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- [Janet's Icebreaker Soon](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2023/04/14/janets-icebreaker-soon/) - We are very excited to be hearing Janet's icebreaker at the next meeting on 19 April. Guests are most welcome! Download the program
- [It's all about TABLE TOPICS](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2021/08/05/its-all-about-table-topics/) - What strategies can you use to present a winning 2 minute topic? What sort of things are judges looking for? Tonight we will find out and have a go at practicing in our informal Table Topics contest. Visitors are very welcome to join in (or just check us out)! Programme for 2018 0906
- [Area Conference time to register](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2017/09/18/area-conference-time-to-register/) - Saturday 28th October at Cairns Colonial Club ... are you coming? The District 69 Toastmasters Area 9 & 32 Conference with speech contests will be music to our ears. Keep in touch, stay in tune and be inspired by our best speakers and communicators. Registration starts at 8am for 8.30am start with students from Smithfield
- [Open Night Thursday 2nd August 2018](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2018/07/31/open-night-thursday-2nd-august-2018/) - Everybody is Welcome ! Programme for the Evening (from Maxine): Time Duration Item Member Green Amber Red 6.45 pm 15 mins Mingle 7.00 pm Sergeant In Arms opens meeting Neil Turner 0.30 0.45 1.00 7.01 pm 2 mins President’s Welcome Celia Berrell 1.00 1.30 2.00 7.03 pm 2 mins Toastmaster of the Evening Nicky Jurd
- [Off to Mackay](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2017/02/18/off-to-mackay/) - Our club has two contestants at this year's Northern Division Conference being held in Mackay on Saturday 25 March. Nimesh Fernando is representing Area 32 in the Evaluation Contest, starting at 10am and Youhana Haider will be delivering his inspirational International Speech at 11.30am. We are very proud to have two contestants from our Club
- [Programme Thursday 1st September](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2016/08/24/programme-thursday-1st-september/) - Dear Members & Guests of Mt Sheridan Toastmasters, Our next meeting is on Thursday 1st September at the Cairns Local Disaster Co-ordination Centre and you can download the programme for this meeting by clicking the link below. Programme for 2016-09-01 Please read through the programme and forward planner. Everyone can be involved with the Table Topics and Speech
- [Programme Thursday 18th August](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2016/08/15/programme-thursday-18th-august/) - Dear Members & Guests of Mt Sheridan Toastmasters, Our next meeting is on Thursday 18th August at the Cairns Local Disaster Co-ordination Centre and you can download the programme for this meeting by clicking the link below. Programme for 2016-08-18 Please read through the programme and forward planner. If you are scheduled for a role and you cannot make
- [Townsville here we come!](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2016/03/09/townsville-here-we-come/) - I am just 14 minutes away from America, and if I win the International Speech Contest at the Northern Division Conference on Saturday 19th March 2016, I am told I should go and get a pass port. Two years ago when I joined Toastmasters, the thought never entered my mind that I would even be
- [Townsville Saturday 19th March](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2016/01/29/townsville-saturday-19th-march/) - Maxine Turner achieved 2 Firsts, a Second and a Third place at October's Area 32 Conference speech contests, becoming our representative competitor for the International Speech and Table Topics at the Northern Division Conference, being held in Townsville on Saturday 19th March. Kaj Haffenden won the Evaluations contest at Area 32 level and becomes our
- [Area 32 Conference 18th October](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2014/09/08/area-32-conference-18th-october/) - Our Area 32 Conference is being hosted by Top Table Toastmasters at the Malanda RSL, starting at 8.00am on Saturday 18th October 2014. You don't need to be a Toastmaster to come along. If you are a Toastmaster, but not competing, there is still plenty of reasons to attend as it offers experiences and networking
- [New Committee](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2014/06/29/new-committee/) - Welcome to the new Toastmasters Committee! We're all primed and ready to go after the TLI training course in mid-June. You'll find the new Committee posted on our Meet the Members page.
- [YorkEborators](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2013/11/07/yorkeborators/) - Visiting a different Toastmasters Club is a rewarding experience. As well as making new friends, we can find our feet within a different setting and programme. Last night I visited the York Toastmasters Club in UK with a school-friend. She'd been meaning to attend for a couple of years, but hadn't quite been brave enough
- [Raucous Rocky Horror](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2013/08/30/raucous-rocky-horror/) - Toastmaster of the Evening, Nicky Jurd (or was that Riff Raff?) MC'd a sensational Rocky Horror Picture Show themed meeting on Thursday 29th August 2013. It was hilarious to have so many members attend in character. And Adrian Garrone gave his second ever speech based on the Time Warp. Totally extravagant!
- [Club Contests](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2013/08/17/club-contests/) - Entering a speech contest is a great way to get your adrenalin pumping! On Thursday 15th August we held our contests for Evaluating a Speech and Impromptu Speaking, in preparation for the Area 32 Conference to be held at Malanda during the weekend of 12th - 13th October. Kaj Haffenden was Head Judge; Nicky Jurd was the
- [TLI TEN](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2013/06/02/tli-ten/) - TEN Mount Sheridan Toastmasters Club members attended the Area 9 & 32 Leadership Training today, convened by Area 32 Governor, Christine Reghenzani of Top Table Toastmasters Malanda. This has to be a record for our Club! And three out of the four training segments were conducted by our Club Members. Nicky Jurd (incoming Northern Division Governor)
- [A new view on PETS](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2013/05/19/a-new-view-on-pets/) - In this instance, PETS doesn’t refer to a faithful dog or contrary cat. It’s an acronym for President Elect Training Scheme. As of 1st July 2013 our current Club President Michael McGarry and the existing Committee step down and our newly elected Committee takes over. In preparation for this, incoming President Cheryl McLeod and incoming
- [Television and Table Topics](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2013/05/07/television-and-table-topics/) - Taking the plunge to speak on a surprise subject for two minutes at a Toastmasters Club meeting is a great way to hone our interview skills. The first three times I was called up to speak on a Table Topic at Mt Sheridan Toastmaster's Club, I could only squeak! But gradually, we are able to
- [The Seven Per Cent Thing](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2013/04/22/the-seven-per-cent-thing/) - In the late 1960’s, Social Psychologist Albert Mahrabian at the University of California, Los Angeles, calculated that perhaps only seven per cent of an emotional message was imparted by words. He estimated that 38% of an emotional message came from the tone of voice, and the remaining 55% of that emotional message was gleaned through non-verbal
- [TLI Training](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2013/02/11/tli-training/) - The recent TLI training (Sunday 10th February 2013) was attended and enjoyed by six of our Club's Committee Members. Nicky Jurd gave a presentation as Northern Division Governor. Area 9 Governor Susy Pitt and Area 32 Governor Christine Reghenzani provided the training topics. Carol Hautot from Kickstart Toastmasters coordinated and MC'd the event. Top line of photos L-R:
- [From Test Speaker to MC](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2012/10/15/from-test-speaker-to-mc/) - In September 2010, new member Michael McGarry had just given his IceBreaker speech at the Mt Sheridan Toastmasters Club and was invited to attend the Area Conference as a Test Spaker for an Evaluation competition. Fast forward two years, and Michael was back at the Area Conference as Master of Ceremonies and President of the Mt
