The Spirit of Devonport Toastmasters Club was proudly represented at the Area M20 Speech Contests, held on February 2, 2025, at the Enterprize Centre in Hobart, by four of its talented members: Stephanie Richey, Bianca Johnston, Geoffrey Beck, and Samantha Duffield. The Area M20 contest included participants from all three Tasmanian Toastmasters clubs: Hobart, Launceston, and Spirit of Devonport.
Stephanie Richey, of Ulverstone and Geoffrey Beck, of Burnie, delivered exceptional performances, with Stephanie securing 1st place in the Evaluation Contest and 2nd place in the Humorous Speech Contest. Geoffrey earned 2nd place in the International Speech Contest.
These impressive results have made both Stephanie and Geoffrey eligible to compete at the Metro Division Contests in Kew, Melbourne, on March 2 representing their club.
Geoffrey commented, “It was both an honour and a privilege to not only secure second place in the International Speech Contest but also to represent the Spirit of Devonport Toastmasters Club and the Area at the next level. It was a truly inspiring experience to speak before such an engaging audience.” Geoffrey’s speech focused on resilience and the transformative power of perseverance.
Looking ahead to the Metro Division, Geoffrey shared, “I am looking forward to the experience of competing at this level, but also to networking with other Toastmasters from around the country.”
The Spirit of Devonport Toastmasters Club offers a fun and supportive environment where individuals can grow their public speaking and leadership skills. The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Mersey Yacht Club, 6 Anchor Drive, East Devonport, starting at 6:30 pm (with a 6:15 pm arrival). For more information about joining the club, please visit https://1093085.toastmastersclubs.org/ or follow the club on Facebook.
For additional media inquiries, please contact: Geoffrey Beck Vice President Public Relations, Spirit of Devonport Toastmasters Club Phone: 0400 842 721 Email: geof.beck@outlook.com