Meeting 943 "Food,Glorious Food"

Congratulations to Harry, on completing his 10th manual speech and achieving Competent Communicator status!
Harry's account of  his harrowing journey home through flood waters and the lesson he learned from it, had everyone enthralled and earned him a standing ovation.

Harry CC

You can see and watch Harry's speech "Optism - Friend or Foe?" on YouTube https://youtu.be/I_En0JgHMqQ

Another inspiring speech was delivered by Sharyn. Using the projector, and great body language, she showed us how we can be more creative.

Sharyn & Jonathon setting up 

Sharyn

Sharyn

Speech evaluators were Steve and Jonathon.

Steve

Jonathon

Toastmaster John T had prepared a variety of helpful information, facts and jokes about food and kept us entertained between meeting segments

John T

.Rose had decorated the tables with what looked like delicious treats, but warned us not to eat them. Some were actually dog's rubber toys. 

Rose was also Table Topics Master, filling in for Amanda. She had food related topics for Terry, Liz, Leesa and Marlene.

Rose

Terry

Liz

Leesa

Marlene

They were evaluated by Lisa (her first time as evaluator) and Liz.

Lisa

Peter's raffle continued the theme of "Food, glorious food." It was a bag of goodies and was won by Darryl.

Peter

Daryl won the raffle. Nick & Tim looking on.

The Business Session was conducted by John S.  The main item on the agenda was our Changeover Dinner, to be held on the 23rd June.

John S  - Chairman

The Club Officer election was conducted by President Nicole.

Nicole

The following club officers were elected for the year 1 July 2015 - 30th June 2016

President: John T

VP Education: Steve 

VP Membership: Annette 

VP Public Relations: Marlene 

Secretary: Tim 

Treasurer: Jim 

Sergeant at Arms: Nick 

Bulletin Editor: Sharyn 

Parliamentarian : John S

Website Coordinator: Marlene 

Congratulations to all incoming officers!

Annette - Grammarian

Grammarian Annette and General Evaluator Dave had some helpful suggestions .

Dave - General Evaluator

Award winners were Jonathon (Best Table Topic,) Harry (Best Speech,) Liz (Best Evaluator,) John T (Best Contribution and Lisa (Personal Best.)

Award winners 12/5/15