Success Synergy Toastmasters Club

11/08/2026

Shout out to our clubs newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Hosea Mare, Dale W Huliaweng, Maingu Wangi, Kelly Ralai, Eanswida Maniu, CityRide TaxiService

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10/08/2026

📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 🎯 Theme: “Unlock Your Potential”

We wrapped up another inspiring evening at Success Synergy Toastmasters PNG, and what a meeting it was! 🌟

We were honoured to welcome Area Director Frank Manue Jr. as our distinguished guest, alongside up to nine guests who joined us online.

Area Director Frank commended our club for its innovative use of breakout rooms, the effective use of the sandwich feedback method by our evaluators, and the strong leadership demonstrated throughout the meeting.

👏 Amazing effort from everyone!

Five members progressed through their Toastmasters Pathways projects and delivered prepared speeches. It was also fantastic to see our members step confidently into their meeting roles as we divided into two breakout rooms, giving speakers more opportunities to present, receive evaluations, and develop their skills.

🗣️ Breakout Room 1 — Roles & Speakers

🎙️ Toastmaster of the Room: Linda Taminza Salala
🎤 Speaker 1: Stephanie Eka | Evaluator: Georgina Gunigin
🎤 Speaker 2: Rosilah Kiliu | Evaluator: Stephanie Eka
📋 General Evaluator: Georgina Gunigin
⏱️ Timer: Norah C. Aura
🗣️ Ah-Counter: Violet Wangi
📖 Grammarian: Georgina Gunigin

🗣️ Breakout Room 2 — Roles & Speakers

🎙️ Toastmaster of the Room: IPP Linda Kapani
🎤 Speaker 1: Rose Kungumori | Evaluator: Linda Kapani
🎤 Speaker 2: TM Naomi Stanley | Evaluator: June Dibela
🎤 Speaker 3: TM Christa Dulau | Evaluator: Mimi Murray
⏱️ Timer: Linda Kapani
🗣️ Ah-Counter & Grammarian: Mimi Murray

📚 Better Speaker Series Training

Our Club Secretary, Toastmaster June Dibela, delivered an outstanding training session on Impromptu Speaking as part of the Better Speaker Series, while also completing her Level 4 project.

June shared a practical five-step formula to help us respond with confidence when put on the spot:

Listen → Pause → Confirm → Tell → End

She also introduced four useful response strategies and wrapped up with three powerful reminders:

💪 Be Confident.
🎯 Be Brief.
💬 Be Sincere.

🎤 Table Topics

Our Table Topics session was expertly facilitated by VPE Norah Christine Aura, with Area Director Frank leading the way as our first speaker and setting an inspiring tone for the session.

Toastmaster Naomi Stanley courageously volunteered to take on a Table Topic, followed by our Immediate Past President, Linda Kapani, who brought the session to a strong close.

The questions challenged us to reflect on fear, hidden struggles, failure, courage and how we can unlock our potential.

🌱 Growth Happens When We Step Forward

And yes — like any live meeting, it wasn't perfect. We experienced network challenges, a few mistakes, and moments when nerves got the better of us in the spotlight.

But that's exactly what makes Toastmasters so valuable.

It is a safe and supportive space where we can try, stumble, learn, receive feedback, and grow without judgment. Every mistake is an opportunity to improve, and every meeting is another chance to build the confidence and skills we can carry into the real world.

A huge thank you to all our members who took on roles, delivered speeches, evaluated, participated in Table Topics, and supported one another throughout the evening. 👏

And to all our guests who joined us online — we hope you gained something valuable from the experience and that we'll see you again at our next meeting on Sunday, 23 August 2026! 🎉

We continue to learn, grow, lead and unlock our potential — together. 💡

08/08/2026

📚✨ Toastmasters Word of the Month: SAGA ✨📚

This month, Toastmasters International brings us the word SAGA.

Saga (noun) — a long story of events or experiences, often involving challenges, adventures, and memorable moments.

At Success Synergy Toastmasters, we’re excited to explore this word and add it to our vocabulary!

🗣️ Try using “SAGA” in a sentence:

• “My Toastmasters journey has been an incredible saga of learning, growth, and confidence.”

• “What started as a simple idea turned into a saga of challenges and unexpected successes.”

• “Her journey to becoming a confident speaker is a remarkable saga of courage and perseverance.”

• “The project became a saga of deadlines, teamwork, challenges, and ultimately success.”

• “Every person has a unique saga, filled with experiences that shape who they become.”

💡 Challenge for our members:
Try using SAGA in your conversations, speeches, and everyday communication this month!

📖 August's Word of the Month is saga!

Every speaker has a story to tell. How will you use saga in a sentence this month?

Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

07/08/2026

🌟 Friday Member Spotlight 🌟

Meet Toastmaster Violet Wangi 💙

At Success Synergy Toastmasters Club, we love celebrating the journeys of our members because every journey begins with one courageous step.

Violet joined our club on 1stJune, and although she's only been a member for a short time, Toastmasters has already changed the way she sees communication.

Here's what Violet shared with us:

"The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself."

"When I joined Toastmasters, I thought I would mainly improve my public speaking. But one of the biggest lessons I've learnt so far has actually been about listening."

"Taking on my first meeting role as Ah-Counter made me realise that in my everyday life, both personally and professionally, I often listen just enough to respond, instead of truly listening to understand. I'm usually quick to speak or offer my opinion without always giving others the time and space to express themselves."

"That experience reminded me to be more patient, more considerate, and to become a better listener."

"I'm really enjoying the journey so far. Everyone has been so supportive and encouraging, and I'm excited to continue learning and growing."

