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What the Heck is the DEC?
What in the World is the DEC?! Your VIP Pass to District Power! 🚀 Ever felt like there's some secret club running the...
A Warm Welcome and a Fond Farewell: Celebrating Our Toastmasters Leaders
As we step confidently into the 2024–25 Toastmasters program year, we pause to reflect on the remarkable efforts of...
Laughter, Learning, and Low-Stress Contests: Area 3 Fun Day Recap
Toastmasters Area 3 dialled up the joy and dialled down the pressure with its recent Area 3 Fun Day, an online event...
Market Your Club with Confidence
Helping clubs grow their membership and thrive Have you ever looked around your Toastmasters club and thought, “We...
Dalby Toastmasters Prove Public Speaking Prowess
Dalby Toastmasters shone at the recent Michael Mellick Speech Contests, held in Toowoomba on 31 May, taking home two...
Insurance Policy Renewed
We're pleased to let all members know that Toastmasters District 69’s public liability insurance has been successfully...
Toastmasters District 69 – Conference site is live
Check out https://conference.toastmastersd69.org/
District 69 Changeover Dinner
The District 69 Changeover Dinner will be held in the Blue Pacific Ballroom of the Kedron-Wavell Services...
District Conference Website
Our District Conference is Fast Approaching. Here’s a link to the Conference Website. The site features venue details,...
D69 Newsletter / Website / Social Media Awards 2023
It’s that time of the year when we ask members for submissions for the District 69 Newsletter, Website and Social...
When to introduce whom – a guide to protocol
Much of the etiquette at a Toastmasters' Meeting is just common sense and courtesy. This basic rule will get you...
Introducing Barbara Nielsen, our new PQD
“While most of us may have joined Toastmasters to learn to make speeches, that benefit is but the beginning of the...
Shiny, New District Leaders
Round 1 of the incoming District Executive Leader Training is now complete. The training room was full of enthusiasm...
District 69 Online Training Announcement for 2019/20
Members of District 69 - an announcement of epic proportion! Your district team is committed to...
Best club newsletter contest winners
Congratulations We had many entries for the best club newsletter contest and our Division winners have been chosen....
Best club website / social media contest winners
Congratulations We had many entries for the best club website / social media presence contest and our Division winners...
Resources for the District Annual Council meeting
NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby issued of the District 69 Annual Council Meeting to be held on Saturday the 4th May...
Club Leadership Training Round 1
To all Presidents and Secretaries of District 69 clubs The new Toastmasters year is just around the corner and...
Club Leadership Training via Zoom authorised by Toastmasters International in D69
We know that District 69 is a large area. Covering over 2 million square kilometres, it has always been a challenge...
Corporate Clubs with Pat Johnson DTM
Past International President Pat Johnson DTM held a conference call with several members of Region 12. She spoke about...
Distinguished Clubs as at Apr 2019
A huge congratulations to the following clubs on becoming Distinguished this Toastmasters Year Distinguished Clubs...
Motions on Notice – District Council Meeting on 4th and 5th May
MOTIONS ON NOTICE For District 69 Council Meeting 4th May and 5th May 2019 At Brisbane Convention and Exhibition...
Triple Crown as at April 2019
The Triple Crown is awarded to members who achieve three education awards in a single program year 2018/19 Member...
Best website/social media and Best newsletter contest
The District is holding its annual best of contests This year there are two categories for clubs to compete in - Best...
Our Golden Mission with Lark Doley DTM
International President Lark Doley DTM shared some time with leaders of Region 12. She gave some amazing information...
Meet the candidates
Candidates have been interviewed by the District Leadership Committee. As more information is received from the...
March 2019 Electronic Council Meeting
Notice of Meeting To all Members of District 69 The second Electronic Council Meeting will be held on Sunday, March...
Talking Up Toastmasters at Townsville Defence Expo
On Saturday, the 23rd of February, representatives of Townsville Toastmasters from Areas 2 and 13 helped promote our...
District 69 proposed realignment
District Alignment Districts must review and amend, if necessary, its alignment of the clubs, areas, and divisions...
Brand information
All district officers, club officers and members of the district are to ensure they are compliant with Toastmasters...
Educational Achievements
To our members who are achieving their goals and making District 69 truly great… Congratulations! 2018/19 Club...
