Meeting 865 - My Family Tree

The theme was very popular last meeting. Everyone seemed keen to talk about their family tree during the Round Robin.

June presented the word of the evening "Nucleus" and said her little grandson was the nucleus of her family.

Leesa's and Robert's Table Topics continued the theme of family trees and were answered by Kerry, Liz, Annette and John.

(These photos won't go where I want them!)


Trish was kept busy, filling in as Toastmaster as well as Chairman for the business session.

Elizabeth talked about her family origns in her Ice Breaker speech, and displayed a chart showing her family tree.

Jonathon presented his 4th speech, "I Wish They'd Taught Us That at School." (see video below.)

Marlene's speech was about writing down memories. It hadn't been rehearsed and was not nearly as good as usual. (I can say this - it was my speech! It was a good demonstration of what happens to Toastmasters who think they don't need to practise their speech.)


Raffle Master Dave modelled the scarf that his wife Sandy had made for our raffle.

The evening's awards went to Trish, (Best Contribution.) Liz Wf ,(Best Table Topic) Jonathon, (Best Speech) Elizabeth, (Personal Best) and Liz We (I think) Best Evaluation.



Don't forget, the Area Conference is on  Saturday, 5th November in the Eventide Auditorium, Brighton.  Registrations close this Friday.