Meeting 1060 "Music."

We were delighted to have some visitors at our online meeting. We were joined by Dagmara and Julian from the UK, and Philomena who had visited previously when we were able to meet in person at The Full Moon Hotel, and Hazel, who is joining our club and will be inducted next meeting. Yay!

Julian

Philomena

Hazel

 President Gail congratulated John T on completing another level in Pathways.

Toastmaster Trish kept the meeting flowing and had some wonderful quotes about Music. A favourite  quote was "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." Plato.

Trish

Jakob proposed a toast to the Gympie Music Muster. He explained that Gympie was his home town and the Muster has been a huge musical event for the past 40 years.

Jakob

Gokul

 Word Master Gokul introduced the word "Fiddle," which as well as a musical instrument, it can mean "to touch or fidget something in a nervous way, or to cheat, defraud, or falsify. (figures, data or records.)"

JP

We are One

Round Robin Master JP presented us with the words of a popular Australian song "We are One, We are Many" with the invitation to either sing it or to tell what the words brought to mind.

Our first prepared speech was presented by Chris D. It was his first speech, the Icebreaker Speech and he told how he had emigrated to Australia from Malta. 

The speech was evaluated by Casey.

Chris D

Casey

Peter also presented an Icebreaker speech. It was his first speech in the Pathways programme, although he has already given speeches under the old system. Peter managed to convey information about himself as he compared the old manuals with the new Pathways and made us laugh.

Leesa evaluated Peter's speech.

Peter

Leesa

Leanne's speech "Discovery" was a Pathways project, "Understanding your Leadership Style." She even broke into song during the speech.

It was evaluated by Monica.

Leanne

Monica

 Carmy speech was titled "Leading the Bus Team" and spoke about taking Autistic children on the school bus.

Trevor evaluated Carmy's speech.

Carmy

Trevor

Dan conducted the Table Topics session and called on Jonathon, Christiane, Darryl, Trevor, Gokul  and Jacob to deliver a 1 - 2 minute impromptu speech.                                                                                        

Dan

 Time keeper Liz UK

The topics (parphrased) were:

"What musical artist, dead or alive would you like to see?"
"What music or song makes you happy?"
"What music or song would your friends say describes you?"
"Who would you get to sing the soundtrack of your life"
"What music or song reminds you of your childhood?"
"What music or song makes you want to dance?"

The Table Topics were  evaluated by John T and Gail.

John T

Gail

Jonathon gave us some helpful tips on how to structure a speech or presentation.

Jonathon

Jonathon's Tips

Christiane mounted her Soapbox and told how she feels about the law requiring bike riders to wear a safety helmet.

Liz reviewed a book she has enjoyed, "My Cousin Rachel" by Daphne du Maurier which she said was "enchanting and disarming."
                                                          

Christiane

Liz

Vaughan found out who had been paying attention with his Listening Quiz.

Grammarian Marlene commented on the clever use of alliteration and the "ums" and "aahs" during the meeting.

Vaughan

Marlene

Screen Master Darryl had some observations and commendations for those presenting on screen.

Annette gave a general evaluation of the entire meeting. One of her suggestions was for those conducting the Table Topics session to take note of who had answered a table topic in recent meetings, because some members hadn't had a topic for some time.

Darryl

Annette

A poll was taken for the award winners for the evening. The results were...
Best Table Topics: Jakob and Jonathon (tie.)
Best Evaluation: Casey
Most Improved: Chris D
Best Speech: Peter (not in the photo, he'd already left.)

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Meeting 1059 "Innovation"

Our third online meeting. Some of these photos don't do justice to the subjects owing to the angle and reflections of light on the screen. Most of us are better looking in real life!

 President Gail welcomed everyone to the meeting, especially our returned traveller Liz Wo, whose recent trip had taken an unexpected turn.

Gail

Casey was Toastmaster for the evening.

Casey

Chris proposed the toast, and Jakob introduced the word "Innovation."
Round Robin Master Peter asked "What is your favourite innovation or invention?"

Trish presented the first speech of the evening, titled " Sixty Seconds of Insane Courage."

