Meeting 971 "Paint the Town Red"

 Trish is back from San Francisco with her  trophies. Gold Winner in the 2016 Women World Awards Woman of the Year - Mentor or Coach of the Year and Bronze Winner in the 2016 Women World Awards Female Entrepreneur of the Year.

It was a night to "Paint the Town Red"  Some made an extra effort by dressing in red.

Rose in red

In the absence of our new President Steve,  Past President John T welcomed our guests Allan from Peninsula Toastmasters, and first time visitors, Kylie and Chris.

John T

Nick set the scene by proposing a toast to "fun and relaxing times."
Wordmaster Paul chose the word, "Celebrate."
 The Toastmaster of the evening was Marlene.

There were three prepared speeches.

Karen presented her Icebreaker Speech and spoke about  the "Places of Safety" she had found during her life, and concluded with the thought that the real place of safety lies within ourselves.

Her speech was evaluated by Darryl.

Karen

Darryl

Jim's speech (his sixth) was "One Man's Junk," an amusing observation on our current local Kerbside Collection.
  It was evaluated by Wendy.

Jim

Wendy

 Another Icebreaker "My Way" was presented by Leanne, who delighted her audience by endiing her speech with a rendition of the song, "My Way."

Leanne's speech was evaluated by Trish.

Leanne

Trish

Annette created an air of mystery with her raffle. She wouldn't reveal what it was, but assured us that it was something we wanted.  Leesa was the lucky winner and found it was a sheet of  Scratch-it cards.

Annette

Leesa won raffle

After supper, provided by Carmy, John T chaired a brief Business Session.

John T

 Table Topics Master Leesa had topics for Liz, Nick, Allan, Rose, Paul, Tim, Carmy and Dave.

Leesa

 

Liz

Nick

Allan

Rose

Paul

Tim

Carmy

Dave

Table Topics Evaluators were Christiane and Kirsty O. It was the first time in that role for both of them.

Chritiane

Kirsty O

Grammarian Rose commented on our use of words,  Liz conducted a Listening Quiz, and General Evaluator Jonathon had some tips on improving the meeting.

Liz

Jonathon

The evening's awards went to Marlene (Best Contribution,) Leanne (Best Speech, and Personal Best) Allan (Best Table Topic,) and Wendy (Best Evaluation,) and Karen (Personal Best)

Award winners 12th July 2016

 Next meeting 26th July. The theme is "Up in the Air."

Coming up: 31st July. Our information Stall at the Einbunpin Festival. 

23rd August. Humorous Speech Contest.