Since we chartered as a Toastmasters Club with Toastmasters International in 2005 our club, The Galtees Toastmasters, has gone from strength to strength. However this did not happen by accident. Our two immediate past Presidents, Tony O'Regan (2005) and Margaret O'Regan (2006) were an excellent example of what Toastmasters is all about. They gave life to the ethos of the four founding members which was that “The Galtees' Toastmasters should continue to be a vibrant, congenial and friendly club where people are given the opportunity to gain confidence as a speaker...after all this was the very reason we joined in the first place!”

In the Toastmaster Season 2006/'07, I look forward to continuing to ensure that The Galtees  Toastmasters is a vibrant, congenial and friendly club. Visitors, be they members of other toastmasters clubs or non toastmasters, are more than welcome to attend meetings which are held alternate Tuesdays in the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown at 8.10pm. There is no obligation on visitors to speak at meetings but if they wish to do so they will be given the opportunity. They will be assured of a pleasant evening, good company in a jovial and stimulating environment.

Whilst retaining current members and retaining the easy atmosphere the club has, another aim for the year is to increase membership. New members keep a club energetic and imbues a sense of satisfaction on members knowing they have helped people develop their confidence and talents.

The word "Galtee" is a strong brand name and synonymous with Mitchelstown.  It now has one more accolade, Toastmasters. Come see for yourself if it lives up to its title.