Meriel slipped easily into the role of president while our current president Marlene gallavants the world - hello if you've not been able to resist a quick peek into the happenings in your absence, Marlene!
Two guests were welcomed, Michelle from Good Morning Toastmasters, and Carmila, trialing our meeting for the first time. Lovely to have you join us, come again soon.
Kerry and Lynda received their badges, having been inducted in previous meetings.
Tony provided a brilliant word for us to try - Effulgent, meaning bright or radiant - my first attempt was far from bright, however my blush perhaps a little radiant. John quipped that he thought it should refer to a drunk man. John's Table Topics were far from that of a drunk man, with curly statements of religion, traditions, road accidents and country differences - participants Nicole, David Y, Leesa, Rhys and June provided clever replies. Lynda's well delivered Round Robin was suitably easier, with members sharing their most vivid childhood memory of Easter.
Prepared speeches were presented by Monica, who encouraged us to give composting a go, Raider, who reminded us that "even divine love can have its challenges", and Kerry, with her icebreaker speech entitled "Where Do I Belong?. The evaluators had an easy time finding postive points for each, and had to work harder to determine points for improvement.
Sharyn as grammarian raised the bar a little higher, not limiting herself to counting "ums" and "ahs", but also "so" and "actually". These are fillers, and Sharyn suggested a pause would be more appropriate.
Jonathon with his "Three for the Price of One" book review of the Millenium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson has at least some of us sorted with our next library choice.
Dave was the lucky winner of the Easter raffle, presented with great skill by Nicole. There was talk of tackling him to the ground to relieve him of his prize - Lindt chocolates, Brumbys Hot Cross Buns and Twinings Teas. Instead we are all dropping into his place one by one over Easter.
Lastly, congratulations to June for tackling a general evaluation with Sharyn's assistance. It was detailed and informative.
Next meeting Tuesday 26 April - Anzac Day.
Don't forget to nominate yourself or someone else (with their permission) by email to Meriel for the executive roles, as voting will happen on Tuesday 10 May - you do not have to be able attend that meeing to accept a nomination.
Best Table Topic - David Y
Best Speech - Raider
Best Evaluation - Kylie
Personal Best - Kerry
Contribution - Dave H
