Speakeasy Toastmasters Schools Contest

Speakeasy Toastmasters Mallow held their 7th Schools Public Speaking Contest in the Hibernian Hotel Mallow on Thursday Nov 22nd. Schools took part from Mallow, Kanturk, Doneraile and Charleville.  The contest was chaired by Mary Buckley.  Prizes were sponsored, as always, by the Hibernian Hotel Mallow and the Mallow Credit Union.

The individual winners were as follows:
1st:   Fiona Long, St. Mary's Secondary School Mallow,
2nd:  Alan O' Keeffe, Davis College Mallow.
3rd;  Helena Egan, Scoil Mhuire Kanturk.

Davis College Mallow was the best overall school.

District commendation-Eileen Twomey

Eileen Twomey, Area 49 Governor 2011-12 was recognized for her contribution to Toastmasters by being awarded a District Governor Commendation. Only ten commendations for the entire district are presented in any one year. Well done Eileen!

Division A workshop was held on Thursday Nov 15th, with presentations on the Speechcraft program by Bernadette Noonan (Killarney Toastmasters) and on the Youth Leadership program by John Keating and Sharon O' Neill (Bishopstown Toastmasters).

 

Speechcraft is an introductory program to Toastmasters where participants are introduced to and practise the features of a Toastmaster meeting, such as delivering speeches, evaluating and relpying to Topics. The Youth Leadership program introduces public speaking to Secondary School Students. Meeting was chaired by Asst Division A Governor, Eddie O' Mahony.

EMC Irealnd club

Welcome to EMC Ireland, the first new club chartered in Division A this year! EMC is a company club based in Ovens, Co. Cork, and was established by John Keating.

Cork Cois Farraige Conference.

Talking Heads Toastmasters, Garryvoe were the hosts of the District 71 Conference, the Cork Cois Farraige Conference. Led by conference director John Colbert, Talking Heads Toastmasters organized an immensley successful conference.

Prior to the conference a joint Toastmasters meeting was held between Irish and British Delegates, the Anglo Irish Meeting, which is a feature of all the conferences. Eric Downey, Area 3 Governor, was the  presiding Toastmaster, with John Finn, President of Midleton Toastmasters as Topicsmaster and Freddie Daniels, District 71 Governor as General Evaluator.

The conference featured 4 speech contest semi-finals, 2 finals, 4 workshops and a variety of high class entertainment, such as a Fancy Dress Party and Sing Songs!

Division A was delighted to be the host division for the Autumn Conference. Contest results will be included in the following posts.

Division A Workshop

Division A Workshop on the Speechcraft and Youth Leadership programs will be held at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Nov 15th, commencing at 20:00. Bernadette Noonan, Killarney Toastmasters, will be speaking on the Speechcraft program and John Keating, EMC Toastmasters, will be speaking on the Youth Leadership program. Admission 5 euro.

Division A Humorous Speech and Table Contest.

Division A held its final of the Humorous Speech and Table Topics on Oct 21st at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig. The meeting was chaired by Area 3 Governor, Eric Downey,(above) and in attendance was Luanne Kent, District 71 Lieutant Governor (Education & Training).

The results of the Humorous Speech contest were as follows:

1st: Anthony Garvey, Tralee Toastmasters.
2nd: Shelia McGovern, Talking Heads Toastmasters, Garryvoe.
3rd: Mary Meaney, Galtees Toastmasters, Mitchelstown.

below: Ray Ryan, Division A Governor and Luanne Kent with (clockwise), Anthony Garvey, Shelia McGovern and Mary Meaney.

                                                                                                   
                                                      

            








The results of the Table Topics contest were:

1st: Pat Sexton, Speakeasy Toastmasters, Mallow.
2nd: Eddie Fitzgerald, Cork Toastmasters.
3rd: Bernadette Hegarty, Talking Heads Toastmasters, Garryvoe.

Below (clockwise): Pat Sexton, Eddie Fitzgerald and Bernadette Hegarty

Anthony and Pat will be representing Division A at the semi-finals of the Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests which will be held as part of the District 71 conference held this year in Garryvoe, Nov 9th-11th.

Area 11 Results

Bandon Toastmasters hosted the Area 11 final of the Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests. Jeff Freeman, Bandon Toastmasters, won the Humorous Speech contest and Henry Thornhill, Bantry Toastmasters, won the Topics contest.

