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**🔔 Host Update** **David will be arriving late tonight. The event will still start on time - see you at 6pm!** **👉 🎥** [WATCH EVENT VIDEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) **Welcome to Lounge Asia — The premier social exclusively for Global Asians.** **⚡ WHY JOIN? (Your Benefits)** **✅ Find Your Tribe: Instantly connect with people who share your Asian heritage & values.** **✅ Real Conversations: No loud club music. Just a relaxed vibe for genuine chats.** **✅ Safe & Chill: Your "Third Place" mid-week to relax and be yourself.** **⚡ WHO IS THIS FOR?** * **This event is exclusively for people with Asian backgrounds.** * **Global Asians: Living, working, or studying abroad.** * **Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, or Mixed Heritage.** **(We curate this space to share our specific shared experiences. Thank you for respecting this.)** **📍 WHEN & WHERE** **🗓 Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month** **⏰ Time: From 6:00 pm** **📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Entrance: Enter via Little Lonsdale St only. (No entry from inside Melbourne Central).** **💰 Entry: Buy 1 Drink from the bar OR Pay $3 at the door.** **🚨 HOW TO JOIN (Mandatory)** 1. **You MUST RSVP on this page.** **STRICT POLICY: No RSVP = No Entry. We check the list at the door.** 1. **Follow Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **3.** **🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members)** **Join the VIP list for early access to our official app & special party invites.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance)** **To protect our safe environment, we strictly ban:** **🚫 Solicitation: No MLM, business recruitment, or poaching.** **🚫 Harassment: No pickup artists or creepy behavior.** **Violators are removed immediately.** **🌏 OUR VISION** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members)** **🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.** **⚠️ IMPORTANT** **ID Required: Passport or Driver’s License (18+).** **Student IDs: NOT accepted.** **VIC Law: ID checks are required at the licensed bar.** **👥 Your Host:** **🎤 David – Your friendly Melbourne host!** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 メルボルンでコミュニティをお探しですか？** **Lounge Asiaへようこそ — グローバル・アジア人のための最高の交流会です。** **⚡ 参加するメリット** **✅ 仲間が見つかる: アジアのルーツや価値観を共有できる人とすぐにつながれます。** **✅ リアルな会話: 騒がしいクラブではありません。リラックスして会話を楽しめます。** **✅ 安心・安全: 平日の夜、素の自分でいられる「サードプレイス」です。** **⚡ 参加対象** * **本イベントは、アジアのバックグラウンドを持つ方限定です。** * **Global Asians: 海外在住、勤務、留学中の方。** * **Cross-Cultural: 帰国子女、TCK、ミックスの方。** **(共通の経験を共有する場を作るため、ご理解をお願いいたします。)** **📍 日時・場所** **🗓 日程: 毎月 第3水曜日** **⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm から** **📍 場所: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 入口: Little Lonsdale St側の入り口からお入りください (Melbourne Central内からは入れません)。** **💰 参加費: バーでドリンク1杯購入 または 入場料$3** **🚨 参加方法 (必須)** 1. **このページで必ずRSVP (参加登録) をしてください。** **厳格なルール: RSVPがない場合は入場できません。入り口でリストを確認します。** 1. **Instagramをフォロー: @_lounge_asia** **3.** **🎁 VIPアクセス (創設メンバー)** **公式アプリの先行アクセスと特別パーティーへの招待を受け取るには、VIPリストに登録してください。** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ ハウスルール (ゼロ・トレランス)** **安全な環境を守るため、以下を厳禁とします。** **🚫 勧誘行為: MLM、ビジネス勧誘、引き抜きは禁止です。** **🚫 迷惑行為: ナンパ、不快な行動は禁止です。** **違反者は即座に退場となります。** **🌏 私たちのビジョン** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 オーストラリア: ブリスベン、シドニー、メルボルン (メンバー1,500名以上)** **🌏 2026年展開: 東京、ホーチミン、セブ** **⚠️ 重要** **ID必須: パスポートまたは運転免許証 (18歳以上)。** **学生証: 不可。