Thank you, Violet, for sharing your story and reminding us that Toastmasters isn't just about becoming a better speaker but it's about becoming a better communicator, leader, and listener.

We're proud to be part of your journey and can't wait to see you continue to grow.

One Club. One Vision. Growing Together.

💬 What has been your biggest lesson since joining Toastmasters? We'd love to hear your story in the comments.

05/08/2026

Are you ready to become a more confident speaker, stronger leader, and better communicator?

Join us this Sunday, 9 August, as we explore the theme "Unlock Your Potential."

Whether you're looking to build confidence, sharpen your presentation skills, or simply grow personally and professionally, there's a place for you at our club.

✨ Hear inspiring prepared speeches, participate in fun Table Topics, receive constructive feedback, and connect with a supportive community that is
committed to helping each other grow.

📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Online)

Visitors are always welcome! Come and experience why Toastmasters is where leaders are made.

02/08/2026

🎉 A warm welcome to our newest member! 🎉

The Success Synergy Toastmasters family is delighted to welcome Wilma Tanabi as our newest club member!

Wilma, we're excited that you've chosen to begin your Toastmasters journey with us. Every meeting is an opportunity to grow in confidence, strengthen your communication skills, develop your leadership abilities, and connect with a supportive community that is committed to helping one another succeed.

As we often say, every accomplished speaker once took that very first step. We look forward to celebrating your milestones, cheering you on, and watching you discover your full potential.

Please join us in giving Wilma a warm Success Synergy Toastmasters welcome! 👏💙

Welcome aboard, Wilma - we're so glad you're here!

02/08/2026

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29/07/2026

“Toastmasters is the lab of leadership,” says Zappala, who has been a club and District officer. “It’s where you learn the skills that you can use out in the real world. It’s where you learn to get familiar with being uncomfortable.”

“One of the things I understand from my students about Toastmasters is that it can really build your confidence and clarity, and it also connects you to a community,” Rattan says. “If you’re in an early leadership position and all that wonderful work you did learning how to present effectively starts to get interrupted by nerves and anxiety and stress, you have a community you can reach out to and say, ‘I could really use a coffee catch-up with a few people.’ That’s an invaluable asset.”

Stepping into a leadership role comes with many challenges, but being aware in advance of the problems that can arise—and knowing how you will address them—goes a long way in making the transition smoother and easier to handle.

👌 An excellent read for those of you who are starting out in a leadership role!

Learn how to navigate stepping into a leadership role successfully.

26/07/2026

🌺✨ MEETING NO. 45 RECAP – SUCCESS SYNERGY TOASTMASTERS CLUB ✨🌺

What an incredible evening! 🙌

On Sunday 26th July 2026, we held our 45th club meeting online via Zoom, themed beautifully around:
💚 "Rooted in Culture, Rising Together" 💚

Here's a snapshot of what went down:

🗣️ TABLE TOPICS – Impromptu Speaking
Our members spoke from the heart on culture, identity, and community:
🌟 Natasha Owa – on the strength of her Bougainville matrilineal roots
🌟 Angela Jack – on stepping up as a Melanesian woman in the Solomon Islands
🌟 Stephanie Eka – on how Toastmasters has grown her as a communicator

🎤 5 PREPARED SPEECHES – What a lineup!
1️⃣ Georgina Gunigin – "From Learning to Leading" 🏆
2️⃣ Elaine Hevoho – "The Power of Taking the First Step" 👣
3️⃣ Stephanie Eka – "The Symphony of Cicadas" 🦗 (4 leadership lessons from nature!)
4️⃣ Linda Taminza Salala – "The Silence Behind the Screen" 📱💬
5️⃣ Natasha Owa – "The Art of Slowing Down" 🌿

Big shoutout to our amazing team:
🎙️ TMOD: June Dibella
⚖️ General Evaluator: Mimi Murray
⏱️ Timer: Elaine | 🔤 Grammarian: Flare | 🔢 Ah-Counter: Violet

We are women of culture, courage, and community. 💪🌺

Keep rising, keep speaking, keep leading! 🚀

📍 Success Synergy Toastmasters Club | Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

12/04/2026

Success Synergy Toastmasters Club closed an inspiring Sunday evening with Club Meeting No. 38 🌟

Guided by our Toastmaster of the Evening, Rose Kungumori , and led by President Linda Kapani , tonight’s theme “Be You” truly came alive through every role and speaker.

👏 Prepared Speakers:

Naomi Nasha delivered a powerful speech on “Luminescence,” reminding us to let our inner light shine, while Judith Migile inspired us with “The Magic in Vision Boards,” encouraging us to dream boldly and take action.

🎤 Table Topics:

Led by Angela Kirionne Jack , with engaging responses from June Dibela , Sophie Gett, Matilda Vanua, and Linda Kapani.

🛠️ Role Players:

Timer – Naomi Onea

Grammarians – Mimi Joe Willie & Rosilah Kiliu (who courageously stepped up to take on the Grammarian role for the first time 👏)

Ah-Counter – Georgina Gunigin

Evaluators – Mimi Murray & Georgina Gunigin

General Evaluator – Linda Kapani

📚 Training Session:

June Dibela delivered an insightful session on growing club membership and building stronger connections.

We also warmly welcomed our new members and guests who joined us tonight—your presence made the meeting even more special, and we look forward to seeing your journey with us unfold.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed—your energy, courage, and commitment continue to make our club a place of growth, leadership, and confidence.

Let’s keep showing up, speaking up, and shining our luminescence! ✨

PNG