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!