Meeting 878 Int. Reading & New Speaker Contests

Maureen

When Maureen prepared her Icebreaker speech, she didn't realise she had been entered for the New Speaker Contest. She bravely went ahead and surprised herself by winning first place with her speech, "Parental Influence."

Second place getter was another new member, John T, who presented a powerful  and thought provoking speech, "Advance Australia Fair - a Reality Check."

It was good to see our old friend Del, from Narangba Toastmasters who came to judge the contests, with several of our own members assisting with the judging.

Another guest was Sarah, who came for the first time. We explained to her that our regular meetings are not as chaotic as a contest night!

Marlene

There was a variety of readings in the Interpretive Reading Contest. Dave read an old Stanley Hollaway monalogue, "The Lion and Albert." 
Kylie read  "Mulga Bill's Bicycle."   by Banjo Paterson. Marlene read an extract from Elizabeth Jolley's
book, "The Well."  Ernie read a story written by his late wife, Diane, titled "Trees at Christmas."
Annette read an extract from "Dad in Politics" by Steele Rudd.

Place getters were Marlene, first, and Annette second.

Jonathon

There were quite a few members absent. Jonathon filled in as Sergeant at Arms and also as Toastmaster.

John S took on the role of Contest Chairman.

As Word master, Maureen challenged us to used the word "CONDUCIVE."

Inge's Round Robin was "Repair or Replace." Everyone seemed to find it easy to speak for 30 seconds on that theme. Some even managed to use the word "Conducive."

Dave's Table Topics, were appropriately based on the theme of books and reading. Amanda, John T, Maureen and John S were given the Topics, "What book has impressed you?" "What author would you like to have lunch with?""What book would you take to a desert island?" and "What kind of book would you like to write?"

John S

John T

Maureen

Amanda

Sharyn - Rafflemaster

They all received the same number of votes, so it was a dead heat! 

The Table Topics were evaluated by Kerry. Leesa conducted the General Evaluation.

Sharyn's "Purple Pamper Pack" Raffle was won by Marlene.

Don't forget there are 5 Tuesdays in this month, so it will be 3 weeks before our next meeting. See you all on the 12th June.

And the following meeting, 26th June will be our   Change Over Dinner.