When three Williamstown toastmasters came together in 2013, stayed together, and worked together, Aerospeakers Toastmasters Club took to the air.
From the first meeting in 2013 to the club’s chartering on Thursday 18th June, 2015, when it was officially recognised by Toastmasters International, perseverance was key.
Committee met monthly and worked together to organise speaking events that would demonstrate the benefits and enjoyment of public speaking and reach those members of the community who wanted to gain confidence in speaking not only publicly but also at work and in social settings.
Because of the club’s proximity to the RAAF Base the name Aerospeakers was chosen.
Although Aerospeakers was a young club, its members were soon speaking clearly, confidently, and competently before an audience.
The executive committee worked hard to improve meetings, build club morale and promote the Toastmasters speaking program. Committee involvement has enabled members to develop leadership skills.
New members were mentored, introduced to impromptu speaking, writing, and delivering speeches, evaluating, chairing meetings and encouraged to enter club contests.
Since surviving two challenging Covid years and meeting online, Aerospeakers has seen strong membership growth.
We meet at the Laverton Hub on the first and third Thursday of the month and welcome new members, who, through mentoring and encouragement soon grow into speakers and leaders who will take these skills into the workplace, home, and the community.
It is in serving that we find ourselves and Toastmasters is an organisation that provides the opportunity for its members to serve each other, their clubs, and the district.
For more information: aerospeakerstm@gmail.com
