James S, our General Evaluator for the evening confidently introduced his team Pater (Grammarian) who challenged us to use the word 'emulate' this evening and Rachel who explained what the lights mean.
What a great theme for table topics; real book titles. Sarah gave each speaker the opportunity to own the book as the author, and explain what their book is about.
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Table topics were ably evaluated by Robyn and Graeme.
Nick |
Nick and Emma received plenty of commendations and recommendations from evaluators Colin and Chris respectively.
In addition to running the business session, Craig also gave us an educational, and Chris thanked the past executive for all their help.
We were treated to a surprise sand apparently impromptu speech by Amy about her experience with real life fairies. We heard about face painting, the fairy's explanation for why she isn't tiny, and Amy's mantra "Keep Calm and Walk Away!"
James S. ably conducted his general evaluation of all those who hadn't received an evaluation and Paul closed the meeting after announcing the winners of the night:
- Best Speaker: Emma
- Best Table Topic: James K.
- Best Evaluator: Robyn
- Best Contribution: Graeme
I'd like to say thanks again to the outgoing executive committee for all their efforts over the previous Toastmaster Year. Craig in particular provided the executive with a wealth of knowledge on what needed to be done and when. Without James, whose role is to open the doors set up the room, we would be sitting out in the cold, and even worse no chocolate biscuits!
I have a feeling that thanking the other members of the executive may be spread over the next couple of meetings!
Chris
I have a feeling that thanking the other members of the executive may be spread over the next couple of meetings!
Past Treasurer Craig, Past Sergeant at Arms, James, and Past President Chris |
Chris
Nice report Chris. Great evening.
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Thanks so much for filling in with a report Chris, and an excellent effort to! A very enjoyable meeting, big congratulations to everyone who attended, next we have the Table Topics Contest, see you there!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris! A really fun meeting. I am constantly impressed with the calibre of our speakers! Table Topics was hilarious, I nearly fell off my chair laughing. Some very quick thinking by our contestants. Hope everyone will be in similar fine form for the competitions! See you all at the dinner :) Robyn
ReplyDeleteAwesome report Chris, thanks. I also couldn't stop laughing during the Table Topics, it was a great theme to explore!
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