Welcome to the D73 Southern Cross Light Up the Member, Light up the Club

District 73 Toastmasters provides a mutually supportive and positive environment in which

every D73 member of has the opportunity to contribute to the growth and well-being of

other district members.

This newsletter, the “Southern Cross” is here to help celebrate member, club, area,

division, and district successes; and to share district-related and Toastmasters International

information, news, and events. With other mediums, such as the D73 Website and the D73

Facebook Group, we aim to share ideas and opinions about improvements you would like

to see in the district.

This Month in the Southern Cross:

A Christmas Message

Workshop Presenters

Pathways Café

Contests

Convention Calendar

District 73 Website

Toastmasters Talk

Educational Excellence

Speechcraft

A Toastmaster's Promise

A Christmas

Message from the District Director

As the festive season is upon us and

2017 draws to a close, let’s reflect on

the amazing half year that District 73

has seen over the last six months.

Since July we have chartered eight

new clubs! Woohoo! Although, we

have lost a few clubs, and some are

currently suspended, it leaves us in a

strong position with 161 clubs. This is

an increase of four clubs for this

toastmasters year.

We have all been a part of history with

the dawn of a new era where we

welcomed Pathways, our new

education system. Pathways rolled out

in our Region 12 on 6 December 2017.

Although Pathways introduced change,

our club meetings will remain the

same. They will still be the fun,

supportive environments we have

come to know and love.

Join your fellow toastmasters in embracing Pathways yet don’t forget to complete awards in the

traditional education program which will still count towards personal and club goals until June

2020.

I look forward to a rewarding 2018 full of promise and challenges with the second round of Club

Officer Training, the Division Contests, our District 73 Annual Convention in Hobart and of course,

the District Council Meeting held at that event. District 73 rocks!

I would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New

Year.

Christine Dimitros

D73 District Director

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Workshop Presenters

Have you ever dreamt of teaching your hard-earned skills in front of an

audience?

Well, now’s your chance. Our next annual convention is being held in Hobart on the

weekend of the 19th of May, 2018, and workshop presenters are being sought. You

might have a special skill or ability that you want to share with the world. Maybe you

have years of experience in a particular method of communicating. Or possibly you’re

an expert in some kind of modern technology.

If so, our convention committee wants to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to

present in front of a larger audience, and deliver a completely different style of

presentation.

Applications for Workshop Presenters for Convention close on 1st January 2018, see

http://www.d73annualconvention.org.au/workshops for details on how to apply

There are still a few Early Bird Tickets left but they are selling fast!

Early Bird Ticket $310 Includes all 3 days and Gala Dinner*

*Does not include DTM Breakfast on Sunday

Early Bird tickets on sale 18th November – 31st December 2017

or when allocation of 50 tickets is exhausted (whichever comes first!)

Full price tickets are $350

Book now at - www.TryBooking.com/RNLH

For all the latest Convention info, including accommodation options refer to

www.D73annualconvention.org.au

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Pathways Café

It's quite nice to have the December/January break to become acquainted with our

new learning experience. I find myself with a cuppa and navigating my way around

Base Camp, becoming absorbed in the Tutorials and Resources, and spending quite

some time giving badges and feedback to my fellow club members!

As we transition to Pathways, its important we keep the main thing, the main thing –

Club meetings continue being vibrant and energised, ensuring all members have an

opportunity to contribute in both the legacy education module and embark on the

Pathways learning experience.

As we welcome Guests, we could reconsider the material provided to them,

as we should incorporate information on Pathways.

I was chatting with Kim Hahn, Bass Division Director on Sunday morning about this,

and what do you know, Kim has whipped up a revised guest information document to

include Pathways of which an extract is below;

Pathways – the Toastmasters Educational Program

Pathways is a self-paced training program to help members achieve their individual

communication and leadership goals. Every member chooses a ‘path’ that best fits

their individual goals. The learning experience includes delivering speeches, online

tutorials and resources as well as feedback and mentoring from other club

members. The 10 paths available are show below

Upon joining, your first path is free and includes a questionnaire to assist with

finding the best path for you. As this is a self-paced program, we estimate that

your first path may take you from 6 months to 2 years. Thereafter, each path is

$20 USD.

