Club Contest night

SPEAKEASY   TOASTMASTERS

There is always a slightly different atmosphere for the annual International Speech and Evaluation competition night.   A buzz in the air, a sense of expectancy and for those not competing the joy of listening to the contestants as they put their best foot forward.   There was a large attendance of members, guests and judges from other clubs.

President Marie Fitzpatrick welcomed all in attendance, before handing over control of the meeting to Contest Chair, Helsa Giles.  Anne Buckley was Topicsmaster for the meeting and Ryan Ryan and  Mary Buckley were Timekeepers.

First up was Claire O’Connell with a speech titled  “Garabandal“   It was a serious speech to find our own happy place.

Next up was Brendan Foley with a speech titled “Blissful Confusion.”  Brendan informed us that we learn from our mistakes..

The next speaker was Theresa O’Reilly with a speech titled “”Happy.”    Theresa took us on a wonderful journey outlining that in the technology filled world we live in it is important to make time for real friends..

The final Speaker was Bobby Buckley with a speech titled “Run for the Sublime.”  He entertained us with a thought provoking speech ever in search of the sublime .

Next was the Evaluation Contest.   Moria O’Brien from the Blarney Club delivered the test speech titled “Mahon.”   She recalled the story of her ancestors and she informed us that she was the 32^nd generation descendent of Brian Ború.

Well done to all who took part to make such a well run meeting.     It was a hard fought battle and the winners of the Speech Contest were Bobby Buckley and Theresa O’Reilly and the winners of the Evaluation Contest were Pat Sexton and Marie Fitzpatrick.   All four will be going through to the Area Final which will be held in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, on 23^rd March

 Our next meeting is 23^rd March at 8 p.m. in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow.  It is the Area Final of the International Speech and Evaluation competition.   So come along and join us.   Guests are never asked to speak.

Further information on Speakeasy Toastmasters can be had by visiting www.speakeasytoastmasters.com or by contacting Marie Fitzpatrick, President (086)8548389 or Helsa Giles E.V.P (083)8858848