2005 CTCT Convention in Trinidad
& Tobago
Theme: "Effective Communication for Caribbean
Integration"
The 4th Bi-annual Convention of the Caribbean Territorial Council of
Toastmasters was held in Trinidad and Tobago on May 27-29th, 2005 at Cascadia Hotel and Conference Centre, St.
Ann, Trinidad & Tobago.
Here is a update of the conference activities.
Mix & Mingle
Over one hundred Toastmasters from seven Territories attend the conference that started
with a Mix and Mingle on the Friday Night. TM of the Evening Nadia
Chuckaree, ATMB, surprised the participants with a Table Topic Session
that added some spice to the evening as Toastmasters reacquainted themselves with old friends and
first-times made new friends.
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Sonia, Erich, Nadia
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TMs Mix & Mingle
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The Netherlands Antilles Contingent
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A Brave Table Topic Speaker
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Opening Ceremony
On Saturday the conference blasted off with the Opening Ceremony
beginning with
the parade of flags of member counties and an inspiring speech by the
Honorable Arthur N. R. Robinson, former President of the Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago. Our honored Guest was so impressed by the work
of the Toastmasters that he decided to attend one of our workshops and
returned on the Sunday to enjoy the closing banquet.
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The Flag of Host Country - Trinidad & Tobago
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Welcome by Council Chair - D'Arcy Lopes
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Feature Speaker - Honaorable Arthur N. R. Robinson
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Toastmasters at the Opening Ceremony
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More Toastmasters at the Opening Ceremony
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DTM Robert Scott meets Honorable Arthur N R Roninson
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Council Chair D'Arcy Lopes and Conference Chair Sonia Alexis chats with Honorable Arthur N R Roninson.
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ATM Nadia Chuckaree, Area Governor T&T, meets Honorable Arthur N R Roninson
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Educational Workshops
Conference participants had a choice of two out of four Education
Workshops, plus a Plenary Session.
The Judging Workshop was conducted by DTM/PID Eileen Wolfe while DTM
Robert Scott shared "Ten ways to market your club for under UD$1.00".
Click her for handout -
Ten ways to market your
club for under UD$1.00 (open as read-only)
ATMB Philip Rochford, HBM worked with participants as they "Designed a
compelling future life" while others learned how to "Unleash Your
Management Potential" with ATMS Shirley Daley.
Click her for handout -
Unleash Your Management Potential
At the plenary session entitled "The Leadership Edge", participants
listened with rapped attention as DTM/PID Eileen Wolfe delivered an
entertaining presentation full of valuable learning experiences and ideas.
Table Topic Contest
The Four contestants from Barbados, Netherlands Antilles, Jamaica and
Trinidad & Tobago competing in the Table Topic Contest, all spoke on the topic
"Love Matters" in true Toastmasters style - confidently, eloquently
and entertainingly. The winner was Collette Sharp of Jamaica while Robert De Silva
of Trinidad and Tobago was the 1st runner-up.
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Myron Eustatius of Netherlands Antilles
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Robert De Silva of Trinidad & Tobado - Ist Runner Up
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Collette Sharp of Jamaica - Winner
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Linda Graham - Barbados
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Speech Contest
The audience of over 75 TM's were entertained by four impressive, well
prepared speeches. The contestants in order of appearance were, Siegfried
Raphaela of the Netherlands Antilles, Heatha Miller of Jamaica, Gloria
Haynes of Barbados, and Garth Thomas of Trinidad and Tobago.
The judges like many in the audience agreed that Gloria Haynes with her
presentation entitled "Make It sport" was the Top speakers and the winner
of the 2005 Caribbean Speech Contest.
Siegfried Raphaela, was awarded second place for his passionate and
animated rendition of "Live by It" .
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Siegfried Raphaela of Netherlands Antilles - 1st Runner-up
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Heatha Miller of Jamaica
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Gloria Haynes of Barbados - Winner
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Garth Thomas of Trinidad & Tobago
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Business Meeting
Toastmasters got down to the business of running the district at the
Business Meeting held on May 28th at the Cascadia Conference Room. At
that meeting the Council presented the standard reports including the
President's report, The Secretary's Report, and The Treasures report.
Also at that meeting, representatives from twenty member clubs and the current
executive elected a new council to serve for 2005-2006 term of office that
begins July 1, 2005. Those elected were:
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Robert Scott, DTM -
District Governor |
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Erich Rene, DTM - Lt.
Governor Education & Training |
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Marlene Hall, CL - Lt.
Governor Marketing |
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Philip Rochford, ATMS - VP
Public Relations |
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Donna Knight, CL -
Secretary |
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Lucie De Jong, CTM -
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Next Conference.
The Meeting passed a
resolution that conference would be held on the 3rd weekend of May and
October each year.
St. Croix was successful in its bid to host the October 2005 Conference to
be held the 3rd weekend on October 2005.
Read
the Minutes of the Business Meeting for more details. >>> Banquet and Closing Ceremony
Another successful Convention closed with the usual grace and flare
that Toastmasters have come to expect and cherish.
The dining room at Cascadia, transformed by TM Jean, set a royal
ambiance for the evening. We were once again graced by the presence
of the Honorable Arthur N R Robinson, former President of Trinidad &
Tobago.
After Dinner, Ms. Pat Bishop, a well known musician, artist, historian
and University Lecturer, challenged our thinking about Caribbean
Integration in her Feature address.
Then it was time to install the newly elected executive, done
graciously and professionally by DTM/PID Eileen Wolfe.
At the request of his Excellency, Gloria Haynes dazzled the audience
with a reenactment of her award winning speech, "Make It Sport".
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The 2005-06 Executive
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The 2005-06 Council Chair - Robert Scott, DTM
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Gloria Haynes of Barbados - Speech Contest Winner
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Gloria Haynes of Barbados - Speech Contest Winner
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TM Adrian thanking Feature Speaker, Ms. Pat Bishop
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Table Topic Contest Winner - Collette Sharp and Ms. Pat Bishop (left)
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Gloria get a congratulatory hug from His Excellency
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Thanks to Confernce Chair Sonia Alexis (left) for great job!
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The Barbados Contingent with His Exellency and Council Chair Elect.
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The Netherlands Antilles Contingent and His Excellency
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Well Done Trinidad & Tobago
Congratulations again to Conference Chair - Sonia Alexis, Area
Governor - Nadia Chuckaree and the hardworking team of Trinidad & Tobago
Toastmasters for a job well done.
You have proven again that Caribbean people can achieve great things
when we work as a team.
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