Townsville City Council Toastmasters

11/10/2026

Thank you everyone who helped put on a fantastic conference for Area 2 on Saturday the 10th of October.

It was great to see all 4 clubs under the same roof to share stories, food, and laughs with each other.

The day wouldn't have been possible without so many people demonstrating the best values of Toastmasters, to come together, help out, and support each other.

Congratulations to our many winners throughout the day and best of luck to all of those who will go on to represent the Northern Division.

24/09/2026

Last night marked another successful meeting with Darryl at the helm as Toastmaster.

Gemma delivered a fantastic speech on true love and we held our annual Table Topics contest. Congratulations to Andrew, Martin, and Gemma for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively. Its now only a matter of time before they represent the club at the Area Conference. Congratulations to Sandra as well for completing another level 1 pathway!

The night finished with further impromptu table topics as we all decided how we can conquer the final frontier.

See everyone next week on Wednesday the 30th at 5:45pm!

09/09/2026

Tonight we had a real menagerie of events.

John welcomed the change in season with several impromptu table topics. Nick spoke on the benefits of growing and sharing your own food. Sandra shared a story about being told to duck and cover. And Bevin gave an important message on men's health.

Thanks Gemma for being tonight's Toastmaster and Hope for being Chairman.

Congratulations to the following award recipients:
Martin for winning Gavel of the Gab,
Andrew for winning the Timers Award,
Hope for winning the General Evaluators Award and the Members Choice Award.

We hope to see everyone at the next meeting on Wednesday the 23rd of September at 5:30pm!

23/08/2026

Congratulations to the new world champion, Dirceu da Silva!

12/08/2026

Another majestic meeting tonight, Wednesday the 12th of August.

Kristy kept us on our toes with impromptu table topics and we had three courtly prepared speeches to fill out the evening. Martin reminded us of the importance of proper pest control, Leigh-Anne gave us advice on how to evaluate, and Andrew encouraged us to sieze the day.

The meeting was well conducted by our Toastmaster for the evening, Nick, and Chairman, John.

Congratulations to the following award recipients:
Martin for winning Gavel of the Gab,
Andrew for winning the Timers Award,
And Nick for winning the General Evaluators Award AND the Members Choice Award.

A great meeting that left everyone with the same thought: How good are penguins?!

We hope to see everyone at the next meeting on Wednesday the 26th of August at 5:30pm!

29/07/2026

Well done everyone for completing meeting #590 on Wednesday the 29th of July.

Memories and laughs were shared during our impromptu table topics and four wonderful prepared speeches provided everyone with some great stories to take home.

A big thank you for our Toastmaster of the evening, Andrew, for keeping the meeting moving and full of energy.

Congratulations to the following award recipients:
Jessica for winning the Gavel of the Gab.
Martin for winning the Timers Award.
Andrew for winning the General Evaluators Award AND the Members Choice Award.

Finally, a special congratulations to John for completing another Pathways level. 👏👏👏

We hope to see everyone at the next meeting on Wednesday the 12th of August 5:45pm!

27/07/2026

Another Engaging Evening at Townsville City Council Toastmasters!

Our Meeting #589 on Wednesday 22 July 2026 was filled with creativity, laughter and learning as members came together for another enjoyable Toastmasters evening.

The evening was expertly led by Toastmaster Sandra, with members participating in a range of fun and thought-provoking Table Topics, including:

• Should hibernation be allowed for humans?
• Why should penguins run the world?
• Should hot chocolate be considered a health food?
• What would your favourite winter coat say about you?

We were also treated to three inspiring prepared speeches:

• Bevin – Party in Washington 2016
• John – Twist and Turn
• Kristy – Believe In Me, Until I Can

Congratulations to our award recipients for the evening:

🏆 Gavel of the Gab – Martin
⏱️ Timer's Award – John
🎤 General Evaluator Award – Kristy
⭐ Member's Choice Award – Sandra

A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to another successful meeting. Your enthusiasm, support and commitment to personal growth continue to make our club a welcoming place to develop communication and leadership skills.

Next Meeting: Wednesday 29 July 2026
Location: Mayoral Reception Room, 103 Walker Street, Townsville
Time: 5:30pm arrival for a 5:45pm start

Visitors and guests are always welcome to join us and experience the supportive and encouraging environment of Toastmasters.

07/07/2026

🎤🎂Changeover, Awards & Birthday Celebration at Townsville City Council Toastmasters🎂🎤

What a fantastic evening celebrating another successful Toastmasters year!

Our Changeover Meeting on Wednesday 24 June was a wonderful night of reflection, recognition, friendship and looking ahead to an exciting new year.

Congratulations to all our award recipients for 2025/2026:

• Toastmaster of the Year – John
• Legacy Award – Martin
• Most Improved Toastmaster of the Year – Hope
• Spirit of Success – Gemma
• Gavel of the Gab – Leigh-Anne & John
• Timer of the Year – Andrew, Nick & Heather
• Enthusiastic Toastmaster of the Year – Leigh-Anne
• Member’s Choice – Leigh-Anne & Heather
• President’s Award – John

🍰We also celebrated our club birthday, marking another year of learning, growth and supporting each other on our speaking journeys.🍰

👏A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to making Townsville City Council Toastmasters such a welcoming and successful club. We look forward to another year of great speeches, leadership opportunities and personal growth

🎤 Next Meeting: Wednesday 8th July 2026
📍 Location: Mayoral Reception Room, 103 Walker Street, Townsville
⏰ Time: 5:30pm arrival for a 5:45pm start

✨ Visitors and guests are always welcome to join us and discover the Toastmasters experience

14/06/2026

14/06/2026

🎤 What a fantastic evening of debate, learning, and fellowship!

A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Interclub Debate Night with Magnetic North Toastmasters. The night was filled with lively discussion, great humour, and plenty of opportunities to grow as communicators and leaders.

A special congratulations to Gemma on completing Level 1 of her Presentation Mastery Pathway—a wonderful achievement and milestone in her Toastmasters journey. 👏