Dave's New Baby

Sandy with Tinkerbell

Meet Tinkerbell, Dave's and Sandy's  new puppy. Tinkerbell is a Spoodle, a cross between a cocker spaniel & miniature poodle. Isn't she adorable?

Tinkerbell

Remembering Joyce

Members who were in our club before 2008 will have fond memories of Joyce Valentine. Joyce was a very active member and would always go out of her way to be helpful. She always attended Toastmasters Conferences, assisted with the Einbunpin Festival, Speechcraft, and excelled in her role of Vice President Public Relations. Some of our Executive meetings were held in Joyce's home.

Sadly, Joyce passed away on the 17th May.

Here are a few photos of Joyce.

VPPR 2002

Joyce at the Area Conference 2004

Advanced Toastmaster Bronze

Most Improved Toastmaster 2005

Joyce's Birthday - the candles set off the smoke alarm!

2nd Prize Evaluation Contest

In Appreciation 2008

Meeting 921 "Stepping out of your Comfort Zone"

D'sley & Malcolm inducted by Liz

Welcome to our two new members, D'sley and Malcolm.

It really was a night of "stepping out of you comfort zone" for some of our members.

Maureen was Toastmaster for the first time. She was well prepared with inspiring quotes and information to fill any gaps in the meeting.

Toastmaster Maureen & Chairman John S

Newly inducted Malcolm proposed the toast and read the mission statement.
Nick and Darryl presented Table Topics for the first time.
Hollie answered a Table Topic for the first time. Other Table Topic speakers were Marlene, Jonathon and Pam.

Jonathon

Pam

 They were evaluated by Nicole and Jim (another first timer.)

Nicole

Jim

Trish's speech "Laughter is the Best Medicine" had everyone laughing. It completed her Advanced Communicator Bronze. Congratulations Trish!

The speech was evaluated by Sharyn.

Trish

Sharyn

John T used some colourful phrases in his dramatic talk from The Entertaining Speaker Manual
It was evaluated by Terry.

John T

Terry

Pam brought a beautiful hand knitted rug for the raffle and sold a record number of tickets. It was won by Marlene.

The business session was handled efficiently by John S. The main items for discussion were our Changeover Dinner and 40th Anniversary.

This was followed by the Elected of Club Officers, chaired by Liz We. None of the positions were contested and the new executive team will be:

PRESIDENT: Nicole
VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION: John T
VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP: Sharyn
VICE PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS: Marlene
SECRETARY: Liz Wo
TREASURER: Jim
SERGEANT AT ARMS: Pam
NEWS BULLETIN EDITOR: Trish
PARLIAMENTARIAN: John S
WEB SITE COORDINATOR: Marlene
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Marlene conducted a Round Robin General Evaluation and invited comments about the meeting from everyone.

Liz We presented the evenings awards to Hollie (Personal Best,) John T (Best Speech,) Sharyn (Best Evaluation,) Jonathon (Best Table Topic) and Maureen (Best Contribution.)

Volunteer Afternoon

Kerry

Liz,  Pam & Marlene attended a special Thankyou afternoon tea for volunteers, hosted by our local MP & Past Member of Sandgate Toastmasters, Kerry Millard.

Volunteers from local groups were invited to set up a display to promote their organisation. 

The afternoon tea was scrumptious! Kerry said it had come from the Town Hall Bakery in Sandgate.

Liz & Pam

Afternoon Tea