Robyn Richards, past President and now Western Division Governor has achieved the honourable title of Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest award one can achieve in Toastmasters. Robyn gained this title in July 2010, after joining the club in March 2008, making it only 2 years and 4 months to make it to DTM status. We think this could be world record time in which to achieve a DTM. When asked how she achieved this milestone so fast, Robyn said “I never intended to get my DTM so fast but when fellow club member, John Palmer said to me that he would get his DTM in less than 3 years, it really gave me the incentive”.
To achieve a DTM you must give at least 40 speeches, 4 workshops, CL manual, be a club officer, be a District Officer, run a Speechcraft course and start or mentor a new club.
Robyn was the co-founder of Canning Vale Toastmasters, was the inaugural President of the club and was Area Governor of the Year in Western Division last year. Congratulations to Robyn on this momentous achievement.
Robyn receives her DTM plaque and DTM badge from Club President, Phyll Lightbody.