** **👥 ホスト:** **🎤 David (メルボルン担当)** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 正在墨爾本尋找屬於你的社群嗎？** **歡迎來到 Lounge Asia — 專為全球亞裔打造的優質社交圈。** **⚡ 為什麼要參加？ (你的收穫)** **✅ 找到歸屬感: 立即連結擁有相同亞洲背景與價值觀的朋友。** **✅ 真誠對話: 這裡沒有吵雜的夜店音樂，只有輕鬆交流的氛圍。** **✅ 安全放鬆: 週間放鬆身心的「第三空間」，讓你做回真實的自己。** **⚡ 適合誰參加？** * **本活動專為擁有亞洲背景的人士舉辦。** * **Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求學的亞裔。** * **Cross-Cultural: 海歸派、TCK 或擁有混合文化背景者。** **(為了分享共同的經歷，我們特別規劃此專屬空間，感謝您的理解。)** **📍 時間與地點** **🗓 日期: 每月的第三個星期三** **⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm 開始** **📍 地點: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 入口: 請務必從 Little Lonsdale St 入口進入 (無法從 Melbourne Central 內部進入)。** **💰 費用: 購買一杯飲料 或 支付 $3 入場費** **🚨 如何參加 (必須遵守)** 1. **你必須在此頁面報名 (RSVP)。** **嚴格執行: 無報名 = 無法入場。我們將在門口核對名單。** 1. **追蹤 Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP 會員 (創始成員)** **加入 VIP 名單，搶先體驗我們的官方 App 及獲得特別派對邀請。** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ 規範 (零容忍政策)** **為了維護安全的環境，我們嚴禁：** **🚫 推銷招攬: 禁止直銷 (MLM)、商業招攬或挖角。** **🚫 騷擾行為: 禁止搭訕騷擾或任何令人不適的行為。** **違規者將被立即請離。** **🌏 我們的願景** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯本、雪梨、墨爾本 (成員超過1,500人)** **🌏 2026年擴展: 東京、胡志明市、宿霧。** **⚠️ 重要事項** **必須出示 ID: 護照或駕照 (須滿18歲)。** **學生證: 不接受。** **👥 主辦人:** **🎤 David (墨爾本負責人)** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 멜버른에서 커뮤니티를 찾고 있나요?** **Lounge Asia에 오신 것을 환영합니다 — 글로벌 아시안을 위한 프리미엄 소셜 모임입니다.** **⚡ 참여해야 하는 이유 (혜택)** **✅ 공감대 형성: 아시아의 문화적 배경과 가치관을 공유하는 사람들과 즉시 연결됩니다.** **✅ 진솔한 대화: 시끄러운 클럽 음악이 아닙니다. 편안한 분위기에서 진짜 대화를 나누세요.** **✅ 안전과 휴식: 주중의 피로를 풀고 온전한 나로 돌아갈 수 있는 '제3의 공간'입니다.** **⚡ 참여 대상** * **본 이벤트는 아시아 배경을 가진 분들만을 대상으로 합니다.** * **Global Asians: 해외 거주, 근무, 유학 중인 아시아인.** * **Cross-Cultural: 귀국 유학생, TCK, 또는 다문화 배경을 가진 분.** **(공통의 경험을 나누기 위한 자리이므로, 이 점 양해 부탁드립니다.)** **📍 일시 및 장소** **🗓 날짜: 매월 셋째 주 수요일** **⏰ 시간: 6:00 pm 부터** **📍 장소: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 입구: 반드시 Little Lonsdale St 쪽 입구로 입장해주세요 (Melbourne Central 내부 연결 불가).** **💰 비용: 바에서 음료 1잔 구매 또는 입장료 $3** **🚨 참여 방법 (필수)** 1. **이 페이지에서 반드시 RSVP(참가 신청)를 해야 합니다.** **엄격한 규칙: RSVP 없음 = 입장 불가. 입구에서 명단을 확인합니다.** 1. **Instagram 팔로우: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP 멤버 (창립 멤버)** **VIP 리스트에 등록하고 공식 앱 조기 사용 권한과 특별 파티 초대장을 받으세요.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ 운영 규칙 (무관용 원칙)** **안전한 환경을 위해 다음을 엄격히 금지합니다:** **🚫 영업 금지: 다단계(MLM), 비즈니스 권유, 스카우트 행위 금지.** **🚫 괴롭힘 금지: 헌팅 목적이나 불쾌한 행동 금지.** **위반 시 즉시 퇴장 조치됩니다.** **🌏 우리의 비전** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 호주: 브리즈번, 시드니, 멜버른 (멤버 1,500명 돌파)** **🌏 2026년 확장: 도쿄, 호치민, 세부.** **⚠️ 중요 사항** **신분증 필수: 여권 또는 운전면허증 (18세 이상).** **학생증: 불가.** **👥 호스트:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 正在墨尔本寻找属于你的社群吗？** **欢迎来到 Lounge Asia — 专为全球亚裔打造的优质社交圈。** **⚡ 为什么要参加？ (你的收获)** **✅ 找到归属感: 立即连接拥有相同亚洲背景与价值观的朋友。** **✅ 真诚对话: 这里没有嘈杂的夜店音乐，只有轻松交流的氛围。** **✅ 安全放松: 周间放松身心的“第三空间”，让你做回真实的自己。** **⚡ 适合谁参加？** **本活动专为拥有亚洲背景的人士举办。** **Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求学的亚裔。** **Cross-Cultural: 海归派、TCK 或拥有混合文化背景者。** **(为了分享共同的经历，我们特别规划此专属空间，感谢您的理解。)** **📍 时间与地点** **🗓 日期: 每月的第三个星期三** **⏰ 时间: 6:00 pm 开始** **📍 地点: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 入口: 请务必从 Little Lonsdale St 入口进入 (无法从 Melbourne Central 内部进入)。** **💰 费用: 购买一杯饮料 或 支付 $3 入场费** **🚨 如何参加 (必须遵守)** 1. **你必须在此页面报名 (RSVP)。** **严格执行: 无报名 = 无法入场。我们将在门口核对名单。** 1. **关注 Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP 会员 (创始成员)** **加入 VIP 名单，抢先体验我们的官方 App 及获得特别派对邀请。** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ 规范 (零容忍政策)** **为了维护安全的环境，我们严禁：** **🚫 推销招揽: 禁止传销 (MLM)、商业招揽或挖角。