Long-serving Wellington Toastmaster recognised

This week we recognise Andrew Smith of Wellington Toastmasters club for 25 years' membership of Toastmasters. District Club Growth Director Sarah Bate visited the club on Monday to present Andrew with his long service award.

Andrew Smith DTM receiving his long service award from Club Growth Director Sarah Bate at Wellington Toastmasters. Meeting chair Guy Stapleton looks on.

Andrew joined Toastmasters in June 1990 (the same month as Nicki Mann of Capital Breakfast, whose long service was recognised in December). He has served as an Area Governor and now enjoys supporting and mentoring the many new members at Wellington Toastmasters.

Congratulations Andrew!

Celebrations at Capital Breakfast club

Christmas is a time for clubs to celebrate - and this Christmas, Capital Breakfast had more to celebrate than most. At the club's final meeting in December, long-time member Nicki Mann received her long service award in recognition of 25 years' continuous membership of Toastmasters in New Zealand.

Nicki first joined Toastmasters in June 1990, making her the 13th-longest serving member of Division E.

Club Growth Director Sarah Bate (left) presenting Nicki Mann with her long service award.

Club members went all-out for their Christmas meeting, dressing up for the occasion and bringing festive nibbles to share. The extended Table Topics session had everyone scratching their heads as the chair produced one image after another of countries' flags for people to identify. Many speakers took a creative approach to their answer, ensuring that nobody left without a good laugh!

Capital Breakfast members dressed up for their Christmas meeting. Nicki Mann, centre front, holds her long service award.

Thanks, Capital Breakfast, for the opportunity to share in your celebration!

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