- [Our Club Contestants at Saturday's Conference](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2012/10/15/our-club-contestants-at-saturdays-conference/) - Micheline, Brenton and Cheryl The 2012 Area 32 (& 9) Conference on Saturday 13th October was certainly a sparkling affair. Mount Sheridan Toastmasters Club contestants were Micheline Fitzpatrick, Brenton Walker and Cheryl McLeod. Although Micheline and Brenton were not the winners in their categories, they did a fine job and all Club members attending were delighted by
- [Speaking Poetically in Public](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2012/07/16/speaking-poetically-in-public-2/) - I conducted a Poetry Writing and Appreciation course at Whitfield State School in June. One of the poetic exercises the ten year 5/6 students did was to write about something scary. Risa chose Public Speaking. Even though she has an outgoing personality, Risa says she finds speaking in public terrifying. As her poem perfectly captures
- [Nicky's DTM Dinner](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2012/06/22/nickys-dtm-dinner/) - Last night a happy band of Mt Sheridan Toastmasters members and friends enjoyed a convivial dinner at Mondo's Bar & Cafe (Hilton Hotel Cairns) to celebrate Nicky's Distinguished Toastmaster award. There were no speech formalities as we enjoyed the live music instead. Celia conducted a toast to Nicky and we raised our champagne glasses ... full
- [Nicky Northern Division Governor](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2012/05/06/nicky-northern-division-governor/) - Congratulations to our star member Nicky Jurd. She has recently achieved her Distinguished Toastmaster award - for which she has been presented a spoofy badge by the Officials at this weekend's District 69 Conference in Brisbane. And just as importantly, through the disbursement of chocolate M&M's combined with an expertly presented speech, Nicky has just
- [Laughing at Leadership Training](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2012/02/27/laughing-at-leadership-training/) - On Sunday 26th March six representatives from Mount Sheridan Toastmasters attended the bi-annual Area 32 & 9 Leadership Training programme. Carol Hautot from Kickstart Toastmasters organised a great day for all participants in her role as TLI Officer. Mt Sheridan's Nicky Jurd, as Area 9 Governor, provided eloquent information on the new Toastmasters branding formats, but
- [What I Learnt as a Leader](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2012/01/29/what-i-learnt-as-a-leader/) - Kaj Haffenden and I are area governors, which means we help clubs in our area grow. This week we have been in Brisbane attending training to improve our leadership skills. This training is delivered 3 times a year, and Toastmasters fly us to the training location for 2 days of intense and pointy training. I
- [The Dolphin Experience](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/11/28/the-dolphin-experience/) - Mt Sheridan Toastmasters Club Secretary, Celia Berrell, had the honour of chatting with Cairns Post Journalist Daniel Strudwick last Tuesday for a feature on her poetry in the Cairns Weekend Post (26/11/2011). A photo was called for, so Celia arranged to meet with photographer Anna Rogers last Thursday afternoon. That's when she met Isaac Egan and his
- [The Beauty Of It All](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/08/09/the-beauty-of-it-all/) - We held our Club's Table Topics Contest on Thursday 4th August. As Contest Chairman, Celia presented all speakers with the topic "The Beauty Of It All". Leisel, Micheline, Michael and Cheryl took part in the contest. Judging was carried out by Kaj (head judge) and Rhondda. First place went to Michael McGarry and second place
- [Public Speaking Course 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/08/05/public-speaking-course-2011/) - Quick! The six-week Mt Sheridan Toastmasters public speaking course for 2011 starts next Thursday 11 August, so if you want to improve your confidence and communication skills, you need to register now.
- [On Top of the Tablelands](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/08/05/on-top-of-the-tablelands/) - On Top of the Tablelands On Monday 1st August, our new Area 32 Governor, Kaj Haffenden and Mt Sheridan member Celia Berrell attended the Top Table Toastmasters Club meeting in Malanda. Celia presented the “Beautiful Butterflies” speech she is preparing for this year’s “I Love Cairns” speaking competition (Saturday 20th August 10am at the Pier
- [I Love Cairns Speech Contest](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/07/30/i-love-cairns-speech-contest/) - The Annual I Love Cairns Speakers Competition will be held on Saturday 20th August at the Pier Atrium in Cairns. This contest is open to everyone. You don’t have to be a member of any speaking club to compete. It only costs $10 to register at the Splash Offices on the Mezzanine Level at the
- [I Love Cairns Show](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/07/14/i-love-cairns-show/) - Toastmasters from Cairns, Innisfail and the Tablelands will be promoting our Clubs at the Cairns Show next week - Wednesday 20th July to Friday 22nd July. The Toastmasters stall will include a soap-box for spruikers to parade their talents and entertain show-goers. Twice-winner of the I Love Cairns Speakers Competition, Celia Berrell, will be trialling
- [Heading Home](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/06/20/heading-home/) - World Champion Speaker Lance Miller is on his way home after spending the weekend in Cairns. Six Mt Sheridan Club members attended his seminar on "Promoting Your Business Through Public Speaking" on Friday 17th June. Lance was treated to an Aussie style barbecue breakfast at Cairns Waterfront on sunny Sunday morning provided by our illustrious chefs Nicky
- [Hello Gordonvale!](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/06/20/hello-gordonvale/) - Starting on Thursday 30th June 2011 we will be meeting in the Training Room at the back of the Queensland Ambulance building in Gordonvale. This new location is approximately 17km south of our previous meeting venue at Forest Gardens. The Queensland Ambulance Service is on the corner of Cannon and Mill Streets, near the Gordonvale Sugar Mill,
- [Farewell Forest Gardens](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/06/20/farewell-forest-gardens-6/) - Mt Sheridan Toastmasters have been meeting at the Forest Gardens Sales Complex, Forest Gardens, since the Club started in 2005. Thursday 16th June 2011 was our last meeting here, as the property is up for sale. We thank Delfin Lend Least Pty Ltd for the use of this ambient building, with its surrounding lush gardens
- [Lance Miller Presents "Promoting your business through public speaking"](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/06/14/lance-miller-cairns-june-2011/) - World Champion of Public Speaking Presenting in Cairns on “Promoting your business through public speaking” The 2005 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking, Lance Miller, is coming to Cairns this Friday 17th June to present on the topic “Promoting your business through public speaking”. Lance is an accomplished speaker and has a wealth of
- [Champion Lance Miller returns to Cairns](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/06/04/champion-lance-miller-returns-to-cairns/) - Toastmasters World Champion Speaker 2005, Lance Miller, returns to Cairns on Friday 17th June. He will be presenting a talk on "Promoting Your Business Through Public Speaking" at the Splash Offices - upstairs at the Pier Complex - from 3pm to 5pm. Entrance fee is $20. Lance is an endearing speaker from California with a
- [Guess Who's Coming To My Interview?](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/05/28/guess-whos-coming-to-my-interview/) - Mt Sheridan's Poetic Toastmaster Celia Berrell went to Sydney earlier this month and gave a Television interview for the Arts & Entertainment programme Joy's World, broadcast by Sydney's local television channel TVS. Many thanks to Agent Pauline Douglas, formerly President of Kickstart Toastmasters, who has recently moved to Sydney. Pauline did all those things an
- [Be Your Own Gruntmaster](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/05/01/be-your-own-gruntmaster/) - Celia was interviewed by Sharon Molloy on ABC Far North radio on Saturday morning 30/4/2011. The 8 minute segment included Celia's Science Rhymes poem Beachcombing which is published in the Tropical Writers Anthology Cracks In The Canopy. A recording of the interview allowed Celia to evaluate her speaking: only one "Umm" but seven "And-err"s were uttered.
