Meeting 1069 - Holiday Feelz

 The holiday mood was obvious with reduced numbers present, but whilst small in number it was a dynamic Meeting. It started with Dan telling of his favourite holiday activities and reading the Mission Statement.

President Leanne congratulated Chris H for completing Level 1 of his Pathways Innovative Planning Project. This makes 4 Members who have achieved this milestone. Members were informed that Gail is not well and a card wishing her well was distributed to those present to sign.

Chris H.

Peter

Chris H as Toastmaster set the scene by wearing an Hawaiian shirt, and offered snippets of holiday activities that everyone could enjoy. He welcomed return Guest Peter.

Program changes were extensive but efficiently adjusted, which showed obvious previous consultation and willingness of Members to step in. Well done all.

Round Robin was conducted by Gokul, with the theme "When someone says Holiday, what is the first thing that comes to mind". Everyone had happy memories to contribute.

Gokul

Timer for the first half of the Meeting was Dan, (taking the holiday theme too far by looking so relaxed) and during the second part Timer was Darryl.

Dan

All transitions between the "virtual" and "real" went very smoothly, a credit to the technical people who seem to have this pattern sorted well.

Speech 1 by Peter, entitled "Getting Things Done" was evaluated by Marlene.

Peter

Marlene

Speech 2 by Liz We, about Project Management, was evaluated by Paul.

Li We.

Paul

Speech 3 by Darryl "You Decide" was evaluated by Christiane.

Darryl

Christiane

Raffle Master and well travelled Christiane provided a "mystery" prize which consisted of items from 3 different countries, and the only hint was that they could be used in the kitchen and dining room. The winner was Peter and he revealed the Cook Book from Germany, Sheep salt and pepper shakers from New Zealand, and Coasters from Switzerland. 

Following a delicious supper provided by Leanne, the Speech Fest continued.

Speech 4 - Leanne presented her speech "Missing Out" which was evaluated by Annette.

Leanne

Annette

Speech 5 - Trish spoke on "Purposeful Body Language" and gave excellent examples. It was evaluated by Darryl.

Trish

The General Evaluation was presented by Liz Wo.

Liz W.

Awards: 

Best Speech, Leanne, Best Evaluation, Paul, and Most Improved, Peter.

Peter and Leanne