This week was Paula’s first
time to run the Toastmasters meeting, and she did very well! The room
temperature was perfect, the setup nice and clear and Paula’s intro was as
enthusiastic and energetic as it can get.
Today we did welcome 2 new
guests and 1 returning guest: Barbara, Susie and Israel.
First up was Marc to introduce
Craig and he did set the expectations high because he referred to Craig’s long
and lasting Toastmaster experience, extensive knowledge and his all-encompassing
speech skills. Marc’s introduction was short but all-inclusive, humorous,
friendly and to the point.
Craig’s speech , entitled "Show The Way"was about his
Leadership Style and is part of his Leadership Development Pathways program. To
start off his speech Craig referred to his impressive employment history
including different high profile leadership functions in various companies and
also mentioned his Toastmasters plaques for Division Governor of the Year, Area
Governor of the Year and his Certificate of Leadership Excellence.
After his majestic intro Craig
did tell us about the all different requirements for Leaders and all the ways
they are able to demonstrate their Leadership qualities.
And, humble as Craig is, he
also mentioned all the boxes he ticks: Honesty + Integrity, Committed and
Passionate and he is able to demonstrate this because he: Leads by Example, to
be himself and takes responsibility.
Craig’s presentation did give
us very good information about what Leadership is and how it manifests itself in
how Craig is and how he acts.
This was an impressive
presentation without being over the top.
In Marc’s evaluation he did
confirm Craig definitely did meet his goals and also exceeded the already high
expectations. Marc also commented Craig for the way the information was
presented and his pitch, volume and expressions next to a few minor
recommendations.
In our General Business session
Marc mentioned there will be a Special AGM about the slight increase of
the Fees for Pania, the Education speech of our guest Sabine next week and
Craig’s educational the week after, and Marc also presented two Pathway Level 1
certificates Craig & Patrick.
Our Table Topics session this
week was presented by Graeme, and to be sure this time he would not be accused
of embarrassing the speakers with impossible topics, he asked them to pick a
number corresponding to one of the ‘my first...’ topics he selected.
Sandy was first up to tell us
about her first Holiday. Her first holiday by herself was as a volunteer to the
High Sea/North Sea Bird Station and she did elaborate about the different birds,
even the tiny little birds, forest and the work she did during her holiday.
Jenni told us about her first
“murder house”, well, the first time she did visit the dentist. And that was in
primary school. Everyone in school did refer to that building as the “murder
house”. That was the best horror story ever in 1 minute and 37 seconds.
Our last Table Topics was for
Israel about his first time to a dance. And what a confession that was! Even
with the perfect culture in Mexico, where he grew up, with all the
passionate dances all around, playing all day, like the cha-cha-cha, rumba and
samba, he did never dance! He even blamed his two left feet as the cause for not
to be able to dance.
In the Table Topics Evaluation
Lou explained to our guests how this evaluation works and did an excellent job
in her commendations and recommendations for every Table Topics speaker.
Anna introduced our next
speaker Carol and did give us a very extensive and detailed introduction to
poetry. This was almost like a short Educational about poetry! Anna also
mentioned the objectives of Carol's presentation. And the very enthusiastic
intro from Anna made the perfect platform for Carol's poems.
Carol first introduced the
writer of her poems: Banjo Paterson and that she had been reading his poems
from when she was 9 years old, so these poems are very personal for Carol.
The first poem Carol presented
was ‘Clancy of the Overflow’.
And the second poem from Banjo
was ‘The Man from Ironbark’.
In the evaluation Anna thanked Carol for her choice for a different presentation and especially the
presentation of POEMS! In her evaluation Anna expressed her knowledge about
poems and how important it is to match your pronunciation, speed, tone and depth
of your voice to present your poem. With that Anna did give some descriptive
pronunciation examples that were very hilarious, and even more
informative.
Anna also offered her knowledge
to any Pania Toastmaster speaker if they would like to present a poem but would
prefer some support.
Patrick, summed up the meeting very well as the General Evaluator assisted by the Timekeeper?Grammarian, Darryl who had some wonderful new words for us to utilise and we finished on time, well done Paula!(ED)
At the end of our Pania
Toastmasters meeting Paula asked our guests if they would make a short comment
about how they experienced the meeting and they all were very pleased and
mentioned to look forward to come back again. Next week we have an extended meeting with lunch and do not forget the ART DECO theme!!
This weeks Awards go to:
Best Speaker: Carol
Best Table Topics: Israel
Best Evaluator: Anna
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