Kate Norris joined Toastmasters in 2009, agreeing to commit just 2 hours per fortnight. That plan went awry pretty quickly when she was made Secretary of her club almost immediately (they only had 7 members - they all had to pitch in.)

She's since started 2 more clubs (1 corporate, 1 advanced), been an Area and Division Director, the District 69 Conference Convenor, the 2023-24 District 69 Toastmaster of the Year, yet somehow has never filled the SAA role.

In her business life she teaches data storytelling to technical professionals such as analysts and engineers, to communicate with influence.

Kate lives on the bayside of Brisbane with her kids (2) and husband (1), and spends a strange amount of time upside down in a handstand.

Thomas Krafft was made Sergeant at Arms on the day he joined Toastmasters; his 18th birthday. He had turned up to every meeting for over a year with his dad, and could finally join as a member.

He earned his DTM at age 25, and over a decade after joining, he's now been a President of 5 clubs, Area Director three times, Eastern Division Director, and the District 69 Public Relations Manager.

He runs a business teaching presentation skills to professionals, helping them communicate their complex knowledge simply and effectively.

Thomas also volunteers as a Geocaching Community Reviewer, and for Ocean Crusaders; removing rubbish from local waterways. He usually has bruises from woodworking in the garage on non-Toastmaster meeting nights.