This Meeting was able to proceed during Covid Restrictions as Safe Social Distancing was observed.
Acting Sergeant at Arms Tony opened the Meeting right on time and handed control to President Leanne.
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| Leanne and Josh |
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| Kylie and Dana |
Guests Kylie and Dana and return guests JP and Narelle were welcomed, followed by the Induction ceremony for Josh.
Control was handed to Toastmaster for the Meeting, Peter. He explained the theme - who Werner Langer was and had also included some of his Artwork around the Room. Throughout the evening we learnt more about this local artist's contribution to the Sandgate community.
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| Peter |
Josh gave the toast to "Community".
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| Ed |
Wordmaster Ed gave us "Artfully" for use throughout the Meeting.
Round Robin was conducted by Christiane, with the topic "What was your best Artwork ever". This was a delightful lighthearted topic which enabled all to supply an answer, what an artful lot we are!
Speeches:
Leanne introduced Tony who spoke on "It's all Greek to Me".
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| Tony |
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| Leanne |
Hazel introduced Gail whose title was "Anything but Cushy".
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| Gail |
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| Hazel |
Evaluator Darryl introduced Christiane whose humourous speech was entitled "Indirectness in Australia".
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| Christiane |
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| Darryl |
Rafflemaster Gail - themed item again with a Paint by Numbers project, as well as Roses Chocolates. It was won by Gokul.
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| Gail |
Timer Chris handled the job efficiently and with humour.
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| Chris |
Monica introduced the Table Topics segment with humour and imaginative topics. It lit up vivid imaginations and many tall tales.
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| Monica |
Speakers were - John T, Josh, Narelle, Ed, Dana and Liz.
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| John |
These were evaluated by Trish and Marlene, who were both sympathetic to speakers with wise suggestions for future presentations.
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| Marlene |
A very time efficient Business Meeting was chaired by Gokul, who was totally in charge of the Session and conducted it with dignity and professionalism.
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| Gokul |
Christiane gave us insights into her Executive role as Secretary, in preparedness for the upcoming Executive changeover.
Grammarian Hazel in her presentation highlighted the cream of speech tonight. She was prolific in her observations of all segments.
General Evaluator of the entire Meeting was conducted by Liz.
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| Liz |
Awards: Best Speech: Christiane, Best Evaluator: Trish, Best Table Topic: Liz, Most Improved: Christiane.
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| Trish, Christiane and Liz |
Thank you for voting me 'Most Improved' - it was my first time to receive this award when I hang the ribbon at home. I proudly present those :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a great meeting and a very well thought-out theme which went from art over community impact to gardening. Thank you for sharing those small snippets with us, Peter.