Welcome to Bremer Forum
Bremer Forum is a friendly, supportive group that meets twice a month in the Ipswich area. The aim of our meetings is to improve confidence and communication skills. Members learn and practise public speaking, how meetings run, the roles and duties of office bearers and workshop facilitation. Feel free to contact us if you would like to learn new skills, enhance your abilities and meet new people. Visitors are always welcome.
Check out our Find a Forum link above for other Forum clubs.
Email: forum@beconfident.org.au or
Facebook Chat: http://m.me/bremer4um/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bremer4um/
Facebook – Forum Communicators: https://www.facebook.com/forumcommunicators/
Phone: 0417 764 459
Meetings
Bremer Forum meets at 6.30pm on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.
Meetings held at The Ipswich Jets Leagues Club, 15 Downs Street, North Ipswich
RSVP: Please contact us on 0417 764 459 any time before the meeting
Dress: casual/smart casual/work wear
Suits 16 years and above.
What others are saying …
I joined Forum because I had things to say, but not necessarily the best way of saying them. Thanks to Forum, the words now have less rough edges. – Rod, Bremer Forum
I joined Forum to cope with the media fallout when my first book was published. Just as well! Book launches, speaking engagements, live radio chats and television interviews pushed me way out of my comfort zone. My latest book was a finalist in the Queensland Literary Awards and saw me curating an exhibition for the State Library of Queensland. Almost daily, at times, I was doing lectures, curator’s tours, promotional videos, and interviews with print journalists and radio and television presenters. Thank God for Forum! Truth be told, I got what I needed from Forum years ago. I’m still here more than a decade later because I want to keep challenging my mind, stay sharp, and because I love my Forum buddies. – Toni, Bremer Forum
Health & Safety
Please do not attend if you are experiencing any cold and flu symptoms.
Calendar of upcoming meetings – please note that most of our meetings include speeches AND learning segments to assist you to become a confident presenter
13th February 2024
All members are invited to deliver a prepared speech, up to 5 minutes to the title Love Is All There Is.
27th February 2024
The main speaker tonight is Jannene, speaking to the title What a Beautiful Noise. All members are invited to deliver a follow up speech to the same title.
12th March 2024
Tonight’s speaking title is Lend a Helping Hand. All members are invited to deliver a prepared speech to this title, followed by a segment of impromptu speaking.
26th March 2024
Leanne will be our main presenter tonight, speaking to the title New Directions. Our program also includes impromptu speaking practice and a tutorial on public speaking techniques.
9th April 2024
The title for tonight’s speeches if People Who Made a Difference. Peter is our main speaker and all members are invited to participate with follow up speeches.
23rd April 2024
Tonight’s speaking title is This Way Forward. All members are invited to deliver a prepared speech for up to 5 minutes. We will also make time for some impromptu speaking practice, because everyone loves impromptu speaking!
14th May 2024
All members are invited to deliver a prepared speech, up to 5 minutes. Impromptu speaking practice. Guest Speaker.
28th May 2024
Toni will be our main speaker tonight, speaking to the title Influencers. Of course all members are invited to deliver a follow up speech to the same title.
11th June 2024
This is our Biannual General Meeting (BGM), during which we will hear reports from our President, Secretary and Treasurer, and we will also elect our next committee. This is a great opportunity for members and visitors to learn how to run an effective meeting. Following on from the BGM we will have a fun impromptu segment.
25th June 2024
The title for tonight’s speeches is Taxing Times. Our main speaker is Andrew and other members are invited to participate by delivering a follow up speech.