Tropic City Toastmasters, Townsville - 2012 May June Magazine Web

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OUTGOINGVPE REPORT 3

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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 7

NEWESTMEMBERS 9

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Inside this issue:

www.tropiccitytoastmasters.org 2012-2013, no. 8 May/June 2012

C L U B 2 9 8 7 A R E A 1 3

The Editor: Karen Ruhl/Anita

Smith 0419025176 vppr-

[email protected]

The Publisher: President of

Tropic City Toastmasters - IPP

Denise Devine president-

[email protected]

Photographers: Tim Groves &

Karen Ruhl. Writers: Karen

Ruhl, Anita Smith, Denise Devine

& Savvy Francis

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Tropic Topics

Pictured above from left, area 13 governor Daly Horne holds a copy of Tropic

City Toastmasters very first minutes . Next from the left is; Bevin Irvine the

clubs our new number one, Karen Ruhl the clubs new number 2 (she seems

to be holding the wrong number), Betty Sheret (incoming secretary) and Clive

Simpson (incoming parliamentarian and speech craft co-ordinator.)To the far right is techno savvy, Anita Smith (incoming VPPR) who knows her

way around a laptop, even though she does not type with the correct fingers.

Finishing off the picture, in front is our smiling outgoing president Denise

Devine.

From Typewriters to LaptopsTropic City Toastmasters met for a doubly special meeting on Tuesday the

26th of June, meeting for their 1400th meeting and Handover Dinner

(Handover Dinner story on page 4).

For the occasion incoming club secretary, Betty Sheret brought in a few of her

old typewriters, to remind us of how the minutes were made in the good old

days. Those members, like Clive Simpson and Bevin Irvine, who were around

for some of the early meetings, told stories about typing up the minutes, and

cutting and pasting with scissors and glue and then photocopying the finished

product.

Thankfully we have moved from typewriters to laptops, Betty no longer needs

to lug one of those heavy typewriter to club meetings anymore. She can use

the club laptop to type up her minutes instead.
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Outgoing Presidents Report June 2012

The year as I see it was a very successful one

for Tropic City. The most important aspect to a

good Toast Master

meeting is to have fun.

Yes, we learn andachieve but if it were

not fun, none of us

would come. Did we

have fun in 2011/12? I

say yes.

The year was packed with events from the

prestigious 30th Birthday celebration of our

club through to themed dress-up evenings forimportant dates like St Patricks Day.

I have had a brilliant year as President of this

remarkable club. The dedication of every

member was astounding and the executive

team this year were a bunch of shining stars.

The accomplishment of President Distin-

guished is recognition to our club for your

efforts.

We have our speech competitions coming up

very soon. I encourage you to participate. This

year I was fortunate enough to attend both the

Division (in Mackay) and the District (in Bris-

bane). This year we will be hosting the North-ern Division conference right here in Towns-

ville. Imagine the excitement of competing.

So start writing your international and humor-

ous speech, you could be the next winner.

I wish the incoming committee every success. I

congratulate Bevin on his appointment as Pres-

ident. We are in safe hands and I know the year

ahead will be eventful, fun and come with arange of new undertakings and accolades.

Enjoy the year ahead and I am truly looking

forward to being the IPP and New Member

Mentor. Thank you for affording me the oppor-

tunity to be Tropic Citys leader in 2011/12.

Happy Toast Mastering, Denise Devine

Tropic City Toastmasters take on the Tango

Once a year the members of TropicCity meet not to conduct the usualeducational meeting but to take onthe tango.

Our charming hosts and dance ex-perts Barry and Lyn Saunders

(pictured to the right) watched overthe group as we waltzed the night(and the pizza) away...onetwo...three... four.

It would seem some of our mem-bers are in training for dancingwith the stars and others well letsjust say... step together... step to-gether... Slide... Slide... turn andturn. Oh Im dizzy again! Barry

and Lyn you make it look so easy Iam truly in awe.

Apart from the few sore toes it was a wonderful night of pizza, wine, friends and dancing. I amcounting the weeks until we next take on the tango. More photos on page 8


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Outgoing Vice President of Educations Report 2012

I have enjoyed my position as your Vice

President of Education (VPE). I feel the year

has gone quickly, which

goes to show that I have

loved every bit of it.

The position of VPE, like

all jobs, paid or unpaid,

comes with its own set

of challenges. I am con-

vinced that for me the

positive benefits have outweighed the

challenges.

