Achieving Excellence Posts
Walking in the Footsteps of Giants – Leadership Nominations for 2020-21
On the 14th of December, 2020, a panel of diverse leaders from Southern Africa Toastmasters, including award winning Immediate Past Presidents of two illustrious clubs, Jeminah Maema & Andani Mashikwa, Past District Directors, Frank Tsuro, Sandra Cooper (who also served as Region Advisor for Africa) and Aletta Rochat (who is a Board Member of Toastmasters International…
Read MoreDistrict Director’s Note
Are you Grateful and Resolute? As we near the end of a challenging year as Toastmasters I want to congratulate each and everyone of you for continuing investing in yourself and being flexible and agile as we moved to online meetings, which gave us new learnings and opportunities. What are you grateful for? I am…
Read MoreNote from the Editor
We have all heard the saying-in fact, it’s been driven into our minds of late: “These are unprecedented times.” One thing that has held strong this year is the positivity of the Toastmasters community, no matter how uncertain things may have been. The Toastmaster’s community spirit has shown no sign of fading, no matter what…
Read MoreAmazing heroes finding their whY with James Chiumia, Division Y Director
“Growth comes from being honest first with yourself in private. There is nothing more inspiring than an authentic person who does what they say. They inspire trust.” James Chiumia-Division Y Director If you’ve ever faced a significant crisis in your life you’ll have experienced the power of living into yourself to tap reserves of energy,…
Read MoreUncertain times, a certain Conference- Lekgotla La District 74
2020 has been a year like no other and changed a lot of what was deemed normal. It found us finalizing preparations to attend the 2020 RoyalCon and the International Convention scheduled in Paris, we were familiarising ourselves with some basic French ‘Bonjour’, ‘Merci beaucoup’…plans had to be quickly adjusted, and drastically so! District 74…
Read MorePaying it forward with Mentorship without Borders
Ever since my Toastmasters journey started over 5 years ago, I have had access to experienced members which accelerated my success in and outside of this organisation. However, I realized later in this journey that I was one of the few privileged. Not everyone had a mentor. Others sought one, but weren’t as lucky as…
Read MoreMentor/Mentee – Nerisa Shiri and Nwabisa Maseti
When I joined the Breakfast Club Toastmasters in Cape Town, South Africa in January 2020, I was so excited because I knew exactly why I had joined Toastmasters, but I soon realized that I was ignorance on fire when I attempted to prepare for speeches. I then was told I could get a mentor to…
Read MoreMentor/Mentee – Clara Malunga and Tamalawaka C. Makawa
I have immensely enjoyed my relationship with my mentee, Tamalawaka, over the past few months. It has been so rewarding mentoring her because I have learnt so much from her in return. I have had to read a lot about Toastmasters so that I can deal with her questions. Everything we know we have learnt…
Read MoreClash of the champions
On Saturday 28 November, the United Toastmasters Club held its 6th ever meeting. The club which is currently comprised of 10 countries but is still growing came up with a unique theme: Champion Speakers, where all the prepared speakers in the meeting were current or previous Toastmasters District Champions from around the world! Our very…
Read MoreSocial Event – Accelerator of The Month Award
Division A is thrilled to close the year 2020 on a high note with yet another Accelerator of The Month Award winner! Distinguished Toastmasters Frans Nortje, President of Scientia Toastmasters Club, is our December 2020 Accelerator of the Month! DTM Frans registered Pathways Effective Coaching levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 in one month, November 2020. This is his second Path after completing his Presentation…
Read MoreSocial Event – ‘Tis the season to be jolly and to give!
A sense of joy and gratitude filled the air at the year-end meeting of Two Oceans Toastmasters Club in Fish Hoek, Cape Town. We have made it through the most difficult year ever. For this we are grateful. It is in this spirit that the theme of our year-end meeting was “Pay it Forward”. We were…
Read MoreSocial Event – Get comfortable with a microphone
Using a microphone is a skill every great speaker should possess, that is why Pinnacle Toastmasters from Durban, South Africa, dedicated their meeting to learning this skill. Members and guests joining in person and via Zoom were entertained and informed. Those present at the meeting learnt the importance of a microphone sound test and the…
Read MoreSocial Event – Division L Team builder, ‘Teamwork makes the Dreamwork’
The year is coming to a close and after six months of working together virtually, the Division L Team finally met each other face-to-face for the first time this year. It was a perfect time to regroup, recap and reevaluate our goals and plans for the next half of the year. What better way to…
Read MoreTLI January 2021 Calendar
DATE TIME TITLE CONTACT DETAILS Sat 9 09:00-13:00 Club Officer Training mdumth@gmail.com Tue 12 17:30-18:30 Navigating Pathways – for New Members and those who need a refresher anke.stow@gmail.com Tue 12 18:00-19:00 TLI Training Masterclass: How to stay motivated in the current climate tli@toastmasters74.org Thur 14 18:00-19:00 Pathways Masterclass mdumth@gmail.com Sat16 18:00-20:00 PR for Success Masterclass…
Read MoreDistrict Director’s Note
Why get involved with starting a new club? This is your opportunity to grow. Thinking of starting your own business? Wanting to grow your business? Wanting to develop your leadership skills and lead a team? Starting a new club will help you develop these skills. So now is the time to develop or hone those…
Read MoreNote from the Editor
Admittedly, things are changing on a daily or even hourly basis. Today’s realities are quite different from what they were yesterday and vastly different from just last week. It takes a dynamic leader to be flexible, adaptive and willing to make prompt difficult choices. This edition’s cover star, Melissa Awu, new Division D Director is…
Read MoreDeveloping Dynamic Leaders with Division D Director, Melissa Awu
I am just a little girl from a township in Port Elizabeth. My mother believed in me first and I finally believed in myself. Today, I grab all opportunities with both hands. I try to make a small difference in the world. Melissa Awu-Division D Director A dynamic leader is someone who sees challenges and…
Read MoreIn loving memory of Brian Moore
Here are more articles on this topic: District Director’s Note Note from the Editor Emissary – Esther Mutimhodyo Emissary – Mercia Tshuma Take the lead – Register for Early Bird Club Officer Training Developing Dynamic Leaders with Division D Director, Melissa Awu
Read MoreNew Member Moment – Arsenio Jorge
I am Arsenio Jorge from Maputo Toastmasters Club in Maputo, Mozambique. I want to master the art of public speaking. I see Toastmasters as a platform to better my speaking skills. I see the amazing work it has done to other members and how astonishing it is to see them deliver speeches confidently. I aspire…
Read MoreEmissary – Mercia Tshuma
Around the world in 220 days!!Imagine going around the world in just 220 days, yes, it’s possible!! No passport or visas required. Did you know that there are 220 clubs in District74! It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic brought about many complexities. Whilst other borders were closing tight, our virtual borders swung wide…
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