- [Lance Miller A Winner](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/04/27/lance-miller-a-winner/) - Lance Miller's seminar on Monday 25th April was enjoyable, entertaining and informative. I was the only representative from the Mt Sheridan Toastmasters Club but there were plenty of people from Kickstart, Cairns City and Marlin Coast Clubs. Lance spoke about the importance of sincerity in a speech as well as humour and a true affection
- [Lance Miller Monday 25th April](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/04/13/lance-miller-monday-25th-april/) - The 2005 Toastmasters World Champion Speaker Lance Miller is coming to Cairns. Check out the details on the Kickstart Club's website http://www.kickstarttoastmasters.org/2011/04/08/lance-miller-world-2005-champion-of-public-speaking-event-25th-april/ The Splash Offices are at The Pier on the upper level, diagonally opposite the lift. Please let Pauline know if you would like to attend and join me in finding out what a
- [Evaluation Test Speaker](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/30/evaluation-test-speaker/) - Michael McGarry provided the Test Speech for the Evaluation Contest at the Northern Division Toastmasters Conference on Saturday 26th April. He provided an extremely entertaining speech with plenty of humour, to which everyone in the audience could relate. For Mt Sheridan Club members, we listened with pride as Michael gave a repeat performance of his
- [Conference Helpers](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/30/conference-helpers/) - As the host Club for the Northern Division Conference held in Cairns 25th to 27th March, Mt Sheridan Members assisted with various roles and activities during the weekend. John Lizzio did a great job as Sound Technician, spending most of the event tied to the mixing desk. Treasurer Cheryl McLeod helped set up the venue,
- [International Speech Contest](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/30/international-speech-contest/) - Mt Sheridan's Distinguished Toastmaster Anne McKinnon flew up to Cairns from her new home in Brisbane to preside over the International Speech competition. Club Member Rod Sheather represented Area 32 in this contest with his speech "The Things That Make Us" and came third in the competition. Congratulations Rod on a well-deserved placing.
- [Mayor Val Schier Opens Conference](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/30/mayor-val-schier-opens-conference/) - Cairns Mayor Val Schier attended the Northern Division Conference and shared her experiences and tips on public speaking on Saturday morning.
- [Mt Sheridan hosts Northern Division Conference](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/30/mt-sheridan-hosts-northern-division-conference/) - As Area 32 Governor, Nicky Jurd has worked extremely hard making the necessary preparations for the Northern Division Toastmasters Conference, held at the Pacific International 25th to 27th March. Mount Sheridan Toastmasters Club was the official host of the event, and Kaj Haffenden, our President presided as Master of Ceremonies. Congratulations to all the participants
- [Forward Programme for Thursday, 31 March 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/26/forward-programme-for-thursday-31-march-2011/) - Forward Planner 20110331
- [Programme for Thursday, 31 March 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/26/programme-for-thursday-31-march-2011/) - Programme 20110331
- [](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/18/1307/) - Mo Chairde, Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! For the day that's in it, I'd like to pass on a favourite Irish saying: "Má bhfuil tú ag lorg cara gan locht, beidh tú ag lorg cara go deo". ("If you're looking for a frie3nd without a fault, you'll be looking for a friend forever".) Le
- [Forward Programme for Thursday, 17 March 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/12/forward-programme-for-thursday-17-march-2011/) - Forward Planner 20110317
- [Programme for Thursday, 17 March 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/12/programme-for-thursday-17-march-2011/) - Programme 20110317
- [Nov 2010 District 69 Semi Annual Council Meeting Minutes](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/03/03/nov-2010-district-69-semi-annual-council-meeting-minutes/) - Our club is required to ratify the decisions made at the Nov 2010 District 69 Semi Annual Council Meeting. Club members should download and read the Nov 2010 District 69 Semi Annual Council Meeting Minutes so they may vote at a subsequent club meeting.
- [A Big Yasi Thank-you](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/02/28/a-big-yasi-thank-you/) - Two of Mt Sheridan Toastmasters Club members worked extremely hard during the approach and aftermath of Cyclone Yasi earlier this month. Rod Sheather Rod Sheather, our Sergeant At Arms, is the Queensland Chair of the Australian College of Ambulance Professionals. He was a key organiser in the unprecedented evacuations of over 250 patients from the Cairns Base
- [Forward Programme for Thursday, 03 March 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/02/24/forward-programme-for-thursday-03-march-2011/) - Forward Planner 20110303
- [Programme for Thursday, 03 March 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/02/24/programme-for-thursday-03-march-2011/) - Programme 20110303
- [Forward Programme for Thursday, 17 February 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/02/11/forward-programme-for-thursday-17-february-2011/) - Forward Planner 20110217
- [Programme for Thursday, 17 February 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/02/11/programme-for-thursday-17-february-2011/) - Programme 20110217
- [Forward Programme for Thursday, 3 February 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/01/30/forward-programme-for-thursday-3-february-2011/) - Forward Planner 20110203
- [Programme for Thursday, 3 February 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/01/30/programme-for-thursday-3-february-2011/) - Programme 20110203
- [Forward Programme for Thursday, 20 January 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/01/15/forward-programme-for-thursday-20-january-2011/) - Forward Planner 20110120
- [Programme for Thursday, 20 January 2011](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2011/01/15/programme-for-thursday-20-january-2011/) - Programme 20110120
- [District 69's new Head Coach](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/12/19/district-69s-new-head-coach/) - Club founding member Anne McKinnon DTM has recently moved to Brisbane to support family members. Although Mt Sheridan members are still trying to adjust to Anne's absence (as she is dearly missed), we are very proud to learn that she has taken on the role of District 69 Head Coach for the remainder of the year.
