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Thanet Speakers Club were successful at the recent Kent ASC Speaking Competition held in Maidstone. A team comprising Doug Weale, Margaret Jones, Bernie Morgan and Ian Lockyer competed against other affiliated clubs in three contests which included ‘Impromptu speaking’, ‘Speech Evaluation’ and the main ‘Speech Contest’ itself.
Congratulations were in order to Bernie Morgan for winning the Kent ASC speech evaluation contest (see enclosed picture) and to Doug Weale who came as runner up in the speech contest. Both represent Thanet speakers at the forthcoming area regional finals.
Good luck to you both.
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Bernie Morgan, chairing the meeting on 9th February, introduced an agenda of public speaking; commencing with two impromptu speeches in succession. Each speaker was given a choice from three subjects on which to speak, with very little preparation: widely differing and reflecting the style and forte of them both. In the 200 years since Charles Dickens` Birth -What Progress Has Been Made? Was answered in unequivocal terms by Doug Weale; who drew attention to some aspects of decline in society, rather than progress. Trevor Kenning addressing the proposition that the role of grandparent is difficult infused humour along with thought [...]
Turning what might have been a disaster into a triumph, Margaret Jones inspired all attending a mock dinner, in place of the real thing,which for insurmountable reasons,was cancelled, but as Master of Ceremonies, she played a convincing role in the formalities of reality, introducing the speakers of customary after-dinner protocol.
Firstly as is expected of her, Bernie Morgan gave an inspired speech, Toasting -The Club, blending encomium and the humour which is her forte. President, Kathleen Smith gave a response demonstrating the mastery of responsibility of her Office with a speech which augurs well for her continued tenure of a [...]
The annual speech competition, chaired by Ron Sheldrake, offered the customary variety of entertaining subject matter in speeches by members: Trevor Kenning, as chief judge was looking for far more, however; delivery, use of words, gestures, voice modulation, and yet still more; all aspects of public speaking learned at the club.
Three of the entrants; winner runner-up and a reserve were selected to proceed to the Area round next month in Maidstone. A remarkable performance by Sally Dyos, delivering her very first prepared speech, stunned the audience by her confident ability, with a most entertaining performance, gaining the reserve place, [...]
The club prides itself on the variety of agendas offered at the twice monthly meetings. The aim however remains constant; to practise and improve the art of speaking in public. The responsibility for the content is undertaken by our Education Director Frances Pointer, who, for the final meeting of the year, gave the opportunity to engage in debate-one of the most challenging aspects of speaking.
Chaired by Ron Sheldrake, the Motion was “People are a Different Life Form from Animals”. Prior to commencement of debate, a vote was taken, showing a majority in favour. There then followed a most forceful [...]
Further to the important season of competitive speaking, the meeting on November 24th chaired by Kathleen Smith was devoted to our Evaluation and Topics Competitions.
Responsibility for Chairmanship of each of these was given to the capable undertaking of Trevor Kenning who introduced John Poole who delivered a speech to demonstrate the vital qualities needed in the assignment labelled “Use of Voice”: this he proceeded to do with a commendable degree of skill,having now been a member of this club for several months. The competition contestants, however, exercising their own aquired skills, by virtue of their longer membership,were able to [...]
Kathleen Smith, our enthusiastic President has resolved to ensure that the club has the best possible chance of success in the forthcoming Hopper Cup competition, which we host next year. With this in mind the team was selected in good time for composition and reheasal in our meeting on Thursday 10th November.
Doug Weale,chairing the selection contest, invited all wishing to be considered, to offer their speech on the competition theme, ‘Fly The Flag’. As was imagined,a wide interpretation was given by contestants; the team comprises; Bernie Morgan,Margaret Jones,Kathleen Smith and Doug Weale; with Ben Harris as reserve, who together [...]
Gwyneth Millard, our National Education Director writes…
For some years, people have been asking for a return to holding seminars and workshops at Conference. In April 2012 it is intended to do so, but we need to know what people want.
There will be one Development and one Education Seminar. For the Education one, there are two suggestions so far – The Use of Powerpoint or Speaking with Humour. Which would you prefer?
Would you like these to be on Friday afternoon from 4 pm till 5.30 pm or on Saturday afternoon between 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm. Have you [...]
With exemplary chairmanship by Trevor Kenning, the meeting on October 27th, attended by club members and several visitors, demonstrated the art of speaking as practised following the standards of the Association of Speakers Clubs to which we belong. The format of the agenda was customary; a traditional warm-up, all present being invited by the chairman, to speak briefly on a subject of his choice; topical and effectively ensuring his objective-to induce an atmosphere of welcome and readiness to further participation and ensuring the enjoyment of all present : chairmanship is but one of many skills related to the art of [...]
The meeting on October 13th demonstrated all aspects of public speaking which is practised at the club. Chairman, Ron Sheldrake master-minded the agenda, beginning with our enthusiastic President, Kathleen Smith, in a brief Business Session outlining her plan for the annual Hopper Cup Team.
There followed, after a traditional warm-up, two set speeches delivered in compliance with The Speakers Guide Book, which conducts all members through the basic qualities of public speaking. Firstly John Poole spoke on international cricket , affording an opportunity to demonstrate gestures in support of the spoken word,evaluated by Margaret Jones,who invited a further chance,at a [...]
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