Redlands Toastmasters Celebrate 800 meetings
On the 24th September Redlands Toastmasters Club celebrated their 800th meeting! To mark the occasion we organised a...
Minutes of the 2017-2018 Board of Directors Teleconference July 25, 2018
Original link to...
We need you to be a coach!
Fellow Toastmasters, There are several clubs in need of some support. I am looking for a few volunteers...
Service Recognition
Members who have achieved service recognition in the current year 2018/19. 50 Years John Hill Ron Wyllie 45 Years...
What’s the scoop on your group?
What's the scoop on your group? Download the PDF - Scoop your Group exercise Club Meetings Is your...
Penny’s 3 C’s
I always knew I was destined for some kind of public speaking. For a long time, I had a vision of speaking in front of...
Notice of Electronic Council Meeting
Notice is hereby issued that the District 69 Electronic Council Meeting is to be held on Saturday the 15th of...
Help Shape the Future of Toastmasters
Every year, members and clubs have the opportunity to vote on important business matters. These votes have a direct...
Hervey Bay celebrates in style
Hervey Bay Toastmasters Club held their Changeover last night with an in-house "Pauper's Souper Supper" featuring...
Pathways resources available
District 69 is proud to present a comprehensive set of Pathways resources for its members. Pathways is our new...
2018 Convention speakers announced
Toastmasters International has announced the speakers for the 2018 Convention in Chicago. Steve Gilliand - Steve is an...
Finish Strong, Start Strong
Is your club ready to take up the challenge? As Toastmasters we are encouraged to set goals and look towards...
10 tips for a successful presentation
Ten top tips to help you plan and deliver a successful presentation 1. Know your material. Speak about a topic you’re...
District plans ahead
On Saturday 19th May, The District held a planning day for the coming year. The Division Directors joined the other...
Best newsletter awarded
Congratulations to Ipswich Toastmasters Club and Charmaine Thompson for being awarded the club with the best...
Handy Pathways Guides
Pop quiz Where was the second ‘Pathways’ DTM in the world achieved? Yep – our very own District 69. Mark Snow, the D69...
Winners are grinners
As part of the Conference weekend, the Public Relations Manager Fran Kay DTM was given the task to select some award...
We need you!
The District is beginning to finalise the leadership team for the next 12 months and we need you to consider helping....
District Conference 2018
The Toastmasters District 69 conference for 2018 was held over the weekend of the 28th and 29th of April. Official...
Club & Member Health Check
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” Benjamin Franklin Lets look at a couple scenarios that pop up for...
Finishing Strong
Most of us can recall Aesop’s fable about the race between the Tortoise and the Hare. The Tortoise was known to be...
District Directory Update Released
Grab the latest directory of District 69 club officers. Contact your Area Director to get a copy.
New Name Badge Order Forms
Postage costs have recently be increased and this will mean increased postage costs for name badges.
Educational on Club Quality
Here’s the chain of quality all attendees created. If you want to undertake a Moments of Truth session with your own...
The International Convention and Council Meeting Photos
Image gallery.
Growth Through Change
by Robert Saltmiras VPM Townsville City Council Toastmasters 2014-2015 Humans are social beings. We have always...
Snow Day in Stanthorpe
Something that happens once or twice in a lifetime in Stanthorpe happened to two DTM Toastmasters - Tony and Julia...
Masterclass by two World Champions
MASTERCLASS Broncos Leagues Club Tuesday 28th July 6-10pm An exclusive opportunity for a maximum of 5...
Report Education & Training
Last Report from the Last LGET What an exciting time of the year we are at. It is a time where goals are reached and...
District Governor’s Message
District Governor’s Message Fellow members of District 69, welcome to the final edition of Corroboree for the...
Masterclass with two world champions
MASTERCLASS Broncos Leagues Club Tuesday 28th July 6-10pm An exclusive opportunity for a maximum of 5 participants...
SHOUTS OF GRATITUDE
Helpers and doers everywhere putting their Toastmaster shoulders to the wheel to make our District buzz and hum.....
Keys to fulfilling your Club Mission
Grow with new members and support your members. To achieve this every club member takes responsibility for offering...
From DC Toastmasters
DC Toastmasters have bred many of our district's great contributors. Here they share with us a fascinating speech...
A career in communications?
