1 May

Speakeasy Toastmasters Club.
At the Speakeasy Toastmasters Club meeting of Wednesday 17’th of April Jerry Mulcahy delivered an advanced speech entitled “Encourage and Recommend” in which he told us how the benefits that he got from the members evaluating his speeches in the Club gave him “the courage and the idea to start a Toastmasters Club in Cope Foundation”. The name of the Club is “The Nice And Easy Toastmasters Club. Jerry gave us an insight into how this Club operates; the assistance that he got from the other Toastmasters clubs and also the many benefits that that the members of “Nice And Easy” get from being involved in a Toastmasters Club.
Jerry’s speech was evaluated by Tim Casey.
Also delivering an advanced speech was Jerry O’Callaghan whose project was to make an after dinner speech and he choose to make the speech at his “retirement function” (just for Toastmaster purposes). It was entitled “Reflections” and was a humorous look at his working life, the people he knew over the years and the people who influenced him.
Marie Fitzpatrick evaluated Jerry’s speech.
The final speech of the evening was a Toastmaster Educational Session, which was delivered by Immediate Past President, Dermot Meany. Dermot informed the attendance how Toastmaster Club Committees work, the positions available on the committee and the function of the different roles. This was a timely speech by Dermot as the Club AGM takes place tonight, Thursday 1’st of May.
Topicsmaster Mary Buckley entertained us with such topics as “Childrens birthday Parties”, Elaine Ó’Donovan was asked. This topic also produced “add ons” from Pat Duggan, Deirdre Lenihan, Mary Stack and Tony Ó’ Regan. “The number one addiction in Ireland today is” was the topic given to Jerry Kelleher. “There’s no show like a Joe show” was the topic that Kieran Buckley had to speak for two minutes on. “Tied to Mama’s apron strings” Tony Ó’ Regan was asked and it prompted, “Add ons” from Jeremiah Roynane, Pat Sexton and Jerry Ó’Callaghan. The topic Eileen Corkery was asked was, “Would the price of easter eggs or the calories worry you most?” and Jerry Mulcahy and Marie Fitzpatrick had their say on this one.
Jeremiah Roynane conducted the evaluation session and presented ribbons to Angela Sheehan for best speech,
Kay Quirke as best evaluator and Jerry Kelleher as best topic.

Tripartite Meeting, Fermoy.
Members of Speakeasy Toastmasters enjoyed a very pleasant evening in the company of Toastmasters from Crusaders
Toastmasters Club and Fermoy Toastmasters on Tuesday evening, April 21’st.
The evening was hosted by Fermoy Toastmasters and also included the Area Final of the Tall Tales Contest.
Speakeasy Members who took part on the program were Deirdre Lenihan who delivered a Stage 3 speech, Kay Quirke evaluated an advanced speech, Sean Corcoran competed in the Tall Tales Contest and was the winner of the event, and Michael Cronin was General Evaluator.

10’th Aniversary Celebration Night
Almost 100 Toastmasters and Guests attended the Club’s 10’th Aniversary Celebration night in the Hibernian Hotel on Saturday last, 26’th April. Toastmaster for the evening was Tony O’Regan who introduced five memorable speakers and speeches from the last 10 years. The speakers were Matt Lawlee, Joan Lenihan, Eileen Corkery, Kieran Buckley and Jerry Kelleher. Club President, Pat Sexton spoke on the history of the club and also on the Presidents of each year and the invaluable contributions that each made to the Club. The Presidents were, 1993/94 Joe O'Connor, 1994/95 Ann Coughlan, 1995/96 Matt Lawlee, 1996/97 John Stack, 1997/98 Marie Fitzpatrick, 1998/99 Jeremiah Roynane, 1999/00 Kieran Buckley, 2000/01 Michael Cronin’
2001/002 Dermot Meaney. Pat made a presentation to each, and in turn received a presentation from Club Secretary, Angela Sheehan. Speakeasy members were delighted to see so many past members of the Club present and also the many friends from other Toastmaster Clubs who joined in the celebrations.

AGM.
The next meeting of Speakeasy Toastmasters Club will take place tonight, Thursday 1’st May at 8pm Sharp. The Club will also hold their AGM tonight at the conclusion of the regular club meeting.
For further information on the Club contact Sean on 086 6054784 or Pat 087 2364240 or visit the Club’s Website at www.clix.to/speakeasy. Email, speakeasymallow@eircom.net