Mark Hunter's Boot Camp

There are still places left for Mark's special presentation on Saturday 9th April at Tingalpa State School 10am- 2.30pm.

Topics covered include: what he has learnt from his journey as World Champion of Public Speaking, writing for success, understanding what the audience wants, and spot evaluations- 3 people giving speeches and Mark evaluationg them on ths spot!! 

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Meeting 852 - Relaxation

David Young as acting Sargeant at Arms started the meeting as it was to progress - relaxed and enjoyable.

Welcome to our guests Rod & Cindy; and Jennine & Harry. Congratulations for participating in the round robin! We hope you come again.

Dave, June and David entertained with excellent speeches. Dave gave a dramatic interpretive reading entitled Flight of Terror; June convinced us that wherever you are in the world, the side you drive on is the right side, and the other side is the wrong side; and David shared his impressive knowledge of the legends of the Glasshouse Mountains.

Kerry was inducted to the club, with Meriel announced as her mentor for the next 6 - 12 months.




Lynda, inducted at the last meeting, presented a great raffle, won by Harry.

Tropies were voted as follows:

Table Topic - Sharyn and Kylie
Speech - David
Personal Best - June
Evaulation - Sharyn
Contribution and best jokes - Annette

Trish is a winner!

Congratulations to Trish, who won First Place in the Evaluation Contest at the Metro Division Conference, as well Third Place in the International Speech Contest.

Trish has a lot of tips and tricks to share with other members. Visit the blog which she co-authors with her friend Michele. http://trischel.blogspot.com/

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Meeting 847 9th March 2011

We are always pleased to have a visit from our Area Governor, Deb Smith.
Deb presented an inspiring speech. She also joined in the fun with our theme of "Insects."

New member Lynda was inducted. She also presented the word for the evening, "Elucidate." Trish, David, Raider, Dave, Rhys, June & Sharyn managed  to use the word during the evening.

We heard some excellent speeches by Rhys and Trish, and an Educational Session by Sharyn.

The supper break was a good time to socialise.

Award winners for the evening were
Personal Best : Lynda
Best Contribution: Raider
Best Evaluation: Dave
Beat table Topic: Trish
Best Speech: Rhys