Writers, editors, communications designers…a great opportunity Do you hanker to get your words in print or do you...
Townsville City Council is TERRIFIC too!
An omission is brought to light. I wish to acknowledge that Townsville City Council Club has also already achieved 7...
Bate at the heart of the G20
The G20 Summit provided Chelmer Speakers President Phillip Bate DTM who is a journalist in his other life...
“I See Something In You!”
A leader sees the potential in others and actively encourages them to develop; helping them to step outside their...
Barbie is out at Roma
The Roma and District Toastmasters Club hosted their Christmas Meeting at the Roma RSL...
Serendipity tries something different
And if you want to see what they got up to, you'll need to click on this link. Serendipity's Wildlife...
DC Club: Ron+Don=75
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014 In June 2014 District Governor Marilyn Freeman presented Ron Wyllie with a badge marking his 45...
Masterclass with a world champion in a world-class setting
In June 2015, lucky Toastmasters will have the opportunity for the speaking holiday of a lifetime: a masterclass...
The Making of an Advance Club
By Rod Neucom DTM I have no doubt that there are lots of Toastmasters in lots of places who have pondered...
Succession Planning
Organisations know that losing effective leaders or managers with their experience, product knowledge and contacts can...
Letter to the Editor
Here is Chris Parminter's letter to the editor which appeared in this month's Toastmaster Magazine. Dear Sir Would you...
Special Award
A special entry to our District's Hall of Fame. This was presented to Aro Kia in PNG for the year 2013-14 a special...
Semi Annual Conference Awards
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Celebrating in style: a whole lot of anniversaries in one
Area 10/28 combined celebrations for the 90th Anniversary of Toastmasters and 40 years of women in...
Eastern Division
EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT 69, BRISBANE The Eastern Division of District 69, is diverse and quite spread out (within a...
Toastmasters Core Values
In case you were wondering, like me (ed), here are the TI core values. Check out the TI website. Mission, Values and...
Report of the District Governor
Toastmasters celebrates its 90th anniversary at a time when it has grown to 96 Districts world-wide. Let’s also pause...
November Shoutout
Here's the link to our District Governor's shoutout about clubs, indivuduals and officers who have contributed...
Carina Toastmasters Club turns 25!
Carina Toastmasters (club number 7636) met on the 27th of August 2014 to celebrate our 25th year of continual...
Focus on Southern Division
Rearrangement between Districts 70 and 69 has meant that the Southern Division of D69 has lost Areas 17 and 30, which...
District 69 Membership
It is very pleasing to welcome members into our Clubs. It’s especially pleasing watching PNG Clubs expand so quickly....
Toastmasters Debate Funeral Options
2nd Sept 2014 In lively debate on a rainy Friday in August, combined teams from Griffith Guild Toastmasters and Gold...
History defines each club!
For the precious gift that is our Toastmaster experience, a gift that keeps giving, we must thank the foresight of Dr....
The wisdom of Balraj
Recently I read a book written by Balraj Arunasalam. Balraj has been elected 2nd Vice President of Toastmasters...
Recognising our champions everywhere
We have many champions in our midst who work quietly and steadily to ensure the Toastmasters spirit is kept alive: in...
Bundaberg Simply Speaking Club Contests 2014
Some proud winners and some great results. See report and pics at the link below. Agenda 3 Results Contests 12 14th...
Country Chatters checking in
See report at the link below. Country Chatters
Parliamentarian Workshop
CLick on link below for more information. Work THIS Thuursday. parliamentarian wkshop
From your DISTRICT 69 GOVERNOR
The focus from your District leadership this year is building on the solid foundations created last year and giving...
Highlights of KL in Pictures
Stories from KL/PNG
Click on the link below to see Aro's refections on the Convention. Stories from KL to PNG
A Good Sergeant at Arms
The Sergeant at Arms role on any executive is a much more important part than many people believe. Having been a SAA...
THE VOICE OF THE BONSAI – A Conversation on Leadership
Toastmasters has, since it began, taken individuals and made them both different and better. It is an organization...
THE JOURNEY OF ONE TOASTMASTER
The first Toastmasters meeting was held in1924. Now Toastmaster’s has 260 000 members, over 13 000 Clubs in 110...
Marketing Your Club
As this is my first article for the Corroboree I start with a thank you for the support I received at District...