A Celebratory Dinner was held at Komo Function Rooms, Redcliffe, in recognition of 50 years since District 69 was formed.
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Golden decorations |
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Hazel, Leanne, John T. Josh, Marlene, Liz and Peter |
President Trish warmly welcomed dignitaries from District and other Clubs and control was handed to M.C. for the evening, Leanne.
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Trish |
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Leanne |
Christiane provided the Toast to District 69, followed by a response by District Director Robert Green.
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Christiane |
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Robert |
The Invocation was presented by Marlene. |
Marlene |
To relax the mood a Round Robin based on the theme of "What did you win Gold for, or wish you could win Gold for". Many revealing aspects of Members and guests desires were disclosed.
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Hazel |
Following a delicious dinner, Liz introduced Guest Speaker John Scouller, who is a Charter Member of Sandgate Club. John had many amusing anecdotes about the history and his involvement in all things Toastmasters.
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Liz |
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John S. |
A contest was held for Best Dressed (in Gold theme). The winner was Denise from Bracken Ridge Club.
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Golden Girl Denise |
John T. conducted Toppo's Toastmasters' Trivia Quiz to test our listening skills.
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John T. |
To round off the evening, Gokul was Table Topics Master with Gold themed questions.
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Gokul
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Gail, Hazel and Chris |
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Robert, Trish and Peter |
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Ted |
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Vaughan |
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Liz, John T and Marlene
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Leanne and John S. |
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Tony |
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Leesa |
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Arun |
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Mumta |
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Monica |
A Group photo was taken for posterity.
Thank you to John T. for organising the event, as well as Leanne and many other Toastmasters who contributed to a successful evening.