President Trish opened the Meeting and welcomed Area Director Mark.
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Trish |
After program changes by Marlene, a Toast was proposed by Vaughan.
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Vaughan |
Toastmaster for the evening Paul then commenced his role.
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Paul |
First Speech was an Ice Breaker by Natalie, titled ‘A Fork in the Road’. The Evaluator was Chris H.
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Natalie |
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Chris |
Speech 2 by Josh, entitled "A Land of Extremes" was evaluated by Tony.
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Josh |
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Tony |
Speech 3 was the second part of a project for Gail, detailing how her team make “cushies” (breast cushions for mastectomy patients) and was evaluated by John T.
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Gail |
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John T. |
Timers Dan and Peter B. recorded the times with updates throughout the Meeting.
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Peter B and Dan |
Raffle: Dan was Raffle Master and offered a very enticing samples of fire water. Lucky winner was Tony.
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Dan |
Table Topics were themed to Comedy Classics, and were presented by Narelle. The Evaluator was Monica.
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Narelle and Mon ica |

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Arun |
Participants Arun, Vaughan, Tony and Christiane provided mini speeches on the topics.
Area Director Mark gave a heartfelt congratulations - in a word "Awesome" - for Sandgate Club. It was good to receive such positive feedback and he commended the Club on its achievements.
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Mark |
As a practice for the upcoming Area Contests in November, Christiane presented her Humourous Speech. A group Evaluation was conducted by Trish, asking for positive points and areas for improvement.
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Christiane |
This was followed by John T's International Speech, with group Evaluation led by Liz.
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Liz |
General Evaluator Gokul provided a very succinct wrap up of the Meeting, with time constraints not allowing for expansion.
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Gokul |
Awards:
Best Speech: Natalie, Best Evaluator: John T, Best Table Topic: Tony, and Most Improved: Natalie.
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John T. and Tony (absent: Natalie) |