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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 [...]
In a well-attended meeting on the 22nd September, Chaired by Ben Harris, the Club played host to the District President, Cliff Earl: three visitors, were also made welcome, and enjoyed listening to examples of the art of public speaking. Firstly by Bernie Morgan, fresh from a coveted appearance at the Edinburgh Festival, delivered a speech in which she exemplified the use of humour-her own personal favourite attribute of the art practised at fortnightly meetings: her fine speech was followed by an instructive demonstration by Ian Lockyer in the skilled use of a microphone, often necessary in public speaking; each was evaluated, by Ron Sheldrake and Margaret Jones, respectively, offering both complimentary and constructive comment, which would be absorbed and put to effect in future progress through the Manual; the instructive handbook by which each member is guided in a programmed course of set speeches. [...]
The first meeting following a summer break, was chaired by club President, Kathleen Smith. [...]
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. [...]
The last meeting of the current season prior to an August break, was chaired by Doug Weale. Two relatively new members delivered speeches of their own composition and were afforded constructive appraisal of their good points and recommendations for improvement. The speeches by John Poole and Frances Pointer were each afforded the pass mark. [...]
Vice President Bernie Morgan welcomed a specially invited guest speaker to the meeting on July 14th. Guilda Waugh, an actress of great standing and experience on the live stage and television enthralled club members by the depth of knowledge and valuable instructive advice. [...]
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