Meeting 929 "Movies"

Peter dM & Rose inducted by Nicole

Welcome to our new member Peter D & reinstated past member Rose who were inducted by President Nicole at the beginning of the meeting.

Nick filled in for Pam as Sergeant -at-Arms.

Toastmaster Amanda welcomed guests Michael, Sophie, Lisa and Jean.

In keeping of the theme of the meeting,  Round Robin Master Leesa asked  "What is your favourite move - and why?" The responses varied from science fiction movies to old classical favourites.  

Table Topic Master Peter V  played recordings of well known movie themes and asked what memories they evoked. John T's topics were also movie related.  

John T

The Table Topics were answered by Leesa,  Annette, Amanda, Sharyn, Maureen & Tim.

Leesa & Peter V

Annette

Maureen

Tim

Amanda

Sharyn

The Table Topics were evaluated by Jim and Trish.

Nicole

Nicole presented a review of the movie "The Selfish Giant.

Leesa

We had a feast of raffles .Inge had donated a warm scarf & cushion & a box of Malteasers. Marlene brought a DVD movie and Kerry Millard had donated 2 tickets to the Picnic Races on Sunday.

Leesa presented the raffle & the lucky winners were Marlene, Amanda, Sophie and Peter D.

Supper time

We enjoyed the biscuits provided by John T.

Terry

Terry presented his Icebreaker speech and Annette entertained us with a humorous speech, "I Told You So."

They were evaluated by Dave and Sharyn.

The Business Session, chaired by John T proved to be an exercise in moving amendments.

Timekeepers D'sley & Liz were kept busy.

Timerkeepers D'sley & Liz

Quiz time

Toastmaster Amanda conducted a lively movie trivia quiz. Sharyn ran up & down the room with bags of popcorn prizes that Amanda had provided for the winners.

Marlene conducted the General Evaluation and Nicole presented the evening's awards to Amanda (Best Contribution,) Tim (Personal Best,) Annette ( Best Speech and Best Table Topic) and Sharyn (Best Evaluation.)

Amanda, Tim, Annette, Sharyn

Don't forget Semi Annuals are due next meeting, so that Jim can send them before the first October.

Treasurer Jim