Meeting 916 "Summer Blues"

  John T
Competent Communicator

Congratulations to John T on completing the final project in the Competent Communicator Manual! His speech, "Living a good Life and the Happiness Trap" was an inspiration to us all.

Another successful Toastmaster was Trish, who completed the Advanced Manual, "Speeches by Management." Trish asked us to imagine we were residents of the small town, "Kickatinalong" who were concerned about the introduction of a MacDonald's restaurant  in  the area. Trish skilfully and diplomatically handled the questions and objections that were raised.

Trish

The speeches were evaluated by John S and Marlene.

Liz Wo

We are thinking of holding an Interpretive Reading Contest soon, so Liz Wo gave us a an entertaining demonstration of Interpretive Reading with a selection from  "Not Another Book about Italy."

You can find tips on Interpretive Reading in our online handbook.

 In keeping with the theme, Toastmaster Dave had prepared quotes and poems about summer.

Hollie's Round Robin was, " What will you miss most when summer is over." The answers were varied - some will miss the summer activities, while others will glad when the heat has ended.

Inge had Table Topics for Tilly, Maureen and Leesa.

"If your doctor ordered more exercise, what kind of exercise would you choose?"
"Would you prefer to get your exercise at the beach, or in a shopping centre?"
"How would you entertain children in Summer?"

Tilly's Table Topics for Nick, Nicole and  Pam were phrases:

"If I could I would...."
"I should have, but I didn't...."
"When I think blue..."

Inge

Tilly

The Table topics were evaluated by Annette and Maureen.

Annette

Maureen

Everyone enjoyed a chat during the break and sampled the biscuits supplied by Nick.

Time for a break

'Sharyn's raffle was a cold pack, full of summer treats and was won by Liz Wo.

Grammarian Jim commented on our use of words and grammar and  Leesa gave an evaluation of the entire meeting.

JIm

Leesa

Our guests Darryl, June, Lynn and  Malcolm said they had enjoyed  the meeting.

The evening's awards went to John T (Best Speech,) Nick ((Personal Best,) John S (Best Evaluator,) Dave (Best Contribution,) and Nicole (Best Table Topics.)

Award winners 25 Feb 2014