Dear Blue Tongue members, intending members and guests,
Meeting #126 was “Change Over” dinner meeting held at Nigiri’s Indian restaurant at St Leonards. The dinner was held to welcome in the newly elected committee members and to thank the departing committee members. The meeting took on an abridged format to accommodate for the members to enjoy the Nigiri banquet.
The meeting, charied by Mark, began with our newly elected president Dale dedicating a toast thanking the departing BlueTongue Executive welcoming in the newly elected BlueTongue Executive for 2009/10.
The table topic this evening was provided by Ying with a series of food related topics ranging from; how we would promote foods from different countries to the different types of food that we would serve to the different type of guests. It was evident that everyone has great knowledge in this area.
Geoff provided great feedback to each member without spilling a drop of his Indian beer.
The toastmaster for the speech assignment was taken on by Jorgen. He expertly introduced our first speaker Geoff. In his speech, Geoff shared his passion for writing, travelling and wine with the members. It was an entertaining speech which everyone enjoyed.
Our second speech was an educational series on Impromptu Speaking presented by Elke. A number of members were busily taking down notes in preparation for next week’s Table Topics competition.
Tara took on the evaluation duties for Geoff’s speech. Her evaluation reflected the feelings of enjoyment felt by all members listening that night.
Elke’s speech was then evaluated by Mark who offered a well balanced feedback. And Jason followed with the timer’s report.
The meeting concluded at 7:20pm.
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The next meeting for Blue Tongue Toastmasters includes our 2009 Table Topics Competition (open to all club members). All members are encouraged to enter the Table Topics Contest. If you don’t wish to compete any help (to run this contest) will be greatfully appreciated
When: 5.45pm, Wednesday 5th August
Where: IBM Building (Room 13.05)
601 Pacific Highway
St Leonards NSW 2065
We will be meeting in the ground floor reception area at 5.30pm before going up to the meeting room.
I have attached below a draft agenda for the meeting. Please let me know:
a) If you will be attending the meeting or send your apologies
b) If you would like to present any other assignment – I am looking for members to take on the following meeting assignments:
Timer for the evening (including the Table Topics Contest)
Evaluators for Table Topic contest
Sergeant at Arms for Table Topics Contest
Toastmaster
Evaluator (speech)
Visitors Welcome
Did you Listen?
So we can plan resources for the evening please confirm if you intend entering the Table Topics competition by return email (contestants so far – Jason, Dale, Mark, Geoff and Jorgen).
Best regards,
Mark Ransom
VP Education
Blue Tongue Toastmasters
ph: 0419 767 250