Once I worked out to look for a balance be-

tween personal, professional and Toastmas-

ters life of the members, it was easy to

achieve the goals for the Club I set out to

reach. There is a fine balance between

work/personal/Toastmasters life. Once we

get to recognise this and respect it, our ap-

proach to tasks and towards the members

becomes a lot easier.

Keeping this upmost in my mind I was able

to get the Clubs goal to be Presidents Dis-

tinguished Club, by March this year. Some

Toastmasters think Distinguished Club Pro-

gramme (DCP) is overrated and can be ma-

nipulated. Of course, it can be manipulated,

but I think that DCP is a guide by which

members know how well they are progress-

ing and it is a barometer for the Club to

move forward. DCP is a landmark of every

club for its growth and development.

As your VPE I was also interested in raising

the profile of our Club. This year we saw

Toastmasters from various other clubs come

to judge our competition and we reciprocat-

ed accordingly. We had plenty of interaction

with other clubs we had Halloween theme

meeting, an interclub debate, some of our

members were able to contribute by being

test speakers for District training and club

competitions, collect raffles prizes and run

the event and deliver a International style

presentation.

Perhaps the most rewarding part of my job

was that I got to know all the members well.

I got a great kick out of discovering what

made you guys buzz and tick. This is the

part of my role I am going to miss dearly.

I want to take the opportunity to wish Bevin

and his executive an excellent year and I

know with Karen as the incoming VPE the

Club is in good hands.

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Savvy Francis

The Oscar for

the best

performance

on the night

and the closest

to time award.

In Tims case

keeping to timeis well worth an

Oscar.


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At our 1400th meeting we paid tribute to the

executive committee for the year. Tropic City

had a wonder year full of notable achieve-

ments. The president Denise congratulated herExecutive committee as well as the members of

a vibrant club which made her year a memora-

ble one. Then the highly anticipated awards

were presented by Denise and Savvy (the out

going VPE). To the left you can see a rather

stunned out going VPMAnita Smith taking out

Toastmaster of the Yearand below outgoing

VPPR KarenRuhl with the Tropic Citys highly

prestigious Minadarpwap.

Every member on the night re-

ceived an award even if it was a

Novelty awards created by Anita

and Karen.

Carolyn OSheapsychologist

Trophy UFO & Couch

Robert Williamslongest legs

Trophy legsPam Simpsonblack sheep bride

Trophy a brideBetty Sheretbest bunnyTrophy

a pink bunny

Jennifer Pearcebravery award

Trophy not a chicken a lion

Jane Fallonjet setterTrophy

plane & umbrellas

Rachael Youngnewest uni stu-

dentTrophy pencils and rulerSavvy Franciscoldest frog

Trophy frog in a blanketBevin Irvinebest wine talker

Trophy wine glass with grapesTim Grovestimer of the year

Trophy replica of timer lights

Clive Simpsonthe club DjTro-

phy cassette and earphonesMaureen Pilgrimdogs are a girls

best friendTrophy dogs

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Hand Over Dinner

L-R Clive Simpson, (out going VPE)

Savvy Francis, Bevin Irvine andMaureen Pilgrim were awarded the

Spirit of Success for their commit-

ment in organising the 30th Birthday


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Presidents award recipient left Jane FallonClub Executive of the Year Savvy FrancisMost ImprovedAlice Williams, Janelle Gilbert,andJennifer PearceQuite Achiever Betty Sheret100% Attendance for meetings Savvy Francis,Anita Smith, Betty Sheret, Crispian James

Ari Korhonen find the meeting Trophy a compass and torchJay Bartlett diamondsare forever Trophy theKing of DiamondsMaureen Pilgrim dogsare a girls best friend Trophy dogs

Daly Horneglobe al warmer TrophyLight bulbDenise Devinethe cats meow TrophycatsRob Davis handy man Trophy hammer& chiselJohn Sourrys - twinkle toes TrophyballerinaTracy Raiteri web queen Trophydream catcher

Dave Hoey surprise packet Trophymystery box

Belinda Bain rising star Trophy bright start

Crispian James rock and roll Trophy dancer Anne Miller residentjogger Trophy runningsneaker

On behave of Karenand Anita congratulations toall our special winners.

Welcome to the new execu-tive committee for 2012/13.Lets keep up the good work

and in the words of the newpresident Bevin Imaginethe Possibilities

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Hand Over Dinner


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Our New President Means Business

Meet Tropic City Toast-

masters president for 1012

-2013.

Bevin Irvine.

Bevins accomplishments sofar:

Introduced to Toast-masters in 1990 at aSpeech-craft Courserun by Tropic City.