Area 17 Humorous Speech & Table Topics

Area 17 held its Table Topics and Humorous Speech final on Tuesday Oct 16th, hosted by Galtees Toastmasters. Mary Meaney, Galtee Toastmasters, won the Humorous Speech contest. Pat Sexton, Speakeasy Toastmasters, won the Table Topics contest.

Area 3 Table Topics and Humorous Speech contest

The Area 3 final of the Table Topics and Humorous Speech contest was hosted recently by Glanmire Toastmasters. Shelia McGovern won the Humorous Speech contest and Bernadette Hegarty won the Table Topics contest. Both Shelia and Bernadette are members of Talking Heads Toastmasters, Garryvoe.

Area 36 contest results

Area 36 held its final for the Table Topics and Humorous Speech contest on Oct 9th, hosted by the Killarney Toastmasters club.
Results were:
Humorous Speech Contest:
1st: Anthony Garvey, Tralee Toastmasters.
2nd: Bill Doyle, West Limerick Toastmasters.

Table Topics Contest:
1st: Anthony Garvey, Tralee Toastmasters.
2nd; Michael Guiry, West Limerick Toastmasters

Division A Workshop

The first Division A Workshop of the year will be held on the Speechcraft and Youth Leadership programs. Workshop date is the 15th November, venue will be the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, time 20:00-21:30

Division A Final

The Division Final of the Humorous Speech and Table Topics contest will be held at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig on Sunday 21st October, assembling 14:00 for 14:30 start. Details on the program will follow

Area 49 results

Results from the Area 49 final of the Humorous Speech and Table Topics contest as follows: Jack O' Neill won the Humorous Speech contest and John Keating won the Table Topics Contest.

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Area 11 final

Area 11 final of the Table Topics and Humorous Speech contest will be held at the Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon, Oct 17th, 8;15pm.

Eileen Twomey DTM

Congratulations to Eileen Twomey who achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award. Eileen was Area 49 Governor 2011-12 and was a founder of the Apple corporate club in Cork.

Cork Adult Education/Training Exhibition

Toastmasters from the Cork region were in attendance at the Cork Adult Education and Training Exhibition, which was held at the City Hall, Cork. Much interest was expressed in Toastmasters and forthcoming OPEN NIGHT events were promoted. Congratulations to Jerome O' Donovan, Blarney Toastmasters, who coordinated the event and to the many toastmasters who manned the stand.

Left-Right: Ray Ryan, Division A Governor, Paula Kelleher, Glanmire & Guardian Toastmasters, John Colbert ,Talking Heads Toastmasters.

Table Topics/Humorous Speech contest

Dates for the Area finals of the Table Topics and Humorous Speech contests are below. These are nights (and even days) of entertainment, not to be missed!

Area 49:  September 29th, Cork Airport Hotel, 14:30.

Area 9:   October 9th, Malton Hotel, Killarney, 20:00.

Area 10:  October 10th, Sarsfield GAA Complex, Glanmire, 20:00.

Area 17:  October 16th, Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, 20:00.

Area 23:  October 17th, Bru Columbanus, Wilton, Cork. 20:00.


Details on the Area 12 final will follow later.

Fermoy Toastmasters

Fermoy Toastmasters have a facebook page, check: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fermoy-Toastmasters/420660634639189

Toastmasters; Adult Education Exhibition.

Toastmasters in the Cork Area will be in attendance at the Annual Cork Adult Education & Training Exhibition, which will be held at the Cork City Hall, Tuesday Sept 4th 5-9pm; Wednesday Sept 5th 12.30-6pm and Thursday Sept 6th 5-9pm. Club Meeting times and the answers to all your Toastmaster questions will be provided!

Open meeting fortnight

Toastmaster clubs in Ireland and Britain will be hosting a fortnight of open meetings September 17-30, especially for non-members.
Further details later!

Yvonne Jordan

Best wishes to Yvonne Jordan from our neighbouring Division D, Enniscorthy Toastmasters, who is representing District 71 in the International Speech contest semi-final in Orlando. Yvonne will be interviewed on Newstalk 106-108 fm 22:00 wednesday 15th august and was interviewed for the Daily Mail and Daily Mirror for the same dates.

Division A 2012-13.

