Meeting 1099 - Love is in the Air

 The Club once again ran a Zoom Meeting, with the hope that the next will be a hybrid.

Trish opened the Meeting and welcomed guests David (from Peninsula Club), Shane and Heidi, giving a total of 18 participants on Zoom.

Trish

Toastmaster Leanne asked Marlene to give program changes.

Leanne

Marlene

Hazel followed this with a toast to a great writer "Thich Nhat Hanh," a Vietnamese monk. He lived to age 95, only passing away last month. He spent a lifetime writing about love including books "The Art of Living" and "True Love". His message was simple - to be present for the people you love.

Hazel

Gail was Wordmaster and provided a suitable word in "Allure, or Alluring". Hazel's French pronunciation of this word was delightful.

Gail

Round Robin was conducted by Gokul - with the topic "Something you love". There were various loves among the members and guests, including travel, quilting, chocolate, partner and family.

Gokul

John T. gave a speech from Level 5 Pathways - which was a marathon effort at 18-22 minutes. His topic "You are only Young Twice" kept the audience engaged with humour and personal stories. A memorable quote was "I decline to decline". The speech was evaluated by Tony.

John

Tony

Timekeeper Liz Wo. kept the coloured backgrounds operating for correct timing.

Liz Wo.

A Business Session was very ably conducted by Paul. Congratulations for the Reports format which were distributed by email prior to the Meeting.

Paul

Table Topics Master was Paul, who gave love themed topics to Gokul, Peter, Marlene, Hazel, Carmy and Trish.

Peter

Carmy

These were evaluated by Josh and Arun.

Josh

Arun

Liz We. was General Evaluator. She covered all areas of the Meeting. She also congratulated Members and expressed appreciation for the fellowship prior to beginning the Meeting, which she hopes can be in person next Meeting. 

Liz We.

Awards:

Best Speech: John T; Best Evaluator: Tony; Best Table Topic: Trish; Most Improved: Arun.