Meeting 969 "Winter"

 

The theme was "winter," but the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Toastmaster Jim had prepared some interesting and amusing facts about winter to keep us entertained throughout the evening.

 S.A.A Nick

Leesa

Sergeant at Arms Nick opened the meeting and read the Mission Statement before handing control to President John T.
 Leesa proposed a toast "To Liberty and Freedom."

Wordmaster Carmy chose the word "Hibernate."

Carmy

Kirsty O presented her Icebreaker Speech, "I Heart Books" and told us how her love of books had influenced her life and her choice of career. It was evaluated by Tim.

Kirsty O

Tim

Christriane presented her second speech, "Personal Safety in Germany," and recounted the changes that she observed during her last visit to her family. Christiane's speech was evaluated by John T.

Christiane

John T

Jonathon's speech "Thunderbolt" was an advanced project from the "Storytelling" manual. It was the story of the notorious Australian bushranger, Fred Ward, which Jonathon related with great animation. It was evaluated by Liz.

Jonathon

Liz

Liz also conducted the raffle - a vacuum flask, hot chocolate and a bar of chocolate, which was won by Leanne.

Supper time (provided by Annette T) provided an opportunity to mingle.

Thomas & Darryl

The business session was conducted by Rose.

Rose

The main business item was to elect a new Vice President Membership as Darryl has stepped down to allow himself to devote more time as President of the Peninsula TM Club of which he is also a member.

Christians was elected as V.P.M., which left the position of Sergeant at Arms open. Nick agree to continue as Sergeant at Arms for the coming year.

Table Topics Master Dave had some winter related questions for Leanne, Leesa, AnnetteW, Steve, Rose, Carmy, Marlene and Karen.

Dave

Leanne

Leesa

Annette W

Steve

Rose

Karen

Carmy

 The topics were, "What do you like most about winter in Brisbane?"
"What don't you like about winter in Brisbane?"
"What is your favourite winter food?"
"How would you spend a cold winter evening?"
"What would you advise a Canadian visitor to Brisbane to wear in winter?"
"Where would you take a visitor?"
"Would you rather spend winter in Brisbane or Hobart?"
 "Would you rather spend winter in Brisbane or Cairns?"

They were evaluated by Darryl and Annette T.

Darryl

Annette T

Grammarian Steve commennted on some good word usage.

Annette W tested our listening skills with her Listening Quiz.

Steve

Annette W

The General Evaluation was conducted by Wendy.

Wendy

 Time keeper Karen reported that the meeting was running on time.

President John T closed the meeting and presented the awards to : Kirsty O (Personal Best,) Jim (Best Contribution,) Jonathon (Best Speech,) Marlene (Best Table Topic,) and Liz (Best Evaluation.)

Award winners 14th June 2016

Our Change Over Dinner will be on the 28th June. The theme will be "Go for Gold."
Be sure to let John T know by Monday 20th if you are coming. Jim can give you our account details if you wish to pay online or make a bank transfer. The dinner will be $30 but club members will be subsidised and will only need to pay $15.

We will be having our popular book raffle again. Please bring a book (or books) that you feel you can part with. It doesn't have to be new, as long as it is in good condition. Fiction or Non Fiction.  We'll raffle them in small bundles. The more books we have the more prizes we can offer.

If you don't have a suitable book to bring, there are plenty of Op shops around where you can find good books for a low price. Or visit the Lifeline Bookfest next weekend!