HPL the Vision

Kew Toastmasters 30th Anniversary celebration - forming the vision

The 30th Anniversary Celebration of our club was a big task to take on.  Such a special occation for so many people.  I had to make sure it was celebrated in a way that reflected our clubs values and our members wishes. 30 years is a long time for a volunteer organisation to operate, especially one that is involved with peoples greatest fear - public speaking.  Our long gevity is testimony to the success of our club.

My vision for the event was:

• Celebration of Kew Toastmasters 30 year history
• Inspire and instil pride in current members
• promote to wider community to attract guests to the event and/or raise awareness/promotion of Toastmasters for membership growth opportunity for all clubs
• Fellowship, food, drink, fun.

My core values were:

• Inclusion of all:
• current members
• past members (where able to contact)
• guests - potential members
• Fun and entertaining
• Showcase Kew Toastmasters as "the premier toastmasters club" of Melbourne

The idea was to hold the celebration on a regular club meeting night at the club to reduce costs.  As we cannot use club funds for entertainment a small covercharge was to be charged to pay for the catering, promotion and other administrative costs.

I presented my "sharing your vision" speach to the club on 3rd Feb 2010.