Noranda Toastmasters Club

As we gathered for our final meeting on 30 June 2026, club president Dennis honoured the memory of our beloved member, Gerry Freedman, who passed away earlier this week.

Gerry's warmth, humour, and encouragement will always be remembered.

Toastmaster Paula set an uplifting tone with the theme: **Favourite Books and Movies**, introducing speakers who shared personal insights.

A highlight of the evening was Joke Master Patrick, who had everyone in stitches with his cheeky humour.

Liz delivered her icebreaker speech, charming us as she introduced herself—confusing us with her choice of a red jacket instead of her favourite colour blue!

Steve reminisced about Gerry as a true gentleman and a valued customer, illustrating the positive impact he had on us all.

Table Topic Master Ezilma, dressed as a character from Harry Potter, creatively engaged participants with her imaginative questions.

Dennis received the Best Table Topics Speaker award for his outstanding contribution.

Alisan confidently took on the role of grammarian, introducing the word of the day, “Resilient,” while Luzanne provided a thorough timing report.

Our Hark Master, Pieter, kept us attentive with delightful chocolates as he tested our listening skills.

In a heartfelt moment, Dennis stepped down as club president, passing the baton to the new incoming president, Ezilma.
Paula presented him with a thoughtful gift—a book titled “The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness”—in appreciation of his year of dedicated leadership.

Lastly, we expressed gratitude to our guests, Eran and Pam, and to all our members who contributed to making this a memorable meeting. Here’s to the spirit of growth and camaraderie as we move forward!

🎤 Looking to build confidence, improve your speaking skills, develop leadership abilities, ace a job interview, or take your career to the next level?

At Noranda Toastmasters, you'll learn practical communication and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive, and encouraging environment. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced speaker, you'll find opportunities to grow at your own pace.

Why not join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, 17 June at 7:00 pm?

Please arrive at 6:45 pm so we can warmly welcome you, introduce you to some of our members, and help you settle in before the meeting begins.

📍 Where: Camboon Primary School Library, Forder Road, Noranda
📅 When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month (except December and January)

Guests are always welcome, and there is absolutely no obligation to speak unless you'd like to. Most first-time visitors simply sit back, observe the meeting, and discover how Toastmasters helps ordinary people become confident communicators and effective leaders.

Come along for a FREE evening and see why millions of people around the world have chosen Toastmasters to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

We look forward to meeting you!

Noranda Toastmasters enjoyed an inspiring evening themed "Gratitude and Reset" on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

The Word of the Day was "Recalibrate."

Members embraced the opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow through prepared speeches, evaluations, and impromptu speaking, all within a supportive and encouraging environment.

The meeting showcased the power of communication, leadership, and personal development that Toastmasters offers.

Our Toastmaster, Wan Teck Chung, skillfully guided the meeting, weaving meaningful quotes throughout the evening to connect each segment with the theme.

Congratulations to Maker and Paula on delivering engaging project speeches. Maker presented "From Control to Confidence" as part of his Presentation Mastery Level 2 project, while Paula successfully tackled the challenge of managing a difficult audience during her entertaining and insightful speech on her District 17 Conference highlights and lessons.

Additionally, Dennis was recognized for completing his Team Collaboration Level 4 project. Liz led a lively Table Topics session, with Luzanne earning the Best Table Topics Speaker award.

Patrick served as Grammarian, introducing the Word of the Day, while Aish confidently delivered her first Timing Report.

Luzanne kept members alert as Hark Master, and General Evaluator Jodie concluded the evening with thoughtful reflections.

We also extend our sincere thanks to outgoing Area Director Judith Allen for her support and encouragement of Noranda Toastmasters over the past 12 months. Your dedication and service are greatly appreciated.

Finally, a warm thank you to our guests, Daria and Pam, for joining us. We hope to see you again soon.

At Noranda Toastmasters, every meeting is an opportunity to grow in confidence, communication, and leadership in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Come along to our next meeting tor a FREE evening's entertainment. Guests are always welcome!

Embracing the theme “Small Steps, Big Impact,” the meeting celebrated growth, courage, and achievement.

Toastmaster Ezilma expertly guided an engaging evening, artfully connecting powerful quotes related to the theme between speakers.

Pieter and Luzanne delivered inspiring Icebreaker speeches, with thoughtful evaluations from Dennis and Kevin enhancing their impact.

Wan Teck led a dynamic Table Topics session, where Liz shone with top honours, while Maker and Patrick uplifted all participants with encouraging feedback.

Liz enriched the evening with her grammarian report, introducing the meaningful Word of the Day, “Nurture,” and Alison provided a thorough timing report.

Paula, in her role as Hark Master, kept everyone focused, while General Evaluator Jodie concluded the meeting with insightful reflections.

The club deeply appreciates all members for their contributions to an unforgettable and inspiring evening.

Photo Highlights (top left, clockwise):
Pieter and Luzanne were inducted as new members by President Dennis. Alison delivered her Icebreaker, “Speaking from the Heart,” followed by Aish with “The Audacious Art of Starting Over.” Luzanne earned Best Table Topics Speaker for the second meeting in a row, and Xuan was recognised for completing Level 2 of the Team Collaboration Path.

