Area 8 Conference - "Teamwork is the key to success"

Ten Sandgate Toastmasters members gave up their Saturday to attend the Area 8 Conference.

The meeting was called to order by Suzanne who also read the mission statement. 

Our Area 8 Director Suresh welcomed us all warmly.

Our MC for the day was James who we had heard of before the meeting by singing.

Before the contests started, we also heard from Chris Whiting, MP about his plans for the region.

But then, we were ready to cheer on our contestants in the 4 contests.

The first contest of the day was the Humorous Speech Contest. It was hosted by Bracken Ridge Toastmasters Club, chaired by Mamta.

Contestants were from the following clubs:

Bracken Ridge (Heidi) with "A Hair Raising Experience"

Peninsula (Madonna) with "Breakfast was Public Speaking"

Sandgate (Narelle) with "BBF"

Healthy Chatterer (Peter) with "What a Blast"

North Lakes (Kris) with "Let It Go"

 

The judges awards went to:

1) Kris

2) Heidi

3) Madonna

The Table Topics Contest was next. It was hosted by Healthy Chatterers Toastmasters Club, chaired by Di.

The topic of "My concern for the future is" was answered by Barbara, Ben, Christiane, Heidi and Ian.

The trophies went to:

1) Barbara

2) Heidi

3) Ian

 

 

The Evaluation Speech Contest followed. It was hosted by Sandgate Toastmasters Club and chaired by Liz We. The timers were Gail and Hazel, Sergeant at Arms Chris and Paul and Ballot Counter Arun.

We first heard a speech from Brendan titled "Stick And Stones".

It was evaluated by Barbara, Ben, Christiane, Heidi and Nick.

The winners were:

1) Heidi

2) Nick

3) Barbara

 

 

 

Last, but not least, the International Speech Contest was chaired by Mark, since it was hosted by North Lakes Toastmasters Club.

The contestants were

Kris with "Disturb the Sounds of Silence"

Heidi with "The Story Within"

Christiane with "Not Fair"

Madonna with "Not Quite So Normal"

The winners were:

1) Madonna

2) Christiane

3) Heidi

 

 

 

Afterwards, Suresh thanked the judges (you might spot Trish and Tony among them).

In closing, the 13 raffle prizes were drawn. The Raffle selling (and registration at the start of the day) was organised by Peninsula Toastmasters Club. 

Sandgate Toastmasters members did win several prizes.

 

Sandgate Toastmasters would like to congratulate all winners and wish them all the best for the Moreton Division Conference on March 19, 2023.

Thank you to Kris & Hazel who provided most of the photos.