- Self confidence
- Speak with passion
- Speech construction
- Body Language
- PowerPoint
- Career prospects
Club Committee Members
- Club President: Anna Jackman
- Anna progressed from tea girl, to light operator, to secretary, to treasurer and it is sensible to promote her further to Club President. Her warm personality coupled with her inability to refuse to accept positions offered means that she is always willing to demonstrate what a wonderful club we are.
- Past Club President: Gerard Casale
- Gerard joined speakers a few years ago and worked his way from a nervous beginner to the exalted position of being Club President for 2008. He is one of several club members to hold the MasterPiece award and is undisputed champion of the yellow ducks. (ask him about this!). Bringing a selection of new ideas, generous energy and strong commitment to the best club in the District, Gerard is a valued club asset and has now progressed from being an honorary Englishman to being a dual one!
- Vice President: Ian Price
- Although he is nominally challenged, and recalling names and faces is always something of a hit and miss affair, Ian has been part of the club for some years. His ability to motivate people whilst putting them at their ease is legendary. Ian is more at home with impromptu speaking and evaluation and makes good use of his professional training background. Outside of the club he is further involved in the speaking world and plays a part supporting other clubs and organisations. He has written and developed guidelines for the use of PowerPoint in club speaking.
- Club Treasurer: James Malone
- We are pleased to welcome James to our committee as Treasurer for the 2009-2010 season. James is an experienced and able club member who brings a lofty perspective to his speeches. Although we trust he will be more down-to-earth in his grasp of the purse strings, we anticipate that his enterprising attitude will bring an increase in our assets.
- Vice Treasurer: Frank Forster
- Master of the prepared speech, Frank is an artist in many arenas. As a sculptor, a word-smith and in the bar. His ability to spin a yarn into a fascinating vocal journey is the stuff of leg ends. Opps.. legends. Frank's passion is contagious, his smile infectious and his stories outrageous. Come and enjoy listening to a master of the craft.
- Committee Member: Sana Namazie
- We welcome Sana to the committee for 2008-9. From her first visit to us, Sana has always joined in, helped out and been one of the team. it was only right and proper to welcome her to the committee and make use of her enthusiasm and energy. Still learning the art of speaking, Sana is an inspiration for new speakers and her supportive nature will make sure everyone feels at home - just as she always has.