The Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters Club held their Annual Humorous Speech contest on the 17th of August.

There were 5 contestants competing for the prize of "Best Humorous Speech" on the night.

Speaker 1; Nick Procter with “The Wisdom of My Grandfather”
Speaker 2; Pauline Gilchrist with “Belly Laughter”
Speaker 3; Patricia Keenlyside with "Do you know what…?”
Speaker 4; Jan Vecchio with "An Exciting Life”
Speaker 5; Stephen Trindall with ”Trouble and Strife”

All speakers delivered hilarious speeches and were well received by the audience. 

Humorous Speech Winners
First Place - Jan Vecchio
Second Place - Pauline Gilchrist

Jan Vecchio will now represent the Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters club at the Area 22 Humorous Speech Contest on 29^th August.

LATEST UPDATE - 29th AUGUST / JAN VECCHIO representing Balgowlah Toastmasters  WINS AREA 22 HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST & RUNNER UP IN TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

Special mention to Nick Procter for competing in his first club competition.


Humorous Speech Winner Jan Vecchio with Chief Judge Wayne Houghton



Humorous Speech 2nd Place Pauline Gilchrist with Chief Judge Wayne Houghton



Humorous Speech Contestants
 (From Left to Right) Nick Procter, Stephen Trindall, Pauline Gilchrist, Jan Vecchio, Patricia Keenlyside