Meeting 1028 "Procrastination."

It was the final meeting for the year, and it was a good one. Toastmaster Stephen had chosen the theme "Procrastination" which was something everyone could relate to.

Stephen

Vaughan

 Wordmaster Vaughan introduced the word "Delay."

Round Robin Master Monica asked, "What have you been putting off doing?" Just about everyone admitted to procrastinating.

Monica

 There were three prepared speeches. John T, who is an advanced Toastmaster is beginning the Pathways programme and presented his Icebreaker speech, "It's Only a Matter of Time."

Evaluator Marlene reassured new members that they would not be expected to be as proficient as John when they present their Icebreaker.

John T

Casey's speech was titled "Chasing the Rainbow Unicorn," and Eileen completed her Pathways Level 1 with her speech, "Finding Your Feet."

Casey

Eileen

They were evaluated by Leesa and Darryl.

Leesa

Darryl

Time Keeper Paul advised that there was time for a 15 break to enjoy the supper provided by Monica.

The Table Topics session was conducted by Trevor, who had brought children's books for participants to select and to speak about the titles. Our new members Vaughan and John A took part for the first time, and even our guest Beatriz answered a topic confidently.

Trevor

Gail -"Keeping Time"

Vaughan - "Parts make up a Whole"

John A - "Your Body"

Annette - "Riches from Nature"

Beatriz - "Changing Weather"

Paul -"Rules"

Chris - "Around the World"

Carmy - "Counting Stars"

The Table Topics were evaluated by Annette and Christiane.

Christiane reviewed a book she had enjoyed, "The Wedding Planner" by Melanie Lee Brody.

Christiane

Blake got on his Soapbox and told us how he feels about people who can't make a decent sandwich, particularly people whose job it is to make a sandwich. They "grind his gears!" Remember, tomato should not be the first thing placed on the bread, and the salt goes on the tomato!

Blake

Carmy

In a Show and Tell segment, Carmy showed a photo of her father and told us why it was special to her.

Leesa's raffle, a bottle of wine and scratch it tickets was won by Casey.

Leesa's raffle

Grammarian Chris commented on some of the colourful phrases used during the meeting  and Peter delivered a General Evaluation of the meeting.

Chris

Peter

President Christiane closed the meeting and presented the evenings awards to Darryl (best Evaluation,) Gail and Vaughan - tie (Best Table Topic,) Vaughan (Most Improved,) and Eileen (Best Speech.)

Award winners 27 November 2018

If you are coming to our break up dinner on the 11th December and haven't registered with Blake and paid for your meal, you will need to do it by 3rd December. 

Next meeting 25th January 2019.