What is Einbunpin? What does the word mean?
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| Einbunpin Lagoon, Sandgate |
It is the name of a beautiful lagoon in Sandgate, and it was the theme for our meeting because next Sunday Sandgate will hold its annual
Einbunbin Festival and the area will come alive with performers, music, crafts etc.
Wordmaster Marlene explained that the lagoon was named by a German missionary Christopher Eipper in 1840. "Ein" is German for "A" and "Bunpin" is the name of a reed with an edible root that was used by the Turrbal and Gabi people who lived there.
Members were challenged to use the word during the meeting, and Jonathon as Toastmaster easily won.
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| Jonathon |
It was a "Draw" meeting. Everyone had to be prepared to fill any role that they drew from the container that Christiane had organised.
Arun proposed the Toast "To all those who came to the meeting on a cold night." (Might not be his exact words.) Although it was a cold night, the RSL Hall is quite cosy.
Round Robin Master Paul asked, "What is your favourite festival?" Many were mentioned including Riverfire, Warana, Holi, Writers Fest, and an intriguing family festival held in Jonathon's garage! (You'll have to ask Jonathon!)
There were four prepared speeches. Carmy told a heartwarming story titled "Han's Coming Home" about two young Thursday Island boys.
Christiane (as reserve speaker) spoke about the planning and organising that was involved in our clubs recent 50th Anniversary Dinner.
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| Carmy |
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| Christiane |
Arun presented a motivational speech titled "My Big 5 Strategies" in which he told how he had overcome problems and achieved his dreams.
John T had some good tips in his speech "How to Get Along with Almost Everyone."
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| Arun |
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| John T |
Speech Evaluators Narelle, Helen, Paul and Jonathon had some helpful commendations and suggestions.
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| Helen |
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| Paul |
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| Jonathon |
Christiane was kept busy during the meeting. As well as speaking and timing, she brought the raffle which consisted of a do-it-yourself Christmas Advent calendar, coffee, coffee plunger and special pen. The lucky raffle winner was Helen.
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| Christiane |
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| Christiane |
Supper was provided by Gail and Jonathon.
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| Supper - loved the brownies! |
Marlene's Table Topics took the form of a role-playing session. Helen took the part of a visitor to our information stall at the Einbunpin Festival and Paul used his impromptu skills to tell her about Toastmasters.
Arun's role was a person who had once tried Toastmasters and Christiane encouraged him to come to our club and try again.
Tracey played the part of a newcomer to the area who was looking for friends. Jonathon convinced her to come to Sandgate Toastmasters.
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| Helen and Paul |
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| Arun and Christiane |
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| Tracey |
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| Jonathon |
Table Topics Evaluators were John T and Gail H.
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| John T |
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| Gail H |
Tracey had everyone guessing with a "Who am I?" segment. It wasn't until she mentioned the Year 2000 Olympics that we guessed it was Cathy Freeman.
Gail H took to her soapbox and expressed how she felt about the
electronic scooters that clutter the footpath and endanger pedestrians.
Helen had some helpful comments as General Evaluator.
The evenings awards went to Jonathon and Tracey - tie (Best Table Topic,) Narelle (Best Evaluation,) Arun (Best Speech) and Carmy (Most Improved.)
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| Award winners 23rd July 2024 |
Next meeting - 13th August. (3 weeks away this time because there are 5 Tuesdays in July.)
We will be at the Einbunpin Festival this Sunday 28th July.
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