Meeting 1128 "The King's Coronation"

Congratulations to Arun on completing Level 5 (The highest level) in his "Dynamic Leadership" path with his inspiring speech, "Challenge your Limit." 

Arun

Other speakers were Helen, who earned her standing ovation with her Icebreaker speech "The Way Forward" and Trevor with his speech "Are You Cut Out to be an Entrepreneur?" 

Helen

Trevor

Evaluators were Gokul, Trish and Paul.

Gokul

Trish

Paul

Q. "Who is strong enough to move the King's castle?" A. "A chess player."

Q. "When is a King like a piece of wood?" A. "When he's a ruler."

Toastmaster Narelle kept the jokes coming during the meeting, providing plenty of laughs.

She also conducted the Round Robin, asking "Where were you when King Charles was crowned?

Although most of had watched at least some of the ceremony, Trish was the only one who had watched all of it. Trish also managed to use John's word of the evening "Majesty" or "Majestic" more times than anyone else.

Paul conducted the raffle with the prize of a bottle of special Bundaberg Rum. (Supplied by Dan.)

Supper time was an opportunity to catch up  with one another. Sorry, I didn't get a photo of the lovely spread provided by Gail and Helen. It was good to see Tom back for a second visit.

Liz and Trish at supper time

The Table Topics prepared by Paul, had a royal theme. 

"Is all the pomp and pageantry necessary?" answered by Marlene.

"All those jewels - can they be real?" Trevor.

"What kind of a king do you think Charles will be?" Narelle.

"Would you have liked to grow up as a prince or princess?" Arun.

"If you could be any royal, who would it be?" Trish.

"What food would you choose for the coronation?" Helen

"What do think Princess Di would have thought of the coronation?" Liz.

"Was the coronation worth the millions spent on it?" Gokul.

Evaluators were Gail and John.

Gail

John

For Show and Tell, Marlene showed a miniature teapot commemorating the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.

Grammarian Trish commented on the words during the meeting and Liz gave a General evaluation of the entire meeting.

Trish

Liz

The evenings awards went to Helen (Best Speech) Liz and Trish -  tie (Best Table Topic)

Trish (Best Evaluation) and Arun (Most Improved.) 

As there is a fifth Tuesday this month, we will have an extra meeting next Tuesday 30th May with the theme "The Joy of Youth." It will be a Lucky Dip meeting - roles (other than the speeches) will be drawn on the night. Don't miss it!