CLUB INTERNATIONAL
SPEECH AND EVALUATION CONTEST
President John called the
meeting to order.
Presidents Welcome – John welcomed a number of Visitors returning for
the meeting including; Angela, Leo and Marlowe and Nick. John outlined the
proceedings for the evening and outlined some audience guidelines
Apologies – Philip, Kimberley, Peter, Bernard and Paul V.
Chairman for the Evening – Brett
The 3 Contestants for the International Speech
drew for Speaking position and Daniel, Mark and Dai Fei was the final order.
Meghan was Toastmaster
for the International Speech Contest and carried out her duties with great
aplomb.
Daniel presented a Speech entitled: ‘Why Can’t
It Be You’ in which Daniel explored the challenges of stuttering and how
barriers can be broken down if one is prepared to have a go.
Mark presented a Speech entitled: ‘Don’t Be
Afraid of the Water’ in which he gave a superbly succinct endorsement for not
just joining but really getting involved in Toastmasters but jumping in the
deep-end.
Dai Fei presented a Speech entitled: ‘Success
Through Self Belief” in which she relayed a highly emotional and deeply
personal struggle to overcome adversity and setbacks and with persistence to
emerge triumphant.
These 3 excellent speeches were a true testimony
to the caliber of our Club’s Membership.
Toastmaster Meghan made presentations for Participation
whilst the Judges were out calculating the results.
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| International Speech Contestants: Mark, Daniel and Dai Fei |
We were joined at this point by Area Governor Vanessa
who took on the role of Toastmaster
for the Evaluation Contest.
The Evaluation Contestants then drew for speaking
order and the Toastmaster welcomed our Guest Target Speaker Alex Cameron from
Burwood Club.
Alex gave a highly informative and insightful speech
entitled; “Is the Great Political Speech Dead?” in which he both reminisced the
great speeches of the past and challenged us to consider the value of great
political rhetoric.
The Evaluation Contestants were then accompanied out
of the room by the S@A and had 5 minutes to compile their thoughts before being
accompanied back to the room one by one – in order to present their feedback.
We witnessed 5 very different styles but all very
much attune to the same issues in relation to Alex’s Speech from Glen, Natasha,
Daniel and Chris.
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| Area Governor Vanessa with the Evaluation Contestants; Chris, Glen, Daniel and Natasha |
Toastmaster Vanessa then presented their Certificates
of Participation while the Counters and Chief Judge tallied up the Scores.
Chairman Brett handed the meeting to President John
as Chief Judge who then announced the Winners.
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| 2012 Club Evaluation Contest winner Chris being Awarded by Club President John |
In the Evaluation Contest, Chris was the Winner while
Natasha was announced as the Runner Up.
In the International Speech because there were only 3
Contestants it is protocol to only announce the Winner and that mantle went to
Daniel on this occasion and Certificates were duly presented to the Winners.
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| Area Governor Vanessa Presenting the 2012 Club International Speech Winner Daniel |
John conclude the evening by thanking the Area Governor
and Alex our Target Speaker and warmly encouraged everyone to come along and
support Daniel and Chris at the Area 6 Competition in a fortnight.
The meeting was declared closed almost right on time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday
13th March –
Area International & Evaluation Contest for 2012
Burwood RSL Club, Shaftsbury Road Burwood.
Burwood RSL Club, Shaftsbury Road Burwood.
Tuesday
27th March – Normal
Meeting
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