Each path has 5 levels and involves 2-3 projects. Distinguished Toastmaster is

the highest achievement within Toastmasters and involves the completion of 2

paths as well as fulfilling leadership roles.

For more information: https://www.toastmasters.org/pathways-overview

Of course, the above is just an example. Your club will need to review and

update the information provided to a guest, and also reconsider the new

member welcome pack.

Continue to welcome guests to our club experience, having fun meetings and

providing valuable feedback, as the club meeting remains unchanged. In fact,

our meetings could become more vibrant and exciting.

The sample guest booklet will be available on the District website.

Enjoy your Pathways learning experience and look forward to seeing you at 2nd

round Club Leadership training in the New Year.

Elizabeth Allwood

D73 Program Quality Director

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Contests

Congratulations to those members who are through to the Division Contest. What an

achievement. For some, this is a first, whilst for others this could be an ongoing

quest. The best thing about contests is to witness the achievement of the member,

pushing himself or herself outside their comfort zone, being vulnerable as they

represent their club and are speaking outside of that familiar club environment. Even

better, when the club members turn up to support and cheer on their comrade,

creating an atmosphere and an audience. Now that is a contest.

We have Division contests coming up in the new year – now here is my challenge to

you all – let’s have standing room only at the Division contests! Show up and support

your club. Volunteer to be a timer, counter, usher, or if you qualify, a judge for the

Division contest.

Which leads to the Toastmasters International Speech Contest Rule book 2017/18.

It is vitally important that Contestants are aware of the rules. In particular about originality;

This contest season, some of us have experienced a ‘protest’ that may have resulted

in a disqualification of a contestant. If only they’d been aware of the rules!

Please review the Contest rulebook which you can locate on the District 73 website

and at Toastmasters.org.

There is even a Contestant Checklist on page 23 of the rulebook.

Division Contests are being held on ;

Bass Division 4th Sat in March

Central Division 3rd Sat in March

Eastern Division 3rd Sat in Feb

Inner City Division 1st Sat in March

Metro Division 1st Sat in March

Northern Division 2nd Sat in Feb

Ranges Division 4th Sun in March

Southern Division 4th Sunday in Feb

Let’s have so much support for our amazing District 73 contestants that each and

every one of them feels like a champion!

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Convention Calendar

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Convention Calendar photo

competition. The Calendar is now available to purchase (only $15) at

https://www.trybooking.com/TIFE

It features some our coolest members and greatest clubs – Williamstown

Toastmasters, Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters, Central Division,

Frankston Toastmasters, Port Melbourne Toastmasters, Adelaide Toastmasters,

Spiritually Speaking Toastmasters and of course our great Tasmanian clubs who

are all looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Hobart Convention in May

2018!

The calendar is on sale until 15th January 2018.

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District 73 Website

The District 73 Website will be undergoing an upgrade starting from the 16th

of December, 2017. Emails to district leaders may also be unavailable.

The maintenance is expected to take a few days.

Toastmaster Talk

Pathways Has started!

Who in your club is getting one of the three Pathways badges for their

Pathways Icebreaker?

Contact your club's VPE and book that speech NOW!

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Educational Excellence Congratulations to the District 73 members who have achieved

an outstanding array of awards

for November ...