** **🚫 骚扰行为: 禁止搭讪骚扰或任何令人不适的行为。** **违规者将被立即请离。** **🌏 我们的愿景** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯班、悉尼、墨尔本 (成员超过1,500人)** **🌏 2026年扩展: 东京、胡志明市、宿务。** **⚠️ 重要事项** **必须出示 ID: 护照或驾照 (须满18岁)。** **学生证: 不接受。** **👥 主办人:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 Bạn đang tìm kiếm cộng đồng tại Melbourne?** **Chào mừng đến với Lounge Asia — Cộng đồng hàng đầu dành riêng cho Global Asians.** **⚡ TẠI SAO NÊN THAM GIA? (Lợi ích của bạn)** **✅ Tìm thấy sự thuộc về: Kết nối ngay lập tức với những người chia sẻ di sản và giá trị Á Đông.** **✅ Trò chuyện chân thực: Không ồn ào như vũ trường. Một không gian thư giãn để trò chuyện thật sự.** **✅ An toàn & Thoải mái: "Không gian thứ ba" giữa tuần để thư giãn và là chính mình.** **⚡ DÀNH CHO AI?** **Sự kiện này chỉ dành riêng cho những người có nguồn gốc Châu Á.** **Global Asians: Đang sống, làm việc hoặc học tập ở nước ngoài.** **Đa văn hóa: Du học sinh về nước, TCK, hoặc người có dòng máu lai.** **(Chúng tôi tạo ra không gian này để chia sẻ những trải nghiệm chung cụ thể. Cảm ơn bạn đã tôn trọng điều này.)** **📍 THỜI GIAN & ĐỊA ĐIỂM** **🗓 Ngày: Thứ Tư tuần thứ 3 hàng tháng** **⏰ Thời gian: Từ 6:00 pm** **📍 Địa điểm: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Lối vào: Vui lòng chỉ vào từ đường Little Lonsdale St (Không có lối vào từ bên trong Melbourne Central).** **💰 Vào cửa: Mua 1 đồ uống tại quầy HOẶC Trả $3 tại cửa.** **🚨 CÁCH THAM GIA (Bắt buộc)** 1. **Bạn PHẢI đăng ký (RSVP) trên trang này.** **CHÍNH SÁCH NGHIÊM NGẶT: Không RSVP = Không vào cửa. Chúng tôi kiểm tra danh sách tại cửa.** 1. **Theo dõi Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 THÀNH VIÊN VIP (Sáng lập)** **Tham gia danh sách VIP để truy cập sớm ứng dụng chính thức & nhận vé mời tiệc đặc biệt.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ NỘI QUY (Không khoan nhượng)** **Để bảo vệ môi trường an toàn, chúng tôi nghiêm cấm:** **🚫 Chèo kéo: Cấm đa cấp (MLM), tuyển dụng kinh doanh, hoặc lôi kéo.** **🚫 Quấy rối: Cấm tán tỉnh làm phiền hoặc hành vi khiếm nhã.** **Người vi phạm sẽ bị mời ra ngay lập tức.** **🌏 TẦM NHÌN CỦA CHÚNG TÔI** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Úc: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (Hơn 1,500 thành viên)** **🌏 Mở rộng 2026: Tokyo, TP.HCM, Cebu.** **⚠️ QUAN TRỌNG** **Yêu cầu giấy tờ: Hộ chiếu hoặc Bằng lái xe (18+).** **Thẻ sinh viên: KHÔNG được chấp nhận.** **👥 Chủ nhà của bạn:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 Naghahanap ka ba ng iyong komunidad sa Melbourne?** **Welcome sa Lounge Asia — Ang premier social na eksklusibo para sa Global Asians.** **⚡ BAKIT DAPAT SUMALI? (Ang iyong Benepisyo)** **✅ Find Your Tribe: Agad na kumonekta sa mga taong kapareho mo ng Asian heritage at values.** **✅ Real Conversations: Hindi maingay na club. Relaxed na vibe para sa totoong kwentuhan.** **✅ Safe & Chill: Ang iyong "Third Place" sa kalagitnaan ng linggo para mag-relax.** **⚡ PARA KANINO ITO?** **Ang event na ito ay eksklusibo para sa mga taong may Asian background.** **Global Asians: Nakatira, nagtatrabaho, o nag-aaral sa ibang bansa.** **Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, o Mixed Heritage.** **(Ginawa namin ang space na ito para maibahagi ang aming shared experiences. Salamat sa pagrespeto nito.)** **📍 KAILAN AT SAAN** **🗓 Petsa: Tuwing ika-3 Miyerkules ng buwan** **⏰ Oras: Mula 6:00 pm** **📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Entrance: Pumasok sa Little Lonsdale St lamang (Walang entry mula sa loob ng Melbourne Central).