Trish

Eileen

It was evaluated by Eileen.

The second speaker was JP who took us on an ancestral journey with his speech "Who Am I?"
Marlene evaluated JP's speech.

JP

Marlene

The fourth speaker Darryl, spoke about his former employer who had been an inspiration and mentor to him. The speech was evaluated by Liz (UK.)

Darryl

Liz (UK)

In his speech "Breathe Easy" Gokul gave a a demonstration and some helpful tips for a healthier life through correct breathing. It was evaluated by Liz Wo.

Gokul

Liz Wo

Gail was Timekeeper.

Table Topics Master John T called on Leanne, Jakob, Carmy, Liz Wo, Jonathon and Peter to speak impromptu on the topics he had prepared.

The topics were:
1. Do you see yourself as an innovative person?
2. What is something you would like to see invented.
3.What do you wish had never been invented?
4. Have modern inventions made us smarter or lazier?
5. What do you consider the most important thing ever invented?
6. What is something you have learnt or doing more since Covid-19?

The Table Topics were evaluated by Chris H and Trevor.

The Business Session was conducted by Annette. After the reports and general business, Annette handed control to Christiane to conduct the Election of Club Officers for the coming new Toastmasters Year, July 2020 - June 2021.
All positions were filled as follows:

President: Leanne
Vice President Education: Gail
Vice President Membership: Annette
Vice President Publicity: Marlene
Secretary: Christiane
Treasurer: Chris H
Sergeant at Arms: Dan
Parliamentarian: Trish

After the Business Session, Grammarian Monica gave a report on the use of words and grammar during the meeting.

Jakob reported how often the word of the evening had been used.

A new meeting role, Screen Master was conducted by Jonathon who had some helpful tips for presenting on screen.

 Christiane gave a thorough evaluation of the entire meeting.

The awards for the evening went to Trish (Best Speech,) Liz Wo (Best Evaluator,)  Jonathon (Best Table Topic,) and Gokul (Most Improved.)

Trish, Jonathon, Gokul (Liz had already left meeting)
Award winners 12 May 2020

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Meeting 1057 "Auslan"

We were pleased to see first time visitors Hazel and Caren as well as past member Kirsty. President Gail welcomed them to our meeting.

Toastmaster Christiane used the "Auslan" sign language to introduce the theme.

Marlene proposed a toast to our traveller member Liz Wo, who has finally arrived home after difficult conditions due to the Covid-19 crisis. We hope to see Liz next meeting.

Word Master introduced the word "Dactylogy" which is the use of fingers and hands to communicate, as used by hearing impaired and speech impaired people.

Round Robin Master Annette invited all to tell how they are coping with the isolation and social distancing restrictions.

Trevor presented his speech "The Fear" and told why he doesn't fear the Virus.
He was evaluated by Gail.

Dan spoke about "Online Retail" and was evaluated by Leanne.

John's speech was an acceptance speech on receiving an award. It was evaluated by Paul.

Darryl's speech  "Move like Jagger" was evaluated by Chris H.

Time Keeper Casey was well prepared with big coloured cards.

Monica presented the Table Topics session and called on Stephen, Eileen, Chris D, Gail, and Liz UK to speak impromptu for 1 -2 minutes.  The topics (paraphrased) were:

"Would you consider learning sign language?"
"What is your opinion of the Covid-19 tracking app?"
"How are you spending your time in isolation?"
"Should sign language be taught in schools?"
"Will your future holidays include a cruise?"

The table topics were evaluated by Gokul and Carmy.

In Show and Tell, Stephen showed his soccer ball and told a story to explain why it was special to him.

Liz UK delivered an impassioned Soap Box rant about people parking in the cul-de-sac where she lives.

Grammarian Kirsty mentioned some of the descriptive word pictures used, especially during the speeches.

General Evaluator Jonathon commended Christiane on her use of the Auslan language, and commented on the increased energy displayed by participants who stood to deliver their presentation. He also gave some good tips for evaluations.

Leanne was voted best evaluator, Liz UK best table topic, Dan most improved, and John best speech.

Winners 28 April 2020

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