CHARTERED CELEBRATION LUNCH
at
Hartwell House
Sunday, 9th September, 2007.
Berkhamsted Speakers Club Chartered 19th July, 2007.
Officers Present:
Rex Tyler - President
Khai Eng Tyler - VPE
Alex Caps VPM
James Moss - VPPR
Alastair Watson-Gandy - Treasurer
Valerie Tranfield - Social Secretary
William Stephens - Sergeant at Arms
Visiting Representing Officers:
Nick Benning (DTM) - Immediate Past District Governor District 71
Roger Crews - North Bucks Speakers Club
Teresa Dukes - PR District 71
Roger Lord - Aylesbury (Toastmasters) Speakers Club
David McNaughter - Division Governor
Mary Murtagh - District Governor District 71 (Ireland)
Norman Rhodes - Maidenhead
Jim Robinson - Thame Speakers Club
Graham Simpkins - Eldergate Speakers Club
Gary Sanders - Lt. Governor District 71 (Education & Training)
Vice President Berkhamsted Speakers Club
Khai Eng Tyler.
Gathering of the Clan:
Berkhamsted members greeting
Mary Murtagh
District Governor District 71 (Ireland).
L to R: 1. Rex Tyler, Khai Eng Tyler, Valerie Tranfield, Alastair Watson-Gandy. rear view of Mary Murtagh. 2. Evelyn Reeder in formal greeting, James Moss.
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More members and friends arriving:
L to R: 1. Teresa Dukes - PR Dist. 71, David McNaughter - Division Governor, James Moss. 2. Joanna Boon and friend Alan Dransfield.
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L to R: 1: Roger Crews - North Bucks Speakers Club; Norman Rhodes - Maidenhead, and wife Joan; Nick Benning - DTM - Immediate Past District Governor. 2: Alastair Watson-Gandy - Treasurer Berkhamsted Speakers Club and President of Aylesbury Speakers Club; Rex Tyler - President Berkhamsted Speakers Club.
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Berkhamsted members: 1. William Stephens - Sergent at Arms; and 2. Alex Cap - VPM; 3. Samantha Knowles.
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All are safely gathered in to lunch.
L to R facing:
Alastair Watson-Gandy; Mary Murtagh (Ireland); Jim Robinson - Thame S.C.
Roger Lord
opening the celebration speeches. Gary Sanders
Lt. Governor E&T.
Nick Benning - DTM.
Finale on the lawn at Hartwell House.
The end to another wonderful celebration day.
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14th August, 2007, Berkhamsted Speakers Club
Foundation Meeting at Quakers Hall.
Berkhamsted Speakers Club Officers Present:
Rex Tyler - President.
Khai Eng Tyler - VPE.
Alex Caps - VPM.
James Moss - VPPR.
Alastair Watson-Gandy - Treasurer/Secretary.
Valerie Tranfield - Social Secretary.
William Stephens - Sergeant at Arms.
Jim Robinson (Thame) Club Mentor.
Roger Lord (Aylesbury) Club Mentor.
Visiting Participants:
Sally O'Hare (Aylesbury Toastmasters Speakers Club)
John Feore (Thame Speakers Club)
Kay Federico (Herts Toastmasters)
Jean Gamester (Thame Speakers)
Dave Minzey (Eldergate Toastmasters)
John & Alison Morris (Thame Speakers)
Speech Winner
(Advanced Manual - Speciality Speeches)
"Berkhamsted Speakers Club"
Rex Tyler.
Evaluator Winner
Paul Goodman
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22nd July, 2007: Berkhamsted Speakers Club
Fundraising Launch Event:
A brilliantly successful day with a tremendous atmosphere of cheerful goodwill. A day many continue to remark upon with remembered pleasure.
Club Founders:
Club President: Rex Tyler. Vice President: Mrs. Khai Eng Tyler.
Deputy Lieutenant for Hertfordshire,
Miss Linda Haye, making the opening Mrs Valerie Tranfield.
speech. MC for the event. 
L to R: Generous helper; Finale of Club members & event
Treasurer, Alastair Watson-Gandy; helpers singing the club anthem
VPPR, James Moss; & VPM, Alex Caps. written by Rex Tyler.
Preparing for the event at Berkhamsted Civic Centre
L to R: Tracey & Angelina
plying the home-made cakes Some of our 140 guests
Left: Roger (North Bucks) & Mrs Crews. Jim (Thame) & Mrs Robinson
Far right: Roger (Aylesbury) & Mrs Lord. Family of Khai Eng Tyler
Our magnificent performers
Philippa & (International Cellist)
William Schofield Simon Davies - Tenor
Elaine O'Connell - Soprano Simon Stephenson - Guitarist
Paul Goodman - Humorous Speech Giles - Whistler
Rebecca Holmes - Soprano Rex Tyler
This wonderful day was the result of weeks of concerted effort by a dedicated band of people, including helpful friends and family of the fledgling club's newly recruited members; and the very generous support of many small Berkhamsted businesses & others (see Highlights). And finally, the wonderful creative support of the performers who gave freely of their talent to contribute to a resounding successful event.