** **💰 Entry: Bumili ng 1 Drink sa bar O Magbayad ng $3 sa pinto.** **🚨 PAANO SUMALI (Mandatory)** 1. **KAILANGAN mong mag-RSVP sa page na ito.** **MAHIGPIT NA PATAKARAN: Walang RSVP = Hindi Makakapasok. Tinitingnan namin ang listahan sa pinto.** 1. **I-follow ang Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members)** **Sumali sa VIP list para sa early access sa aming official app & special party invites.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance)** **Para maprotektahan ang aming safe environment, mahigpit naming ipinagbabawal:** **🚫 Solicitation: Bawal ang MLM, business recruitment, o poaching.** **🚫 Harassment: Bawal ang pambabastos o creepy behavior.** **Ang mga lalabag ay tatanggalin agad.** **🌏 ANG AMING BISYON** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members)** **🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.** **⚠️ MAHALAGA** **ID Required: Passport o Driver’s License (18+).** **Student IDs: HINDI tinatanggap.** **👥 Ang iyong Host:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 Mencari komuniti anda di Melbourne?** **Selamat Datang ke Lounge Asia — Sosial premier eksklusif untuk Global Asians.** **⚡ KENAPA SERTAI? (Manfaat Anda)** **✅ Cari Geng Anda: Berhubung segera dengan orang yang berkongsi warisan & nilai Asia anda.** **✅ Perbualan Sebenar: Bukan muzik kelab yang bising. Suasana santai untuk borak sebenar.** **✅ Selamat & Santai: "Tempat Ketiga" anda pada pertengahan minggu untuk berehat.** **⚡ UNTUK SIAPA?** **Acara ini adalah eksklusif untuk mereka yang berlatarbelakangkan Asia.** **Global Asians: Tinggal, bekerja, atau belajar di luar negara.** **Silang Budaya: Mereka yang kembali, TCK, atau Warisan Campuran.** **(Kami menyediakan ruang ini untuk berkongsi pengalaman bersama. Terima kasih kerana menghormatinya.)** **📍 BILA & DI MANA** **🗓 Tarikh: Setiap Rabu ke-3 setiap bulan** **⏰ Masa: Dari 6:00 pm** **📍 Lokasi: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Pintu Masuk: Sila masuk melalui Little Lonsdale St sahaja (Tiada laluan masuk dari dalam Melbourne Central).** **💰 Masuk: Beli 1 Minuman dari bar ATAU Bayar $3 di pintu.** **🚨 CARA MENYERTAI (Wajib)** 1. **Anda MESTI RSVP di halaman ini.** **POLISI KETAT: Tiada RSVP = Tiada Masuk. Kami semak senarai di pintu.** 1. **Ikuti Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 AKSES VIP (Ahli Pengasas)** **Sertai senarai VIP untuk akses awal ke aplikasi rasmi kami & jemputan parti khas.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ PERATURAN RUMAH (Toleransi Sifar)** **Untuk melindungi persekitaran selamat kami, kami melarang keras:** **🚫 Solicitation: Tiada MLM, perekrutan perniagaan, atau curi tenaga kerja.** **🚫 Gangguan: Tiada gangguan seksual atau kelakuan yang tidak menyenangkan.** **Pelanggar akan dikeluarkan serta-merta.** **🌏 VISI KAMI** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Ahli)** **🌏 Pengembangan 2026: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.** **⚠️ PENTING** **ID Diperlukan: Pasport atau Lesen Memandu (18+).** **ID Pelajar: TIDAK diterima.** **👥 Hos Anda:** **🎤 David**

