Sandgate Toastmasters Blog

Monday 3 April 2017

Meeting 986 "My First Car"

Three new members were added to our club last meeting. President Steve inducted Deb, Zoe and Robyn. He also welcomed guests Gail and Tracey.

"My First Car" proved to be a popular theme chosen by Toastmaster Christiane.

Christiane

When Round Robin Master Master Chris invited everyone to tell about their first car, everyone had a story to tell and the segment went overtime.

Karen proposed a toast to the Toorabul people, who were the aboriginal owners of our area.

Karen

Wordmaster Leesa chose the word "Consolidation." - an action or process of making something stronger or more solid. or to bring together separate parts into a single or unified whole.

Leesa

There were three prepared speeches.

Paul used body language in his speech "Easter - what does it mean?"

Paul

Jim's speech project was "Research Your Topic" and he spoke about "Value for Money."

Jim

Darryl's used visual aids in his 8th speech "Put on the Spot."

Darryl

The Evaluators were John T, Annette T and Steve.

John T

Annette T

Steve

Nikki presented the raffle. She spoke about the days of Drive In movies and offered some DVD movies and popcorn etc.

Nikki

Table Topics Master Nick had theme related topics for Tim, Chris, Deb, Zoe Leesa and Marlene.

Nick - TT Master

Tim

Chris

Deb

Zoe

Marlene

The Table Topics were evaluated by Liz and Carmy. (Missed getting a photo of Liz.)

Carmy

For his Show and Tell segment, Blake brought along his monster cookie jar.

Blake's Cookie Jar

Blake

Jonathon presented a review of the Movie "About Time.

Nikki conducted a Listening Quiz.

Nikki

Tim presented the General Evaluation.

Here are the winners of the evening - Paul (Personal Best,) Christiane (Best Contribution,) John Best Evaluation, Marlene (Best Table Topic,) and Darryl (Best Speech.)

Winners 28 March 2017

And a selfie of Time Keeper Kirsty.

Kirsty

Next meeting 11th April. See you there.

Thursday 30 March 2017

Metro Division Conference 2017

Darryl, Leanne, Christiane and Annette attended the Metro Division Conference on the 11th March.

Christiane & Leanne

Annette

Saturday 18 March 2017

Meeting 985 "Say Goodbye to Summer"

Kirsty took on the role of Toastmaster at short notice and kept us all entertained with information and quotes about summer. It was the first time she had taken on that role.

Kristy - Toastmaster

Nikki's word for the evening was "Mellifluous." meaning "smooth flowing like honey.

Round Robin Master Jim asked for our favourite reminisces of summer.

Jim - Round Robin

Dave's moving speech "A Day in the Life of an AVO" was his farewell speech. We will miss you Dave, and we will miss your vast knowledge, stories and poetry and your willingness to always go the second mile when needed!

Dave

Jonathon's speech "You are the Product" showed how we can protect our privacy on the internet by remembering the three "P's."

PURGE: Clear browsing data.
PASSWORDS: Use a different password for each site.
PRIVACY: Check the privacy settings on Facebook etc.

Jonathon

In his amusing Icebreaker speech, "The Half Half Guy," new member Blake told how he had always dreaded speaking in public and went to great lengths to avoid it.