Joined Tropic CityToastmasters in Sep-tember 1991

Carried out every ex-ecutive role since join-ing except secretary.

Club President 1995/1996. Achieving Select Distinguished that year. Back then one of the rulesfor President Distinguished was to charter a new Club in that year. At the end of Bevins term theClub was ranked #2 in the District and awarded Clive Life Membership for Clives outstandingcontribution to the Club.

Area 13 Governor 1996/97. That year the Area was Distinguished and all the 6 Clubs as it is nowhad 20 or more members each.

District 69 Public Relations Officer with Mike Storkey as District Governor

1998 Invited Len Jury (International President) to Townsville to award Tony MooneyCommunicator of the Year award from District 69.

Northern Division Governor 1998/2000. The Division Conference was held in Alice Springs and 11Toastmasters of the Desert drove a mini-bus for 26 hours to and from Alice Springs. Ask Clive andPam about the driving.

Area 19 Governor 2000/2001. Which comprised of 6 Clubs from Charters Towers, Ingham andTownsville.

2002 Given Life membership of Tropic City. He received life membership when tricked into attend-

ing a multi-club function at the Kirwan Hotel and thats the brown badge he still wears today withpride.

2003 Co-Convenor of the District 69 Convention in Townsville, Stranded in Townsville (Best Con-vention ever)

2004 Sponsor and Charter Member of Townsville City Council Toastmasters

Stood for election for District Office twice at various District Conventions which he now enjoy at-tending regularly.

Bevin has continued to support Tropic City Toastmasters in later years. Most recently he jointly re-ceived the Spirit of success award for the last two years running.

Congratulations Bevin and Tropic City . It looks like the club is in good hands.


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The New Executive Committee for 2012/2013

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Bevin Irvine President

Life Member Bevin Irvinejoined Tropic City in Sep 1991 when Ross Trigger

was the President and the Club met at the Hermit Park Hotel. What are Bevins

goals for this year? When get motivated I will complete my High Performance

Leadership for my DTM one day. But now I am delighted to hear members and

see members stand confidently in front of an audience and communicate.

For this year Imagine the Possibilities

Karen Ruhl Vice President Education

Mathematics loving Karen Ruhljoined Tropic City Toastmasters in May 2007 to

gain confidence and improve her communication skills. Over the last five years

she has taken on the roles of Sargent at Arms and Vice President of Public Rela-

tions and gained ACB and ALB. Karen chose to take on the role of VPE this year as

she is keen to help her fellow Toasties achieve their educational goals. She is alsokeen to become better organised and learn about what happens at Toastmasters

further up the food chain.

Jane Fallon vice President of Membership

Jane Fallonwas born in Sheffield, England in 1956, the youngest of 4 and the on-

ly girl. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's, She took up fine art and discovered

a passion for painting. But that wasn't enough - she needed something to get the

brain working that also builds friendships. That's where Toastmasters entered my

life. Jane has now presented 15 speeches and taking on the challenge of VP

(Membership). She is heading back to England to see her brothers to surprise

them on their 60th,but Jane will return all-fired-up so watch out!

Anita is Tropic Citys other mathematician (the quiet one). As VPPR, which in-

volves the promotion of Tropic City Toastmasters to the wider community, she

sees her role as a way of further increasing her communication skills through writ-

ing (which she hopes will help with her thesis). She is also very excited to learn

what is involved in maintaining a web page and she encourages other to share this

experience by writing articles for the Tropic City newsletter and website.

Maureen Pilgrim Treasurer

Maureen Pilgrim member of Tropic City Toastmasters since 2003. She has

served as President, Secretary, VPE and now Treasurer.

She has also served on numerous organising committees for conferences and other

functions. Maureen is married and has four beautiful daughters, one grand-

daughter and another grandchild due in November.

She loves reading, working or sitting in the garden and of course

Anita Smith Vice President of Public Relations


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Tim Grovesjoined Toastmasters a little over two years ago. Not only were dear

friends already members of Tropic City, his social calendar was pretty empty, and

after a couple of visits as a guest, Tim realised that this would be a great way to

spend Tuesday nights. Joining Toastmasters was another step in helping overcome

a bout of depression . Thanks to the supportive and encouraging atmosphere ofTropic City, Tims self confidence began to return. Tim now works part time in liq-

uor retail, studies part time at JCU and is excited to be a part of Tropic

City's Executive Committee.

