Chatswood Early Risers Toastmasters

Chatswood Early Risers Toastmasters - Anthony Low’s Win Shines Bright at Sunday's Hawksburry Division Toastmasters Speech Contest!

Anthony from our Club captured First Place in Table Topics section — a standout among strong contenders.

The win highlights Anthony’s quick thinking, warmth, and confidence on stage.

This elevates our profile and fuels momentum for upcoming meetings.

Congratulations to Anthony and to the team for showing up with heart and grit.

(Photo credit from Akash Singh)

D90 Area 6 Speech Contest recap – Lane Cove from last Sunday, 22 Feb:

* Anthony Low: Table Topics Champion — exhibiting exceptional quick thinking, clear articulation, and the ability to transform prompts into a winning performance.

* Akash: Humorous Speech Runner-Up — demonstrating flawless comedic timing and natural charm that captivated the audience from start to finish.

* Amanda Hiu: International Speech spotlight — delivering a dramatic and well-crafted speech that left a lasting impression.

* Gary Tang: Expert Evaluation — providing precise and constructive feedback that highlighted opportunities for growth.

Courage on stage — congratulations to all participants for taking the stage, preparing diligently, and delivering their best performances.

Join us next time — come for inspiration, learning, and be prepared to compete.

Debate Update: Opposition Wins — Congratulations to All Contestants!

Ken from the Opposition team delivered the best speaker performance.

Congrats to the Opposition team for their win and strong ex*****on - Ian, Emma and Ken.

Kudos to the Government team for stepping up and giving their best.

Audience takeaway: excitement and appreciation for the debate.

Speech Contest Victory – Club Level (Amanda and Dean)

1st Place: Amanda**
Congratulations, Amanda! What a stellar win for our club.

2nd Place: Dean**
Congratulations, Dean! Proud moment for all of us.

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Celebrating Connection, Growth, and Community at Chatswood Early Risers! 🌟

Our recent Christmas celebrations were filled with joy, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness — and these photos capture it beautifully.

From new faces to returning friends, and members stepping up with courage, humour, and heart, every moment reflects what makes our club truly special.

Each snapshot shows the supportive energy we’re known for, the shared learning that fuels our mornings, and the genuine connection that keeps our community thriving.

If you’re looking to polish your speaking skills, build confidence, or simply find a welcoming group to start your day with, you’re always invited to join us.
✨ Tuesdays, 7:15 am — Dougherty Community Centre
✨ Guests welcome
✨ Growth guaranteed

Come discover why our mornings shine a little brighter.

Our last Club meeting before the Christmas/New Year festive break was a blast! We had a unique format where each member delivered a 2-3 minute mini speech.

Julia stole the show with her hilarious talk on 'How I use AI' and took home the best speaker award.

Colin's animated speaking style was also a highlight!

✨ Celebrating Excellence at CER Toastmasters ✨

A heartfelt congratulations to all contestants in our recent Evaluation Speech Contest—your dedication and courage inspire us all.
🏆 Winners:
- 1st Place: Gary Teng
- 2nd Place: Emma Padginton
- 3rd Place: Rodrigo Sobarzo

We were honoured to have our Club Founder, Jan Whitten, serve on the contest panel. In a very special moment, we presented Jan with her long‑awaited certificate recognising 35 years of outstanding service to Toastmasters and CER.

🙏 Thank you, Jan, for your vision, commitment, and inspiration—you continue to light the path for our members and community.

🎤✨ Spotlight moments from our recent Toastmasters Speech Contests!
From quick-thinking Table Topics on 14 Oct to laugh-out-loud Humourous Speeches on 28 Oct, our contestants brought courage, charisma, and creativity to the stage. 🌟
👏 Huge applause to everyone who stepped up and spoke out—you inspired us with your boldness and brilliance.
🏆 Congratulations to our winners!
Table Topics (14 Oct):
🥇 Anthony | 🥈 Emma | 🥉 Stephen
Humourous Speech (28 Oct):
🥇 Akash | 🥈 Dean
Swipe through the highlights and relive the magic 💬📸

Celebrating Excellence & Legacy

A standing ovation to Verica & Team for guiding us to new heights! 🎉

We’re proud to share:
* Select Distinguished Club status for 2024–2025
* District 90 Mastery Ribbon for 2-4-6-8 DCP goals
* 15 years of membership for Anthony, ourCER Toastmaster

Here’s to growth, leadership, and lasting legacy! 🌟

🎉 Incredible News! 🎉

This Tuesday, our Toastmasters Club was on fire! 🔥 Ian, Ken, and Stephen each took home the Yak Yak Award — for being the Best Table Topics Speakers! And here’s the kicker: they did it together, at the same time! 🗣️✨

For those new to it, Table Topics is all about speaking confidently on the spot, building quick thinking and courage.

Let’s celebrate these amazing members for their boldness, creativity, and team spirit! 🚀🙌

You inspire us all — keep shining! ✨

🌟 What an energizing club meeting! 🌟

Few weeks ago, we dove into an exciting Club Debate, and our very own Stephen took the stage as the politician! 🎤🗳️ His passionate arguments and quick thinking kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

The enthusiasm and teamwork in the room were truly inspiring — it’s amazing to see our members shine and grow with each event.

Huge thanks to everyone who participated and made it such a fantastic session. Can’t wait to see what we’ll tackle next! 🚀✨

🚨 The Great Yak Yak Mystery! 🚨

Two weeks ago, our beloved Yak Yak went on a little unexpected adventure — and suddenly, it was missing! 🌟

But fear not! Our amazing CER team turned into detectives, working together to crack the case. 🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♀️ And guess what? Thanks to their teamwork and determination, Bernard — our Yak Yak Award winner — brought Yak Yak back home to enjoy some well-deserved family time. 🏡💙

Now, Yak Yak is back and ready for more fun with the CER team! Cheers to teamwork, adventure, and just a little yak-tastic mystery solving! 🎉🐾