Join us at Preston Library and boost your public speaking skills! ## Speak with Confidence at Northern Exposure Toastmasters Join us in person at Preston Library for a fun and friendly Toastmasters meeting! Whether you're looking to sharpen your public speaking skills or just want to meet like-minded folks, this is the place to be. Share your stories, get useful feedback, and boost your confidence in a supportive atmosphere. ### **Set Your 2026 Challenge** Maybe this is the year you want to: * Improve your public speaking and presentation skills * Build confidence in meetings or high-pressure situations * Become a more influential leader * Sharpen your thinking on your feet * Strengthen your communication for career advancement * Expand your personal and professional network Whatever your 2026 challenge looks like, Toastmasters meets you where you are, and helps you grow from there. There is so much to learn from presenting speeches to become a Leader in the Club. * 1\. Personal & professional development * 2\. Improved communication & listening skills * 3\. Increased confidence * 4\. Develop & enhance leadership skills * 5\. Affiliation with an internationally renowned organisation Don't miss out on this chance to speak up and stand out!

Immerse Australia and Metaverse Melbourne in partnership with RMIT University, invites you to the **Melbourne XR Industry Meetup** at RMIT’s **Virtual Experiences Laboratory — VXLab**. This special event marks the beginning of a new chapter for what was run as the Melbourne Metaverse community events. Immerse Australia is now running and hosting the Melbourne-based XR industry events previously run as Melbourne Metaverse Meetups. We thank Amanda Parks for the years she organised and hosted Melbourne Metaverse group meetups. As Immerse Australia, we will be creating more opportunities for people working in **virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, spatial computing, immersive media, education, research and emerging technology** to connect, share ideas and build capability. This event will be free to attend thanks to our event Partner, RMIT and will celebrate the convergence of the Melbourne Metaverse community with Immerse Australia’s national XR network. We warmly invite past members of the Melbourne Metaverse group, Immerse Australia members, students, researchers, developers, creators, educators, startups and industry professionals to attend. You’ll hear from leading researchers and practitioners, see demonstrations of emerging XR technologies, learn about upcoming industry activity, and connect with others shaping the future of immersive technology in Melbourne and across Australia. For a list of speakers, activities and location details go to the Immerse Australia booking page below. Places are limited for this event, so early registration is recommended. https://events.humanitix.com/melbourne-xr-industry-meetup-rmit-vxlab-x-immerse-australia

**At Happy Hour Toastmasters - We make public speaking** **FUN!** **Do you want to get better at speaking in front of people?** Maybe for that important presentation at work, or that big wedding speech you've been asked to give? Do you want to have fun and make a bunch of great new friends while doing it? Then **our club is the place for you!** Our club is a diverse and supportive group of people, from beginners to world championship finalist-level speakers, who meet regularly to practice and improve our public speaking skills. **You'll also** **learn:** * **leadership skills** * **networking and 'soft skills'** * **how to provide constructive feedback** * **how to control your 'ums' and 'ahs'** * **how to think quickly and creatively while speaking on your feet** * **and much more!** **Guests are welcome** to come to any of our meetings, and we are also to chat with you about questions you might have, so please get in touch! **Please note - Bookings are essential**, as we need to let you into the building when you arrive!