Tim Groves Sargent at Arms

Being Sergeant at Arms was a big challenge last year for Betty and she very thank-

ful for the other members how on occasions had already set up the room. I am

hoping to complete at least 3 speeches this year. I enjoy Toastmasters and love lis-

tening to all the speeches that our creative members deliver.

Outside Toastmasters, Betty received Life Membership of North Barrier Branch at

their 75th Dinner and Awards Presentation evening for her dedication to Lifesav-

ing. She is looking forward to my role as secretary this term.

Betty Sheret Secretary

The New Executive Committee Cont.

Denise Devine Immediate Past President

Denise Devinebecame a member of Tropic City Toastmasters in October

2008. Currently Denise is CC /ALB. Her goal is to become Distinguished Toast

Master (DTM). As a step toward this, Denise will be the convenor for the 2013

Northern Division Conference. She is going to use this event to attain her High Per-

formance Leader (HPL).

This year as IPP and New Member Mentor, she hopes to encourage new members

to have goals and be involved in club activities. Her personal goals are to achieve a

CC, CL, ACB and HPL in this Toast Master year.

Clive Simpson Speech-craft coordinator and parliamentarian

Self confessed party animal Clive Simpson joined Tropic City in November 1983

[last century] because they all looked like they were enjoying themselves. Toastmas-

ters has been the one singular thing that has made me successful in most endeavours

that have attempted. The art, and it is an art ,of successfully communicating with all

and sundry, is, in my mind the most important achievement to which a person may

allude.

Savvy Francis Social Director

Fun loving Savvy Francis has been in Toastmasters on and off since 1995. As your

social event director Savvy is looking to organize two main social events during the

year. She wants to continue having the 5th Tuesday of the month as a social meeting

as well. She will be looking to promote activities like dance, arts, craft, sport and

games. The Club as a whole will be looking for your complete participation, enthusi-

asm towards the social event and your talent to have a good time!


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This month it is my pleasure to introduce the last two new assets to

our club in my role as vice president of membership.

The marvellous merchandiser Jennifer Pearce joined the fold of Tropic

City Toastmasters in May. Jennifer came to us looking for confidenceand to overcome her nerves and she is well on her way. Jennifer lists

reading and gardening as her interests, but most of all meeting and

making new friends. Well Tropic City is just the place for Jennifer to

do just that.

Welcome to the clan Jennifer.

Jennifer pictured left giving the Toastmasters objectives

Anita Introduces TCTs Newest Members

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Dave is pictured above proudly receiving his Tropic City Toastmaster

New Member Certificate from Denise

Dave Hoey is Tropic Citys very own fire fight-

er. Dave will find plenty of fire in Tropic City

but not the kind he deals with on the job. This

friendly fire fighter lists bee keeping and wine

drinking as some of his favourite pass times.

Well Dave you have come to the right club,

with the wine drinking you will find Tropic

City is the place to be

As for the bee keeping, hmmm or should I saybuzzzz, you might have to make do with a

spelling bee.

Welcome aboard Dave.

I would like to thank all the members of Tropic City for your support this year. The enthusiasm of the

clubs members made my job as vice president of membership not only an enjoyable role but an easy

one. When a visitor comes along and witnesses the camaraderie and support this club has to offer it is

no wonder they stay. To my fellow executives a big thanks. It truly is a team effort to attract, convert

and maintain club members. Karen as VPPR created an awesome internet door for prospective mem-bers to come through not to mention the secretary who keeps them in the loop, the treasurer who sub-

mits the dues, the SAA who creates a welcoming atmosphere and the VPE who gets them on the pro-

gram. Last, but by no means least, the president Denise who guided me throughout the year and assist-

ed with Toastmasters International administration jobs.

This year has been a rewarding year and I have enjoyed serving the club in my membership role. I am

looking forward to the coming year as Vice President of Public Relations and everything I will learn

from the role with the knowledge I have an entire club supporting me. I welcome Jane to the role

knowing the entire Tropic City club is there to support her.

Thank you all for your support and friendship.

Cheers Anita (practicing VPPR)


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Tropic City Toastmasters take on the Tango

John Sourrys and Rob Davis prior to the dancing. Robs shirt

implies he was anticipating a different form of dancing.

ACDC are a bit hard to waltz to.

Clive leads Jennifer right into the back of Dave and Savvy

see above. Centre left: our new treasurer Maureen is practic-

ing her counting...two three fourmathematician Anita isobviously very amused. New comer Dave shows Anita how

to twirl (thats how I got dizzy : - / )

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Immediate Past President Denise and Robert aka Mr and

Mrs Twinkle toes are training for dancing with the stars


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