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 Leader Letter 

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http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/News/Newsletters/LeaderLetter/August2012.aspx

The Toastmaster

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Meeting 884 on 28 August

A great turnout for our Table Topics and Humorous Speech Contests, with six guests - Ralph (to be inducted next meeting), Kel (an experienced Toastmaster, having been a member of other clubs, and intending to join Sandgate), Terry (also joining soon), Vicki, Darryl and Belinda - welcome!

Four members contested Table Topics (Ernie, Dave, Maureen and Trish), and two in Humorous Speech (Trish and John T) - a wonderful demonstration of the skills of Sandgate Club.

Trish and Maureen placed first and second, respectively, in the Table Topics Contest.

Jonathon performed admirably as Contest Chairman, and Liz Wo as chief judge trained a few club members in the art of judging.

 

Trish placed first in the Humorous Speech Contest, so will represent Sandgate in Humorous Speech and Table Topics at the Area Contest on 3 November at Eventide. Please mark the date in your diary so you can support Trish on this informative and fun Toastmaster event.

Supper and chat (impromptu speaking)

The raffle was very happily won by Marlene, a very interesting game donated by Liz We.

A reminder that semi-annual fees are due between now and 25 September (at the latest). Members should have received an invoice - please contact Kylie, Treasurer, with any questions.

Next meeting is Tuesday 11 September.

Meeting 883 "The Ekka"

It was Ekka week in Brisbane, so of course the theme of our meeting was The Ekka.   Toastmaster Dave kept us entertained between meeting segments with interesting snippets of information about the Ekka, which is the popular name for the Royal Queensland Show.

Toastmaster Dave

We were pleased to welcome 6 guests. Robert, Peter, Ben. and Ralph, whom we had met at the Einbunpin Festival, also Janelle who had been to a previous meeting, and Maureen's daughter, Nicole.

Here are a few photos from the meeting.

Robert in Table Topics

Liz We

Jennine evaluated Table Topics

Sharyn & Lix Wo share a cuppa

Jonathon is a great joke teller

Kylie

Winners

Awards for the evening went to John T (Personal Best) Liz Wo (Best Evaluation) Maureen (Best Speech)

Kylie (Best Table Topic) and Dave (Best Contribution.)

Einbunpin Festival 2012

Thanks to all who helped with our Information Stall at the Einbunpin Festival. It was a lovely sunny day. Many people stopped and  were given information about Toastmasters. We will know just how successful it was when they come along to one of our meetings.

Rhys, Melissa & Elizabeth with inquirers

Jennine, Amanda & Ernie

Robert & Maureen with inquirer



Even Homer attracted attention.



All kinds of people passed by.



Sharyn Rhys & Jonathon packed up.