Welcome to the D73 Southern Cross Light Up the Member, Light up the Club
District 73 Toastmasters provides a mutually supportive and positive environment in which
every D73 member of has the opportunity to contribute to the growth and well-being of
other district members.
This newsletter, the “Southern Cross” is here to help celebrate member, club, area,
division, and district successes; and to share district-related and Toastmasters International
information, news, and events. With other mediums, such as the D73 Website and the D73
Facebook Group, we aim to share ideas and opinions about improvements you would like
to see in the district.
This Month in the Southern Cross:
A Christmas Message
Workshop Presenters
Pathways Café
Contests
Convention Calendar
District 73 Website
Toastmasters Talk
Educational Excellence
Speechcraft
A Toastmaster's Promise
A Christmas
Message from the District Director
As the festive season is upon us and
2017 draws to a close, let’s reflect on
the amazing half year that District 73
has seen over the last six months.
Since July we have chartered eight
new clubs! Woohoo! Although, we
have lost a few clubs, and some are
currently suspended, it leaves us in a
strong position with 161 clubs. This is
an increase of four clubs for this
toastmasters year.
We have all been a part of history with
the dawn of a new era where we
welcomed Pathways, our new
education system. Pathways rolled out
in our Region 12 on 6 December 2017.
Although Pathways introduced change,
our club meetings will remain the
same. They will still be the fun,
supportive environments we have
come to know and love.
Join your fellow toastmasters in embracing Pathways yet don’t forget to complete awards in the
traditional education program which will still count towards personal and club goals until June
2020.
I look forward to a rewarding 2018 full of promise and challenges with the second round of Club
Officer Training, the Division Contests, our District 73 Annual Convention in Hobart and of course,
the District Council Meeting held at that event. District 73 rocks!
I would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New
Year.
Christine Dimitros
D73 District Director
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Workshop Presenters
Have you ever dreamt of teaching your hard-earned skills in front of an
audience?
Well, now’s your chance. Our next annual convention is being held in Hobart on the
weekend of the 19th of May, 2018, and workshop presenters are being sought. You
might have a special skill or ability that you want to share with the world. Maybe you
have years of experience in a particular method of communicating. Or possibly you’re
an expert in some kind of modern technology.
If so, our convention committee wants to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to
present in front of a larger audience, and deliver a completely different style of
presentation.
Applications for Workshop Presenters for Convention close on 1st January 2018, see
http://www.d73annualconvention.org.au/workshops for details on how to apply
There are still a few Early Bird Tickets left but they are selling fast!
Early Bird Ticket $310 Includes all 3 days and Gala Dinner*
*Does not include DTM Breakfast on Sunday
Early Bird tickets on sale 18th November – 31st December 2017
or when allocation of 50 tickets is exhausted (whichever comes first!)
Full price tickets are $350
Book now at - www.TryBooking.com/RNLH
For all the latest Convention info, including accommodation options refer to
www.D73annualconvention.org.au
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Pathways Café
It's quite nice to have the December/January break to become acquainted with our
new learning experience. I find myself with a cuppa and navigating my way around
Base Camp, becoming absorbed in the Tutorials and Resources, and spending quite
some time giving badges and feedback to my fellow club members!
As we transition to Pathways, its important we keep the main thing, the main thing –
Club meetings continue being vibrant and energised, ensuring all members have an
opportunity to contribute in both the legacy education module and embark on the
Pathways learning experience.
As we welcome Guests, we could reconsider the material provided to them,
as we should incorporate information on Pathways.
I was chatting with Kim Hahn, Bass Division Director on Sunday morning about this,
and what do you know, Kim has whipped up a revised guest information document to
include Pathways of which an extract is below;
Pathways – the Toastmasters Educational Program
Pathways is a self-paced training program to help members achieve their individual
communication and leadership goals. Every member chooses a ‘path’ that best fits
their individual goals. The learning experience includes delivering speeches, online
tutorials and resources as well as feedback and mentoring from other club
members. The 10 paths available are show below
Upon joining, your first path is free and includes a questionnaire to assist with
finding the best path for you. As this is a self-paced program, we estimate that
your first path may take you from 6 months to 2 years. Thereafter, each path is
$20 USD.
