Boaters Toastmasters

Toastmaster club. District 72, New Zealand. Rakaia Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Madras Street, Chch.

Posts in “Pathways” category

Man presenting a speech while standing at a lectern

Reflections on my Pathways journey

Ever wondered what goes in to completing a Pathway? For his final speech as a Boater, outgoing member, Gerald Hartley gave us a stunning overview of the projects completed and lessons learned throughout the course of his Dynamic Leadership Pathway. Here’s a transcript of his speech, along with the timings he used as a guide. ... read more.

Toastmaster of the week receiving the Toastie award from another member, both smiling at the camera

Matariki moments

As we move into the darker months, it’s exciting to live in a country that has now chosen to acknowledge and celebrate indigenous tradition. Having grown up in the Northern Hemisphere, it has never made sense to me that in Aotearoa New Zealand we celebrate Christmas, a time of reflection and hopes for the future, ... read more.