Introduction
On Tuesday March 20th 1979, CBC Toastmasters was chartered in Sydney, following a number of phone calls between, among others, Wal Lussick, Leon Payne and Margaret Standaloft. Ensuing bank mergers meant that CBC Bank was swallowed up into the National Banking Group. The Club underwent a name change to accommodate the fluctuating fortunes of the banking industry and became National Toastmasters.
The National Club has a rich tradition and still maintains and updates today its compendium of Club history, award winners, office holders, and Standing Orders, a tribute to those who worked so diligently to establish those important documents and lists. One of the most prominent of these was Geoff Kirkwood, who served not only the National Club but all levels of District 70.
National Toastmasters Club Aims
The main aims of National Toastmasters are to:
- Help members to develop confidence in their ability to speak in public and to communicate effectively
- Provide educational materials which will guide members in preparing interesting and entertaining speeches
- Encourage self-improvement through constructive evaluation of assignments
- Provide an opportunity for members to enjoy themselves in a public speaking forum