Multicultural Mandurah Toastmasters

A big shoutout to Maree Pickens, Program Quality Director of District 17, and to all Toastmasters and Honoured Guests who attended today’s S33 Area Competition! 👏
Despite the distance and challenging weather conditions, your presence, support, and enthusiasm truly made the event special. We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you who contributed to the success of today’s competition.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to excellence in Toastmasters! 💬✨

We are proud to host today’s S33 Area Competition at Greenfields Family and Community Centre. Well done to all contestants, and congratulations to the winners! 🎉
This successful International Speech & Evaluation Contest would not have been possible without the dedication of our Toastmasters and amazing volunteers who worked behind the scenes.
Olaf Schubert - Chief Judge
Matt Spagnolo - Contests Chair
Bonnie Mpofu and Varasambal Manikkam - Timers
Bryce Allen and Jacqui Hawkins - Tally Counters
Garry Ochtman - Contest Sergeant At Arms
Carolina Allen - Sergeant At Arms
Sonja Davalos- Toastmaster/Test Speaker
Janice Schubert - Catering and Raffles
Angela Booker - Area Director

We are proud to host today’s S33 Area Competition at Greenfields Family and Community Centre. Well done to all contestants, and congratulations to the winners! 🎉
This successful International Speech & Evaluation Contest would not have been possible without the dedication of our Toastmasters and amazing volunteers.
As the International Speech & Evaluation Contests move on to the Southern Division, we wish Jonathan Lee and Lovella Comeros Ochtman all the very best as they compete and represent our club. We are incredibly proud of you both! 🌟

🗣️ Where Leaders (and Great Conversations) Are Made!

Ever wondered if Western Australia should just go its own way? Or if Perth is ready for that full "metropolitan" glow-up? 🌆 We didn't just wonder—we debated it!

Last Monday, Multicultural Mandurah Toastmasters held Meeting No. 30, and it was a packed house at the Greenfields Community Centre.

From Bryce Allen’s "Ice Breaker" to Rudson Barcoma’s "Pathway" speech, and Jonathan practicing his competition speech, our members were busy sharpening their skills and finding their voices.

Why you should join us next time:
• Conquer the Stage: Whether it’s a 90-second Table Topic or a 7-minute keynote, we provide the perfect "safe space" to ditch the public speaking jitters.
• Think on Your Feet: Our impromptu sessions (like the WA secession debate!) will help you stay sharp in any meeting or social setting.
• Community & Feedback: We don't just speak; we grow. With structured evaluations from experts like Olaf Schubert and Angela Roberts, you’ll leave every meeting better than you started.
• The Best Part? We have a supper break! ☕️ Come for the growth, stay for the networking and snacks.

Ready to find your voice? 🎤

Whether you're a seasoned pro or can't imagine standing in front of a crowd, there is a seat at the table for you.

📍 Where: Greenfields Community Centre, 2 Waldron Blvd, Mandurah
🗓️ When: Every 2nd and 4th Monday
⏰ Time: 6:55 PM (for a 7:00 PM start)

Drop a comment below or DM us to be a guest at our next meeting. See you there!

🌟 What an incredible night at Multicultural Mandurah Toastmasters! 🌟

Our International Speech & Evaluation Contest was a huge success — full of powerful speeches, sharp evaluations, and the kind of supportive energy that makes our club truly special.

A massive congratulations to our International Speech winners:
🥇 Jonathan Lee
🥈 Karin Jarvis
🥉 Angela Roberts

And to our Evaluation Contest champions:
🥇 Angela Roberts
🥈 Lovella Ochtman

From heartfelt stories to clever humour and thoughtful evaluations, every contestant brought their best to the stage. The room was buzzing with inspiration, courage, and multicultural pride — exactly what Toastmasters is all about.

Huge thanks to our contest team, judges, timers, tally counters, and guests for making the night run smoothly and joyfully. This is how leaders are made. 💙✨

Ready to grow your confidence and communication skills? Join us at our next meeting on Monday, 23rd March!

🌟 Celebrating Women Finding Their Voice

International Women’s Day may have passed, but the impact of women finding their voice continues every day in Toastmasters.

Women join Toastmasters to:

🎤 Speak with confidence
📈 Develop leadership skills
🤝 Connect with supportive and encouraging communities

Across 140+ countries, women are growing as communicators, leaders, mentors, and role models — in their clubs, workplaces, and communities.

At Toastmasters District 17, we are proud of the many women who lead, inspire, and support others to step forward and be heard.

💬 Tell us in the comments:
What has Toastmasters helped you find — confidence, leadership, connection, or something else?

# ̇nternationalwomensday

Multicultural Mandurah Toastmasters Officers and Members at District 17 Club Officer Training and Sundowner.

What a dynamic way to kick off our first Multicultural Toastmasters meeting of 2026!
Excited for a year of growth and speech ahead.
Bringing people from all backgrounds together to learn, speak, and support one another.

Come along and join our fortnightly meetings starting Monday 2nd of February 2026 at Greenfields Family and Community Centre,
2 Waldron Boulevard, Greenfields. Meeting starts at 7pm to 9pm. Light supper will be provided.
Guests are welcome are welcometoattend!
See you then...