We started our Toastmasters International (TMI) year on 1st July 2020, in “unprecedented times” due to the Covid-19 pandemic - hovering over the concept of "the new normal". The push to continue meeting in the new online method, has resulted in unforeseen possibilities and positives. Online meetings have brought a surge of worldwide TMI collaboration and training, where membership value and networking has surged forward. Members are developing skills beyond public speaking, confidence building and leadership skills. Members have appreciated learning new skills to present themselves better and click the right buttons in this new online meeting world for work and for fun.
Area 21 also warmly welcomed York EbOrators into its borders as our longest established club, by holding a successful online ‘Table Topics’ social in July. All 4 clubs in the area took part :
- Doncaster Speakers
- Hull Speakers
- Sheffield Speakers
- York EbOrators
In 2021, both Sheffield Speakers (February) and then Doncaster Speakers (May) will be celebrating their 10th anniversary since becoming a chartered Toastmasters club.
In an age of uncertainty and venue restrictions at times under the pandemic, being able to continue to attend Toastmaster meetings and contests online has been truly appreciated. Not just for personal development and learning, but especially now for the encouragement, enjoyment and to see familiar faces and smiles.
Maria Orlovic
Area 21 Director (1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021)
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I am delighted to have taken on the Area Director role for Area 21 for July 2017 to June 2018. I have been a member of Toastmasters for nearly six years and have been very grateful for the support I have received from all the Area 21 Clubs and their members. Apart from offering support to Doncaster, Hull and Sheffield Clubs, I am hoping to start up a fourth club in this Area. My Deputy Area Director is Rebecca Pennington, the Sheffield Speakers President, and we are both committed to ensuring that each Club receives the assistance its members need.
Jean Stewart
Area 21 Director
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