Meeting 1108 "Money, Money, Money."

It was a cold night, but there was plenty of warm friendship and fun at our meeting. Gokul, who will be Sergeant at Arms in the coming new Toastmasters year had some practice in the role as he called the meeting to order.

 

Gokul

President Trish (attending on Zoom) announced the happy news that our club has earned enough points to gain Presidents Distinguished Club status (the highest rating) for the third year in a row. Woohoo!!

Trish

What better theme for the end of the financial year than "Money?" The theme, chosen by Toastmaster of the evening Jonathon was carried out during the meeting. Monica (Online) proposed a theme related toast. Peter D chose "Thrift" as the word of the evening.

Jonathon

Peter D

Round Robin Master Arun asked, if money was not a criteria, what one thing would you like to buy? There were some interesting answers.

Arun

There were three prepared speeches. Peter B presented his Icebreaker speech, an inspiring account of his life's journey and was evaluated by Monica.

Peter B

Monica

John's speech "Mentoring for a Better World" was a level 2 speech in the “Visionary Communication” path. It was about the  work of A.I.M.E, which is an acronym for the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience.

It was evaluated by Leanne.

John

Leanne

Trevor presented a "Storytelling" speech from the Persuasive Influence path. He told us about some of his experiences in Toastmasters Clubs in Thailand. It was evaluated by Marlene.

Trevor

Supper was provided by Leanne and Marlene. Leanne's Corn Relish Dip was very popular.

Keeping to the theme, Table Topics were presented by Paul and Gail.  

Peter D, Arun, Christiane, Gokul, Marlene and Peter B were called on to each speak for 2 minutes on money related topics. 

They were evaluated by Narelle and Trish. 

Narelle

Gokul and Carmy were Time Keepers.

Christiane's raffle was won by Trevor. He was delighted with the silver and gold coins, not to mention the safeguard against another Covid panic - a roll of toilet paper!

Christiane

Grammarian Paul mentioned some colourful phrases and words used during the meeting.

Gail presented a helpful General Evaluation of the entire meeting.

Paul

Gail

Everyone did so well, it was difficult to pick the award winners for the evening. John and Trevor tied for "Best Speech," while Christiane, Peter B, and Gokul tied for "Best Table Topic." Leanne won "Best Evaluation" and Peter B was "Most Improved."

Award winners 28 June 2022

There will be no regular meeting on the 12th July as we will be holding our Changeover Dinner at The Sands Social. If you are coming to the dinner, please contact Leanne as soon as possible. We need to know the numbers. Payment can be made by direct deposit or contact Peter D for alternate method.

Changeover Dinner 12th July