Meeting 843 on 26 October - Technology

Toastmaster Rose impressed us with examples of modern technology; and Nicole had us pondering in the round robin just which piece of technology we would wish not to be without. David Y did an excellent icrebreaker speech - note free; and new members Rachael and Andrew received their badges - plus tasks throughout the meeting. Once again members absorbed the roles of those unable to attend with ease - well done all!



Trophies to:
Table Topics - Rachael
Speech - Sharyn
Evaluation - Kylie
Personal Best - David Y
Contribution - Rose

Notice of Seminar organised by Toastmasters

Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion, is conducting a full day seminar in Brisbane on Saturday 27 November from 10am to 4pm.

• Losing my way to the World Championship
• Building a championship club
• Effective Speech Evaluation
  

Cost is $15 per person - bring your own lunch or buy nearby. Non-members are welcome at same cost. Location is Tingalpa Public School.

To register email Carolyn Phillips on carolyn_007@hotmail.com - first come first served.

Area Contest on 24 October

Congratulations to Annette, John and Liz Wo who represented Sandgate in Table Topics & Evaluation (Annette), International Speech (John) and Humorous Speech (Liz). Annette received 2nd place for Evaluation and 3rd for Table Topics. All did an absolutely fabulous job amidst very strong competition.




















As a club we were very well represented, with 10 members attending, contesting and assisting with roles such as caligrapher, timers, sergeant at arms, contest chairman, tally counters, pep talkers - and redecorators.

Meeting 843 on 12 October - Music

With Annette as Toastmaster reminding us of hit songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s; Dave Young allowing us the opportunity to be profound with a round robin topic of "life is a process of ..." and Chris presenting a fabulous icebreaker speech, this was yet another vibrant meeting.


Voted best on the night were:
Table Topic - Annette
Speech - Chris
Evaluation - Liz Wo
Personal Best - Chris



Chris was thrilled to receive two trophies, as since joining Toastmasters he has encouraged work colleagues to also join - five, across Australia - with a fair bit of friendly rivalry between them. Well done!



Congratulations to Sharyn and Liz Wo for completing their Competent Leadership Manual and receiving their badge at the meeting.






Best of luck and skill for the Contest next week Annette, John and Liz! We are proud to see you representing Sandgate.

Meeting 842 - 28 Sep 2010

Riddles about riddles ... much pondering, laughter and groaning to be had.

While the trophies are awarded to just some of those who contributed to the meeting, the blog does seem an appropriate place to record the recipients:



Table Topic: Sharyn

Evaluator: Kylie

Speech: Raider

Personal Best: Raider

Contribution: Dave H



















A warm welcome to our new members, inducted at this meeting, Rachael and Andrew. Congratulations on accepting your first assignments and table topics!

As always, thank you to all those who accepted roles when other members were unable to attend.

Kylie was the lucky winner of the raffle, courtesy of Monica, but doesn't yet know if she is "set for life".

A reminder that newsletter items must be to Kylie by email by Monday 11 October. As VPPR Kylie will collate the material but does not wish to be the only author!

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Don't forget to bring your Area Conference registration fee next meeting. Come along on the 24th to support our own club contestants, to meet old and new friends from other Toastmasters clubs in Area 8 and to be inspired by world champion speaker Mark Hunter.