Toastmasters is all about communication. Trish has some great tips for us on her Blog. http://trishspringsteen.com/public-speaking
Sandgate Toastmasters Club meets at NEW VENUE RSL Sub Branch Hall, 12 Burnett Place, Sandgate Qld on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. 7 pm to 9.30 pm. Contact us at sgatetm@gmail.com
Search This Blog
Sunday 24 May 2015
5 Communication Mistakes not to make
Toastmasters is all about communication. Trish has some great tips for us on her Blog. http://trishspringsteen.com/public-speaking
Wednesday 20 May 2015
Competent Communicator Speech 10 - Optimism - Friend or Foe?
This was the final speech in the Competent Communicator Manual.
A real-life story which questions whether you should you season your optimism with a sprinkle of of caution ...
A real-life story which questions whether you should you season your optimism with a sprinkle of of caution ...
Monday 18 May 2015
Meeting 943 "Food,Glorious Food"
Congratulations to Harry, on completing his 10th manual speech and achieving Competent Communicator status!
Harry's account of his harrowing journey home through flood waters and the lesson he learned from it, had everyone enthralled and earned him a standing ovation.
Harry CC |
Another inspiring speech was delivered by Sharyn. Using the projector, and great body language, she showed us how we can be more creative.
Sharyn & Jonathon setting up |
Sharyn |
Sharyn |
Steve |
Jonathon |
John T |
.Rose had decorated the tables with what looked like delicious treats, but warned us not to eat them. Some were actually dog's rubber toys.
Rose was also Table Topics Master, filling in for Amanda. She had food related topics for Terry, Liz, Leesa and Marlene.
Rose |
Terry |
Liz |
Leesa |
Marlene |
They were evaluated by Lisa (her first time as evaluator) and Liz.
Lisa |
Peter |
Daryl won the raffle. Nick & Tim looking on. |
John S - Chairman |
Nicole |
The following club officers were elected for the year 1 July 2015 - 30th June 2016
President: John T
VP Education: Steve
VP Membership: Annette
VP Public Relations: Marlene
Secretary: Tim
Treasurer: Jim
Sergeant at Arms: Nick
Bulletin Editor: Sharyn
Parliamentarian : John S
Website Coordinator: Marlene
Congratulations to all incoming officers!
Thursday 7 May 2015
Meeting 942 "Moving out of one's comfort zone"
Welcome to our new member Jean S, who was inducted last meeting. Her mentor will be Dave
Jean S inducted by President Nicole |
Rose was Toastmaster for the first time and was well prepared.
Rose - Toastmaster |
Steve |
Liz - Wordmaster |
Table Topics Master Rosanne created scenarios beginning with "A knock on the door" for Tim, Leesa, John S and Annette.
Rosanne |
Tim |
Leesa |
John |
Annette |
Dave, stepping in for our second Round Robin, quickly thought of topics for Sharyn and Amanda.
Amanda |
Dave |
Sharyn |
Reza |
Darryl |
Darryl presented his 4th speech, titled "Show and Tell." It was evaluated by Annette.
John S presented a moving "Tribute to the Anzacs."
Leesa's raffle was a terrarium.
It was won by John S
Tim and John T co-chaired a lively Fun Business Session. The motion was that "at meetings of Sandgate Toastmasters Club, male members be required to wear a tie and buttoned up shirt and that female members wear a dress of appropriate length as determined by the Sergeant of Arms."
The motion was defeated.
John S presented a moving "Tribute to the Anzacs."
Leesa's raffle was a terrarium.
Lisa |
John S |
Tim and John T co-chaired a lively Fun Business Session. The motion was that "at meetings of Sandgate Toastmasters Club, male members be required to wear a tie and buttoned up shirt and that female members wear a dress of appropriate length as determined by the Sergeant of Arms."
The motion was defeated.
Chairmen Tim & John T (& Jean) |
Point of order! Trish |
The Business Session was evaluated by John S.
Terry kept us on time.
Time keeper Terry (also Amanda & Peter) |
Sharyn |
The evenings awards went to Lisa (Personal Best,)Darryl (Best Speech), Annette (Best Evaluator,) Sharyn (Best Table Topic,) and Rose (Best Contribution.)
Winners - meeting 942 |
The club wished Annette all the best when competing in Table Topics at the coming District Convention..
Saturday 18 April 2015
Meeting 941 "The 80's"
CC Nicole with Area Gov Jenny |
Marlene, Sharyn, Sharyn, Jenny |
We were pleased to have a visit from our Area Governor Jenny.
Sharyn |
Nick |
Nick gave us the word, "Chill."
Round Robin Master Pam (who was also Time Keeper with Roseanne) asked what we had an an excess of. Chocolate was high on the list;
Reza's Table Topics were about the 80's - and were answered by Terry, Darryl and Jim.
Reza |
Terry |
Darryl |
Jim |
They were evaluated by Steve.
We heard an inspiring speech by Nicole.
The audience was rapt.
Nicole |
An entertaining speech by Peter.
Peter |
And a moving speech by Jonathon.
Jonathon |
Rapt audience |
Speech evaluators were Rose, Harry and John T.
Rose |
John T |
Harry |
The business session was chaired by Dave.
Dave |
The main item on the agenda was the District Convention, to be held on the May Day weekend at Maroochydore.
Jim |
Jim's raffle - a cute teddy bear was popular and was won by Jean S.
Jean S won the raffle |
Darryl gave his Grammarian report and Annette had some good advice in her General Evaluation.
Annette |
The evening's awards went to John T (Best Evaluator,) Nicole (Personal Best,) Darryl (Best Table Topic,) Sharyn (Best Contribution,) and Jonathon (Best Speech.)
Winners, meeting 941 |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)