A fun, challenging and informative meeting once again, with 22 club members and one guest.
We had the opportunity to welcome our incoming Area Governor Jeff, pictured below with our incoming club president Sharyn, and also current club president Marlene.
June took on the challenge of a new role, Madame Toastmaster, and entertained us with eclipse anecdotes.
Rhys did an amazing job with his 10th speech from the Competent Communicator manual, earning him the CC qualification as well as a standing ovation. Entitled iCare, he ensured food for thought for each of us.
Rachael presented her second speech, an educational piece about the Royal Flying Doctor Service; David inspired us all to take a longer look at Sandgate's Hidden Treasure; and Trish delved into a word often felt to be taboo, suicide, although "
It's Just a Word". Four great speeches, followed by four informative evaluations.
Raider impressed with an impromptu book review on
The Brain that Changes Itself. John scared us a little with a thorough general evaluation followed by a statement that after 38 years it would be his last - many were wondering whether he was withdrawing from the club and were relieved when John said only from evaluations - reserving the right to make private suggestions.
Leesa appealed to book lovers with her raffle prize, and the primary raffle winner of the club claimed this one too - but has offered to share -
Wanting by Richard Flanagan. Could this be a book review in the making?
With a few minutes to spare on the program, Sharyn had members wriggling, writhing and roaring as they played "descriptive animals" charades. For the following photographic gems you may thank the quick-shooting Marlene.
Trophies to:
Table Topics - Liz Wel
Prepared Speech - Rhys
Evaluation - Annette
Personal Best - Rachael
Contribution - June
Next meeting is the changeover dinner
Colour Your World - don't forget to dress accordingly!