🌟 **Does Public Speaking Make You Nervous?** Join us at Wandin Toastmasters and discover how to grow your confidence, strengthen your communication, and develop leadership skills in a supportive environment. 🗓 **Saturday 23rd May** 🕒 **Arrive 1:45 PM \| Start 2:00 PM – Finish 4:15 PM** 👥 Who is this for? We welcome people from all walks of life, including: * Professionals and business owners * Educators and care workers * Semi-retirees and retirees * Community members wanting to build confidence Whether you're early in your career or looking to **rediscover your voice and confidence**, you’ll feel right at home. 📍 **Wandin CFA Building, 434 Clegg Road, Wandin North** ### 💬 What to Expect * A warm, friendly welcome * The chance to observe or participate (completely optional) * Opportunities to practise speaking in a safe environment * Encouraging, constructive feedback to help you grow 💡 **Guests attend FREE – no pressure to speak** 🚗 Parking Available on the street or behind the hall next door (Please avoid parking on fire station grounds) Click **RSVP** and come along—we’d love to meet you. You can also connect with us here: Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/WandinToastmasters](https://www.facebook.com/WandinToastmasters)

**🍽 Deep Dive Lunch: What action would you take if you had more courage?** Most people have an idea of what they’d do if they had more courage. This lunch is a chance to explore that in a relaxed, small-group setting, across business, career, and life. Not theoretical. Not “one day”. Right now. 🔄 **Format** • Arrival + order food • First discussion round • Table rotation • Final reflections + wrap 💬 **How it works** We’ll break into small groups of 6–8 people per table. Each table will have a few guided prompts to help the conversation go deeper without forcing it. Then, you'll explore the topic together, sharing perspectives, experiences, and current situations. Halfway through, we rotate tables so you meet a new group and continue the conversation from a different angle. 🧭 **Ground rules, this is important** To keep the conversations valuable if you catch yourself or anyone doing the below. Call it out, don't stay silent. • Ask, "do you want my perspective on the topic?" before giving unscolicited advice • Listen completely before responding: ask "have you said all you want about to about that?" • No one person should speak more than 20% of the time • No pitching or selling: this is not the place for that • What’s shared stays in the group - Chatham House rules! This is about understanding and reflection, not impressing anyone. 👀 **Who this is for** • People building something, or thinking about it • Those open to honest, reflective conversation • Anyone who knows they might be holding back somewhere You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to think about it. **🔥Future Lunch Topics Coming Up...** 1. Deep Dive Lunch: Is taking action in 2026 wasted given global uncertaintity? 2. Deep Dive Lunch: What are you doing that feels productive but isn’t actually moving the needle? 3. Deep Dive Lunch: If you had to start 2026 again, what would you do differently? 4. Deep Dive Lunch: What’s the next uncomfortable step you know you should take?

Smashing! Try something new Thursday Interactive workshop - Become the charismatic leader Serious about improving your leadership - **Why mess, come to the best** Why is Smashing different to other speaking clubs? Just one member's thoughts, "The fun/laughs factor is definitely a point of difference. We keep it moving with high standards so it’s a nice balance. Too strict makes it tense and boring, too loose and we can lose the energy/commercial feel. SmashSpeak's vibe's in the sweet spot." **Free parking** close: O'Connell and Cobden streets **IMPORTANT: Be on time, as doors close when the show starts** “Proudly Australian" – Free-flowing teamwork, greater good focus, sharing the stage, etc Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St (Opposite Queen Vic Market) Level 1, Purple Room (End of corridor) More to come...

