Speech 2 - What's The Point?

Was anyone carrying a gun?
Was anyone carrying a knife?
Was anyone planning to assault Darryl?
Find out in the recording of his second speech from the competent communicator manual.

Are you coming ?

Are you coming to the Metro Division Conference? Trish will be competing in the Evaluation Contest. Come and support her.

Let Nicole know if you are coming so she can make a group booking.

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Metropolitan Division Conference is being held on  Saturday 21ST March 2015 at the Geebung- Zillmere RSL Club,  323 Newman Road, Geebung. Watch our Area winners compete  for the chance to represent our Division at the  District 69 Convention in May 2015. Are you ready to change?  Do you need support? As a Toastmaster in the Metro Division you have the opportunity to gain the help needed to achieve your goals.

Registrations Open

$35 - Early Bird

$30 – Early Bird Group Bookings

$40 - After the Early Bird cut off

Early Bird registration closes on Friday 28 February 2015.

Meeting 937 "Love is in the Air"

Love was in the air at our last meeting. The word of the evening, chosen by Nick was "passionate."

Peter V was Toastmaster

Tim proposed the toast.

President Nicole welcomed our guests Peter, Steve, Lisa, Roseanne, Jean, Soheil and Saba.

Harry filled in for our Round Robin Master and asked "What was your most memorable Valentine's Day. Everyone found it easy to answer and there were some amusing stories.

Cinderella (Pam)

Table Topics Master Marlene referred to the romantic story of Cinderella and called on Cinderella, Prince Charming, and one of the Ugly Stepsisters (aka Pam, Harry and Darryl) to tell what really happened at the ball.

They were evaluated by Dave.

Prince Charming (Harry)

Ugly Stepsister (Darryl)

Jim presented his 3rd speech "The Best Idea I Ever Had."  He told a hilarious tale about his long ride on a petrol tanker.

Jim

Amanda's speech was her 7th. For her "Research your Topic" project, she used the projector to show the importance of  hand washing.

Amanda

Peter dM recounted an exciting adventure on a flooded river in Ecuador.

Peter dM

Speech evaluators were Rose, Sharyn and John T.

Sharyn

Rose

John T

John T

The Business Session was efficiently chaired for John S. The main item discussed was the changes to our Semi Annual fees, which will be raised slightly to bring it in line with the US Dollar and will also include meeting fees.

Reza's raffle was a large tin of  Lindt chocolates and a Valentine card. It was won by Marlene, who is passionate about Lindt chocolate.  Thanks Reza!

Reza

Grammarian Sharyn  commented on some good word usage and General Evaluator Jonathon gave some honorable mentions. Both gave suggestions for improvement.

Jonathon

President Nicole presented the evenings's awards to Peter V (Best Contribution,) John T (Best Evaluator,)  Amanda  (Best Speech and Personal Best) and Harry (Best Table Topic.)

Award winners 10/2/15

Next meeting on the 24th February will be a Speechfest. We are looking forward to hearing some great speeches.