Past Presidents Unite!

We were very lucky to have a number of past presidents at the Anchors Aweigh! Conference, including Helen and Barb.  

Keeping up with past presidents gives us the opportunity to learn from those who have experienced office.

POWERtalk International is a world-wide not for profit organization that coaches in leadership and effective communication.  Past Presidents are honored and have gained prestige at a club, area,  nation-wide and world-wide level.  

If you would like more information on POWERtalk International, check the NZ Region Website at www.powertalk.org.nz or call 0800 841 842.

Welcome NZ Region President, Janet Henderson!

The incoming NZ Region board was announced at the region conference.  Barbara Henderson-Wragge had the privilege of installing our new president Janet Henderson.

Barbara welcomed Janet to her post with a poem : 

We’re changing the board at Region dammit

The new President, her name is Janet

Linda retires, her tenure commendable

Janets’ new board will be dependable

                                                                                    Says Janet

We’re changing the board at Region dammit

The new President, her name is Janet

The Presidents job is to be commanding

A role that can be, very demanding

                                                                                    Says Janet

We’re changing the board at Region dammit

The new President, her name is Janet

The President-Elect is trainee and learner

Waiting in line,  just on the back burner.

                                                                                    Says Janet

We’re changing the board at Region dammit

The new President, her name is Janet

The Vice President will be kept on their toes

Educating members at our annual shows

                                                                                    Says Janet

We’re changing the board at Region dammit

The new President, her name is Janet

The secretary takes note of all that’s happening

With pen always poised, they’re not caught napping

                                                                                    Says Janet

We’re changing the board at Region dammit

The new President, her name is Janet

Money, money, money makes the world go round

Balancing the books is the Treasurers ground.

                                                                                    Says Janet

We’re changing the board on the Regions Card

It’s Janets turn to take up the guard

Do you think the members know all about her

Maybe not yet, but they will, I’m sure.

                                                                                    Says Barb

POWERtalk International is a world-wide not for profit organization that coaches in leadership and effective communication.  Janet has learned about leadership and practiced how to succeed and gain prestige at a club, area,  nation-wide and world-wide level.  

If you would like more information on POWERtalk International, check the NZ Region Website at www.powertalk.org.nz or call 0800 841 842.

Conference Committee... the ladies who who deserve the thanks!

The conference committee seen here beavering away finalizing details for the Anchors Aweigh conference.  From opening ceremony to accreditation and finances the team worked hard to create a fun, educational and informative conference.

All attendees loved the event and expressed thanks and credit to the conference committee : 

Mary Marshall - Conference Coordinator; Marilyn Steel Financial Controller and Registration Chairperson; Margaret Raby Credentials Chairperson; Helen Doherty & Kathleen Dixon Decorations; Helen Wilson Hosts and Page coordinator; Lynette Russ Kits; Sue Martin properties; Kleo Zois Publicity & Sponsorship Chairperson and Margaret Craigie Silent Auction chairperson.

POWERtalk International is a world-wide not for profit organization that coaches in effective communication.  The conference is a way for members to practice planning and execution of world-class events.

If you would like more information on POWERtalk International, check the NZ Region Website at www.powertalk.org.nz or call 0800 841 842.

Prepared speech contest winners!

The best speeches from New Zealand came from these fascinating ladies!

All corners of New Zealand were represented when Carmen from Dunedin, Margaret from Wellington and Janet from Auckland came together to compete against the other best speeches.

Janet will go on to represent NZ in the International Competition,  so watch this blog for more news!

POWERtalk International is a not for profit world-wide organization that coaches on leadership and effective communication.  To find out more on how you can practice the art of public speaking see www.powertalk.org.nz or call 0800 841 842.

Speech Structure. ..

Helen presented a new take on an old favourite subject - Speech Structure.

Attendees of Helen's workshop learned how to simplify their speeches with her novel formula that guarantees the message flows seamlessly from point to point and includes the tried and true lessons.

She is evaluating!

POWERtalk international president Val Harper DC is seen here evaluating NZ Region President Linda Bergman's speech.

Evaluation is a key part of the POWERtalk experience.  It's about being constructive in feedback and allows members to see themselves through the evaluators eyes.  

International guests are always welcome at their destination POWERtalk meetings and it's always fun to see how clubs differ internationally.  Val spoke of her first conference in 1990.  The conference was held in Texas where hundred attendees from around the world met to share knowledge and experience from other clubs and members.  

POWERtalk conventions usually have a number of workshops to learn from, usually there's a speech contest or two to inspire you to increase your public speaking experience.

POWERtalk International is a world-wide not for profit organization that coaches in effective communication.
If you would like more information on how to travel the world with POWERtalk International, check the NZ Region Website at www.powertalk.org.nz or call 0800 841 842.

Congrats NZ Region Board!

Congrats to the NZ Region Board for their great work during their term!