Dear Blue Tongue members, intending members and guests,
The last meeting (Meeting #120) was held on Wednesday the 29th April and chaired by Elke. Marcus (our newest member) took on the timing assignment and Mat presented a very timely word of the day – pandemic. We were encouraged to use it throughout the evening.
We had 2 visitors at the meeting – Melody Braithwaite, the VPE of Lane Cove Toastmasters, who is a very experienced Toastmaster with many years experience. We also were fortunate to have Ramanand (or Ram) at the meeting, from IBM.
I want to extend a warm welcome to Blue Tongue Toastmasters newest member: Mark (Marcus). Your new member kit is on its way.
Jason’s Table Topics session was structured around us all having to deliver an impromptu toast on an given occasion. We were all tested, by this well prepared session, and had a lot of fun as well. The individual table topics evaluated the our special guest Melody.
After our break we had a business session where Mark collated and summarised our recent campaign to look at Public Relations opportunities to promote the club in the local community.
Local newspapers
Inside IBM (thank you Ros for the BTTM notice you prepared last year)
Local Libraries (and community boards)
Prepared press release
New web-site – thank you Dale for your efforts in getting this magnificent site together (http://www bluetongue.org.au)
Mark took on the Toastmaster assignment and introduced ‘Mark’ and ‘Dale’ to speak this evening. Mark presented an educational arond the Toastmasters Educational Program (speaking and leadership) and what can we achieve. Mark was evaluated by Daniel.
Our second speaker, Dale, delivered a trial speech he was working, designed to inspire his audience. Why don’t we all volunteeer more of our time. Even when we are busy. Melody facilitated a group evaluation of Dale’s presention.
Daniel prepared some questions to test our listening skills. Mat delivered his ‘My Word’ assignment as well as evaluating our use of filler words such as Ums & Ahs. Marcus presented a thorough and succinct Timers report.
Melody provided a comprehensive and encompassing General Evaluation of the meeting as a whole.
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The next meeting for Blue Tongue Toastmasters will be held on Wednesday the 13th of May 2009 at 5:45pm, Level 13, 601 Pacific Highway, St Leonards.
I have attached below a draft agenda for the meeting. Please let me know by COB Tuesday the 12th of May, if:
a) You will be attending the meeting or send your apologies
b) Would like to present any other assignment – I am looking for members to take on the following meeting assignments:
Sergeant at Arms
Timer
Table Topics Presenter
Visitors Welcome
Evaluators for table topics (2)
Evaluator for speech (2)
Did You Listen
Toastmaster
Best regards,
Mark Ransom
VP Education
Blue Tongue Toastmasters
ph: 0419 767 250
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