We elected Officers for the next 6 month term

And of course we had an excellent meeting.

Here are some highlights

Glenis was Toastmaster.

Judith gave us the Inspiration - reading a poem by Michael Leunig.

David gave a Workshop on using vivid words in our speaking.

Alan handled Table Topics - comparing past and present versions of common experiences.
There were answers from Mark, Craig, Tammy, Judith and Claire.

Colin H delivered a Tonic about his coming trip to the USA.

Craig evaluated Table Topics.

Cathy delivered her 3rd Speechcraft speech on Binge Drinking. From her own experience, she recommended stopping after two drinks.

Tammy gave her 2nd Speechcraft speech on Mentors. She told us of two very important people who helped when she came to Australia to study.

Ben gave his Icebreaker - Domain je commence - or I’ll start tomorrow. He told us of two situations in which he decided not to put it off any longer - when he lost 20 kgs in 6 months and enrolled for Medical School at Notre Dame.

Margaret gave her Icebreaker - Always read the fine print. She narrated how at 25 years old she and husband decided to leave Perth with their two children and build a mudbrick house on 28 acres in Denmark. They succeeded, despite not having read right to the end of the instructions.

Gail handled Highlights, and this time counted umms, errs and ahs. There weren’t many.

Pascale evaluated the Evaluators.

Michael handled the Timing - he didn’t get a chance to use the buzzer.

Hermine evaluated the meeting.

David conducted elections for next term - and here are the results.

President is Gail
Vice President Education is David
Vice President Membership is Michael
Vice President Public Relations is Glenis
Secretary is Amanda
Treasurer is Alan
Sergeant at Arms is Craig.

We look forward to another year of outstanding achievement from our members and our club.

A third DTM for Victoria Quay

Mark Richards

Yes, in this year 3 members have achieved their Distinguished Toastmaster Award. Mark Richards has joined this illustrious group.

Mark joined Victoria Quay in 2001. Over the years he has been an outstanding member for Victoria Quay. This year he has achieved two great awards

Outstanding Member

Distinguished Toastmaster

You can read Mark’s story about his DTM at Award Stories in toastmasterswa.net.

He joins two other Victoria Quay members who received DTMs this year.

Glenis Nicholas got her 2nd in July, 2007
David Nicholas got his fifth in March, 2008

Mark is already working on his 2nd DTM. Probably this one will come in quicker time than the first.

Multiple DTMs in District 73

Only one other Toastmaster in District 73 has achieved more than DTM. That is Anna Footer in South Australia. She has 2 DTMs and is working on her third.

The Double DTM Award

Last year Victoria Quay sponsored the Double DTM Award. You can read about it at Double DTM.

Essentially we are encouraging experienced Toastmasters who already have one DTM award to continue to pursue their own development and be an enhanced resource for their Clubs and the District.

Alan Smith DTM expects to complete his second DTM in July.

Victoria Quay has had many Distinguished Toastmasters over the years. You can read about them in About Victoria Quay.

The February 13 Meeting will be held outdoors in Applecross

In February we like to try an outdoor meeting with a Barbeque. This year it is at Tompkins Park, in Applecross, next to the Melville Cricket Club. Click on the link to see a Zoomable Google Map of the location.

The meeting will start at 6pm as usual, so aim to be there in good time, by about 5.45.

Bring some food to share. And a drink if you want it.  There are no chairs here, so bring something to sit on as well.

Yes, there was a break for Christmas and New Year, but that is over.

The first meeting for 2008 is on Wednesday, January 16th, at the Bowling Club.

Check the draft program details