Our Timekeeper, Lukasz then explained his role before Ian took to the floor to run the Table Topics session. Developing a challenging theme proposed by Brian at the last meeting, participants were invited on stage in pairs to debate alternative design scenarios of various body parts (!). Instant evaluations were then delivered by our club members.
Freddie delivered the first speech of the evening: Special Occasion Speeches - Accepting an Award. This was to celebrate his ASS award which was achieved in a record Toastmasters' time. Which may or may not have been a record slow time.
Brian then spoke: "Uncle George the Marathon Man" - Motivational Strategies - 2 - Evaluation and Feedback. The speech was an amusing and fascinating insight into a relative's 1908 Olympic performance.
Robin entertained us in her Star Trek uniform (including pointy ears) with "A Vulcan in the Dragon's Den" - Speciality Speeches - 3 - Sell a Product. She successfully raised VL150m (Vulcan Lira or £40m at the 2055 exchange rate).
The speeches we evaluated by Simon, Paul and Chinkata before Ben teased more commendations and recommendations from the audience in our Open Feedback session.
Hoang, our General Evaluator, then presented his thoughts on what he liked and what he'd change about Excalibur. The former outnumbered the latter by a considerable margin.
Monika then awarded the prizes for the evening. Best Table Topics was shared by Robin and one of our guests, Panikkos. Chinkata was voted best evaluator. Robin then scooped a second prize - Best Speaker - which she shared with Freddie.
The next meeting is on 12th December, at the Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, W1W 6DN.
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