30/06/2026
From the Pen of the Outgoing President / VP Public Relations.
Dear Toastmasters and Guests,
When we started this year, I shared my vision for the club's theme for the next 12 months -
"To Infinity and Beyond!"
And what a year we have had!! We have seen so many valued members learn and grow, both personally and professionally to excel in many ways!
I for one am extremely proud of all of our members, and as the leader of your club I say THANK YOU for all of your hard work, professionalism and commitment - not only for the benefit of the club and it's members, but also for yourselves personally.
It takes a special kind of person to voluntarily be part of an organisation that gives so much to its members, and then to give back so freely and willingly to that very same club - you all rock!
Tonight we saw a number of Educational Award winners with Thea, Christopher, Christa and past member Phoebe taking out awards.
As a club executive, we voted Christa as the Toastmaster of the Year for all her hard work and devotion to the club meetings every week.
It was also my privilege to award the President's Award to our VPE, Thea, who provided amazing help and service to me as the club president, was passionate about the club and its mission, and always made sure she was checking things were done, keeping me on task, and having everything prepared impeccably each week.
I'll leave it up to our new VPPR, Christa Grace to add some more photos from tonight, but I will finish with this..
It has been an honour and a privilege to lead you to another fantastic result - at the 11th hour, we had a member join and this means our club is DISTINGUISHED for the first time in several years! This is an incredible achievement. I know that in the hands of your new president, Karen Jurss, you'll have another fantastic year!
Always reach for the stars and beyond, remember that you are both your biggest critic, and biggest cheerleader. Be proud of what you achieve and wear it like a badge of honour. All the very best of luck, and lots and lots of love for another fabulous year!!
Yours always,
Chris McLean - Outgoing President, 2025-2026
