Changeover Dinner - Out of the Box

"Out of the Box" was the theme, and judging from reports, it was an out of the box evening!

Congratulations to our special award winners, Toastmaster of the Year Annette, Special Achiever John T and Most Improved Toastmaster Nick. I hope to have a photo of them soon.

There was another award  - for 100 percent attendance. You can see the irony, can't you - I wasn't able to attend and receive my award, or take photos, because I had a fluey cold.

Thanks to Liz We, who took these photos.

Toastmaster Dave

John S had a tricky Table Topic for John T

Table Topic for Trish

And one for Terry

Past Area Gov Denise inducted SAA Pam

Treasurer Jim

Secretary Liz Wo

VPE John T

President Nicole

Parliamentarian John

Bulletin Editor Trish

Some of our new Executive Team

Meeting 923 "Sports"

Congratulations to Liz We on completing her Competent Communicator Manual. Liz's speech "Courage" also won her the "Best Speaker" trophy.

Competent Communicator Liz We

The theme "Sports" was carried on throughout the meeting. Toastmaster John T had prepared a lively quiz which engendered an atmosphere of fun. Even our guests Amanda, Bryce and Cody joined in.

Word Master Maureen chose the word "Paladin" meaning "heroic champion." A few people managed to use the word during the evening.

Round Robin

Round Robin Master D'sley asked "How do you enjoy the Australian Outdoors?" Some of the answers included walking, bike riding, gardening, swimming, camping, fossil hunting, playing rugby, while a few said they preferred indoors because of the mosquitoes and sunburn.

The Table Topics were shared by Jim and Darryl and were related to our theme.
They were answered by D'sley, Maureen and Dave.

Maureen

Dave

Amanda evaluated the Table Topics. And Trish evaluated Liz We's speech.

Trish

Amanda

Nick presented his 3rd Speech, titled "The Hawthorn Football Club." It was evaluated by Nicole.

Nick

Nicole

Jonathon's speech was the 9th in the CC manual, titled "You Can be Inspiring."  He was evaluated by John S.

Jonathon

John S

Raffle Master Hollie was not able to be present, but she provided the raffle ( a bag full of sports related items) and Jim presented it. It was won by Liz Wo.

Jim

The business session was conducted by Marlene.

Malcolm was time keeper for the first time and was assisted by Liz Wo.

Malcolm

General Evaluator Dave made some constructive comments about the meeting and President Liz presented the evenings Awards to John T (Best Contribution,) Liz We (Best Speech,) Dave (Best Table Topic,) Trish (Best Evalutor,) and Nick (Personal Best.)

Award winners June 13

Meeting 922 Interpretive Reading Contest

Dave 2nd, Liz 3rd, Jonathon 1st

Congratulations to the first, second & third place winners of our Interpretive Reading Contest, Jonathon, Dave & Liz Wo. Jonathon read from a children's book, "The Three Little Bush Pigs,"  Liz read an excerpt from "The Rosie Project" and Dave read a poem, "The Lion and Albert."

Thanks to our visiting judges, Chris and Del from Chermside Communicators Club, and Jenny from Healthy Chatterers. John S & John T from our club also acted as judges.

Chris & Del

Area Gov Sharyn with Jenny

Our club president Liz We was Contest Toastmaster and Nicole was Toastmaster for the meeting.

Contestant Amanda being interviewed by Liz We

Toastmaster Nicole

Thanks to the time keepers, sergeant at arms and tally counters who helped the contest run smoothly.

Other highlights of the evening were Table Topics. Pam presented the topics that Trish had prepared. They were answered by Inge, Darryl, Jim & D'sley.

Pam

Inge

Jim

D'sley

Darryl presented a Show and Tell segment. He had prepared large pictures of the GWagon, which is used by the army.

Darryl

Nick's raffle had 3 prizes -  a bottle of wine and 2 tins of biscuits. They were won by Jim, Darryl and Amanda.

Nick

We are looking forward to hearing speeches by Liz, Jonathon and Nick next meeting.

Dave's New Baby

Sandy with Tinkerbell

Meet Tinkerbell, Dave's and Sandy's  new puppy. Tinkerbell is a Spoodle, a cross between a cocker spaniel & miniature poodle. Isn't she adorable?

Tinkerbell

Remembering Joyce

Members who were in our club before 2008 will have fond memories of Joyce Valentine. Joyce was a very active member and would always go out of her way to be helpful. She always attended Toastmasters Conferences, assisted with the Einbunpin Festival, Speechcraft, and excelled in her role of Vice President Public Relations. Some of our Executive meetings were held in Joyce's home.

Sadly, Joyce passed away on the 17th May.

Here are a few photos of Joyce.

VPPR 2002

Joyce at the Area Conference 2004

Advanced Toastmaster Bronze

Most Improved Toastmaster 2005

Joyce's Birthday - the candles set off the smoke alarm!

2nd Prize Evaluation Contest

In Appreciation 2008

Meeting 921 "Stepping out of your Comfort Zone"

D'sley & Malcolm inducted by Liz

Welcome to our two new members, D'sley and Malcolm.

It really was a night of "stepping out of you comfort zone" for some of our members.

Maureen was Toastmaster for the first time. She was well prepared with inspiring quotes and information to fill any gaps in the meeting.

Toastmaster Maureen & Chairman John S

Newly inducted Malcolm proposed the toast and read the mission statement.
Nick and Darryl presented Table Topics for the first time.
Hollie answered a Table Topic for the first time. Other Table Topic speakers were Marlene, Jonathon and Pam.

Jonathon

Pam

 They were evaluated by Nicole and Jim (another first timer.)

Nicole

Jim

Trish's speech "Laughter is the Best Medicine" had everyone laughing. It completed her Advanced Communicator Bronze. Congratulations Trish!

The speech was evaluated by Sharyn.

Trish

Sharyn

John T used some colourful phrases in his dramatic talk from The Entertaining Speaker Manual
It was evaluated by Terry.

John T

Terry

Pam brought a beautiful hand knitted rug for the raffle and sold a record number of tickets. It was won by Marlene.

The business session was handled efficiently by John S. The main items for discussion were our Changeover Dinner and 40th Anniversary.

This was followed by the Elected of Club Officers, chaired by Liz We. None of the positions were contested and the new executive team will be:

PRESIDENT: Nicole
VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION: John T
VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP: Sharyn
VICE PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS: Marlene
SECRETARY: Liz Wo
TREASURER: Jim
SERGEANT AT ARMS: Pam
NEWS BULLETIN EDITOR: Trish
PARLIAMENTARIAN: John S
WEB SITE COORDINATOR: Marlene
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Marlene conducted a Round Robin General Evaluation and invited comments about the meeting from everyone.

Liz We presented the evenings awards to Hollie (Personal Best,) John T (Best Speech,) Sharyn (Best Evaluation,) Jonathon (Best Table Topic) and Maureen (Best Contribution.)

Volunteer Afternoon

Kerry

Liz,  Pam & Marlene attended a special Thankyou afternoon tea for volunteers, hosted by our local MP & Past Member of Sandgate Toastmasters, Kerry Millard.

Volunteers from local groups were invited to set up a display to promote their organisation. 

The afternoon tea was scrumptious! Kerry said it had come from the Town Hall Bakery in Sandgate.

Liz & Pam

Afternoon Tea