Meeting report for Monday 14th April 2008
Posted by carrigtmvpe on April 21, 2008
A somewhat low turnout, perhaps attributable to the unusually kind weather, We welcomed one guest for the evening – John, who succeeded in being awarded best topic reply. Warmest congratulations John, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Our president, Shay, gave an introduction to the evening by underlining how one can benefit from the skills learned in Toastmasters.
The topics for the evening were given by Marg, and what a weird & wonderful variety we had! They ranged from gambling & drinking to mountain climbing to aviatophobia. A high standard of reply, with no less than 19 of the 26 being two minutes or more.
After the network break, the prepared speeches recommenced the second half of the meeting.
First, Vera Murphy recounted her experiences visiting China, giving us a fascinating insight into the people, attitudes and culture of that vast nation.
Shay McInerney then gave a comprehensive and educational presentation on the do’s & don’ts of how to give a successful speech using PowerPoint. Sound advice with clear and concise examples abounded.
For the next meeting, there are some roles that require filling, so Phil will be contacting members to undertake these. The meetings are of a consistently high standard thanks to all the hard work from you, the members. Let’s keep it going!
See you at the next meeting!
