Annual Business Meeting 2026

President Dieter hosted Spinnaker’s annual business meeting, with the President and Vice President Education’s reports being received.

In these reports, it was noted that members have achieved the following educational awards:

• Junior Sasagi – Motivational Strategies Level 1
• Mike Tecofsky – Strategic Relationships Level 2
• Jinny Nawaz – Presentation Mastery Level 1
• Ash Vincent – Presentation Mastery Level 1
• Katina Beauchamp – Team Collaboration Level 3
• Katina Beauchamp – Advanced Mentoring

A number of new members are also working on their Level 1 Pathway projects.

Dieter also praised the three club members who are winging their way to Timaru for the District 72 Contests in May, and we wish them the best of luck:

• Jinny Nawaz – Evaluation
• Jacqui Blackwell – Table Topics
• Ash Vincent – Humorous

The club has achieved 3 goals so far this Toastmasters year, with two educational goals very close to completion.

Finally the club executive 2026-27 elections were held with the following members voted in to the new roles:

President – Katina Beauchamp (supported by Ash)
VP Education – Dale Hartle
VP Membership – Jinny Nawaz
VP Public Relations – Chetna Dwada
Secretary – Dieter Timmerman
Treasurer – Megan Kloppenburg
Sergeant at Arms – Ash Vincent (supported by Rory)

Congratulations to the new committee who will take office on 1 July 2026.