Named Toastmaster of the Year

Robyn Reid of Umina was named Toastmaster of the Year by the Ettalong Beach Toastmasters at their meeting on Tuesday, August 10.

Club president Greg Hoffman recognised Ms Reid not only for her exceptional skills as a speaker, but also for her dedication and many contributions of service to the club over the years.

Ms Reid said she joined Toastmasters with her daughter Meredith five years ago.

"Meredith is like a lot of people when she has to speak in front of people.

"Her throat dries up, and she cannot think of anything to say.

"She had just graduated from Uni after her fifth child.

"We both realised that to succeed in interviews or anything that pops up in everyday life, we both needed to join Toastmasters.

"As soon as we walked in the room, we were greeted by Ettalong Toastmasters and made to feel at home, our journey had begun."

Having already achieved the level of Advanced Toastmaster Silver, Ms Reid continues to attend, and is currently working on her Advanced Toastmaster Gold.

Ettalong Toastmasters is holding Table Topics and Humorous Speech contests on August 24.

An Olympics theme night will be held on August 31.

Ettalong Beach Toastmasters meet at the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club at 7.30pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

For further information, telephone 4341 6842.

Media release, August 11 Joanne Martin, Ettalong Beach Toastmasters