Meeting 1162 "Sports"

President Helen opened the meeting and welcomed our guest, Robert.

Helen

 Toastmaster Paul had chosen "Sports" as the theme of the meeting. 

Trish proposed a toast to "The sportsmanship of Toastmasters and 100 years of Toastmasters." (The very first official Toastmasters club was formed on the 22nd October 1924.)

Paul

Trish

Maddy's word for the evening was "Precocious" meaning "unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development" or "flowering, fruiting, or ripening early, as plants or fruit."  

Round Robin Master Narelle invited us to share "What is your favourite sport and were you precocious in it?" The responses were varied and Trish managed to use the word "precocious" 30 times, with Helen coming close behind.

Maddy

George kept everyone enthralled with his amusing speech "The Perils of Art Union Draws." and was evaluated by Trevor.

George

Trevor

A business session was held with Gail W acting as Chairman for the first time. An unexpected business item (the purchase of a cupboard for equipment - would it fit?) involved much discussion. 

Timekeeper Chris reported that the meeting was running well overtime.

Gail W

Chris

Arun presented the raffle - 3 bottles of wine. It was won by Helen.

Arun

 Supper was provided by Chris.

Supper Time

Table Topic Master Liz had topics for Trevor, Arun, Gail H and Helen.

The topics were:

 1. "If you were an Olympian, what sport would you be in?

2. "What does the term "Good Sport" mean to you?

3. "What was your favourite sport at school?"

4. " Are you an armchair or active sports person?"

Liz

Trish and Chris each conducted a special group evaluation session for Christiane and John who will be competing in the speech contests at the Area 8 Conference.

The session was conducted as a Round Robin, with each member offering suggestions and recommendations.

Trish

Chris

Gail H presented an evaluation of the entire meeting.

Gail H

Award winners were Helen (Best Table Topic) and Trevor, Trish and Liz (Triple tie - Best Evaluation.)

Award Winners 22nd Oct 24

Coming Events: 

Tuesday 29th October, Extra meeting (because it's the 5th Tues in the month.) 

Sunday 3rd November, Area 8 Conference, North Lakes Community Centre, North Lakes

Tuesday 12th November, Backwards Meeting.

Tuesday 26th November, Regular meeting.

Tuesday, 10th December, Christmas Break Up Dinner at The Sands Social.