Chinese New Year – Toastmaster Meeting on the 16th Feb 2012

Toastmasters met on the 16th February 2012 at 18h30. The theme of the evening was the Chinese New Year. Some members came dressed in Chinese apparel and there were numerous Chinese decorations placed around the room. Givemore Mashingaidze acted as the Sergeant at Arms, and opened the proceedings. He handed over to the Toastmaster President, Dafne Nienhuys, who welcomed everyone and individually welcomed the evening’s guests. Rehana Rutti acted as the Toastmaster of the Day, and began the evening. We … Continue reading

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Tips for Speakers ~ Toastmasters International

Q&A TIPS FOR SPEAKERS Questions can demonstrate whether your audience understood the material and whether you have communicated the idea or concept efficiently. In a smaller group questions can be handled during the talk, in larger groups it is often easier to designate a time for questions afterwards. 1. Frame the Q & A session Define the parameters of the question and answer session. “Please keep your questions short and on topic.” Clarify how much time is available for Q … Continue reading

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Area Speech Competition 21 February 2012

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English Prepared Competition – 7 February

Minutes by Dafne Nienhuys English Prepared Competition was held at E&Y on 7 February 2012. Our past president Glenn Simpson, fulfilled the role of Sergeant at arms; he called the Meeting to Order, Welcome and logistics. President Dafne Nienhuys Introduced the Contest Chair Rehana Rutti and together explained the Agenda Amendments and the Toast to Africa. Timekeepers were introduced Dafne Nienhuys and first time guest Reia! The International Prepared Competition begun, timing was 5- 7 min, disqualified if less than … Continue reading

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Maxicon 2012 4-6 May Extended registration!

ARMAGEDCON 2012 – Maxicon 2012 – KZN The best kept secret is finally out and we can give you some amazing news about Maxicon coming up from 4-6 May 2012. As you are all aware the end of the world is happening in 2012 and we have it on good authority that the safest place in the world to be is definitely The Valley of a Thousand Hills in KZN. We have found the perfect gathering place to share our … Continue reading

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Looking for testimonials

Testimonials and faces for our website – by Regan Jules Macquet As mentioned at the 19th January meeting, I need a short testimonial from all TM members for our website. The testimonial should be 100-300 words and be about why you joined TM and what you have gained from the experience. I also need 4-5 volunteers to showcase their member profile on the website. For this I need a good photo and a short bio of about 500-600 words. This … Continue reading

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6th December 2011 – Meeting

Summer Wonderland, 6 December 2011 18:30 – 20h00 by Dafne Nienhuys Acting Sergeant at arms,Estella Minnaar Called the Meeting to Order and mentioned the logistics. President Dafne Nienhuys introduced the two new members Glen Barnard and Bram Manocheri, welcome to the Club! This was followed by Agenda Amendments by JonJon San Juan, Jazzmine Hecht was to do the evaluation of Ross Wilson. The Toast to Africa was done and  summerly dressed Toastmaster of the Day; JonJon San Juan introduced us to … Continue reading

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17th November 2011 – Movember meeting

17th November 2011 Movember meeting By Regan Jules Maquet Givemore Mashingaidze opened the meeting and handed over to Dafne Nienhuys, the President. Dafne welcomed everyone and handed over to the Toastmaster of the Evening, Glen Simpson.  In honour of Movember, Glen sported a black false beard, which he shortly took off after he accidentally ate parts of it while speaking. The theme of the evening was Movember, which Glen explained was a movement to raise awareness about men’s health issues. … Continue reading

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28 November HopAbout Contest – With Nik Rabinowitz

744th MEETING OF TABLE BAY TOASTMASTERS CLUB Annual Humour HopAbout Contest - With guest speaker Nik Rabinowitz Monday, 28 November 2011 18h00 for 18h30 German Club (formerly Tafelberg Tavern), Roodehek Lane, Cape Town rsvp  and details in agenda -Humour_HopAbout_2011 draft agenda

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Interesting events in October & November

Fresh From our business section – some interesting dates and events coming up! Movie night on winning speeches What   :      A viewing and open discussion of a selection  of the Past 10 years World Champion Speakers When  :      26 October 2011  -  7pm for  7.30pm Where  :    Good Hope Toastmaster Club,  Tokai Library, Tokai Why  :        For your enlightenment, interest  and enjoyment Cost  :       R20.00  pp. including car guard  and nibbles Cash Bar available  Please RSVP  Judy de la Port … Continue reading

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