2026 To 2027
Mark
Mark Hegarty has been committed to the growth of Toastmasters for almost 20 years! He has held all Club Officer Positions, including President (9 times) and VPE (5 times). He is also currently serving his third year as Area Director. Previously, Mark has been Moreton Division Director and District 69 Finance Manager (twice). He has been so extraordinary in his commitment that he was awarded Area Director of the Year 2021-2022, and Division Director of the Year 2022-2023.
Bevin
Bevin Irvine’s Toastmasters journey began with a Speechcraft course in 1990. This lead him to join Tropic City in 1991 – primarily to hone business meeting skills. Bevin is now a Life Member. Over the years, he served in various roles, including Club President, Area Governor and Northern Division Governor. Bevin has attended International Conventions and even sponsored a new club!
Vicki
Vicki is one of our newest club executive members. She attended her first meeting in June 2025. Since then, she has brought a keen level of professionalism to the club. Welcome Vicki!
Ren
Ren La Porte has been with Tropic City Toastmasters for just over four years. This is her fourth year in the executive role as VPPR. You may see her friendly smile as she assists to advocate the benefits of Toastmasters in your community. You may find her at events, writing blogs for the web, sending out newsletters, or updating socials. Toastmasters is a welcoming and supportive group. Reach out and get in touch today.
Dot
Dot Kelly is a seasoned Toastmaster with a knack for comedy. She has recently won the Humorous Contest for Area 2, along with placing second for the Evaluation and Table Topics challenge. We are proud to have her on the team. Dot is managing the finances for her second year, making sure we are a sustainable organisation.
Michael
Michael Robino is a passionate Tropic City Toastmaster and also a former President of the Club. He is well organised and plays a pivotal role in ensuring our meeting room is well set up on each night. He is very professional in his demeanour and we welcome him to another year in this role.
Mark
Mark Hegarty has been pivotal in the success of Tropic City Toastmasters. Over the years he has played many roles in the upkeep of the organisation, including President and Vice President of Education. As an experienced team member, he has travelled abroad to represent Toastmasters.
Pria
A member of this club since October 2012, Pria D’Souza is currently serving as Immediate Past President. She brings with her a vast knowledge and experience of Toastmasters. She has recently started a Gavel Club, of under 18s, at her workplace (Ryan Catholic College). Her vision is to see the club encourage and nourish new members to exceed their educational and personal goals.
Tropic City Roll of Honor
Life Members
| Betty S | Life Member – 2021 | |
| Barry S | Life Member | |
| Bevin I | Life Member | |
| Clive S | Life Member | |
| Gavin B | Life Member |
Past Presidents
Mark H
President
2026 to 2027
Pria D
President
2025 to 2026
Des F
President
2024 to 2025
Mark H
President
2023 to 2024
Emily L
President
2022 to 2023
Julie B
President
2021 to 2022
Michael R
President
2020 to 2021
Julie B
President
2019 to 2020
Toni E
President
2018 to 2019
Kerrie L
President
2017 to 2018
Rachael T
President
2016 to 2017
Tim G
President
2015 to 2016
Ari K
President
2014 to 2015
Karen R
President
2013 to 2014
Bevin I
President
2012 to 2013
Denise D
President
2011 to 2012
Maureen P
President
2010 to 2011
Daly H
President
2009 to 2010
Clive S
President
2008 to 2009
Scott T
President
2007 to 2008
Hazel G
President
2006 to 2007
Barry S
President
2005 to 2006
Sue B
President
2004 to 2005
Miriam M
President
2003 to 2004
Karla S
President
2002 to 2003
Past Vice President's of Education
Bevin I
Vice President Education
2026 to 2027
Des F
Vice President Education
2025 to 2026
Mark H
Vice President Education
2024 to 2025
Emily L
Vice President Education
2023 to 2024
Julie B
Vice President Education
2022 to 2023
Lorna F
Vice President Education
2021 to 2022
Bevin I
Vice President Education
2020 to 2021
Toni E
Vice President Education
2019 to 2020
Julie B
Vice President Education
2018 to 2019
Bevin I
Vice President Education
2017 to 2018
Karen R
Vice President Education
2016 to 2017
Rachael T
Vice President Education
2015 to 2016
Rianne L
Vice President Education
Jul 2015 to Oct 2015
Tim G
Vice President Education
2014 to 2015
Anita S
Vice President Education
2013 to 2014
Karen R
Vice President Education
2012 to 2013
Savita F
Vice President Education
20011 to 2012
Denise D
Vice President Education
2010 to 2011
Maureen P
Vice President Education
Mar 2010 to 2010
Karney F
Vice President Education
2009 to Mar 2010
Karney F
Vice President Education
2008 tp 2009
Rachael T
Vice President Education
2007 to 2008
Kerrie M
Vice President Education
2006 to 2007
Maureen W
Vice President Education
2005 to 2006
Hazel G
Vice President Education
2004 to 2005
Bevin I
Vice President Education
2003 to 2004
Bruce A
Vice President Education
2002 to 2003