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| Chocolate Princess Monika and Tinsel Queen Lynne |
Our President Monika
Swiderska opened the meeting by singing lovely Polish Christmas songs. Monika introduced guest Alina Ghionoiu.
Toastmaster of the evening, Bob
Ferguson wore a Christmassy tie and introduced the word of the day “Festive”.
Timekeeper Cat Kipling wearing a bright red jumper and tiny Xmas hat shared the importance of respecting time.
Table Topics Master David Lennon adapted several well-known Christmas carols and songs into table topic! Cat Kipling talked about the institutional bullying of the reindeer Rudolf. Mustapha Hanafi her instant evaluator appreciated her passion and recommended her
to slow down. Nick Westall asked about Good King Wenceslas’s
pizza joint talked about his childhood experience of jumping into the snow. Chinkata Okpara liked his body language and
recommended to talk more about the King. Anne Bingham delivered a fluent story on Santa Claus coming to
town. Tadija Popovic found her full
of imaginations. Alina Ghionoiu mentioned the place she wants to go on a Sleigh. Monika Swiderska liked her smile and
recommended to talk more about friends to go with. Paul Andreas explained that technically the shepherds wouldn’t have been
watching their sheep at night. Brian Skelton
enjoyed the facts about Xmas and recommended to use more of stage. Eva Yang explained how to cook a Partridge with steam in a
fast and easy way. Marcin Tolysz recommended to add more details in how to deal with
the bird.
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| Great story-teller Anne with tinsels |
Prepared speeches! Brian Skelton wore a super reindeer jumper and shared some interesting experiences with the topic
“Have a Nice Day”. Evaluator Eva Yang recommended to open up with a question first and later on greeting. Monika Swiderska talked about her intimate hater with the topic “Scouting
around”. Tadija Popovic enjoyed the twist that
her hater and her collaborated in the end and recommended to use only two characters’ names. Lynne Cantor presented an Interview about networking that
she is going to deliver for real on Friday! Chinkata Okpara was her
insightful evaluator and enjoyed her confidence.
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| Super festive reindeer Brian |
Open Feedback: Mustapha Hanafi clearly and succinctly guided us through with commendations and recommendations for all speakers. Moreover, delicious chocolates were
distributed to the members who got correct answers to the questions from Harkmaster Marcin Tolysz.
Elections were held for President and VP-PR. Newly-elected President Chinkata Okpara said he will lead Excalibur to succeed. New VP-PR
Eva Yang said she wants to record her Toastmasters journey in London.
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| VP-PR Eva wants to record her TM journey |
Thanks were given to retiring President Kata van Koten for helping us
‘Aspire to Excellence’ for the first half of the year. Thanks and a small gift were given to Monika Swiderska for taking on three roles when Kata had to step down: interim President, VP-PR and VPE (the
role she retains). Congratulations also went to Marcin Tolysz who has taken on an
Area Director role as well as being President of two clubs.
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| Area Directors Marcin and Cat |
Finally, Monika Swiderska closed the meeting by announcing the evening's winners:
Best Speaker: Monika Swiderska.
Best Evaluator: Chinkata Okpara.
Best Table Topic: Nick Westall.
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| Best Speaker: Monika Swiderska |
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| Best Evaluator: Chinkata Okpara |
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| Best Table Topic: Nick Westall |
Season greetings to you all.
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