Each path has 5 levels and involves 2-3 projects. Distinguished Toastmaster is
the highest achievement within Toastmasters and involves the completion of 2
paths as well as fulfilling leadership roles.
For more information: https://www.toastmasters.org/pathways-overview
Of course, the above is just an example. Your club will need to review and
update the information provided to a guest, and also reconsider the new
member welcome pack.
Continue to welcome guests to our club experience, having fun meetings and
providing valuable feedback, as the club meeting remains unchanged. In fact,
our meetings could become more vibrant and exciting.
The sample guest booklet will be available on the District website.
Enjoy your Pathways learning experience and look forward to seeing you at 2nd
round Club Leadership training in the New Year.
Elizabeth Allwood
D73 Program Quality Director
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Contests
Congratulations to those members who are through to the Division Contest. What an
achievement. For some, this is a first, whilst for others this could be an ongoing
quest. The best thing about contests is to witness the achievement of the member,
pushing himself or herself outside their comfort zone, being vulnerable as they
represent their club and are speaking outside of that familiar club environment. Even
better, when the club members turn up to support and cheer on their comrade,
creating an atmosphere and an audience. Now that is a contest.
We have Division contests coming up in the new year – now here is my challenge to
you all – let’s have standing room only at the Division contests! Show up and support
your club. Volunteer to be a timer, counter, usher, or if you qualify, a judge for the
Division contest.
Which leads to the Toastmasters International Speech Contest Rule book 2017/18.
It is vitally important that Contestants are aware of the rules. In particular about originality;
This contest season, some of us have experienced a ‘protest’ that may have resulted
in a disqualification of a contestant. If only they’d been aware of the rules!
Please review the Contest rulebook which you can locate on the District 73 website
and at Toastmasters.org.
There is even a Contestant Checklist on page 23 of the rulebook.
Division Contests are being held on ;
Bass Division 4th Sat in March
Central Division 3rd Sat in March
Eastern Division 3rd Sat in Feb
Inner City Division 1st Sat in March
Metro Division 1st Sat in March
Northern Division 2nd Sat in Feb
Ranges Division 4th Sun in March
Southern Division 4th Sunday in Feb
Let’s have so much support for our amazing District 73 contestants that each and
every one of them feels like a champion!
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Convention Calendar
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Convention Calendar photo
competition. The Calendar is now available to purchase (only $15) at
https://www.trybooking.com/TIFE
It features some our coolest members and greatest clubs – Williamstown
Toastmasters, Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters, Central Division,
Frankston Toastmasters, Port Melbourne Toastmasters, Adelaide Toastmasters,
Spiritually Speaking Toastmasters and of course our great Tasmanian clubs who
are all looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Hobart Convention in May
2018!
The calendar is on sale until 15th January 2018.
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District 73 Website
The District 73 Website will be undergoing an upgrade starting from the 16th
of December, 2017. Emails to district leaders may also be unavailable.
The maintenance is expected to take a few days.
Toastmaster Talk
Pathways Has started!
Who in your club is getting one of the three Pathways badges for their
Pathways Icebreaker?
Contact your club's VPE and book that speech NOW!
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Educational Excellence Congratulations to the District 73 members who have achieved
an outstanding array of awards
for November ...
