Cumberland Forest Toastmasters Club
District 70, Western Division, Area 52, Club 4009

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Hall of Fame

Here is a list of winners of our various contests, along with executive team members since our club's inception.

Please note our records are incomplete. If you can assist in any way, or notice an innacuracy, please contact the webmaster.

Many thanks to Patti Bertram - District 70 Returns Officer, Steve Gilbert and other current and past CFTM members in helping identify names contained on this page!

CFTM Toastmaster of the Year | International Speech & Evaluation Contests | Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests | Club Executive | Charter Members

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CFTM Toastmaster of the Year (CFTM TMotY) Established in 2004-2005, the Toastmaster of the Year award is presented to the member who has consistently performed during the given year. It is our award for excellence. The first year of issue was at the President's discretion, and was principally based on the TI Toastmaster of the Year tally, as described in the 2004-2005 President's manual. For subsequent years, the winner is determined through a combination of Performance Incentive Program (PIP) points gained, and other 'factors. The Executive Committee determines the recipient in May of each year, and is awarded in June - usually during the celebratory meeting at which new club officers are inducted. Year Winner 2009-2010 Darren Gilchrist 2008-2009 Elizabeth-Anne Weaver 2007-2008 Steve Makins 2006-2007 Charmaine Wells 2005-2006 Darren Gilchrist 2004-2005 Marcel Raffoul CFTM Rising Star Award Established in 2006-2007, the CFTM Rising Star Award is presented to a new member who has shown excellent participation, and growth during their first 18 months in the club. It is our recognition of up and coming talent. Rising Star Award applicants are not eligible for the CFTM TMotY Award. The Executive Committee determines the recipient in May of each year, and is awarded in June - usually during the celebratory meeting at which new club officers are inducted. Year Winner 2009-2010 Sean Wolrige 2008-2009 Sonja O'Brien 2007-2008 Elizabeth-Anne Weaver 2006-2007 Steve Makins back to top
International Speech & Evaluation Contests (March each year) Year International Speech Contest Evaluation Contest 2010 Steve Makins Steve Makins 2009 Steve Makins Darren Gilchrist 2008 Steve Makins Steve Makins 2007 Charmaine Wells Marcel Raffoul 2006 Darren Gilchrist Marcel Raffoul 2005 Darren Gilchrist Darren Gilchrist 2004 John Civijovski Sean Wong 2003 Matthew Stace Sean Wong 2002 John Civijovski Barry Gifford 2001 Beth Carey Eric Sottoriva 2000 Les Kent ??? 1999 Les Kent ??? 1998 Les Kent ??? 1997 Les Kent ??? 1996 Will Meyerink ??? back to top
Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests (October each year) Year Humorous Speech Contest Table Topics Contest 2009 Steve Makins Steve Makins 2008 Katalin Veres Darren Gilchrist 2007 Marcel Raffoul Steve Makins 2006 Marcel Raffoul Darren Gilchrist 2005 Marcel Raffoul Les Kent [1] 2004 Les Kent Les Kent 2003 Steven Gilbert Barry Gifford 2002 Roy Kington Roy Kington 2001 Steven Gilbert Roy Kington 2000 Les Kent Barry Gifford 1999 Steven Gilbert? Les Kent? [1] Les Kent had already competed at Area-level for another club. Consequently, runner up Marcel Raffoul represented out club in our Area. back to top

Club Executive

Club executives play an essential part in the club and our member's success. Below, we recognise their contribution to making Cumberland Forest Toastmasters what it is today.

The Toastmasters International club year goes from July one year, through to June the next.

[1] Marcel Raffoul (January 2006-June 2006). Gabrin Rajanayagam (July 2005-December 2005).
[2] Dimantha Goonasekera (January 2005-March 2005). Noel Christensen (July 2004-October 2004). Darren Gilchrist interim (April 2005-June 2005/November 2004-December 2004).
[3] Anthony Lieu (June 2003-March 2004)
[4] Janelle Constance (December 2003-June 2004). Julie Lee (June 2003-November 2004).
[5] Matthew Bates (June 2003-November 2003). Barry Gifford interim (December 2003-June 2004).
[6] Elisabeth Cripps Clark (June 2002-March 2003). Darren Gilchrist interim (April 2003-June 2003).
[7] Barry Gifford interim Sgt At Arms (April 2006 - September 2006). Savio Pereira (September 2006 - January 2007). Lukasz Dyjakon (February 2007 - June 2007)
[8] Amy Huang (July 2005 - Feb 2006). Darren Gilchrist interim (Mar 2006 - June 2006)
[9] Amy Huang (July 2006 - January 2007). Nicole-Ann Menezes (February 2007 - June 2007)
[10] Beau Badawy (July 2007 - November 2007). Rick Jones (November 2007 - June 2008)
[11] Lukasz Dyjakon (July 2007). Percy Wang (July 2007 - June 2008)
[12] Area Governors John Civijovski (2002-2003) and Darren Gilchrist (2007-2008) also members of CFTM!
[13] Sheryll Rozario (June 2008 - January 2009). Marcel Raffoul (January 2009 - June 2009)
[14] Viet-Son Nguyen (July 2008 - January 2009). Sonja O'Brien (January 2009 - June 2009)

* Cumberland Forest became a foundation club in Area 52 in 2010-2011 after Area 37 was re-aligned due to a new club being formed

[PDC] = President's Distinguished Club (9 or 10 goals)
[SDC] = Select Distinguished Club (7 or 8 goals)
[DC] = Distinguished Club (5 or 6 goals)

Charter Members

Without the foresight of the following people, our club wouldn't exist!

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