🌊 Meeting 1009 – The Ripple Effect 🌊
What a fantastic night at Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters!
Our Toastmaster Craig Bruty led the evening with his theme “The Ripple Effect” — exploring how even a small conversation, action or decision can influence others and create an impact far beyond what we first realise.
We heard prepared speeches from Raj – “Lead in Any Situation” and Cassy – “Not On My Bingo Card,” plus a special educational presentation from Dearne Rout, District 73 Administration Manager, titled “What Are You Here For?”
Dearne gave members and guests a helpful introduction to Toastmasters Pathways — the educational program members use to work through projects, build confidence, improve communication and public-speaking skills, and develop leadership along the way. It was especially useful for newer members and guests who are still discovering how Toastmasters works.
One of the highlights was welcoming so many new and returning guests. Several first- and second-time guests got up and had a go at Table Topics, and one returning guest even stepped into the role of Table Topics Evaluator #2 — fantastic to see people getting involved so early in their Toastmasters journey.
At the end of the meeting, our guests shared how welcomed they felt, how much they enjoyed the evening and how much they had learnt — a pretty perfect example of Craig’s Ripple Effect in action. 🌊✨
Next up: Tuesday 18 August — and this meeting will be run a little differently. 👀
Watch this space for all the details!
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We meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7.00-9.00pm
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Join us for our next Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters meeting on Tuesday 21 July.
We are very excited to welcome Pam Ahern OAM, founder of Edgar’s Mission, as our guest speaker.
Pam is a past member of Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters, and her public speaking journey began right here at our club. This year, Pam was also awarded an OAM, which was such exciting and well-deserved recognition for her incredible work.
It will be very special to welcome Pam back and hear some of her story.
Toastmasters is a friendly and supportive place to build confidence, practise public speaking, develop communication and leadership skills, and meet encouraging people.
Guests are always welcome. You are very welcome to come along, watch, listen, meet our members and see what Toastmasters is all about. There is no pressure to speak unless you would like to have a go.
We have had some wonderful new guests and new members recently, and we would love to welcome more people from the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges community.
📅 Tuesday 21 July 2026
⏰ 6.45pm arrival for a 7.00pm start
📍 Sunbury Seniors Hub
8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury
Come along, be inspired, and discover the unexpected spark within you. 🌟
10/07/2026
10/07/2026
🏆 WE ARE A DISTINGUISHED CLUB! 🏆
We're beyond proud to share that Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters has officially achieved Distinguished Club status for 2025–2026! 🎉
What does that actually mean? Our little club of 12 members hit 5 Distinguished Club Program goals this year, across education, membership, leadership and club strength. It's one of the highest honours a Toastmasters club can earn. 💛
📚 Education — members completing Pathways projects
🌱 Membership — growing and welcoming new faces
🌟 Leadership — members stepping up into roles
💪 Club Strength — running a healthy, active club
Small club. Big heart. Wonderful achievement. ✨
We're celebrating alongside our wider Toastmasters family too — District 73 (Victoria, Tasmania & South Australia) saw 53 clubs reach Distinguished status this year. Huge thanks to outgoing District Director Janine Wan, DTM, and the whole District 73 team for a year of guidance and support. 🙏
But honestly? The certificate isn't even the best part. The best part is watching new members like Shahbaz deliver his very first Ice Breaker speech with courage and heart. It's guests trying Table Topics for the first time. It's four guests, first-timers and regulars alike, telling us this week they want to become members. That's what Distinguished really looks like in this club. 🥹
Come see it for yourself — next meeting:
Tuesday 21 July, 6:45pm for a 7pm start, Sunbury Seniors Hub,
8 O'Shanassy Street, Sunbury.
Guests always welcome, no pressure to speak. 📅
District 73 Toastmasters Toastmasters International Janine Wan Darryl O'reilly Paulette Marshall Shahbaz Khan Paulette's Travel & Life Path Julie Wacker Susan Ninetoes Wyatt Craig Bruty Ros Handley Andrew Mitchell Mudita J Goswami Matt Zull
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