The new Toastmaster year has commenced and it will be an exciting one for Division A. At least two new clubs will charter this year, the Talking Heads club, Garryvoe, will host the District 71  Autumn Conference on Nov 9th-11th, and an ambitious series of workshops are being planned. Enjoy the summer!

Ray Ryan, Division A Governor.

Bridget Elliott DTM

Bridget Elliott DTM.

Congratulations are due to Bridget Elliott who has received the Distinguished Toastmaster Award. Bridget is the third Toastmaster  in Division to have received the DTM this season.Bridget is a member of the West Limerick  and Failte Toastmaster Clubs and is currently Assistant Division Governor for Marketing.

The Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM)  is the highest accolade in the Toastmaster organization is which is awarded to those who have achieved both the advanced Communcator Gold award (30 advanced speeches) and the Advanced Leader Gold Award (organizational achievements).

Division A 2012-13.

Division A 2012-13.

The Toastmaster season for 2012-13 starts on July 1^st and the incoming Division Officers are as follows:

Division Governor: Ray Ryan.

Asst  Division Governor (Training): Máire ni Laoire.

Asst Division Governor (Education): Eddie O’ Mahony.

Division Statistician :                            Sean Corcoran.

Area 3 Governor:                                 Eric Downey.

Area 11 Governor:                               Joey O’ Leary.

Assistant Area 11 Governor:              Henry Thornhill.

Area 17 Governor:                                Michael Sheehan.

Area 23 Governor:                                Teresa O’ Flaherty.

Area 36 Governor:                                Vicky McCarthy.

Area 49 Governor:                                Proinsias Lyne.                      

Cork Cois Farraige Conference.

Talking Heads Toastmasters, Garryvoe will be hosting the District 71 Autumn Conference, the "Cork Cois Farraige Conference" on November 9th-11th. Booking details are available at the conference website, http://www.cork71.com/.

District conferences are held twice a year, and the Autumn Conference features the District finals of the Humorous speech and table topics contests.

Tall Tales- in court!

Area 11 will be holding a Tall Tales contest in Bandon Courthouse on Tuesday May 22nd, commencing at 21:30. A tall tale is a short humorous speech of an almost probable nature! A great night's entertainment is assured.

Tales of the Unexpected  Night
(in aid of Marymount Hospice)
Brace yourself for a night of ghosts, ghouls, mystery and intrigue as Carrigaline Toastmasters host “Tales of the Unexpected” in the Masonic Lodge, Tuckey Street on Friday 18th May. Sit back and enjoy prepared speeches on a variety of weird and wonderful topics in a unique setting, interrupted only by a cheese and wine reception.

With experienced speakers from Area 23 Toastmaster clubs, a night of fun and entertainment is guaranteed and there is no obligation to speak! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see inside the historic Masonic Lodge as, for one night only, all are welcome!

Donations at the door for Marymount Hospice. Any enquiries to Lynne 0876391366, Brenda 0872260743 or Aisling 0863488649.

We hope to see you there at 8 pm!

Powdermills Toastmasters-Open meeting.

Powdermills Toastmasters, Ballincolllig, will hold an open night on Wednesday 16th May, at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, commencing at 20:00. An open night is intended to demonstrate how a typical  Toastmaster meeting operates to the general public. Non members are especially welcome to attend!

Paul G Murphy award 2012

The Paul G Murphy Award, which recognizes outstanding service to Toastmasters in Division A , was awarded this year to John Colbert, who is a long-standing member of Talking Heads Toastmasters, Garryvoe.

Division A Contest

The Division A round of the international speech and evaluation contests were held at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig on April 22^nd. Division Governor Catherine Kelly opened the meeting and the contests were chaired by Ger O’ Leary. Shay Rochford had an entertaining selection of topics.
The contest was also addressed by District PRO Hilary Briggs, by Bettie-Marie Burger-Smit on behalf of the forthcoming district conference in Wexford and by Ronnie Gillanders, former division governor.

In the evaluation contest, the test speaker was Pat Farrell, Dublin Toastmasters.

The results of the contests were as follows:

International Speech Contest:

1^st: Anthony Garvey, Tralee.

2^nd:  Tony O’ Regan, Speakeasy Toastmasters, Mallow.

3^rd; John Keating, Bishopstown.

