Division B