Toastmaster club. District 72, New Zealand. Rakaia Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Madras Street, Chch.
Jeremy opened as Sergeant at Arms talking about his first job picking up stones on the farm, which “put hairs on his chest”. Christian, as Toastmaster talks about his first job cleaning tiles in the toilet with a toothbrush – understandably, he didn’t last there long. ... read more.
This Toastmasters session, themed “There You Are”, was one of the most fun, engaging, and memorable events I’ve attended! Creative and Engaging Toastmaster Lucie Harrison, our Toastmaster, was highly creative and exceptionally well prepared. Four days before the event, she sent an email inviting members to share their baby or childhood photos, under the theme ... read more.
What do decluttering your house, gamifying your personal life, music, changing a flat tyre, and getting rid of the atom bomb have in common? Well, they all made an appearance at this week’s Boaters Toastmasters meeting. Our theme for the morning was “Game Changers”, with Toastmaster Aaron Webb getting us thinking about the people and ... read more.
PAUSE – And welcome Helen grammarian to the stage. Instead of a word this week we were re-introduced to the power of the pause. We love a pause. Scrambling for time? Not you! Need to check your notes? Never! Actually, your pause is deliberate, it’s not empty space but a time to settle, convey calm, ... read more.
Today’s Boaters Toastmasters meeting kicked off with a burst of New Year energy, proving that if you repeat “Happy New Year” enough times, it might just become a lifestyle rather than a calendar event. Our fearless Toastmaster for the day was Erika, who kept the ship (or boat… or very enthusiastic metaphorical vessel) sailing smoothly ... read more.
On Friday morning, 12th June, Toastmasters Boaters gathered once again for a meeting filled with inspiring speeches, valuable lessons, and the opportunity to learn more about our members’ life journeys. The meeting also included a creative twist that made the morning especially memorable. Let’s start with the Word of the Day. Ben Nowland challenged us ... read more.
Have you ever wondered what type of leader you are? Or better yet what you resting heart rate is, while watching a loved one clamour up a ladder to do somewhat unnecessary but appreciated hedge grooming… All this and more happens down at the local Boaters Club every Friday, and last week’s meeting featured three ... read more.
As a new member of the Boaters Toastmasters Club, I’ve quickly come to admire this community. Everyone here is proactive, open‑minded, and genuinely intentional about listening, speaking, making connections, and staying involved. I feel drawn to their energy, and last Friday’s session only deepened that appreciation. The theme of the meeting was “Winter is coming”, ... read more.
Theme: Idiosyncrasies This week’s meeting theme, brought to us by Jacqui, was “Idiosyncrasies.” And what a wonderful theme it turned out to be. Throughout the meeting, we got to discover everyone’s little quirks, habits, pet peeves, and peculiarities. The room was filled with relatable moments, light-hearted laughter, and the kind of warm humour that reminds ... read more.
April! The theme for today’s meeting was April, and it turned into something more than just a theme. It became a reminder of growth, randomness, and just showing up even when things aren’t perfect. Natalie, Our Toastmaster was really creative even though there was unexpected events with the agenda she still managed the meeting very well and found some creative ways to make ... read more.