Toastmasters put on their best Race Day gear for a night of fun and fabulous food.
President Annette welcomed guests: Area 8 Director Irene, Kirsty's husband Michael, Stephen's Wife Wendy, Steve's Wife Heather, Gail's Husband Brian, and Eileen's Husband Ian.
Annette proudly presented Liz with her 30 year Membership Certificate.
Presentations of badges were made to Leesa and Liz for milestone achievements this year in Club.
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| Irene and Liz |
John was awarded a Triple Crown badge for his achievement of 3 Toastmaster Awards in one year.
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| John |
Steve was the Toastmaster who invited Trish to present the Invocation. Trish chose a key word of "Energy" which is the essence of Sandgate Club.
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| Steve |
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| Trish and John |
The Sandgate Toastmasters Cup 2018 was then conducted by John, with a late entry of Woody the Wonder Horse being declared winner.
A delicious meal of either Lamb Shanks or Salmon was enjoyed by all.
The Round Robin was conducted by Stephen, a tale which began as a day at the Races and progressed to scheming shysters, chopped off fingers, fanciful prancing unicorns, and just proves how imaginative Toastmasters can be.
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| Stephen |
The Raffle presented by Monica and Leesa took on a different format - all the books which were donated were to be offered as lucky draws so that all present went home with a collection of reading matter.
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| Monica and Leesa |
The Toast to "Toastmasters International" was proposed by Eileen, to "Toastmasters International Spirit" and also acknowledging the Outgoing and Incoming Executive Officers.
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| Eileen |
Table Topics - conducted by none other than Darryl - began with a story about winning a trip to Melbourne Cup in 1969 and was continued with each speaker ending with time travel from the future and would Jonathon really be here now.
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| Darryl |
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| Marlene |
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| Carmy |
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| Casey |
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| Trevor |
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| Paul |
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| Jonathon |
Participants included Marlene, Carmy, Casey, Blake, Trevor, Paul and Jonathon, as well as John, Annette and Trish.
Installation of the 2018-2019 Executive was handled very effectively by Irene. Unfortunately Incoming President Christiane was still in Mackay owing to a flight delay.
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| The duly elected Executive - minus Christiane |
Annette had the honour of presentation of Trophies. The 2018 Toastmaster of the Year was awarded to John. Well done John. Most Improved Trophy winner is TBA.
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| Annette and John |
A reminder that there are 3 Meetings in July, as we have another 5th Tuesday.
Annette as Immediate Past President Annette will be acting President in Christaine's absence.
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| Sandgate Toastmasters - a Day at the Races 2018 |
Christiane you were so missed, our Toastmaster 'Steve' was giving us a very humorous flight path of your trip home from Mackay. I am looking forward to hearing your incoming 'Presidents Speech', enjoy this special year as President of Sandgate Toastmasters!!
ReplyDeleteDear Leesa & fellow Toastmasters,
ReplyDeleteI'm very sad that I missed the evening too - it looked like so much fun!
It was a shame that the bird decided to commit suicide on the plane I was about to step on to.
Because of a work commitment in Toowoomba and leave, unfortunately, you won't see me until August. But I will be all charged up and ready.
Thank you, Leesa, for your well-wishes.
Your group photo looks awesome!