Sergeant at Arms Dan once again opened the Meeting, and gave a vote of thanks to the Full Moon Hotel for obliging with the Meeting Room. President Leanne, duly attired in Green and Gold, welcomed Members, then presented J.P. in person with his Membership badge.
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| Leesa and Leanne |
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| JP and Leanne |
Toastmaster Leesa set the theme with her Green and Gold outfit, including Gold Medal (borrowed from her Son). She led the Room with an "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oh Oh Oh" and those on Zoom joined in. Leesa asked John T to introduce Guest Peter. Another guest was Philomena, who has attended previous meetings.
The Toast by Liz We. was about being Competitive.
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| Liz We. |
WordMaster JP gave us "Blaze", and this word was used by many throughout the segments all night.
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| JP |
Liz Wo. started the Round Robin with the question - Tell about your most vivid memory of the Opening or Closing Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. There were many and varied responses, including Jonathon who did not recall one single thing about the event, as he was off trekking in Nepal.
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| Liz Wo. |
Speeches:
Speech 1 by Marlene, entitled "The Water Thief" was evaluated by Carmy.
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| Marlene |
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| Carmy |
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| Chris H. |
Speech 2 by Chris H, entitled "Who doesn't love the Granite Belt" was evaluated by Liz We.
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| Chris D. |
Chris D. provided an update on the times very efficiently.
Table Topics by Gail were all "Olympic Games" themed - Dan told of the Olympic Rings, Trish about the Torch Relay, Paul commented on the Medal Ceremony, Peter gave his theory on the motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger", Leanne told us about the Importance of Participation and JP spoke of the Mascot.
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| Gail |
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| Dan |
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| Peter |
These topics were evaluated by Christiane and Jonathon.
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| Christiane |
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| Jonathon |
The Raffle was provided by Trish, one of her Books, which I am sure is not as blurry to read as the cover, and was won by Leesa.
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| Trish |
Speech 3 by Hazel titled "The Manipulative Strategies and Tactics of Real Estate Agents", was evaluated by Trevor.
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| Hazel |
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| Trevor |
Speech 4 by John T. "Weapons" was evaluated by Paul.
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| John T. |
Listening Quiz was short and sharp by Peter, as time was the enemy.
Leanne presented the Grammarian segment, noting highlights like Weird Wide Web, and areas to improve, noting the correct pronunciation of Granite.
The General Evaluation by Darryl gave a good wrap up of the proceedings, again condensed owing to time limits.
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| Darryl |
Awards:
Best Speech Hazel, Best Evaluator Paul, Best Table Topic Trish, and Most Improved Chris D.
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| Chris D. and Paul and Leanne |
Before closing the Meeting, JP wished to advise that he will be leaving the Club, we wish him well whatever he pursues in the future.
