This was a Zoom Meeting owing to closure of our usual venue at the Brighton Wellness Hub.
Josh opened the Meeting and introduced President Trish. We were reminded of the Division Conference to take place on 19 March at Nundah. Member Liz We. was welcomed back to Australia and to our Club, if not in person just yet.
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| Josh |
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| Trish |
Toastmaster John T. then explained the Burns Night theme. Robbie Burns was known as the "Bard of Scotland". He was a storyteller, poet, and wrote the famous "Auld Lang Syne" lyrics. His birthday was 25 January so the celebration is held in his honour each year.
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| John T. |
Carmy proposed a toast to "Robbie Burns" .
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| Carmy |
The Wordmaster Chris gave us "Supper" - referring to the meal partaken on on Burns Night. It was widely used all evening, as well as John explaining what comprised such a supper.
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| Chris |
Round Robin topic by Hazel was "Who is your favourite storyteller or poet? Many varied answers included Billy Connolly, Pamela Ayres and Jeanne Robertson.
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| Hazel |
Gail presented Table Topics. Participants were Marlen, Tony, Josh, Carmy, Trish and Chris. The Evaluators were Liz Wo. and Hazel.
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| Liz |
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| Gail |
Set Speeches:
Arun's Speech "Staying Relevant in Changing Times" was evaluated by Marlene.
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| Arun |
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| Marlene |
Leanne's Speech "Preparation is the Key" was evaluated by Paul.
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| Leanne |
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| Paul |
Timer Paul kept that clock ticking and provided coloured backgrounds to signal times.
Tony evaluated Liz We's speech "What is Orange".
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| Tony |
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| Liz We. |
General Evaluation was presented by Trish, giving helpful tips for when holding Meetings via Zoom, which included how to emphasise hand gestures and choice of background. She congratulated all on an easy conversion to online Meetings.
Awards:
Best Speech: Liz We.; Best Evaluator: Hazel; Best Table Topic: Carmy; Most Improved: Carmy.
The next Meeting with also be via Zoom.
