Toastmasters Benoni recently appointed Kgatile Nkala as the president of the club, effective July 1.
She has been a member of the club for three years and served as the vice-president for membership for 18 months.
Kgatile holds a degree in psychology and is a post graduate in labour law and human resources.
She said Toastmasters provides a rich network of people who are experts in their fields, who come from diverse backgrounds with diverse experience and who are willing to share their expertise to help one another.
It is a learning platform for leadership and communication skills and the learning takes place in a supportive environment, Kgatile said.
She has worked in the aviation and transport logistics industries for over 18 years, at an executive level for over eight years.
The club, Kgatile highlighted, has brought all her leadership skills to full circle. “I am now a better leader and it has helped to hone my communication skills too,” she said.
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As a marathon runner, mother, wife, motivator and mentor, she explained that it is an honour to be elected as president.
“I appreciate the enormous responsibility bestowed upon me to lead the club, and am confident in my new role because I have a very strong team supporting me and a club full of experienced members.”
The following members were elected office bearers for the 2020/2021 period:
- Secretary: Kabelo Mthombeni
- Sergeant at arms: Slondiwe Motshabi
- Treasurer: Johan Taljaard
- Vice president of education: Simoné Smith
- Vice president of membership: Anita Collins
- Vice president of public relations: Benjamin de Witte
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, meetings have moved online and take place every second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Guests may attend club meetings free of charge and can obtain the online meeting credentials by sending an email to btsdewitte@gmail.com
Toastmasters International is a worldwide non-profit educational organisation that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
Headquartered in Colorado in the USA, the organisation’s membership exceeds 358 000 in more than 16 800 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.
For information about local Toastmasters clubs, visit www.toastmasters.org or follow Toastmasters Benoni on Facebook to stay informed about upcoming events.
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