- [The Great Debate!](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/12/08/the-great-debate/) - On Monday 6th December, eight members of the Mt Sheridan Toastmasters Club travelled to Innisfail for a Great Debate. The Mt Sheridan Debate Team were speaking in the negative to “Shopping Is The Best Therapy”. Our three speakers were Brenton, Cheryl and Leisel. Innisfail’s team, speaking in the positive, were Sheridan, Leanne and Peter. Nicky
- [Mt Sheridan Toastmasters Debate team celebrates win](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/12/07/mt-sheridan-toastmasters-debate-team-celebrates-win/) - Cheryl, Brenton and myself formed the negative team for "Shopping is the best therapy" and competed against Innisfail toastmasters, Sheridan, Lee-Anne and Peter put up a good fight. But we managed to come out with a more pursuasive argument and had a lot of fun with our debate. Thanks to all our supporters Michelline, Rhonda
- [Too Young To Drive](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/12/05/too-young-to-drive/) - At 2nd December's meeting Micheline Fitzpatrick gave an entertaining speech about the tribulations of supervising a learner driver. As Evaluator of this speech, I explained that Micheline demonstrated great voice modulation, had great gestures and humourously emulated a "Super Cool" King of the Road, equipped with crown and trendy shades. This is Micheline's third speech and
- [Programme for Thursday, 02 December 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/11/25/programme-for-thursday-02-december-2010/) - Programme 20101202
- [Forward Planner for Thursday, 02 December 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/11/25/forward-planner-for-thursday-02-december-2010/) - Forward Planner 20101202
- [Forward Planner Thursday, 18 November 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/11/12/forward-planner-thursday-18-november-2010/) - Forward Planner 20101118
- [Programme for Thursday, 18 November 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/11/12/programme-for-thursday-18-november-2010/) - Programme 20101118
- [We Have a Winner!](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/29/we-have-a-winner-2/) - Rod Sheather won the Area 32 International Speech Competition with "The Things That Make Us". This is a moving and inspiring speech given from the heart of personal experience. It gives us insight into one of the influences on Rod's life that led him to become a paramedic. Rod will be performing this speech again at the
- [Test Speaker Cheryl](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/29/test-speaker-cheryl/) - For the Evaluation competition, contestants need a speech to evaluate. And Cheryl McLeod's "Be Careful What You Wish For" was chosen as the Test Speech for the Area 9 Evaluation Contest. Congratulations Cheryl on a great performance. Cheryl
- [Behind The Scenes at the Conference](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/29/behind-the-scenes-at-the-conference/) - There are many people involved in making a Conference happen. From the Area Governor (that's Nicky) to the catering fairies who were never seen. And of course, lots of people in-between. So this is a thank-you to all the Mount Sheridan Club members, fellow Toastmasters and their friends, Craig who helped make last Sturday's Area
- [Programme for Thursday, 04 November 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/28/programme-for-thursday-04-november-2010-2/) - Programme 20101104
- [Forward Planner Thursday, 04 November 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/28/forward-planner-thursday-04-november-2010/) - Forward Planner 20101104
- [Forward Programme for Thursday, 21 October 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/15/forward-programme-for-thursday-21-october-2010/) - Forward Planner 20101021
- [Programme for Thursday, 21 October 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/15/programme-for-thursday-21-october-2010/) - Programme 20101021
- [Our Conference Contestants](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/08/our-conference-contestants/) - Leisel & Cheryl Area 32 and Area 9 are having a joint Conference on Saturday 23rd October at the TAFE College, Cairns. Each Toastmasters Club sends representatives to compete in Table Topics, Evaluations, Humorous and International speeches. Leisel Pisani will be representing Mt Sheridan in the Table Topics category. Leisel is a marriage celebrant (see
- [The American Dream?](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/08/the-american-dream/) - As winner of our Club’s International speech contest last night, Rod Sheather is now a contender for a free trip to Las Vegas to represent Australia at the Toastmasters International Conference next year. We all wish him every success! Celia Berrell’s contest speech “Chain Mail Crusade” managed second place to Rod’s powerful story of “The
- [Fond Farewell](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/08/fond-farewell/) - Anne McKinnon, one of Mt Sheridan's founding members has this week bid the Club farewell as she plans to shift to Brisbane. In true Mt Sheridan style she has been seen off with a memorable gourmet dinner at Olivers in Spence St which was well attended by a combination of Mt Sheridan as well as
- [Forward Programme for Thursday, 07 October 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/04/forward-programme-for-thursday-07-october-2010/) - Forward Planner 20101007
- [Programme for Thursday, 07 October 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/10/04/programme-for-thursday-07-october-2010/) - Programme 20101007
- [Alien Queen Returns](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/09/28/alien-queen-returns/) - Continuing from my appearance at Science On The Oval held at Whitfield State School in May (where the Alien Queen of Science Poetry presented Science Rhymes to participating school children) I will be joined by a crack team of students to present some Science Rhymes at the Tropical Writers Festival next month. Do Dolphins Kiss?,
- [Forward Programme 30 September 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/09/23/forward-programme-30-september-2010/) - Forward Planner 20100930
- [Programme for Thursday, 30 September 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/09/23/programme-for-thursday-30-september-2010/) - Programme 20100930
- [Forward Planner](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/09/09/forward-planner/) - Forward Planner 20100916
- [Programme for Thursday, 16 September 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/09/09/programme-for-thursday-16-september-2010/) - Programme 20100916
- [Forward Planner  02 September 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/08/29/forward-planner-02-september-2010/) - Forward Planner 20100902
- [Programme for Thursday, 02 September 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/08/29/programme-for-thursday-02-september-2010/) - Programme 20100902
- [Tuesday 7 - 7.30am on ABC Far North](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/08/23/tuesday-7-7-30am-on-abc-far-north/) - After winning the I Love Cairns speech contest (Open Category) on Saturday 21st August, Celia Berrell will be repeating her speech "A Golden Opportunity" on Breakfast with Kier Shorey, tomorrow (Tuesday 24th August) between 7 and 7.30am on ABC Far North radio. "Thank you Local Toastmaster Clubs, Splash, IGA and TAFE for supporting this contest",
- [Programme for Thursday, 19 August 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/08/15/programme-for-thursday-19-august-2010/) - Programme 20100819
- [Forward Planner 19 August 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/08/15/forward-planner-19-august-2010/) - Forward Planner 20100819
- [Forward Planner 05 August 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/08/01/forward-planner-05-august-2010/) - Forward Planner 20100805
- [Programme for Thursday, 05 August 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/08/01/programme-for-thursday-05-august-2010/) - Programme 20100805
- [Leeds City Toastmasters enjoy Celia's speech](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/07/29/leeds-city-toastmasters-enjoy-celias-speech/) - Mt Sheridan Toastmaster member Celia Berrell recently visited the Leeds City Toastmasters Club in England. Her humorous speech "Beauty and the Breast" was awarded Best Speech of the Night on 15/7. President Dinesh Kaulgud wittily evaluated the speech. He started by saying that it was a difficult speech to evaluate because his mind kept defaulting
- [Programme 20100729](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/07/25/programme-20100729/) - Programme 20100729
- [Forward Planner 20100729](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/07/25/forward-planner-20100729/) - Forward Planner 20100729
- [Programme for Thursday 15 July 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/07/11/programme-for-thursday-15-july-2010/) - Programme 20100715Forward Planner 20100715
- [Meeting Programme for 1 Jul 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/06/27/meeting-programme-for-1-jul-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 1 July 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Meeting Minutes for 3 Jun 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/06/15/meeting-minutes-for-3-jun-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 3 June 2010
- [Meeting Programme for 17 Jun 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/06/15/meeting-programme-for-17-jun-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 17 June 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Rostrum 'Voice of Youth' Finals](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/05/31/rostrum-voice-of-youth-finals/) - Saturday was a busy day and Kaj, Nicky and Anne also attended the Rostrum Voice of Youth Finals. Nicky judged in the Seniors section and Kaj in the Juniors. It was a pleasure to see Emma Kunkel (who had delivered her speech at our last meeting) perform in her Junior final and she gave an excellent performance.