Evaluation Contest:

1^st: Margaret O’ Flynn, Talking Heads (Garryvoe).

2^nd: Pat Sexton, Speakeasy Toastmasters Mallow.

3^rd; Eddie Fitzgerald, Cork.

Speech contest winner Anthony Garvey, Division A Governor Catherine Kelly & Evaluation contest winner.Margaret O' Flynn.

Division A extends best wishes to both Anthony and Margaret who will be participating in the District International Speech and Evaluation contests which will be held in Wexford between the 11^th & 12^thof May.

Division A Team, C with Hilary Briggs District 71 PRO.

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 Division Governor Catherine Kelly, Speech Contest winner Anthony Garvey and members of Tralee Toastmasters: Martin O' Sullivan, Mike O' Donnell, Celene Slattery & Seamus O' Sullivan.                                        

Division A Contest reminder

Reminder that the Division A international speech and evaluation contests will be held on Sunday 22nd April at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig. Arrive at 14;00 for 14:30 start.

District PRO Hilary Briggs will deliver her workshop "Deliver Results in 100 days" at the same venue, 11:00-12:30 and will be addressing the contest as well.

Admittance fee for the contest will be 10 euro. Those attending the contest can attend Hilary's workshop free of charge, otherwise admittance is 5 euro.

Area 49 Results.

In the Area 49 final of the International Speech and Evaluation contest, John Keating, Bishopstown Toastmasters, was placed first in both contests.

Area 49 Final.

The Area 49 final of the International Speech and Evaluation contest will be held on Saturday April 14th at the Cork Airport Hotel (Echo meeting room), starting at 14:30.

DTM-2nd for Division A.

Division A is delighted  that a second Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) has been earned for the Division. Our latest DTM  is Margaret O' Regan, Speakeasy Toastmasters Mallow. Margaret is a Past President of the Club and has also served as Area 17 Governor. Margaret is also a founder member of the Galtees Club, Mitchelstown.

 

The Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM)  is the highest accolade in the Toastmaster organization is which is awarded to those who have achieved both the advanced Communcator Gold award (30 advanced speeches) and the Advanced Leader Gold Award (organizational achievements).

Delivering results in 100 days-Hilary Briggs Workshop

Deliver Results in 100 days!-Hilary Briggs.

·         Have you ever busted a gut on some project – but failed to get the outcome – and recognition - you wanted?

·         Are you simply fed up spending time with people who talk grand schemes but never take action?

·         Or are you under pressure at work – perhaps with those dreaded rumours of restructuring - and you’re worried about your job?

Whatever your situation, whilst some will extol the virtues of hard work and effort, it can easily be wasted unless it’s directed to deliver tangible results.

Hilary has identified the 7 critical skills required to deliver results from her experience in small, large and voluntary organisations. With over 11 years in Toastmasters International – picking up awards for Area Governor of the Year and Division Governor of the Year on the way, she’s seen how Toastmasters offers us the opportunities to develop and practice these skills in a safe environment.

This special interactive workshop will focus on the key aspects of planning, taking action and reviewing progress. You will find out:

·       How to develop a plan to deliver your project.

·       A simple tip that will give you the edge to deliver results under pressure.

·       How to review and refine your project as you go.

Whether you want to achieve more in your everyday life, your career or in your personal development, by the end of this workshop, you’ll have specific actions in place that will help push your skills forward and ensure you can deliver more – with less effort.

What other participants have said about this workshop:

“Any workshop that moves me towards goals is great and I think that your approach is focused, clear and achievable.” Steve Higson, Edinburgh

“Most practical workshop. I’ve always found planning a huge challenge. I now feel invigorated and excited – heartfelt thanks!” Simenel Moore, Dublin

“Hilary's workshop and the coaching support that followed it have kept me on track to achieve my Distinguished Toastmaster award in 2012. The workshop was excellent, but what really made the difference were the frequent reminders of what I had set out to achieve.” Graham Frost, Peterborough

Hilary Briggs DTM
brings over 25 years of business experience in highly results-oriented sectors such as the auto industry, where she was Logistics Director for Rover Large Cars and Managing Director of The Laird Group plc‘s German-based Car Body Sealing Division with over 4,000 employees worldwide, and as a Management Consultant helping smaller companies to achieve profitable growth. She is currently Public Relations Officer for Toastmasters International in the UK and Ireland.

