“Candid” was the word of the day for our 19 September meeting chaired by Megan who General Evaluator Angela said was “da bomb”!
Table Topics run by Gary gave speakers a topic: Megan – the most daring thing she has ever done- Answer – go and live in Amsterdam; Dave – who do you admire most and why- Answer – great-great-grandparents who emigrated from Scotland; Susie – a place you would like to visit- Answer – return to Chile and belated honeymoon in Hawaii; Janelle – dream job- Answer -photographer and life coach; Janine – where would you love to live- Answer – in Whitby where she is now; Jackie – person most like to have dinner with- Answer – Matilda MacIlroy.
Speech 1 by Darrell, from Engaging Humour titled “Being funny is no laughing matter” was evaluated by Kathy who said Darrell achieved his objectives, and as this was a masterful speech which flowed well and had everyone laughing at the right times.
Speaker 2 was Dieter with a story about his scouting days back in Johannesburg. Evaluator Jackie said the speech had humour and tension, danger and excitement.
Speaker 3 was Gary with a challenge to us all to dream big and plan. Evaluator Dale said Gary has graduated from dark and stormy night speeches to deep and meaningful speeches and she liked it!
In General Business, two new members Janine and Susie were voted in to our club – welcome to Spinnaker!
If you would like to visit Spinnaker Toastmasters Club to see how our club operates, and participate in our meetings, contact us on spinnaker@toastmasters.org.nz and let us know. We’d love to see you.
Spinnaker Toastmasters Club, Plimmerton, Porirua, New Zealand 