- [Mt Sheridan Support Malanda Club at the Millaa Millaa Markets](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/05/31/mt-sheridan-support-malanda-club-at-the-millaa-millaa-markets/) - Last Saturday, Rod, Kaj Nicky and Anne assembled at the Millaa Millaa markets to promote the formation of Malanda's Top Table Toastmasters Club. We displayed a fantastic hamper as a raffle prize kindly donated by member, Jill Morris of Simply Hampers. Nicky showed her salesmanship, many people bought tickets and the Club made a tidy sum that can
- [Meeting Minutes for 20 May 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/05/30/meeting-minutes-for-20-may-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 20 May 2010
- [Meeting Programme for 3 Jun 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/05/30/meeting-programme-for-3-jun-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 3 June 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Elections, Guest Speaker Emma and flying bananas](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/05/24/elections-guest-speaker-emma-and-flying-bananas/) - We had a really great meeting on Thursday 20/5. The evening’s highlights included nominating our new Executive Committee for the year commencing 1st July 2010 as follows: President – Kaj Haffenden; Vice President Education – Sam Marino; Vice President Membership – Zoe Wicks; Vice President Public Relations – Leisel Pisani; Secretary – Celia Berrell; Treasurer
- [Alien Queens and Dolphins](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/05/20/alien-queens-and-dolphins/) - Celia Berrell’s Science Rhymes made a debut appearance at the annual Science On The Oval event on Wednesday 19/5/2010. Hosted by Whitfield state school and James Cook University, hundreds of local primary school students are treated to a fairground feast of scientific activities and demonstrations in the grounds of Whitfield state school. Dressed as “The
- [Meeting Minutes for 6 May 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/05/17/meeting-minutes-for-6-may-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 6 May 2010
- [Meeting Programme for 20 May 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/05/17/meeting-programme-for-20-may-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 20 May 2010 Download the forward planner
- [District Convention a Blast](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/05/08/district-convention-a-blast/) - Nicky Kaj and Anne have just returned from attending the District Convention in Caloundra. While returning trophy-less, all considered it a rich experience. Highlights were Spending more time with Leigh Anne Metcalfe and husband John McClean currently Area 2 Governor and our next Northern Division Governor from Townsville Go getting up close and personal with our International
- [Meeting Minutes for 15 Apr 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/04/27/meeting-minutes-for-15-apr-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 15 April 2010
- [Meeting Programme for 29 April 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/04/27/meeting-programme-for-29-april-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 29 April 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Call for New Executive Positions](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/04/24/call-for-new-executive-positions/) - A friendly reminder to all members that a new executive committee must very soon be decided. The new team will lead the club to even greater success, and I encourage all members, including our newer members, to put their hand up and take on a role. The executive committee roles include: President Vice President Education
- [Meeting Minutes for 1 Apr 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/04/14/meeting-minutes-for-1-apr-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 1 April 2010
- [Meeting Programme for 15 Apr 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/04/14/meeting-programme-for-15-apr-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 15 April 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Malanda Setting Up New Club](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/04/04/malanda-setting-up-new-club/) - Christine Reghenzani, a past member of Marlin Coast Toastmasters in Cairns has shifted to Malanda and now that she has settled in, is keen to establish a new Toastmasters Club there. A planning meeting was held recently and was attended by Christine, her husband John, Anne McKinnon (Area 32 Governor), Nicky Jurd (President, Mt Sheridan),
- [Ask Judge Nicky](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/04/01/ask-judge-nicky/) - Judge Nicky Jurd & Evaluation Contest Winner Kaj Haffenden We couldn’t have speech competitions without judges. Mount Sheridan’s President Nicky Jurd attended the Northern Division Conference in Alice Springs this weekend in the capacity of Trainee Judge in all four contests. Since the Mount Sheridan Club was represented in all competitions (by Kaj Haffenden and
- [We Have A Winner!](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/04/01/we-have-a-winner/) - International Speech Winners Mt Sheridan’s Kaj Haffenden competed in 3 of the 4 contests held at the Northern Division Conference in Alice Springs this weekend. Kaj was awarded third place in the Table Topics contest about “Feast or Famine”. Kaj's effort was terrific, however he was beaten by time and was unable to deliver what would have
- [Our Area Gov, Anne, Is Such A Drag!](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/03/29/star-performers/) - Maggie - graduating from closet to Chair Area 32 Governor Anne McKinnon was Contest Chairman for the Northern Division humorous speech contest at the Alice Springs Conference on Saturday evening. It is the job of a Humorous Contest Chair not only introduce the contestants but to warm the audience up so they are receptive and
- [The Fickle Finger of Appropriateness](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/03/29/the-fickle-finger-of-appropriateness/) - Eva, Celia and Christina Celia Berrell’s speech “Beauty and the Breast” is an intimate analysis of the evolutionary implications of women’s breasts, prompted by her own brush with breast cancer. It raises the fundamental questions of “Does size matter?”, “Why have we got two of them?” and “How come some of us get hung up
- [Meeting Minutes for 18 March 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/03/29/meeting-minutes-for-18-march-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 18 March 2010
- [Meeting Programme for 1 Apr 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/03/29/meeting-programme-for-1-apr-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 1 April 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Check out your March 2010 Toastmaster Mag](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/03/19/check-out-your-march-2010-toastmaster-mag/) - Mt Sheridan Club Member Celia Berrell is proud to announce her article "Putting Poetry In Your Performance" appears in this month's Toastmaster magazine (p30). Sally McDonald, writer/editor from Port Douglas provided the following review: “I read your article and think it is really well done. I publish quite a few articles like this - on
- [Upcoming Speechfest on 29 April 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/03/14/upcoming-speechfest-on-29-april-2010/) - The Mt Sheridan Toastmasters club is holding a Speechfest on Thursday 29 April 2010, which is the third meeting in that month. The programme is changed to incorporate 5 or 6 prepared speeches, and evaluations will be written only. We invite all members, plus members of other Toastmasters clubs, to attend and nominate themselves for
- [Meeting Minutes for 4 Mar 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/03/14/meeting-minutes-for-4-mar-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 4 March 2010
- [Meeting Programme for 18 Mar 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/03/14/meeting-programme-for-18-mar-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 18 March 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Meeting Minutes for 18 Feb 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/02/28/meeting-minutes-for-18-feb-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 18 February 2010
