Comments on: The Chris Ford reception

By: Michael Malone

Michael Malone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:11:10 +0000

I’ll agree with the other comments in here. The format really worked. We had a great turnout for the evening. The venue, food and drink were terrific. We had some very distinguished guests, including Chris of course, but also the CEO’s of some of Perth’s leading businesses made the effort to come along. I don’t know if this will lead to a bunch of new clubs straight away, but I am confident that we impressed all attendees.

Well done to Mike and David for organising it, and Rising Stars (again) for hosting the event. You make it look easy!

By: Mike Helm

Mike Helm — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:23:17 +0000

One of the many things which impressed me about our conversations with Chris Ford is the strategic approach being taken by the Toastmasters Board. The Board is looking into the future and how Toastmasters structure and operations can be best designed to get there. It made me think that in District 73 and in Western Australian Toastmasters, leaders should be spending more time discussing our long term aims and applying top management approaches to achieving them. Our leaders have the skills. Let’s use them to build a strong future for Toastmasters.

By: Sue Kane

Sue Kane — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:20:35 +0000

It was certainly a wonderful evening and Risings Stars pleasure to host the night.
Mike Helm and Michael did a great job in bringing this night together. What a privilege to meet with Chris Ford and to hear his presentation. A very dynamic speaker indeed!
Michael’s presentation was also very impressive and I am sure would certainly have inspired the guests that were there on the night to become involved in Toastmasters.
Thank you David for making it possible for everyone to view the night.

Sue Kane
Rising Stars

By: Edmund Breen

Edmund Breen — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:13:18 +0000

Great effort Mark and I look forward to piggy backing of this for Jana’s visit. Let us keep the energy going.

Edmund

By: Robyn Richards

Robyn Richards — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:07:04 +0000

I would like to congratulate the members of Rising Stars for their preparation & the unobtrusive, professional manner in which the event was handled. Everyone enjoyed the mingling before & after the presentation. I know I was able to put faces to names of many Toastmasters I had not met before. The presentation was simply brilliant & I feel sure we will have captured corporate interest which can only blossom into clubs & of course the up & coming leaders we need to operate our stand alone District here in Western Australia.

Robyn Richards
President
Canning Vale Toastmasters

By: Chris Ford

Chris Ford — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:49:57 +0000

Thanks to the Toastmasters of Perth for a most enjoyable evening last Wednesday! The format I believe was most conducive to attracting interest from the corporate sector - efficiently and convincingly. The hospitality was extraordinary, and I felt right at home …. even though home is on the other side of the world!

Thanks again, and best wishes to all the Toastmasters of WA!

Chris Ford, DTM
Immediate Past International President 2008-09

By: Mark Richards

Mark Richards — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:35:10 +0000

What a privelege it was for us in Perth to meet and socialise with Past President Chris Ford. His presentation to Toastmasters and Business Executives was uplifting and inspirational. I feel sure that those Business Executives present have seen the benefit of having their employees join a Toastmasters club or even start their own Corporate Club. It was a truly memorable night.

Mark Richards
District 73 Public Relations Officer
2008/2009