Spinnaker Toastmasters Club chartered on 1 September 1990, so this month it’s our 35th anniversary.
The original Spinnaker charter members consisted of a number of Rotarians interested in setting up a Toastmasters club based in the Porirua area, and the first venue was in Whitby. The Tawa Toastmasters Club sponsored the Spinnaker club and helped it achieve charter status.
Today the club continues to remain a highly respected, high achieving club, and is now based in Plimmerton. There is one long-term member who has achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster award, several on their way to achieving this distinction, as well as a number of new members who are starting their Toastmasters journey.
The club also has had many successes in speech contests over the years, with members achieving at Area, Division and District level. This high standard is recognised as a result of hard work, following the programme, and having lots of great stories to tell.
Spinnaker achieved Distinguished Club status in the 2024-25 Toastmasters year with 5 goals on the Distinguished Club programme and added 6 new members during the year, achieved 12 Level 1-3 Educational Path completions, and club officers received training twice during the year.
You can view the full story on how the club was established on our website.
Spinnaker Toastmasters Club, Plimmerton, Porirua, New Zealand 