- [Meeting Programme for 4 Mar 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/02/28/meeting-programme-for-4-mar-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 4 March 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Meeting Minutes for 4 Feb 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/02/15/meeting-minutes-for-4-feb-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 4 February 2010
- [Meeting Programme for 18 Feb 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/02/15/meeting-programme-for-18-feb-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 18 February 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Meeting Programme for 4 February 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/02/02/meeting-programme-for-4-february-2010/) - Download the meeting programme for 4 February 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Meeting Minutes for 20 January 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/02/02/meeting-minutes-for-20-january-2010/) - Download the meeting minutes for 20 January 2010
- [Meeting Minutes for 3 Dec 2009](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/01/18/meeting-minutes-for-3-dec-2009/) - Download the meeting minutes for 3 Dec 2009
- [Meeting Programme for 21 Jan 2010](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2010/01/18/meeting-programme-for-21-jan-2010/) - I look forward to seeing everyone at our first meeting for 2010! Download the meeting programme for 21 Jan 2010 Download the forward planner
- [Mt Sheridan Continues to Grow](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/11/06/mt-sheridan-continues-to-grow/) - Mt Sheridan is regularly and steadily increasing its membership base. Most recently, we are excited to welcome Sam and Linda Marino, Julianne Rose Simon-Abbott, Leisel Pisani and Zoe Wicks on board. We very much look forward to sharing their journey of development! Last night we were treated to witnessing one of our youngest members, Mark Turner stepping up his
- [Mt Sheridan Rocks ... Mt Sheridan Rulz!!](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/10/31/mt-sheridan-rocks-mt-sheridan-rulz/) - Now that's the sort of headline my offspring might well have written during their teenage years. I would find such words etched into their desk tops and doodled across text books. Full of feistiness and attitude, they were also the words that first came to mind after our big day of speech competitions on Sunday. Last Sunday, the combined area conference for areas
- [A Cacophonous Meet](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/10/16/a-cacophonous-meet/) - Yes "cacophony" was the word of the night at the Toastmasters Mt Sheridan meeting on the 15th October. Our guest for the night, Leisel wove the word of the night into her brilliant, and true impromptu speech about piloting a light aircraft when the propeller exploded… There was heated discussion about "Should we encourage more
- [Innisfail to Host Public Speaking Course 8/2/10 - 15/3/10](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/10/08/innisfail-to-host-public-speaking-course-8210-15310/) - Innisfail will be hosting a public speaking course early in the New Year that will be open to anyone interested in enhancing their public speaking skills. This course will be facilitated by the following experienced Toastmasters Anne McKinnon, Toastmaster’s Area 32 Governor, Innisfail’s VPPR and TAFE teacher Nicky Jurd, Mt Sheridan Toastmaster’s President and co-owner
- [Sergeant at Arms Corner](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/10/08/sergeant-at-arms-corner/) - Over the last couple of weeks, Mt Sheridan Toastmasters have purchased new tables which have greatly improved seating conditions; we have also purchased two new kettles to help with the congestion during the tea break. Also I need to get some feedback on the new method of name tags, wether you liked the idea or
- [President's Report](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/10/08/633/) - Club Visits Many members have been donating their time and expertise to the success of other clubs in our division, and this is commendable. Myself, Anne and Kaj are regular visitors at Innisfail club, and strongly encourage anyone who would like to experiment with speaking to a different audience to car pool with us to
- [Meeting Programme for 1 Oct 2009](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/28/meeting-programme-for-1-oct-2009/) - Download the meeting programme for 1 October 2009 (70KB)
- [Meeting Minutes for 17 Sep 2009](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/28/meeting-minutes-for-17-sep-2009/) - Download the meeting minutes for 17 September 2009 (92KB)
- [VPPR Summit](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/25/vppr-summit/) - The VPPR Summit (Vice President of Public Relations Summit) was held at the Splash offices earlier this month. This summit was convened and chaired by Susy Pitt with the aim to discuss promotional activities for that will benefit all Toastmaster clubs in the Area 9 and Area 32 region. All VPPRs that attended participated in
- [Register Now for the Area Conference](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/20/register-now-for-the-area-conference-under-events/) - Online registration for the Area Conference, 25 October is now available. Read more about the event on our newly created Toastmasters events section, or download the flyer. Either way, we're looking forward to seeing you there!
- [18 September Meeting](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/18/18-september-meeting/) - Congratulations to our two contestants to represent our club at the Area Conference: Kaj Haffenden and Rod Sheather. Minutes of the meeting 18 September 2009.
- [Area Conference, Sun 25 October will be at TAFE](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/18/area-conference-sun-25-october-will-be-at-tafe/) - Anne McKinnon, Area 32 Governor confirmed that this year's Area Conference will be held at TNQIT in Tropics Restaurant, Gatton St due to the generous sponsoring of the event by TNQIT's Director Joann Pyne. Joann Pyne's name may be well know to the region because her father is, of course, our city's once incumbent Mayor, Tom Pyne and her
- [Areas with 3-4 Clubs May Field 2 Contestants](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/17/areas-with-3-4-clubs-may-field-2-contestants/) - Area Governor, Anne McKinnon learnt at the recent training in Brisbane 12-13 Sept that any area with only 3-4 Clubs can contribute 2 contestants to the upcoming Area Conference on 25 October. While this may not make much difference to some Clubs, this is subtantial news for Mt Sheridan which is sitting on a volcano
- [Recognition for Outstanding Members](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/17/recognition-for-outstanding-members/) - Tonight Nicky Jurd and Kaj Haffenden were formally acknowledged by their Area Governor, Anne McKinnon and Mt Sheridan members for their exemplary contribution to the Mt Sheridan Club and Toastmasters generally. In presenting the awards, Anne emphasized that being a winner isn’t only about winning competitions, nor is it only about scoring impressive statistics. Winning
- [Meeting Minutes for 3 Sep 2009](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/14/meeting-minutes-for-3-sep-2009/) - Download the meeting minutes for 20 August 2009 (93KB)
- [Meeting Programme for 17 Sep 2009](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/14/meeting-programme-for-17-sep-2009/) - Download the meeting programme for 17 September 2009 (92KB) This includes a forward planner for the subsequent 3 meetings.
- [September President's Report](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/09/september-presidents-report/) - Officer Training All members of the executive received training on updating our club website. All members found it quite easy to update, and we look forward to many more news items from our executive team. Thanks to John Lizzio and Integrated Solutions for allowing us to use their office, computer training room and coffee machine.
