Our winner, Malachi Talabi done good...

Fellow Croydon Communicators Greetings from the Toastmasters World Convention in Las Vegas. I have just watched our man, Malachi Talabi, stride across the world stage in style and challenge a big international audience to "Keep On Walking..." when facing adversity. This speech began to take shape when he won our club contest in Croydon six months ago. During the spring he went on to win with his powerful message in the South London area, then to win the South East of England division and then to victory in the British & Irish championships - his message from Croydon proving more powerful than those of 225 other clubs. Today he was in the Semi Finals against 9 other great champions from countries around the world who all had strong messages and stylish approaches. This time he had honed his message with even more light and shade to make it more universal. The boy who was bullied in Bermondsey showed a wider world how to overcome adversity. He was so "in the moment" with the audience that he told us was so happy to be there walking with us. The judges placed a local hero from Las Vegas in first place, a lively young man from Montana in second place and Malachi in THIRD place. What a brilliant result for him and for Croydon Communicators! The first time for many years that a British person has made such an impact. Looking forward to telling you more when we are back in Croydon next week and he can show you the trophy he won on the world stage. Thank you for your support cheers for now DT

The Croydon Toast!

Welcome to the Newsletter of Croydon Communicators, the Premier speaking club in the United Kingdon and Ireland and home to the 2011 UK and Ireland International Speech Contest Winner.

In this issue, what do we have in store for you?

In the Spot Light - A personal journey from one of our newest members.

Why Join Croydon Communicators? - A personal view.

Dates for Your Diary - Autumn contests dates and more exciting events coming soon...

Member News - What you enjoyed (or missed at the last meeting).

What's your next speech? -Choices, choices, choices.

Member Matters...
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In the Spot Light
Before I joined the Croydon Communicators Club, I had attended various work led initiatives, which even included a Voice Coach at one stage. The results of such courses were sadly rather limited. After my first meeting as a Guest, I knew I had found an environment where I would be able to develop and overcome my fear of public speaking. The Croydon Communicators Club is supportive, friendly and very well organised. The anonymous feedback forms provide invaluable pointers to help you continuously develop your expanding skill set. I can go as far as to say that even as soon as completing my first speech, I noticed an immediate shift in my behaviour whilst speaking to Senior Management at work. In the next 9 months, my aim is to be able to confidently speech and present to a large business division.

Neelam
Solicitor

We wish Neelam every success on her journey. Come back again soon to see how Neelam continues to grow and develop as a great speaker.

A message from our President - Why join Croydon Communicators?
Because, like every Toastmasters club, Croydon Communicators is positive, friendly and allows everybody to constantly develop their speaking, leadership and listening skills. And to help others do the same.

Because we are a team of champions!
Vathani is last year’s Division H South East England Evaluation Champion and Malachi is the current Area 35 Humorous Speech Champion, and the current UK and Ireland International Speech Champion!

I know you’ll join me in wishing Malachi All The Very Best, on his journey to Las Vegas to compete against Toastmasters from around the World!

Our Champions are truly an inspiration to us all.

Dates for Your Diary - Autumn Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest in 2011 coming soon. Dates for your diary.

- Thu 22nd Sep: Club (Croydon Communicators) contest
- Sat 1st Oct 2011: Area 35 Contest
- Sat 15th Oct 2011: Division H Contest
- 11-13 November 2011: The District 71 Contest: Flourish in Glasgow...the November UK & Ireland Toastmasters Conference. Book your place today.
For more information contact Jane Cameron at http://www.blogger.com/info@flourish2011.co.uk or go to http://www.flourish2011.co.uk/and also have a look at our article in June edition of D71 Newsletter.

Look out for details of the Croydon Communicators Summer Speaking Splash to be held in our local area...more soon.

Member News - What you enjoyed (or missed at the last meeting).
Secretary's report. Read it here, now.
Develop and Coach for the Future
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Night of Champions

What's your next speech? - At Toastmasters once you've completed your first ten speeches, you can still go on to grow and develop your speaking and Leadership skills by choosing one of the many Advanced manuals. More in the next issue.

Look out for In the Spot Light from one of our Advanced speakers in the next issue...

Member Matters
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Do remember to Register yourself on our website so we can get to know you better.

Download a copy of our electronic Speech Log here and keep your own e-copy...

Till next time,

...bring a friend, bring family and bring yourself to the next meeting.
Hanna
VP Public Relations