Not being able to remember your dreams? You are not alone - but the meeting was not all about dreaming while sleeping!
Toastmaster Shaun shared ample quotes during the meeting which made us realise that we can have real-life dreams which can become true. (Shaun will see that perfect tornado while being a storm chaser in Australia and the USA.)
Sergeant at Arms Helen called the meeting to order, gave us the lay of the room and facilities before stating the mission statement.
President Gail H opened the meeting. Her other joyful duties were:
Reflect on the Moreton Division Conference
Congratulate Marlene on her achieving third place in the Humorous Contest
Induct our two new members Amy and Russell (mentors are Narelle and Jonathon, respectively)
Give us a brief overview of three executive roles
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Toastmaster Shaun admitted to selecting "Dreams" as the theme because he has either dreamless sleep or immediately delete them.
Vice President of Education Liz gave us the program changes.
Will moved smoothly into his next role as Word Master giving us "Visionary" - and didn't the ambitious battle to take the title home start...
Round Robin Master Gail W asked us: "Have you ever had a dream that you remember and it became true?" Although there were many members who just can't remember their dreams, some shared that their significant other can; but we also heard from a Fijian cyclone, writing an exam while heavily raining, being able to comfort people after losing family members, peeing in your sleep as well as moving to Australia and Sandgate (Hornibrook bridge) in particular.
The presentation was evaluated by Rosie who commented on Liz meeting her objectives.
We had a very impromptu raffle by Trish who offered a 1-hour coaching session for the winner of the raffle (normally valued at $300) - let's just say, she was very popular during the supper break!
To finish off our first half, timer Gokul gave his timer's report: Although he had rung the bell a few times indicating that the allocated time was up, we were running slightly behind and Toastmaster Shaun released to a shortened supper break.
During the supper break, we could clarify some more about Liz' presentation, sample goodies provided by Trish and Gail W as well as buy tickets to Trish' raffle.
After supper, it was on Helen as Sergeant at Arms to tell us about her responsibilities in her club officer role.
It was then time for Table Topics Master Carmy to give us the impromptu speech topics before calling on:
Helen - "Why do you think we dream?" Because we want to imagine a different life. When she is stressed, she is dreaming of a ballerina that spins so fast, she is flying off.Amy - "Can you tell us about a dream that you remember from your childhood." She shared with us about her 14-year-old daughter dreaming to become a dancer.
Trish - "You are the Prime Minister of the country. Tell us what your hopes and dreams are for the country." She would use visionary skills, however she can't make people drink, so nothing would be achieved.
Jonathon - "Have you ever had a dream that has helped you to make a decision?" Even though he is a procrastinator, he dreamt that he can conquer the world, so he just gets on with the tasks now.
Will - "After you've had a dream, have you ever tried to interpret it by asking someone or looking on the internet?" He asked the audience right there and then to interpret his breaking through nerves.
Shaun - "Did you have a dream last night? Can you tell us about it? You can make it up, but it has to be PG." He is dreaming of going to Kansas to see a tornado with a cow being swept up into it.
Gail H - "Martin Luther King wrote a famous speech about what he envisaged for the African American people. It started "I have a Dream..." Can you finish the speech as it relates to your life?" These dreams have been fulfilled: Loved her job and how her family has grown over the years. She is dreaming that her volunteer work is enjoyable forever and that she will have calmness to enjoy her family.
Russell- "Have you ever woken up from a dream, then fell asleep and dreamt the same dream again?" After watching the movie "Jaws" at a much too young age, he had a nightmare - just to go back with his friends to watch the movie again; and have another nightmare about it. (Serves him right after spoiling the movie to his friends!)
The Table Topics were evaluated by Jonathon and Trish with Jonathon commenting on Trish' speech: she gave us a structure without giving us any information - like a true politician.
While Sergeant at Arms Helen collected the votes, Shaun gave us some interesting facts about sleeping, i.e. we never dream one dream more than 20 minutes or that children have more nightmares than adults.
In his summary, Word Master Will gave a surprising tally: having Liz take the title off Trish' 50 words - much to the amusement of the audience.
In her General Evaluation, Christiane commended Shaun on being brave and keeping standing until addressed as well as his brilliant idea of introducing your segment by a one sentence explanation.
In his final timers report, Gokul posed for the camera (but not long enough) before seeing that we would finish just as the program predicted.
Raffle Master Trish asked Amy to draw the winning ticket - and George can spend an hour with Trish.
In closing, President Gail handed out the awards and made Liz very happy as Best Speech - even if by default.
The other awards went to:
Best Evaluation - Jonathon
Best Table Topic - Trish
Most Improved - Russell
Sandgate Toastmasters will meet again on March 26.
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