Speakeasy Toastmasters Mallow
Notes from Speakeasy Toastmaster’s meeting (Thursday, 30/10/03)
On Thursday evening last, toastmaster Gerry Kelleher entertained fellow members and guests alike with a speech devoted to his new best friend, his mobile phone. His new friend provides him with tips, advice, jokes and most importantly keeps him in touch with his other best friends. In return Gerry keeps his best friend well kitted out in all the latest covers. Michael Cronin evaluated Gerry’s speech. Next on the programme was Elizabeth O’ Brien with a speech entitled ‘Three for a girl, four for a boy’. This very clever and entertaining speech described how Speakeasy could potentially raise funds for a local charity by publishing a calendar of male club members – a twist on the recent movie ‘The Calendar Girls’. We can’t wait! Tony O’ Regan evaluated Elizabeth’s speech. We had a visitor from the Thomond club in Limerick - Noreen O’ Brien, with a speech entitled ‘Love yourselves’. This uplifting speech was inspired by wonderful individuals including Nelson Mandela, and described three things to do to love yourself; stand tall, believe in yourself and approve of yourself. We should tell ourselves every day ‘I appreciate who I am, I love who I am.’ This speech was evaluated by Sean Lynch. Next up was Vivienne Buckley with a very moving speech called ‘Brian’s story’. Vivienne described how this blond, blue-eyed, 10 year old boy overcame very serious injuries and his mother’s ultimately fatal illness to become a gold medallist at the recent Special Olympics. With his wonderful personality, Brian was a huge hit during the games and especially during the host town’s programme. Eugene O’ Connell evaluated Vivienne’s speech. The final speech of the evening came from Sean Corcoran, who described the ‘Distinguished Club’ awards. Sean outlined the goals which must be met in order for a club to be presented with a Distinguished club award. This year Speakeasy is again aiming to achieve a ‘President’s Distinguished club’ award, which means that the club must meet at least 9 out of the 10 goals provided by Toastmasters International. And this means more ribbons for the club banner!
Our next meeting is on Thursday night, 13th November and, as usual, guests are very welcome to attend. The meetings start at 8:00 pm and we ask everyone to be at The Hibernian Hotel (Chapel Lane) at 7:50 pm.
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