Meeting 984 "Cities of the World"

Two new members! Chris and Blake were inducted by President Steve.

We welcomed guests  Allan (from Redcliffe Peninsula Toastmasters,) Tracey, Robyn, Nicole, Ian and Deb.

Toastmaster Darryl took us on a journey to cities around the world.

Darryl

Word Master Marlene chose the word "Twiffler" which is a plate that is sized in between a dinner plate and a side plate.  It comes from the dutch word twijfelen which means to be unsure.

Round Robin Master Nick asked, "What is your favourite city to visit?"

Nick

There were two Icebreaker Speeches.

Nikki's speech "The Cities of Me" was about her life in different cities.

Nikki

Chris told what had led him to join Toastmasters.

Chris

They were evaluated by Marlene and Dave.

Dave

 Allan treated us to a preview of the speech he will present in the Metro Division Contest.

Evaluator Jonathon invited everyone to give Allan some feedback.

Allan

Jonathon

Nick's raflfle was won by Jonathon.

Nick's raffle

Jonathon

John's Table Topics were answered by Leesa, Steve, Blake, Christiane, Anne

tte, Carmy, Karen and Liz.

TT Master John T

Leesa - "City better than Country"

Steve - "Best place to live"

Blake - "Where to take a friend in Brisbane"

Christiane -"Visit a city in the past"

Annette - "Mayor of  Brisbane"

Carmy -  "Country better than City"

Liz - "Why Brisbane best city"

Karen-"Brisbane in 2050"

They were evaluated by Paul and Annette.

Paul

Christiane conducted a Listening Quiz.

Carmy gave a review of a book she had read, "Two Hours that lasted Five Years"  by Billy Blake.

The General Evaluator was Jim.

Jim

The evening's awards went to Chris (Personal Best,) Darryl (Best Contribution,) Nikki (Best Speech,) Karen Best Table Topic and Jonathon (Best Evalution.)

Winners 28 Feb 2017

All the best to Annette who is competing in the Evaluation Contest and Allan in the Speech Contest at the Metro Division Conference on the 11th March.

Next meeting 14th March. Don't forget, Semi Annuals are due 1st April, so you will need to bring your fee next meeting unless you pay online..