Award Toastmaster Club
Leadership Excellence Simpson, Gawain J.H. Eastern Shore
Advance Communicator Gold Rowe, Gwen E. Monash
Advance Communicator Gold Buykx, Holly Ivanhoe
Advance Communicator Gold Boron, Chris Eastern Shore
Advance Communicator Silver Tero, Paul Andrew Whitehorse
Advance Communicator Silver Jorgensen, Leona Jillian Rowville
Advance Communicator Silver Walker, Jacqueline P. East Gippsland
Advance Communicator Bronze Huang, John Box Hill
Advance Communicator Bronze Reefman, Peter J. East Gippsland
Advance Communicator Bronze Arnold, Rebecca Maria Carlton
Advance Communicator Bronze Chhay, Rattana Adelaide City
Advance Communicator Bronze Jennings, Kevin Surrey Hills
Advance Leader Bronze Butterworth, Brendan Ian Croydon - Yarra Valley
Advance Leader Bronze Rogers, Malcolm A. Prospeak
Advance Leader Bronze Renfrey, Craig P Parkville
Advance Leader Bronze Kinnear, Eve Cranbourne
Competent Communicator Duong, Chih Werribee Toastmasters Inc.
Competent Communicator Simonov, Dasha 747
Competent Communicator Tothill, Annette Jean Aldinga
Competent Communicator Smerdon, Gayle E Gourmet
Competent Communicator Zwolak, Kamilla M. Kew
Competent Communicator McColl, Neil Yarra Valley Water
Competent Communicator O'Reilly, Darryl Ballarat
Competent Communicator Mohammed, Faiz WorleyParsons Melbourne
Competent Communicator Woolley, Robert J. Manningham
Competent Communicator Horoba, Debbie Geelong
Competent Leader Angel, Steven Frankston
Competent Leader Pemberton, Heather LMC
Competent Leader Butterworth, Brendan Ian Croydon - Yarra Valley
Competent Leader Ahern, Anne Margaret Frankston
Competent Leader Smith, Michelle K. SA Governors
Competent Leader Kinnear, Eve Cranbourne
Competent Leader Zwolak, Kamilla M. Kew
Competent Leader Owen, Elizabeth DWS Adelaide
Competent Leader Salter, Vera Kam-chun Ballarat
Competent Leader Godau, Emmi Northern Exposure
and December ...
Award Toastmaster Club
Leadership Excellence A'Vard, Wayne Laurence Berwick
Leadership Excellence Rhodes, Phiona L. Cranbourne
Leadership Excellence Bosco, George Rowville
Advance Communicator Bronze Law, Susan Williamstown
Advance Communicator Bronze Chiodo, Robert M. Nillumbik
Advance Communicator Bronze Mathuku, Keerthana Adelaide City
Advance Communicator Bronze Mundy, Fiona B Diamond Valley
Competent Communicator Kamali, Max Hawthorn Toastmasters Club Inc.
Competent Communicator Barber, Lisa M Knox
Competent Communicator Brown, Gavan Indigo Speakers
Competent Communicator Collier, Jez William Carlton
Competent Leader Barber, Lisa M Knox
Competent Leader Press, Catherine M Knox
Competent Leader Vo, David Port Melbourne
Competent Leader Martin, Laura Hawthorn Toastmasters Club Inc.
Competent Leader Lankalapalli, Anil Kumar Servianites
Competent Leader Hayes, Greg P. Diamond Valley
Competent Leader Mangalino, Thad Deakin University
Competent Leader Stopp, Fiona Jane Quintessence
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Speechcraft
For Details on Available Speechcraft Courses.
click here for SA
click here for Tas
click here for Vic
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A Toastmaster's Promise
As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I
promise...
• To attend club meetings regularly
• To prepare all of my projects to the best of my ability, basing them on the Toastmasters
education program
• To prepare for and fulfil meeting assignments
• To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations
• To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn
and grow
• To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so
• To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy
• To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers
• To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters education and recognition programs
• To act within Toastmasters' core values of integrity, respect, service and excellence during the
conduct of all Toastmasters activities
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The Newsletter Team wishes Everyone a safe and happy Christmas
We look forward to meeting you on your path in 2018
The Southern Cross values your input. If you have a Workshop, Special Event or something wonderful to
share with the other members of District 73, contact the Southern Cross editor .
Past Editions of the Southern Cross can be found here... http://d73.toastmasters.org.au/southern-cross-
archives/
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