Christmas Meeting 1004

Christmas came early at the Full Moon Hotel when Toastmasters dressed up for the final meeting of the year.

Annette and Chris

Chris opened the Meeting then also took his role as Toastmaster.
President Annette welcomed guests Erin (with Kirsty), Mal (with Monica), Shane (with Christiane) and also former Member Mike.


Christiane and Shane, Erin and Kirsty, Mal and Monica, Marie, Mike

Gail toasted "The True Meaning of Christmas" and urged us to give to others at this time of year.
The Round Robin segment by Monica involved a drunken Elf named Edward. His adventures were despicable to say the least and shows what vivid imaginations some Toastmasters have.
Dinner was delicious and all tastes were catered for.

Edward the drunken Elf, Peter, Lit Up Liz

Table Topics were provided by all Members.
Peter (worst gift), Annette (who won't enjoy Christmas), Jim (who is most difficult to buy for), Marlene (what do you like about Sandgate), Marie (do you invite awful Uncle), Gail (what's your earliest childhood memory of Santa) and Jonathon (if money was no object where would you like to spend Christmas).

Then the highlight of the night - Marlene presented the Secret Santa with a Twist, otherwise known as "The Toastmaster who Stole Christmas". The Santa Mankini was a hot item, as too was anything alcoholic.

More fun with Christiane's game with Christmas related trivia.

Kirsty had given out Quiz sheets at the start of the night and the answers were now revealed.

For the big finale - the Christmas raffle with 6 hampers to win. Nikki and Karen drew the lucky winners Marie (x2), Jim, Kirsty, Blake and Chris.



Gail, Marlene, Raffle girls Nikki and Karen, the prizes

PS: An Elf went missing and an urgent plea was put out by Sharyn for his return. He was found holed up at Liz's place, after following her home attracted by the bright Christmas lights. Elf slept off his drunken stupor and you will all be pleased to know he has now been returned to his family.

A Happy Healthy Christmas to all, and see you back for first Meeting in 2018 on Tuesday 23 January.