Change Over Dinner 2015 "Light my Fire"

Club Officers 2015 - 2016

Welcome and Congratulations to the new Club Officers for 2015 - 2016. They are (from left to right)  Sergeant at Arms Nick, Treasurer Jim, Secretary Tim G, Vice Presidents Public Relations Marlene, Vice President Annette, Vice President Education Steve, and President John T.
Other club officers are News Bulletin Editor Sharyn and Parliamentarian John S. Past President Nicole is hidden behind Area Governor Jenny (on the right), who performed the induction ceremony.

Highlight of the evening was the awards to three club members who have performed exceptionally well during the year.  Nicole, was awarded Toastmaster of the Year and also won the 100% Attendance award, Most Improved  Toastmaster was Darryl and an Encouragement Award went to Amanda who has made consistent progress.

Amanda (Encouragement Award) Darryl (Most Improved)
Nicole (Toastmaster of the Year and 100% Attendance)

Another special  acknowledgement was for Trish, who received her 20 year badge. Trish has been an inspiration to the club since she joined in 1995.

Trish

Other highlights were...

Peter

Sharyn

The Invocation - Peter couldn't resist bursting into song.

Toastmaster Sharyn had plenty of quotes and poems in keeping with our theme "Light my Fire."

Table Topics.  Steve and Rose chose theme related topics for John S, Harry, Tammy, Marlene, Annette  Jenny. Darryl, and Trish.

Steve

Rose

Harr

Darryl

Marlene

Annette

Trish

Jenny

John S

Tammy

Incoming President's address. John T presented a stirring speech.

New President John T

The fellowship.

Catching up over a cuppa.

Our new Vice President Education was keen to allocate a role on next meeting's programme for our two newest members.

New members Tammy,& Tim with VPE Steve

Thanks to all who helped to make it a great night.

And thanks to Are Governor Jenny for your support and friendship during the year.

Because there were five Tuesdays in June, it will be an extra week till next meeting. See you all on the 14th July!

New Position for Rose

Rose - Area 19 Governor

Congratulations to Rose on being apointed Area Governor for Area 19. No, not for our area - Area 19 takes in  Narangba, Western Suburbs, Bunya, Pines and SeeChange Clubs.

But Rose's home club is still Sandgate.

Meeting 945 "Ahoy, Me Hearties"

Pirates - Rose, Sharyn, John S, Jean S, Amanda, Marlene

A jolly time was had on the good ship, Sandgate Toastmasters. Toastmaster Long John S kept us entertained and informed with snippets of  historical facts and stories of pirates. John is actually the 36th grandson of the infamous Rollo the pirate.

John S

There were 6 guests, Heather, Rod, Zung James, Paul and Sandra.

President Nicole had the pleasure of inducting two new members, Tammy and Tim. Their mentors Annette and Jim promised to guide them in their Toastmasters journey.

Nicole inducted Tammy and Tim

Terry

Word Master Terry chose the word "Luxuriate," meaning to indulge in luxury. He also filled in as Round Robin Master, and, referring to the recent death of Alan Bond who was famous for his part in winning  America's Cup,  Terry asked, "What would you do to win America's Cup." This evoked some imaginative replies.
Table Topics Master John T threatened to make his victims walk the plank and called on "Actress" Nicole, "Scientest" Tim G, "Social Celebrity" Liz, and "Sports Star" Jim to use their persuasive speaking skills to save themselves.

John T

Nicole

Tim G

Liz W

Jim

They were evaluated by Peter.

Peter

There were three prepared speakers. Darryl spoke enthusiastically about "Power Posiing."

Darryl

Steve told about his life on "The Isle of Man."

Steve

Jean S presented her "Icebreaker" speech and told us why life is like riding a bicycle.

Jean S

The audience was rapt.

Nicole listening attentively

Evaluators were Rose, Liz and Dave.

Rose

Dave

The Business Session was chaired by Annette. 

Annette

Nicole's raffle, a voucher for a meal at "The Full Moon" was won by Tim G.

Ah and Aargh Counter Rose gave her report.

Grammarians Marlene and Nick commented on the use of nautical terms during the meeting, as well as colourful speech and grammatical slip ups.

Nick

Amanda conducted the General Evaluation of the entire meeting.

Amanda

Award winners were Jean S (Best speech and Personal Best,) John S (Best Contribution) and Liz W (Best Table Topic and Best Evaluation.)

Winners 9 June 2015

Jean's colourful costume deserves an extra photo.

Jean S

Next meeting is our Change Over Dinner. It is a catered meal, so if you have not already done so, you will need to let Nicole know if you are coming and pay for your meal. The theme will be "Light my Fire." 

Don't forget to bring a book in good condition for the raffle.