Themed meetings add variety and interest to our weekly meetings. The toastmaster or MC who leads the meeting is responsible for selecting the theme for the day.
Ian Garvie was the Toastmaster (MC) for the day. His chosen theme: Social media.
His question for all of us: Is Social Media friend or Foe?
There were some very interesting answers to this question
from the audience during our introduction of members section.
Networking was
the word of the day (WOD)– selected by Sarafina, who also gave a report
on the WOD usage and grammarian report towards the end of the meeting. Occasionally we have Debates related to the Theme of the day. The participants are required to speak for or against the motion regardless of their personal preferences!
Nicole led a debate with 2 motions. 1. Is Social Media beneficial for society? Ursula spoke in favour and Aimee spoke against.
2. Are Face book Friends better than real friends? debated by Ian (For) and Mark (Against). Both questions produced lively and entertaining answers.
Julie Anne gave a speech in preparation for the upcoming
club speech contest.
A good selection of thought provoking Table Topics led by
Mark Butler. For example “Is Social media heading in a positive or negative
direction?”
Nicole answered the
table topic: What is your favourite form of social media?: In Aimee’s evaluation of table topics, she
noted that “Nicole was like butter –
very smooth!” Another great quote Aimee!
In the evening, I 'happened' to turn on the 612 ABC radio and
there was a very interesting discussion and talk back with a psychologist about “Does Social
Media and Facebook in particular, make
you sad and depressed?” It would appear that for many people, it does. What do you think?
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An Excellent meeting
today with a great vibe and very well run.
Nicole Kelly was the Toastmaster (MC) for the day. Her chosen theme: Negotiation.
Her question to all of us: What is your negotiation style?
[after first explaining the 5
different negotiation styles: 1. Competing Win/lose; 2. accommodating Lose/win; 3. compromising
lose/win some: lose/win some; 4. collaborating win/win and 5. avoiding lose/lose]
One of the Guests, Cameron was at a workshop on this
very topic the previous day, so this was an easy question for him to answer. I love how synchronicity is always at work at our TM meetings!
Nicole shared a great quote: “Money isn’t
everything, but I would rather cry in a Mercedes than on a push bike!”
Hannah was the 1st
speaker with a speech from the speaking
to Inform manual about how to play
the violin. She gave a very
informative and interesting presentation, especially for those of us that have
never played the violin. Julie Anne evaluated Hannah’s speech
Ursula was 2nd
speaker with a speech project on using Vocal variety. A story about the highs and lows of her
recent visits to an aged care facility in Ireland.
Christine
evaluated this speech as well as the table topics questions with her usual
expertise. She demonstrated her excellent multi tasking and focusing skills, despite the fact she
has only been back in the country a few days after a long haul flight.
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