Ashgrove
Applications are currently open for the 2021 Forum Communicators Bursary valued at $1000.00 which is offered through our affiliation with the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ). The bursary is for a female resident of Queensland enrolled in their first or second year of tertiary studies at university or TAFE who can demonstrate a record of achievement in the communication field, either through their studies, public speaking or debating. Full details are available on the NCWQ website at ncwq.org. au/bursaries. Applications will close on Monday 2 June 2021. Forum celebrates its 80th year as a public speaking organisation this year, This important milestone will be celebrated with a lunch attended by members of all clubs and their guests at Cleveland on Thursday 29th July 2021. This is sure to be an enjoyable occasion which will showcase excellence in public speaking. At Ashgrove Forum’s
last meeting on 19th May, all members took part in a lively and entertaining group conversation expressing their point of view on Meghan and Harry’s relationship and the effect it has had on the Royal Family and the Monarchy. All members participated and spoke spontaneously for 2-3 minutes each, expressing a diverse range of opinions. The next meeting of Ashgrove Forum Club will be held on Wednesday 16th June at 6.30pm, in the Ashgrove Library meeting rooms at 87 Amarina Avenue, Ashgrove. This meeting will be the Ashgrove Forum AGM, where the Annual Reports will be presented and Office Bearers for the coming year elected. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome to attend Ashgrove Forum meetings without obligation. For enquiries, please ring 0409 615 514. For more information on Forum Communicators public speaking association, please visit the website www. beconfident.org.au
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