"IT'S A HOT TOPIC-CONSTANTLY MOVING!!"

What a great meeting at Pania Toastmasters on 27th June!

Two speakers with intriguing speech titles of "Constantly moving" and "Hot topic"   What more could one ask for? - read more.

"LOSING THE MOST TO GAIN THE LEAST WITH THE RAIN AND ENVIRONMENT!"

Lou ran a good meeting with the theme ‘Benefits of Rain’ and asked Sahar to introduce her guest which was her husband, Medon.

"G.I.S. and N.A.C.P"

It was a very warm greeting that was extended at our Thursday meeting , and at long last we all met Theo Selwyn Pawson , the beautiful son of Tamara , our toastmaster .

Tamara had used Theo’s introduction day for her theme, babies. Something we can all relate to , we all have had them or were in fact one ourselves…………bless those that can remember that ! One brave Toastmaster claimed he could recall being a baby ??????

Ian Levingston a very loyal and longstanding member of Pania Toastmaster died on June 2^nd. Ian was a Mentor of the Club when we started 35 years ago this month and apart from 2/3 year break has been a member all the time. Graeme led us in a minutes silence to remember Ian . At a later date it is proposed that Pania will have an award dedicated to this fine gentleman . Memories of Ian were warmly shared and an agreement to send a card from Pania Toastmasters was made  .Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten .

Marc , with his usual grace introduced Sahar  who spoke about her role in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and how it can be a help to everyone.

In his evaluation of Sahar , Marc suggested that because Sahar had not had sufficient time to prepare the speech to her satisfaction , she maybe should have excused herself from presenting it at this stage  and rescheduled the presentation.Situations outside of Toastmasters can well effect scheduled speakers and while not suggesting that it be a regular occurrence, if a speaker is not happy with the preparation then they can reschedule, giving time for a replacement.

Marc commended Sahar for bringing a little bit more of Iran to Napier , for  being inclusive and for her eye contact .

Lou introduced Craig,who presented a speech entitled "NACP6 to Comms" , after his speech she gave  a great evaluation of an interesting speech. The 13th  time Craig has actually presented a speech with these specific objectives. Lou told us the objectives of the speech again and then apologised  for not being able to find any recommendations for Craig.

Patrick presented Table Topics , this scribe was very  happy to be busy when the topic was childhood memories! Patrick did a top job of asking the majority of speakers who had not had spoken previously . He was commended for this in the General Evaluation . It is good to try to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak at Toastmasters meetings if possible .

Laurel showed us just how Table Topics evaluations are done , it’s a quick fire thing the evaluations of each speaker should not be longer that the speech was ! there should be a commendation and a recommendation for each speaker  and any comments to the Table Topics master that are appropriate  . It was like a Table Topics Evaluation Educational , and this is why Laurel was awarded best evaluator .Thank you Laurel , just what we needed . Best Table Topic was awarded to Anna .

In general business Leigh  was inducted to Pania Toastmasters Club, welcome Leigh.

Marc reminded the executive committee that there would be a meeting Friday night at his home . 

Patrick presented the date for the Pathways educational which is June 27^th at 1.00pm , bring your device and a sandwich . More to come .

In her general evaluation , Jen commended Tamara for her capable management of the meeting (which included some highly enlightening facts about babies)and for helping timekeeper Leigh in her first time role .Leigh did an amazing job , thank you .

Jen gave best speaker to Craig . 

And then it was all over for another week, how quickly our convivial time passes .

See you next Thursday.

"BIODIVERSITY with THE MAGNIFICENT 7!"

Sandy was our Toastmaster for today, the room was set up very well and she welcomed everyone for our meeting.
After the apologies Craig was in for an EmpoweRRRRRRRed Mission Statement.