Meeting 942 "Moving out of one's comfort zone"

Welcome to our new member Jean S, who was inducted last meeting. Her mentor will be Dave

Jean S inducted by President Nicole

Many members took a step out of their comfort zone and performed a role for the first time.
 Rose was Toastmaster for the first time and was well prepared.

Rose - Toastmaster

As it was just after Anzac Day, Steve proposed a toast to "The Anzac Spirit."

Steve

Wordmaster Liz introduced the word "Strive" and kept tally of those who strove to use the word.

Liz - Wordmaster

Jean C was Round Robin Master for the first time and her topic was "Getting out of your comfort zone." Everyone had an uncomfortable experience to relate.

Table Topics Master Rosanne created scenarios beginning with "A knock on the door" for Tim, Leesa, John S and Annette.

Rosanne

Tim

Leesa

John

Annette

Dave, stepping in for our second Round Robin, quickly thought of topics for Sharyn and Amanda.

Amanda

Dave

Sharyn

Reza evaluated the table topics. It was his first time in the role.

Reza

Darryl

Darryl presented his 4th speech, titled "Show and Tell." It was evaluated by Annette.

John S presented a moving "Tribute to the Anzacs."

Leesa's raffle was a terrarium.

Lisa

 It was won by John S

John S

Tim and John T co-chaired a lively Fun Business Session. The motion was that "at meetings of Sandgate Toastmasters Club, male members be required to wear a tie and buttoned up shirt and that female members wear a dress of appropriate length as determined by the Sergeant of Arms."

The motion was defeated.

 Chairmen Tim & John T  (& Jean)

Point of order! Trish

The Business Session was evaluated by John S.

Terry kept us on time.

Time keeper Terry (also Amanda & Peter)

Leesa and Nick were another tandem team with their lisening quiz.

Leesa and Nick

Grammarian Sharyn suggested how to prevent the "Um's and Ah's " from coming out.

Sharyn

The General Evaluation was presented by Marlene and Pam. It was Pam's first time in that role.

The evenings awards went to Lisa (Personal Best,)Darryl (Best Speech), Annette (Best Evaluator,) Sharyn (Best Table Topic,) and Rose (Best Contribution.)

Winners  - meeting 942

 The club wished Annette all the best  when competing in Table Topics at the coming District Convention..