Meeting Report for 14th April 2020

Excalibur enjoyed its second online Zoom meeting. Members are already on top of the new technology; Zoom will continue to be used until the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted.
Toastmaster Melanie negotiated us smoothly and efficiently through the evening. Guests were introduced by Anne; then Ian headed a thought-provoking Table Topics session.

Three very different speeches were delivered. Freddie amused us with "An Ode to Brian Skelton" (Special Occasion Speeches #3 - The Roast - 3:00-5:00 mins ); Flemming practised his Area-winning speech "Step by Step" (Competent Communication Manual #9 - Persuade With Power - 5:00-7:00 mins) in preparation for his inevitable win at Division; Ilaria provided very useful advice for virtual meetings with "On Air" (Strategic Relationships #2-1 - Understanding Your leadership Style - 5:00 - 7:0 mins). 

Eugene, Cat and Andrew then evaluated the speeches, before Errol took the Open Feedback session, in which members and guests are invited to add additional commendations and recommendations.

Our thanks to Karthik - a former member - who was the meeting's General Evaluator. He told us what he liked and gave suggestions as to what might be improved for future meetings.

Thank you to Sarah who did an excellent job as Zoom Master.  

Nick, our President, then announced the awards. The Best Speaker award went to Freddie; Sonia was judged best Table Topic contestant; and Cat, once again, demonstrated her prowess as a speech evaluator - taking that award, despite strong competition.

Our next online Zoom meeting is at 19:00 on 22 April. Guests are very welcome - the meeting link will be available on easySPEAK. For security reasons, the meeting will be password-protected. Please inform the Excalibur VPE or Zoom Master in advance if you would like to attend.