Not just a Red Jacket.
Earlier this year one of the Guild Toastmasters attended Clarence House, London. He was privileged in his role as the Livery Beadle to The Worshipful Company of Fanmakers to present Her Majesty the Queen to the Company Master, and to clothe her as an Honorary Liveryman of The Company.
Our Toastmaster has become City of London Livery Beadle to no less than three Livery Companies as a direct result of the training given to Toastmasters by The Guild of International Professional Toastmasters. The Beadle work is a direct extension of that of a Toastmaster, but requires the Beadle to look after the officers and members of The Livery Company, and conduct their events and dinners in strict accordance with the traditions and protocols of the City of London which have been developed over many centuries.
Some of the Guild members go on to become Beadles in Livery Companies in the City of London which is a high honour indeed
Rod Brafield
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Rod is a retired Police Officer and served for more than 31 years with the Metropolitan Police Service, notably within the Royalty Protection Command as a Close Protection Officer and as the operational head of The Special Escort Group. He has a wealth of experience in the planning and delivery of public and private ceremonies and events including Occasions of State. Therefore as you might expect, his presentation is immaculate, and his planning thorough. His skill set includes a practical approach to problem solving, the ability to adapt his style to suit any event or client, and the further ability to work seamlessly with other professionals to produce as near a perfect result as possible. The move to a career as a Toastmaster was obvious, as it allows him to continue to use so many of those skills learned in his previous career.
Rod is based in Buckinghamshire, just outside London and has an extensive knowledge of venues within London and the Home Counties. He is happy to travel throughout the UK or abroad and undertake any type of private or corporate event.
In private, Rod devotes his time to his wife and two daughters, Lola the family Boxer dog, motorcycling and photography. He is also the holder of an All London Licensed Taxi (Black Cab) Licence, having passed the infamous Knowledge of London examinations, and this gives him total flexibility to maintain a portfolio career.
