Meeting 1027 - Leadership

Carmy capably brought the Meeting to Order and read the Mission Statement. President Christiane welcomed guest Toastmasters Annette M from Adventurers Club, Eliza from Pines Club and Area Director David. Peter's Son Steven was also a guest, and Skye was welcomed back.

Vaughan and Christiane

New Member Vaughan was then inducted into the Club by Christiane. Also Liz was presented with her 30 Year Service badge from District 69.

Toastmasters Darryl gave us a definition of Leadership and named some famous leaders during the evening.

Darryl

The Toast by Vaughan was to "Leadership and John Monash".

Word Master Carmy selected "Direction" as the Word and gave examples of its various meanings.

Carmy

Chris conducted the Round Robin segment, with the theme of "Who is your Inspirational or Motivational Leader". Many and varied people were named as great Leaders, from world famous to local heroes.

Chris

Speeches:
Stephen spoke on "Good Friends and Humility" and was evaluated by Trevor.

Stephen with Mango Wood bowl and Trevor

 Gail gave us "The Biggest Work in Progress" (Crazy Horse Monument) and was evaluated by John.

Gail and John

Kirsty gave her 10th Speech in the Competent Communicator Manual - Inspire your Audience - with a speech titled "Knowledge". It was evaluated by Liz. Congratulations Kirsty on reaching this milestone.

Kirsty and Liz

 The Raffle was a dual prize event and was presented by Marlene. Winners were Gail and Stephen.

Marlene with Raffle Prizes

 Timer for the evening was Peter who gave accurate and precise reports.

Peter

A Business Meeting then was chaired by Stephen.

Stephen

Table Topics presented was Blake, who posed an interested array of topics for David, Annette M, Carmy, Annette T, Peter and Trevor.

Blake and Monica

 Evaluators were Chris and Monica.

Grammarian Christiane highlighted the over-use of ums and ahs, and praised good grammar and phrases.

General Evaluator Marlene presented her report on how the evening shone and how to improve some areas.

Area Director David gave a brief report, then the Awards were announced:

David

Best Speech - Kirsty
Best Evaluator - Liz
Best Table Topic - Peter
Most Improved - Stephen

Stephen, Peter, Kirsty and Liz