Toastmasters celebrates 500th meeting
On the 1 March 1998 a group of local people chartered a club, part of a global organisation consisting of about 16,600 clubs with more than 350,000 members; which had one purpose, “provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which...
On the 1 March 1998 a group of local people chartered a club, part of a global organisation consisting of about 16,600 clubs with more than 350,000 members; which had one purpose, “provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills”. For decades, the club has provided a safe and friendly space for people from all walks of life to build their self-confidence.
Helensburgh and District Toastmasters has been going for almost 500 meetings, after fire and storm and now through the pandemic. The club has continued to welcome people from 2508 and beyond. Helensburgh and District Toastmasters meetings are held at The Cupbearer, corner of Parkes Street and Gibbons Lane, and our doors are open every 2nd and 4th Monday night of the month. Come in for a 7pm start.
On the 23rd of May, our club will celebrate its 500th meeting. This is the perfect opportunity to come and see what Toastmasters is about. We still have Zoom for anyone who cannot travel or wishes to remain at home or in the office.
Our meetings are fun and engaging, allowing an opportunity to talk and get feedback. If you have any questions, need advice on a speech, work presentation or even a school project, we will give you tips and tricks to become better.
We don’t meet on public holidays but celebrate events; we didn’t have a meeting on ANZAC Day, but we do honour the brave.
We welcome anyone aged 18 or over to walk in and join us on the 23rd of May and watch and learn from others. The first two meetings are free of charge. After that, you will be invited to join our club and be entitled to earn valuable speaking qualifications.
Toastmasters, a not-for-profit organisation, is an educational entity and can provide “continuing education” credits in many employment fields.
