"Take a risk with the Sexist Present Ever!"

Darryl was our Toastmasters of the day on Thursday 23rd June and he ran a very smooth and jovial programme. We had a full house with many members in attendance and one guest, Jan a former member and friend! It was lovely to see her again.

"1,2,3 OFF THE BEATEN PATH WE GO!"

"1,2,3,Go!" "Off the beaten path" these were the titles of two very interesting speeches at Pania's meeting today. Great turn out & so good to have Ian back again.  Two guest's as well!   Marc and Kerry, Toastmasters recently moved from Christchurch.

'ARE YOU PRESENT IN EACH MOMENT?"

Are you present in each moment?

This question can be answered by any of the sixteen members who attended Pania’s meeting on June 9 – that is if they were paying attention to Noel’s speech!

"THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ANIMAL FARM's GUT and the MIND!"

Another large attendance for Pania' meeting on Thursday 2nd June ensured a lively and enjoyable meeting.An innovative layout gave more room for the speakers to move forward and fully utilised the large meeting room.

' A TOAST TO BIDCOM & BLOCKCHAIN"

The Meeting commenced on time and was competently conducted by Craig  who presented us with a very well prepared Agenda, with the names of the participants in bold type.

We welcomed three guests,(Liam, Helen's grandson, Marc, a Toastmaster from Christchurch who has just moved to the 'Bay' and Anne (for about the 3rd time) and recorded three absentees.

"50 SLICK MINUTES"

50 Slick Minutes

Humorous speeches and Committee Elections led to a very ‘slick’ meeting, well that’s how Carol, our outgoing secretary / incoming treasurer described our 50 minute Pania Toastmasters meeting.

'A DEFINITION FOR LISTENING!"

A bumper turn out on Thursday , 21 keen Toastmasters showed up for an excellent meeting.

 

Barbara was our Toastmaster , and a great job she did.

 

After all the usual housekeeping arrangements were complete we heard Laurel's Icebreaker speech , which whetted our appetite for more Laurel speeches . Ably introduced by Craig and then evaluated , Craig admitted that he was struggling to find recommendation's for Laurel , but offered one suggestion ....on the back of several commendations.

 

Jane , presented  an educational session , on the art of listening , a great skill which is able to be learned , and Jane got us working to develop those skills, a great workshop , with active participation , enjoyed by us all.

 

Table Topics , was great fun, presented by Emma , she presented a novel table topics, in which she asked participants to talk about their “chosen career “. Come  along some time and get Graeme to show you his moves as  a ballet dancer .Such hidden talents.! It was lots of fun , our participants were very good sports.Linda evaluated the table Topics, but like all of us was lost in the mirth and forgot to offer any recommendations !

 

After all that hilarity we were running a little over time, and our General Evaluator, Jen gave her report , almost excluding the time keeper .Neat save there .Thanks Graeme.

 

It was a day of firsts , Laurel's Icebreaker ( though not her first ever )Emma's first table topic session and Patrick's first timekeeper role .Everyone handled their role very well , another successful Pania meeting .

 

Thanks everyone .