🌟 **Unlock Your Full Potential with CPA Toastmasters!** 🌟 Are you ready to become a more confident speaker and a stronger leader? CPA Toastmasters is here to help you *grow* both personally and professionally! Whether you're looking to improve your public speaking skills, enhance your leadership abilities, or build self-confidence, Toastmasters provides a supportive and encouraging environment for you to thrive. 🚀 **Why CPA Toastmasters?** * **Improve Public Speaking**: Learn how to communicate clearly and confidently in front of any audience. * **Build Leadership Skills**: Develop the tools and techniques to become a stronger leader in your personal and professional life. * **Friendly, Supportive Community**: Join a group of like-minded individuals who are all working toward their personal growth and success. * **Real-Time Feedback**: Get constructive feedback in every meeting to help you continually improve. * **CPD Hours**: As our member, you are eligible to claim CPD hours under CPA for attending our meetings! 📈 **What to Expect at a Toastmasters Meeting:** * **Prepared Speeches**: Deliver speeches on topics you’re passionate about (Members only) * **Impromptu Speaking**: Practice thinking on your feet with quick, fun exercises. * **Constructive Feedback**: Receive valuable tips to help you improve, delivered in a positive, encouraging way. * **Leadership Roles**: Take turns leading the meeting, which helps you refine your organizational and leadership abilities. Come visit us in our next meeting and learn how our club can support your public speaking journey!

Hi Radiant Ladies, Join us for a relaxed, stylish lunch at Novotel — delicious coffee, food and lovely conversation... New ladies are welcome. Julie 💖

Step into the room, not just to read, but to experience what happens when curious, learning minds gather in the same space. There’s something unexpectedly powerful about people arriving with different ideas, perspectives, and questions, then discovering what unfolds when they pause, explore, and reflect together. This isn’t a traditional book club—there’s no assigned reading, no pressure to perform—just a simple rhythm: 60-Minute Flow: **👋 0:00–0:15 \| Arrive & Introductions** **📖 0:15–0:30 \| Quiet Reading Time** Settle in with your book, article, or notes. Highlight something that stands out—a line, an idea, or even something you disagree with. This is your space to explore. **💬 0:30–0:45 \| Sharing & Insights** We come back together to share what we picked up. It can be a quote, a question, a new perspective—anything that sparked your thinking. Expect a mix of ideas and thoughtful discussions. **🤝 0:45–1:00 \| Open Networking** A wrap with relaxed conversation. Swap recommendations, continue discussions, or simply connect with others

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)

Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c) SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)**.) Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:00–8:30 PM Eastern Central Ohio Chapter Meeting IN PERSON IN COLUMBUS How I Get Private Lenders and Partners to Fund My Deals If you can’t fund it, you don’t have a deal. And right now, funding is where more investors are getting stuck. Private lenders are more cautious. Partners are asking better questions. And deals that look good on paper still fall apart when the money doesn’t show up. That’s why we’re bringing in a panel of investors who are actually getting their deals funded right now. You’ll hear how they’re finding money, structuring deals, and building relationships that lead to repeat funding. Here’s what you’ll learn: * Where they’re finding private lenders today * How they start conversations that lead to funding * What makes lenders and partners say YES * How they structure deals to be fundable * The biggest mistakes investors make when raising money * How to build repeat funding relationships **Early Session (6:00–7:00 PM Eastern):** **Having Trouble Finding Tenants? How Community Shelter Board Can Help** Nicholas Brenner will walk you through programs designed to help rapidly rehouse tenants, including financial support that can stabilize your rentals. **The Deal Room (7:00–7:30 PM Eastern)** Bring deals, funding needs, buyers, and problems. This is where connections turn into action. This meeting is for serious real estate investors nationwide, and we’re known for our high-content, real-life education and our nationwide community of dealmakers. Members and non-members at all levels are welcome. Register below to reserve your seat. Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)** and register on our website!

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.