Meeting 898 "Travellers Tales" Speechfest

 Club Ambassadors Chris, Del & with June

We were pleased to welcome special guests Chris and Del from Chermside Communicators. Chris and Del are taking part in the Club Ambassador Programme, which involves visiting other Toastmasters Clubs and taking part in the meeting.

Toastmaster June kept the meeting flowing with anecdotes and travelling tips in between meeting segments.

Terry read the mission statement & proposed the Toast, then Annette had the pleasure of inducting three new members, Jim, Nick and Bev.

All three new members bravely took part in Annette's Table Topics. In keeping with the theme of the meeting, Jim was asked to speak on what mode of travel her preferred, plane, train or ship. Bev answered the question, "On your bucket list, where do you still want to travel?" and Nick was asked, "Why should you holiday in Australia?"

Experienced member Trish was given a more challenging topic - "As an experienced caravan traveller, what advice what you give to others considering caravanning?"  Trish gave such good advice, it was hard to believe that she has never actually travelled in a caravan!

The Table Topics were evaluated by Del.

Jim

Bev

Nick

Trish

The meeting was a feast of speeches.
Peter presented his Icebreaker speech, "My VIP Journey." Peter told us of his life as a VIP - Visually Impaired Person. Her provided special simulation goggles for everyone so we could understand how a person with Retinis Pigmentosa views the world.

Seeing what it's like

Peter

Trish evaluated  Peter"s speech and commended him for his use of humour.

Kerry's spoke about "Fragrances" - the unique smell of a country and how aromas can evoke memories.
Her speech was evaluated by Harry.

Kerry

Harry

Maureen's speech title was "What is the answer to procrastination?"  Maureen said she has found the answer. She has been using a programme called "Smart Sheet."

Jennine evaluated Maureen's speech.

Maureen

Jennine

Jonathon was the fourth speaker. His speech, "Celebrate the Surprises of the Journey." was about his trip to India while making a documentary and the insights that he gained.

It was evaluated by John S

Jonathon

John S

Annette kept us entertained with  her wonderful gestures  as she spoke about her efforts to take up golf. 

Her speech was evaluated by Leesa.

Entertained Audience - Leesa in foreground.

Annette

Sharyn

Our 6th speaker Sharyn spoke about the necessity for planning when travelling and gave us a humorous account of trip that lasted longer than she had allowed for after drinking a large quantity of water.

Her speech was evaluated by Dave.

Inge

Inge's raffle was a combination of items including a tote bag, cushion, apron, tea towels, cookbook, and a novel. The lucky winner was Trish.

Since it was almost Anzac Day, John S recited the well known fourth verse of the Ode of Remembrance.

"They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old,

Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, 
We will remember them.
LEST WE FORGET"


General Evaluator Chris gave us some encouraging feed back on the meeting.

Annette reminded us that it will be three weeks till the next meeting.


Award winners were Peter (Best Speech and Personal Best,) Nick & Bev (Best Table Topic - tie,) Trish (Best Evaluation,) and June (Best Contribution.)

Awards winners 23rd April

As there are 5 Tuesdays in April, it will be three weeks till the next meeting on the 14th May, when we will conduct our Club Officer Elections.