Meeting 1094 - Comedy Classics

 President Trish opened the Meeting and welcomed Area Director Mark.

Trish

After program changes by Marlene, a Toast was proposed by Vaughan. 

Vaughan

Toastmaster for the evening Paul then commenced his role.

Paul

First Speech was an Ice Breaker by Natalie, titled ‘A Fork in the Road’. The Evaluator was  Chris H.

Natalie

Chris

Speech 2 by Josh, entitled "A Land of Extremes" was evaluated by Tony.

Josh

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.

Gail

John T.

Timers Dan and Peter B. recorded the times with updates throughout the Meeting.

Peter B and Dan

Raffle: Dan was Raffle Master and offered a very enticing samples of fire water. Lucky winner was Tony.

Dan

Table Topics were themed to Comedy Classics, and were presented by Narelle. The Evaluator was Monica.

Narelle and Mon ica

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.

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.

Christiane

This was followed by John T's International Speech, with group Evaluation led by Liz.

Liz

General Evaluator Gokul provided a very succinct wrap up of the Meeting, with time constraints not allowing for expansion. 

Gokul

Awards:

Best Speech: Natalie, Best Evaluator: John T, Best Table Topic: Tony, and Most Improved: Natalie.

John T. and Tony (absent: Natalie)