Newcastle Toastmasters Club
Weekly meetings will return after ANZAC Day on Thursday, 2nd May
Routine Meetings
Thursdays, 7 pm, Souths Merewether
Speechcraft Short Course
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We meet on Thursdays of each month at Souths Merewether.
Please arrive by 6:45 pm for a 7 pm start.
See our page about meetings to read more about what to expect. We follow the program format and Pathways educational resource from Toastmasters International.
Visitor Form
Although we accept walk-in visits, we encourage you to please complete the registration form at the below link. This is an opportunity for us to prepare and create the best possible experience.
Upcoming events
Flick through this calendar to see the club’s major celebrations, competitions and courses.
Our venue
Souths Merewether is accessible via car parking and public transport.
The venue’s address is 46 Llewellyn St, Merewether, NSW 2291.
Our approach
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
What we do
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F2F Meetings
We host face-to-face meetings. Members practice their public speaking and leadership skills in front of an audience of the club and guests.
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Speechcraft Short Course
Ask us about the short course for individuals and organisations to learn presentation and leadership skills.
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Special Events
We announce events via our newsletter for members and guests.
“The Newcastle Toastmasters Club helped me to rediscover my confidence and my voice.”
— MELANIE
Anyone can get involved in assisting and leading The Newcastle Toastmasters Club.
The Area Director supports the committee and members.
News and Blog
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FAQs
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At the Newcastle Toastmasters Club, meetings last around two to two and a half hours. The structured program begins at 7 p.m. We encourage everyone to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to prepare. We aim to conclude structured meetings between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to stay and chat afterwards.
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You can contact the club before visiting a meeting. However, we also accept walk-in visits.
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You don’t need to bring much for meetings. You may benefit from bringing a pen and some paper.
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Visitors receive an agenda for the meeting, a membership application form and promotional materials.
Members received agendas, Pathways resources and further resources from the club.
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Please visit three routine meetings to get familiar. Then complete a membership application form and pay the small fees that contribute to Toastmasters International and costs of maintaining our club.
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We provide paper copies of agenda programs for meetings. Other relevant supplies are available. Members should contact the Vice President of Education to see what is available when requiring multimedia equipment.
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Prepared speeches can be focused on any appropriate topic of the speaker’s choice. This is a great way to speak about what you are passionate about, familiar with or working on. Impromptu speech topics are surprises on the night to practice thinking on our feet. They should be achievable and within the speaker’s realistic areas of knowledge.
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Clubs vary in their requirements and expectations. At the Newcastle Toastmasters Club, we encourage visitors to attend three meetings for free. Then complete the application form, and we can process membership.