Meeting 914 "Australia"

Inge

It was the day after the Australia Day holiday, so of course the theme was "Australia."

Toastmaster John S was well prepared and kept the meeting flowing with interesting information and trivia about Australia.

John S

Inge's raffle was in keeping with the Australian theme - an Australian tea towel, mug, a packet of Anzac biscuits, and a copy of the Australian classic book "For the Term of his Natural Life." It was won by Maureen. (I think?)

Wordmaster Robert chose the word, "convict." 

Amanda's Round Robin was fun! She started a continuing story, which we all added to, using Australian slang.

Robert

Amanda

Dave & Nicole (sorry, didn't get a photo.) Had some good Australian Table Topics. Dave's were 

1. Should Australia be a republic? (Answered by Maureen)

2. What is the best thing about Australia for you? (Inga)

3. Is Brisbane the place to be. (Pam)

Nicole asked Sharyn, Annette and Jonothan to complete the phrases:

1. I love Australia...

2. I wish Australia...

3. I hope that Australia...

Maureen

Pam

Leesa and Peter evaluated the Table Topics.

Leesa

Peter

Trish presented  a speech from the CC Manual "Using Gestures." Her gestures and use of vocal variety captivated the audience.

Evaluator Sharyn would have found it hard to find a point for improvement.

Trish

Sharyn

Marlene presented the first speech from the Advanced Manual, "Interpersonal Communication." and invited Liz We to take part in a role play. Evaluator Annette had some helpful suggestions.

Marlene

Annette

After a joke from Pam , Grammarian Maureen commented on our use of Grammar during the evening.

Jonathon conducted a thorough General Evaluation.

Jonathon

Terry

Time keeper Terry reported that we were slightly ahead of time.

President Liz We

Our guests, Hollie, Tilly, Darryl and Ben said they enjoyed the meeting and will come again. Hollie will be inducted as a new member next meeting.

President Liz We closed the meeting and presented the evening's awards to:

John S (Best Contribution,) Pam (Personal Best,) Annette (Best Table Topic and Best Evaluator,) and Trish (Best Speech.)

Winners 28 Jan 14
John S, Pam, Annette & Trish