Burnie Rostrum Club

Next date: Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 06:25 PM to 07:30 PM

Burnie Rostrum Club (Club 11) is a longstanding club in the northwest of Tasmania drawing members from Wynyard to Devonport.

We have a diverse group of members, a wide age range, and from all walks of life.

When are the Meetings?

Our meetings take place every second Thursday of the month until November. We meet for one hour from 6:25 pm to 7:30 pm.

Where does Burnie Rostrum meet?

Our meetings are in person with the option to attend via Zoom. The in person meetings are held in the Platypus Room, Burnie Library. Access to this room is via the rear Library door and is suitable for wheelchairs.
Besides the annual subscription fee, there is a voluntary fee to help pay for room hire. Visitors do not pay this fee. There is a social evening/ meeting every fourth Thursday of the month. The program on this evening emphasises the speaking program. Members bring a plate of food to share. BYO drink.

Why Join Burnie Rostrum?

Are you aspiring to get into politics either local government or state or federal? We can help you sharpen up your speeches.
Do you have a passion to form a club and run efficient meetings but don’t know how? We can teach you.
Has someone asked you to propose a toast or move a vote of thanks for the guest speaker?
Are you the best man at a wedding or the father of the bride and you need to speak on that special day.
Are you expected to talk about yourself for three minutes at your new club?
Is English your second or third language and you need practice?
Do you need to do an eulogy or give a tribute to someone special to you?
Did you need to move a motion at a P&F meeting but didn’t know how?