Timing: 11:00-12:30

Date: Sunday, 22^nd April 2012

Venue: Tobin Suite, Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Co. Cork.

Please register by text or email
Catherine Kelly, Division A Governor, 086 2725337, catherine_kelly@corkcity.ie

Ray Ryan, Assistant Division Governor, PR 086 3675706, trjryan@hotmail.com

Tales of the Unexpected!

Carrigaline Toastmasters will be holding a "Tales of the Unexpected evening" at the Masonic Lodge, Tuckey St Cork, Friday 18th May, starting at 8pm.  This evening is being organised in memory of the late Jean Cunningham a founder member of Carrigaline Toastmasters and wife of Liam Cunningham, former Area Governor.  Entry is free but a donation at the door will be appreciated in aid of Marymount Hospice. 
 
Speakers  will be from the clubs Area 23, Cork, Slainte, Crusaders and Carrigaline.Speeches will be of secret societies, ghouls and ghosts, the natural and the supernatural....anything weird or wonderful!  

For further details contact Lynne Marsh 087-6391366 or Brenda Nestor 087-2260743.

Area 17 final.

The Area 17 final of the International Speech and Evaluation contests were held in
Charleville on April 9. Results were:

Speech contest
1. Tony O' Regan (Speakeasy Toastmasters Mallow).
2. Kevin Walsh (Fermoy).

Evaluation contest.
1. Pat Sexton (Speakeasy Toastmasters Mallow).
2. Brian O' Farrell (Fermoy).

Paul G Murphy Award

The  Paul. G. Murphy award is presented annually to a Toastmaster in Division A who has demonstrated exemplary service to the organization. The award  honours the memory of Paul. G. Murphy who was a renowned Toastmaster in the Cork region.  Past winners of the Paul G Murphy  award include:

 Margaret Moore (Fermoy).                             Marian Hartnett (West Limerick).

Tom McGrath (Ennis).                                       Celene Slattery (Tralee).

Tadhg O Briain (Failte-Charleville).                  Michael O’ Sullivan (Powdermills).

Moira O’ Riordan (Clonakilty).                          Sean Corcoran (Speakeasy Mallow).

Myles Kerrigan (Cork).                                         Pat Connolly (Kinsale).

Margaret McCarthy.  (Talking Heads).                Gavin Falk (Bandon).

The Paul G Murphy award is presented at the Division A international Speech/Evaluation contest.

Hilary Briggs-Division Workshop.

District 71 Public Relations Officer, Hilary Briggs, will be delivering her Workshop Delivering Results in 100 Days  on Sunday 22nd April, Oriel Hse Hotel Ballincollig, 11:00-12:30, same date and venue as the Division A International Speech and Evaluation contests.

This workshop will identify 7 critical skills which can help  you plan and deliver results in small, large and voluntary organizations, and will demonstrate how these skills can be practised in the safe environment of  a Toastmaster Club.

Hilary has been a Toastmaster for 11 years and has previously served as a Area Governor and as Division B Governor (London).Hilary is currently a Management Consultant specializing in assisting small scale companies attain profitability.

Hilary has a wide experience of project management having previously worked at Rover, Whirlpool and Laird Group. Hilary is also a visting lecturer at the University of Essex.

For further information contact Catherine Kelly Division A Governor, 086-2725337 / 021-4639103
or Ray Ryan, Assistant Division A Governor, 086-3675706.

Toastmasters on Radio.

Area 3 Governor Shay Rochford was interviewed on Youghal Community Radio (104 FM and explained the Toastmasters organization. Shay's interview was broadcast on Wednesday 4th April and on Friday 6th April 4:30-5:00 pm.

Area 23 Final.

Results from the Area 23 final of the International Speech and Evaluation contest which were held at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork on April 4th.

International Speech contest: 1st: Louise Lyons (Cork).
                                               2nd:  Aisling Drake (Carrigaline).

Evaluation Contest:                1st: Eddie Fitzgerald (Cork).
                                               2nd: John Skeates (Crusaders).

Area 3 finals

Area 3 final of the International Speech and Evaluation Contests was held in Midleton on April 2nd. Eleanor Herlihy (Talking Heads) won the Speech contest and Margaret O' Flynn (Talking Heads) won the evaluation contest.