Noranda Toastmasters Club Meeting Summary – 15 April 2026:
With the theme “Step Up and Stand Out,” the meeting showcased growth, courage, and achievement.

Toastmaster Dennis led an engaging evening, while Liz delivered the Better Speaker Series: Beginning Your Speech, equipping members with practical skills.

Alison and Aish inspired with their Icebreakers, supported by thoughtful evaluations from Maker and Paula.

Patrick facilitated a lively Table Topics session, with Luzanne taking top honours and Steve providing encouraging feedback.

Jodie’s grammarian report with her Word of the Day ‘Audacious’, and Yash’s Hark Master role kept everyone attentive, and General Evaluator Xuan brought it all together with insightful reflections.

The club thanks guest Chandi and all members for contributing to a memorable and inspiring evening.

We kicked off April with an early Easter-themed meeting led by Kevin—fun, engaging, and full of great energy!

Highlights of the night:
- New Joke Master role introduced by Ezilma—bringing more laughter to our meetings
- Inspiring speeches by Dennis (“From Silence to Social Media”) and Yash (powerful Icebreaker)
Warm welcome to new members Aish and Alison—Alison jumped straight in by taking on the Timer role!
- Guests Ali, Luzanne, and Peter joined us, with Luzanne winning Best Table Topics Speaker

We were honoured to have Area Director Judith visit, and congratulations to Dennis for receiving the Toastmasters Core Values Medallion 👏

Another fantastic night of growth, confidence, and connection with Toastmasters International! 💬🔥

On 18 March 2026, Noranda Toastmasters Club proudly hosted the Area N24 International Speech and Evaluation Contests, bringing together members from Speak Easy Ellenbrook, Noranda, Swan, Heritage Towns, and Belmont clubs for an inspiring evening of communication and leadership.

Contest Winners
International Speech Contest:
• 1st Place: Neville Smith
• 2nd Place: Gaye O’Loghlen
• 3rd Place: Sandy Taylor

Evaluation Speech Contest:
• 1st Place: Simon Zaba
• 2nd Place: Janette Edwards
• 3rd Place: Manal Tough

Acknowledgements:
Sincere thanks to Judith Allen (Area Director and Chief Judge) for expertly organising the event, and to the Northern Division Director Raymond Brestovac for his support.

Appreciation also goes to Test Speaker Peter Petrich, Contest Chairs Liz Fisher and Dennis Chong, as well as the judges and officials whose professionalism ensured a successful and fair contest.

The evening was a strong reminder of the excellence, dedication, and spirit within Area N24.

Noranda Toastmasters Club held its International Speech and Evaluation Speech Contests on 4 March 2026, creating an inspiring evening of communication, learning and friendly competition.

In the International Speech Contest, Steve Vella won 1st place, Gerry Freedman placed 2nd, and Kevin Isler placed 3rd.

In the Evaluation Speech Contest, Maker Jok won 1st place, Patrick Vu placed 2nd, and Ezilma Dias placed 3rd, with Gerry Freedman also competing.

A sincere thank you to Chief Judge Judith Allen, the judges for their professionalism and integrity, Test Speaker Nathan Woodhead, and Contest Chairs Liz Fisher and Xuan Phan.

We also appreciate the members who supported behind the scenes and thank our guests Alison, Ash, Jordan, Justin and Millie for attending.

It was a wonderful evening celebrating courage, growth and the power of communication at Noranda Toastmasters Club.

Noranda Toastmasters Club came alive on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, with a powerful and timely theme: “VOICES That CHANGED The WORLD.”

Our Toastmaster of the Evening, Maker, thoughtfully aligned the theme with Black History Month, highlighting influential communicators and leaders whose voices shaped history and inspired generations. It was a reminder that every great change begins with the courage to speak.

Gerry delivered an engaging educational session on Creating the Best Club Climate, reinforcing that strong, supportive environments empower confident voices to grow.

We proudly welcomed our newest member, Yash, who was inducted by the President Dennis and presented with his member badge and welcome package. Impressively, Yash stepped straight into the Timer role and delivered a clear and comprehensive timing report — a fantastic start to his Toastmasters journey.

Even more exciting, guest Aish has decided to join our club, beginning her own journey of growth with us.

The evening featured two compelling speeches. Kevin explored the intriguing question “Why Time Feels Faster or Slower,” connecting meaningfully with the audience, while Jodie’s speech “What Is Time to Be Alive” showcased expressive vocal variety and confident body language.

Paula led an energetic Table Topics session aligned to the theme, with Alison earning Best Table Topics Speaker Award.

We were also delighted to host four guests — Aish, Allison, Jordon and Justin — and we thank all members for proactively confirming participation in our upcoming 2026 Club Contests.

With passionate contestants stepping forward for both the International Speech Contest and Evaluation Contest, the momentum is building.

At Noranda Toastmasters, we don’t just practise speeches — we strengthen voices, build leaders, and create impact. Because every voice, when nurtured, has the potential to change the world.