- [Tune in to ABC this Thursday](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/02/tune-in-to-abc-this-thursday/) - At last Saturday’s ‘I Love Cairns’ competition our own Celia Berrell won first prize and the second place getter our own Rod Shearer won the People’s Choice Award. This Thursday morning (3rd September), Celia will be appearing on ABC Far North Radio for breakfast with Kier Shorey to present her speech at around 7.30am. Tune in
- [Kickstart Toastmasters Looking to Charter](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/09/02/kickstart-toastmasters/) - Kickstart Toastmasters Club is the newest FNQ Toastmasters club currently in formation and are seeking guests (and hopefully members!). Tackling the different timeslot to all other existing FNQ clubs, Kickstart meet at 6.45am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, Shangri-La Event Centre, 1st floor, Pier Shopping Centre, Cairns. Please place copies of this
- [Meeting Programme for 3 Sep 2009](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/31/meeting-programme-for-3-sep-2009/) - Download the meeting programme for 3 September 2009 (85KB) This includes a forward planner for the subsequent 3 meetings. This is also our Evaluation Contest night and I am delighted that the following members have nominated themselves to participate: John Lizzio Nicky Jurd Mark Turner Rosemarie Deutschmann Rod Sheather Good luck to all contestants!
- [I Love Cairns](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/30/i-love-cairns/) - Yesterdays I love Cairns Speech competition showed an amazing variety of ways that a subject can be interpreted. As a 'viewer' not a speaker I found the day an enjoyable experience. My favourites were, of course, Celia & Rod. The judges decision proves that I am not just biased. All the speakers were very entertaining
- [Opening Speaker's Corner Cairns](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/30/opening-speakers-corner-cairns/) - At 2.15pm on Saturday 29th August 2009, Mayor Val Schier officially opened the new Speaker's Corner at City Place in Cairns. The first speaker was Celia Berrell, winner of the inaugrual "I Love Cairns" speech competition's open category, with her speech titled The Best Of Both Worlds. "It was a great honour to be the first
- [Letters of Support for the Mt Sheridan Toastmasters Club](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/30/letters-of-support-for-the-mt-sheridan-toastmasters-club/) - We are grateful for the letters of support our club has received from: Desley Boyle MP Councillor Rob Pyne Brent Kelly (Magnitude Financial Planning) Mayor Val Schier Joanne Pyne (TAFE Institute Director) We are comforted by the warm and prompt response from our community leaders and business people. Thank you. Our club is applying for
- [Sergeant at Arms Report](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/30/sergeant-at-arms-report/) - This year the club is aiming to purchase a variety of new equipment to keep the club modern and moving forward. Some of the equipment that we are aiming to purchase is : PA system Data projector and screen Digital video camera. This will allow us to improve the quality of speeches and training.
- [Vice President Education Report](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/30/vice-president-education-report/) - The Vice President Education is responsible for each meeting's programme and for the development of education within the membership. Currently, it is my goal to manoevre all members through their Competent Communication (CC) and Competent Leader (CL) tracks. To achieve a CC, members must complete ten speeches from their Competent Communicator manual. To achieve a
- [VPM Report](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/30/vpm-report/) - So sorry I missed I Love Cairns speeches yesterday due to Farmgate comittments. By all accounts it was a fantastic showcase not just for Cairns but also for Toastmasters and most importantly our own club. Congratulations Celia and Rod. Rod was also selected as the Peoples' Choice winner on the day and was presented with
- [Internationally Acclaimed Author, Andrew Matthew's Address](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/29/internationally-acclaimed-author-andrew-matthews-address/) - Andrew Matthews had the audience at the 'I Love Cairns' competition entranced today as he highlighted his happiness message by drawing his comical cartoon illustrations. He completely won our minds and hearts when he sketched one of his characters at the crossroads of life seriously pondering on which direction to take. One arrow pointed north to happiness
- [Mt Sheridan Toastmasters Love Cairns and Cairns Loves Mt Sheridan Toastmasters](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/29/mt-sheridan-toastmasters-love-cairns-and-cairns-loves-mt-sheridan-toastmasters/) - Mt Sheridan members swept the winning pool today at the inaugural 'I Love Cairns' Speech competition. Celia Berrell demonstrated her wordsmithing prowess with her highly polished and eloquently crafted speech expounding the virtues of how Cairns provides the best of both worlds - a safe haven as well as a hotbed for thrill seekers. Following close on
- [Mt Sheridan Members Spreading their Wings](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/22/mt-sheridan-members-spreading-their-wings/) - At least two of Mt Sheridan Toastmasters will be spreading their wings to other Clubs over the next few weeks. Club competitions throughout both area 9 and 32 has created a demand for test speakers. A test speaker is required to provide a speech to contestants who are competing in an evaluation contest. The competitors listen to the speech and
- ["I Love Cairns" Competition Sat 29 August! Author, Andrew Matthews Guest Speaker](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/22/i-love-cairns-competition-sat-29-august-be-there/) - Local Toastmasters Clubs with the backing of the Cairns Regional Council, Shangri La and Splash are holding the inaugural "I love Cairns" Speech competition next Saturday 29 August. The competition will be held in the Shangri La ballroom from 10am. Prize money of $250 is available for the junior winner and there is a $500
- [Terrific Table Topics](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/22/terrific-table-topics/) - Intrepid Toastmaster, John Lizzio, treated our meeting last Thursday to a highly entertaining and imaginative series of topics designed around "sniglets" - words that could not be found anywhere else but in a mind as fertile as John's. Members were invited to weave words such as 'bugpeddle', blithwacking', 'zipcuffed' into an impromptu story after John
- [Sunday 25 October Combined Area Conference](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/22/sunday-25-october-combined-area-conference/) - Area 32 and Area 9 will be holding their combined Area Conference on Sunday 25 October. This platform provides for the next level of competition after Club level and will involve the following Clubs - Mareeba, Innisfail, Mt Sheridan, Leaders by Design, Pt Douglas, Marlin Coast, Cairns, Darwin and Alice Springs. Participants will be vying
- [Around Area 32](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/21/around-area-32/) - Area 32 is by comparison to others in Toastmasters, a fairly small area. We have 4 Clubs in our region and one of these is a brand spanking new ‘geographically fluid’ Club. This Club, Leaders by Design is an advanced Club open to members who have or are serving as a District officer. Mt Sheridan,
- [Area 32 Governor’s Theme for 2009](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/21/area-32-governors-theme-for-2009/) - The theme for my year as Area Governor is a gem I have borrowed from the annals of wisdom bequeathed to us by Mahatma Ghandi. “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. It is often easy to sit back and think critically about some of the things we see in life
- [Toastmaster 'gobsmacked' at World Championships Win](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/21/world-champ/) - A Queensland school principal has become the Toastmasters world champion. Mark Hunter from the Undurba State School, near Redcliffe, north of Brisbane, is the first Australian since 1982 to win the tournament. Mr Hunter says the audience seemed happy with the judge's choice in today's final in the United States. "Third was announced, then second
- [Innisfail's 40th Birthday Lunch 20 Sept 09](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/21/innisfail-40th-birthday/) - The Innisfail Toastmasters Club celebrates its 40th year in September this year. To mark this special occasion they are holding a speech-fest and luncheon on Sunday 20th September 2009 from 11.30am – 2.00pm. The luncheon and Speech fest will be held at Roscoe’s Piazza Italian Restaurant, 3b Ernest Street, Innisfail and will be a gastronomic
- [20 August 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/17/20-august-2009-meeting-programme/) - Download the meeting programme for 20 August 2009 (80KB) This includes a forward planner for the subsequent 3 meetings.
