Meeting 1034 "Home"

"Home" was the theme of the meeting. Toastmaster of the Evening Peter had plenty of interesting information about homes in the past.

Peter

We were delighted to welcome three guests, Adrian, a first timer, and Leila and Shima who had attended previously.

Monica's word of the day was "fair." It had a fair use during the meeting.

Monica

Trevor regaled us with his experiences of sharing his home with a two-and-a-half-year-old who has a talent for producing "unauthorised murals." Trevor then proposed a toast "To parents who have suffered living with a two-and-a-half-year-old."

Trevor

Trevor also conducted the Round Robin segment and asked for advice on "How to control a  two-and-a-half-year-old!" There were some funny as well as helpful suggestions.

There were three prepared speeches. Jonathon's speech "Wheel of Toastmasters" challenged us to evaluate our skills and to decide where we could improve.

 Jonathon has also completed his Advanced Communicator Bronze requirements. Congratulations Jonathon!

Jonathon A.C.B.

Annette gave an "Accepting an award speech," and took on the role of  ''Volunteer of the Year." She entertained us with anecdotes from her experience of volunteering in an Aged Care Home.

 

Annette

Casey

Casey presented her Pathways "Know your Leadership Style" project. Her speech "Leader for the Day" took us through the methods she uses to lead her three year-old daughter. (Take note, Trevor!)

The speeches were evaluated by John, Leesa and Carmy. Gail was Time Keeper.

John

Leesa

Carmy

After supper, (provided by Paul) it was time for Table Topics.

Darryl had brought  items from his home and invited the participants to select one and to speak about it. Two of our guests, Leila and Adrian were willing to take part.

Darryl

Leila  - Vegemite

Paul - Kit Kat

Gail - lemon

Christiane - wedding photo

Annette - magazine

Trevor - Milo

Casey - book

The Table Topics were evaluated by Marlene and Eileen.

Eileen

John presented an educational session on conducting a business meeting. Next meeting he will follow this up with a fun "Mock Business Meeting."

John

Business meeting

Grammarian Paul  commented on the use of "ums" and "ahs" during the meeting, and commented on some of the good word usage, particularly the word pictures our guest Adrian had used during his Table Topic.

Christiane

As General Evaluator, Christiane had some good advice for all.

Gail's raffle, a meal voucher at the Full Moon Hotel, was won by Christiane.

President Christiane awarded a ribbon to Gail, Casey, Marlene, Paul, and Eileen, who had completed Level One in Pathways.

Pathways Level 1. Gail, Casey Marlene, Paul, Eileen

The evenings awards went to John (Best Evaluation,) Casey (Best Speech and Most Improved,) and Christiane (Best Table Topic.)

Award Winners 26 March 2019. John, Casey, Christiane.

Our thoughts and best wishes go to our hero Stephen, who was brutally attacked while trying to prevent his neighbour's car from being stolen, and is recovering from his injuries. 

Next meeting will be on the 9th April.