Well folk! a fun evening it was. We were led through the evening by our highly competent toastmaster for the evening,
the one and only Manoj. He took us
through the evening energetically abd enthusiastically.
Natasha gave us a hot
tip to think about “laughter is the shortest distance between two people”. She was clear and articulate, and well spoken
with her message.
Uta was first up with her speech. Her speech was clear to follow, she made
good use of signage. She told us
clearly what her speech was about and took us on a logical path on how make
sure we stay good to our new years resolution, so remember all! when you make
that new years resolution, set your objectives, make a plan, and review it
often. Stick to these simple rules and we
will go far. I’m glad Uta’s aiming for
her Competant Communicator by June of next year, and we will all be supporting
her, on her journey.
Chris was next up with a speech
called "You must be joking!”. He
was brave enough to share with us his very personal journey into Stand up
Comedy. We were all with him in the spot
light, as he surveyed the people in the audience on his very first outing into
standup comedy. Chris has his audience
engaged from start to finish. His
persona is friendly, approachable, and he exudes a sense of warmth about his
character. Well done to Chris who won
best speaker of the evening.
Serena took us on her journey to work
with us. Serena was really in control of her speech. She was confident and relaxed, and really in
her element. We picked up on her energy
and enthusiasm. It was a long rushed
hectic day for Serena on her travels to work, but I am glad she took time out
at the end of the day to visit the museum, and made sure she enjoyed herself. A good point for us all to take on board (all work no play can make Jack a dull boy).
All the evaluations we had on this
evening were of high quality. They had
meaning and were very genuine and helpful to each of our speakers, so well done
to Rich, Steve J, and Jon. Well done to
Richard for winning best evaluator for the evening.
Milen, was on the ball throughout the
evening, holding no prisoners on the time front!!
Chris Howell hosted us expertly
through the table topics. His energy and
presence radiated through the room as he took the stage.
Well done to Lucinda for winning best
table topic.
Katy was our grammarian with the word
“Gigantic” for the evening, and by jove
a lot of people used the word throughout the evening.
Julie came to stage, and commanded it
with confidence. Her evaluations were
both fair, and informative for her participants.
We were all impressed
with Chris Howell’s award for outstanding contribution to Toastmasters, for
playing such a critical role for facilitating negotiations for the recent
rearrangement of club groupings within the UK.
David Cameron, watch out, we have a new president in our mist me
thinks!!
It was pleasing to hear our guests had enjoyed themselves, and
let hope we see Brandon as a member in the new year, we would certainly be very
happy to receive a member to our club.
Meanwhile, a very warm welcome to both Lucinda and Asiimwe
who have now become members of Lewisham Speakers!! Welcome aboard to both of
you.
BUSINESS SECTION
Well that just leaves me to cover our business section, and
the main events coming up on our calendar
·
Wednesday
19th December, our Christmas meeting. Be sure to dress up in anything Christmassy,
and bring some food and goodies for our extended break. Toastmasters with a
Christmas theme!! Bring yyour friends,
guests welcome.
·
Thursday
13th December, Humerous Workshop, to take place at Julie’s house,
for more information contact Julie to reserve your seat. Scheduled for a 7.00pm start.
·
Wednesday
9th January 2013 is our next Committee Meeting, so a diary note,
save the date for Committee members diaries.
·
Committee
members training is scheduled to take place in January, and I will update
committee members, on the exact time and date, as soon as this is available.
That’s it for now folk, looking forward to seeing for our
Christmas session on the 19th.
Katy