Award Toastmaster Club

Leadership Excellence Simpson, Gawain J.H. Eastern Shore

Advance Communicator Gold Rowe, Gwen E. Monash

Advance Communicator Gold Buykx, Holly Ivanhoe

Advance Communicator Gold Boron, Chris Eastern Shore

Advance Communicator Silver Tero, Paul Andrew Whitehorse

Advance Communicator Silver Jorgensen, Leona Jillian Rowville

Advance Communicator Silver Walker, Jacqueline P. East Gippsland

Advance Communicator Bronze Huang, John Box Hill

Advance Communicator Bronze Reefman, Peter J. East Gippsland

Advance Communicator Bronze Arnold, Rebecca Maria Carlton

Advance Communicator Bronze Chhay, Rattana Adelaide City

Advance Communicator Bronze Jennings, Kevin Surrey Hills

Advance Leader Bronze Butterworth, Brendan Ian Croydon - Yarra Valley

Advance Leader Bronze Rogers, Malcolm A. Prospeak

Advance Leader Bronze Renfrey, Craig P Parkville

Advance Leader Bronze Kinnear, Eve Cranbourne

Competent Communicator Duong, Chih Werribee Toastmasters Inc.

Competent Communicator Simonov, Dasha 747

Competent Communicator Tothill, Annette Jean Aldinga

Competent Communicator Smerdon, Gayle E Gourmet

Competent Communicator Zwolak, Kamilla M. Kew

Competent Communicator McColl, Neil Yarra Valley Water

Competent Communicator O'Reilly, Darryl Ballarat

Competent Communicator Mohammed, Faiz WorleyParsons Melbourne

Competent Communicator Woolley, Robert J. Manningham

Competent Communicator Horoba, Debbie Geelong

Competent Leader Angel, Steven Frankston

Competent Leader Pemberton, Heather LMC

Competent Leader Butterworth, Brendan Ian Croydon - Yarra Valley

Competent Leader Ahern, Anne Margaret Frankston

Competent Leader Smith, Michelle K. SA Governors

Competent Leader Kinnear, Eve Cranbourne

Competent Leader Zwolak, Kamilla M. Kew

Competent Leader Owen, Elizabeth DWS Adelaide

Competent Leader Salter, Vera Kam-chun Ballarat

Competent Leader Godau, Emmi Northern Exposure

and December ...

Award Toastmaster Club

Leadership Excellence A'Vard, Wayne Laurence Berwick

Leadership Excellence Rhodes, Phiona L. Cranbourne

Leadership Excellence Bosco, George Rowville

Advance Communicator Bronze Law, Susan Williamstown

Advance Communicator Bronze Chiodo, Robert M. Nillumbik

Advance Communicator Bronze Mathuku, Keerthana Adelaide City

Advance Communicator Bronze Mundy, Fiona B Diamond Valley

Competent Communicator Kamali, Max Hawthorn Toastmasters Club Inc.

Competent Communicator Barber, Lisa M Knox

Competent Communicator Brown, Gavan Indigo Speakers

Competent Communicator Collier, Jez William Carlton

Competent Leader Barber, Lisa M Knox

Competent Leader Press, Catherine M Knox

Competent Leader Vo, David Port Melbourne

Competent Leader Martin, Laura Hawthorn Toastmasters Club Inc.

Competent Leader Lankalapalli, Anil Kumar Servianites

Competent Leader Hayes, Greg P. Diamond Valley

Competent Leader Mangalino, Thad Deakin University

Competent Leader Stopp, Fiona Jane Quintessence

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Speechcraft

For Details on Available Speechcraft Courses.

click here for SA

click here for Tas

click here for Vic

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A Toastmaster's Promise

As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I

promise...

• To attend club meetings regularly

• To prepare all of my projects to the best of my ability, basing them on the Toastmasters

education program

• To prepare for and fulfil meeting assignments

• To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations

• To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn

and grow

• To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so

• To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy

• To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers

• To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters education and recognition programs

• To act within Toastmasters' core values of integrity, respect, service and excellence during the

conduct of all Toastmasters activities

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The Newsletter Team wishes Everyone a safe and happy Christmas

We look forward to meeting you on your path in 2018

The Southern Cross values your input. If you have a Workshop, Special Event or something wonderful to

share with the other members of District 73, contact the Southern Cross editor .

Past Editions of the Southern Cross can be found here... http://d73.toastmasters.org.au/southern-cross-

archives/

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