- [6 August 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/08/04/6-august-2009-meeting-programme/) - Download the meeting programme for 6 August 2009 (80KB) This includes a forward planner for the subsequent 3 meetings.
- [30 July 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/07/20/30-july-2009-meeting-programme/) - Our next meeting is an entirely impromptu meeting and as such the programme is blank! Download the meeting programme for 30 July 2009 (PDF, 68KB).
- [16 July 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/07/16/16-july-2009-meeting-programme/) - Download the meeting programme for 16 July 2009 (PDF, 70KB).
- [2 July 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/06/29/2-july-2009-meeting-programme/) - Download the meeting programme for 2 July 2009 (PDF, 71KB).
- [18 June 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/06/15/18-june-2009-meeting-programme/) - Download the meeting programme for 18 June 2009 (PDF, 22KB).
- [4 June 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/05/24/4-june-2009-meeting-programme/) - Download our next meeting's programme: 4 June 2009.
- [Public Speaking Course starts 10 June](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/05/23/public-speaking-course-starts-10-june/) - If you or people you know could benefit from this training, please read more on our home page by pushing the blue button .... "read more about our public speaking course". It may well be the best 'value for money' you will ever spend on your personal development.
- [All Invited to our 30 July Meet](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/05/23/all-invited-to-our-30-july-meet/) - Well! It looks like the next 5th Thursday in the month falls on Thursday 30 July, so Mt Sheridan invite all Toastmasters' Clubs in the region and guests to come and join us for a fun filled night of being put "ON THE SPOT". Yes! We plan to go completely impromptu for the evening. We imagine the
- [Office Bearers Elected for New Year!](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/05/23/office-bearers-elected-for-new-year/) - Mt Sheridan held their AGM last Thursday 21 May. We congratulate our new elect executive committee who take up office in July. President Nicky Jurd VP Education Kaj Haffenden VP Membership
- [Telescope Technology](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/05/23/telescope-technology/) - Members and guests were treated to a technical speech by one of our new members Craig at last Thursday's meeting on 21st May 2009. With appropriate diagrams in PowerPoint and impressive examples of telescopes, Craig shared one of his personal passions with the audience in a way that was clear and well prepared. We now
- [Upcoming Training in Townsville 18-19 July](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/05/23/upcoming-training-in-townsville/) - There will be training available for Toastmasters' members on 18–19 July in Townsville this year. Members from all over the northern Division will be converging on Townsville in order to gain the benefits of a combined meeting (lots of social networking) and training eg training in how to be judges at competitions. All members are
- [Speaker's Corner Returns](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/05/14/speakers-corner-returns/) - At yesterday's Council meeting it was voted to allocate a shady spot in City Place for speakers. Absent for around 8 years, the public speaker’s venue will be reinstated, and will be blessed as Ray Jones Speaker’s Corner. Acting Mayor, Margaret Cochrane, who chairs the Cultural and Community Services Committee (known on the inside as the SACCSC), said
- [District 69 Convention](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/05/12/district-69-convention/) - On May day weekend many members of the Mt Sheridan Toastmasters club attended the District 69 Convention which was held in Cairns. 230 toastmasters from all over Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory attended the convention. Here's a couple of pictures from the day:
- [21 May 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/05/11/21-may-2009-meeting-programme/) - Download the programme (PDF, 22KB) for 21 May 2009.
- [30 April 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/04/21/30-april-2009-meeting-programme/) - Download the programme (PDF, 26KB) for 30 April 2009.
- [19 March 2009 Meeting Programme](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/03/12/19-march-2009-meeting-programme/) - Download the programme (PDF, 22KB) for 19 March 2009.
- [Northern Division Conference Results](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/02/08/northern-division-conference-results/) - Mt Sheridan contestants did our club proud at the Northern Division Conference in Airlie Beach this weekend. Anne, Celia, Kaj and Nicky braved the wild weather and flew to Hamilton Island with the kind sponsorship of QantasLink. Here's the contest results: Table Topics 1st: Leigh-Anne Metcalfe 2nd: Brian O'Neill Evaluation 1st: John Fowler 2nd: Brian O'Neill
- [Meeting Debrief 5 Feb 09](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/02/05/meeting-debrief-5-feb-09/) - A thoroughly enjoyable meeting held at the Forest Gardens Community Centre on 5th February. Being our last meeting before competiting at the upcoming conference in Airlie Beach saw Celia, Kaj and Nicky practice their competition wares. We wish our contestants the best of luck. We were pleased to see Kay attend a Toastmasters meeting for
- [Contest Practise a Success](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/02/05/contest-practise-a-success/) - Thank you to all clubs who attended our Northern Division contest practise. We had a sensational night with a crowd of 30 Toastmasters from Far North Queensland. Good luck to all contestants!
- [Competition Practice](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/01/05/competition-practice/) - Mt Sheridan are hosting an interclub meeting on 29 January 09. The meeting is intended to provide the opportunity for contestants attending the Division Conference to have a practice. We plan to run a table topics session and have speeches from those competing in the international and humorous contest. They will be evaluated by those
- [New Years Resolutions](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2009/01/05/new-years-resolutions/) - Join us for our first meeting of the year on 15th January, 2009. Share your new years resolutions, or defiantly tell us why you have none. We look forward to seeing you.
- [Christmas Break](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2008/12/19/christmas-break/) - Seems everyone is on Christmas break now, and of course we are too. We'll be back with a New Years Resolutions themed meeting on Thursday, 15th January 2009. This meeting will focus on setting goals for 2009. A common goal is overcoming one's fear of public speaking. We hope to see anyone who needs some
- [December Executive Debrief](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2008/12/18/december-executive-debrief/) - A long but productive executive meeting tonight with many great thoughts on the marketing front especially. It was a great turn out, thank you to all the members who attended so close to our Christmas holidays. To find out what we talked about, download the minutes. Our club is actively seeking new members and interested
- [December Executive Meeting](https://www.cairnsspeakers.org/2008/12/17/december-executive-meeting/) - The current executive will meet on Thurs 18th December at 7pm at our usual location.

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