Area 36 final

Area 36 finals of the International Speech and Evaluation contest were held in Tralee on April 2nd.

Anthony Garvey (Tralee) won the speech contest with Mike O' Donnell (Tralee) 2nd.

Mike O' Donnell (Tralee) won the Evaluation contest with Eileen Griffin (Killarney) 2nd.

Area 11 contest

Area 11 finals of the international Speech and Evaluation contests were held in Clonakilty on Monday 26th March. Deirdre McInerney won the International Speech contests and Paul Corcoran won the Evaluation contest.

Glanmire Toastmasters 10th Anniversary Dinner.

Glanmire Toastmasters will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary since chartering with a celebration Dinner which will be held in the Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire, April 27th, commencing at 7:30 pm.

Tickets cost 30 euro, and must be purchased by the 13th April. Tickets are available from Club President Margaret Moore, 086-8244235 and from Paula Kelleher 086-85044843,

Division A publicity workshop

Division A held a workshop on public relations and internet use at the Cork International
Airport on Thursday 1st March. Journalist Tina Neylon delivered a presentation on the writng and submission of Club Press Releases. Asst Division Governor (Education & Training),Eddie O' Mahony
outlined how the District 71 website can be used to plan meetings and record member achievements,
Division Governor Catherine Kelly described how to submit member awards on the Toastmasters International website and Asst Division Governor (PR), Ray Ryan demonstrated how Twitter can be used to publicize club events.

Killarney Workshop

Division A will be holding a workshop on the speechcraft and youth leadership programmes. Venue will be the Malton Hotel, Killarney,  Saturday  March 24^th, 16:00-18:00. Workshop is being hosted by members of the Killarney Toastmasters Club.

International Speech and Evaluation Area Finals.

Contests are approaching and below are details of the Area Finals.

Area finals.

Area  11: Monday 26^th March, O’ Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty, 20:00.

Area 3:   Monday 2^nd April, Waterrock Hse. Midleton, 20:00.

Area 36:   Monday, 2^nd April,  O’ Donnell’s Bar, MountHawk, Tralee, 20:00.

Area 23:   Wednesday 4^th April,  Rochestown  Park Hotel, 20:00.

Area 49;   Sunday 8^th April, 14:00. Venue to be confirmed.

Area 17:  Monday 9^th April, Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, 20:00.

Publicity workshop.

Division A will be holding a workshop on Public Relations, Thursday March 1st, 19:30, Cork Airport Hotel. Sessions will be presented by Journalist Tina Neylon on writing press releases, by Eddie O' Mahony on  using the District 71 and Toastmasters international website and  by Ray Ryan (jnr) on the successful District 71 webinars and the use of Twitter. Looking foward to seeing many Toastmasters on the night!

Area 17 update

Area 17 update.

Area 17 held its  Club Officer training at the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, on  January 25^th, chaired by Area Governor, Conor O’ Brien, Training is held twice a year on an Area basis for club officers.  Presentations were made by Fanahan Colbert, Fermoy, on  gaining new members, Mary Meaney ,Galtees, on  showing respect towards new members &  Bridget Elliott, West Limerick, on the use of the computerized Easy-Speak system for organizing club meetings . Tony O’ Regan, Speakeasy Mallow, spoke on the importance of attending to detail in club matters.

Tony O' Regan addressing  Area 17 club officer training. Pictured in the audience are Brian O' Farrell (Fermoy), Bridget Elliott (West Limerick), Ray Ryan (Speakeasy Mallow) & Ben O' Sullivan, (Failte Charleville).

The International Speech and Evaluation competitions are forthcoming. Dates of the Area 17 contests are as follows:

Speakeasy Mallow: March 22nd, Hibernian Hotel, Mallow. 20:00.

Failte; March 26th, Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, 20;15.

Galtees : March 27th, Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, 20:00.

Fermoy: April 3rd, Grand Hotel Fermoy, 20;15.

Area final: April 9th, Charleville Park Hotel, 20:00. (Provisional).

2012 in Division A.

Toastmasters in Division A are back in full swing after the Christmas Break. 2012 will feature numerous events such as the Evaluation, Tall Tales and International Speech Contests. At least two workshops are forthcoming. The Talking Heads Club in Garryvoe will be hosting the 2012 District 71 Winter Conference, and more details will follow in the forthcoming months!