“Whether you are here for the first time, or 100th time, you have the chance to improve your public speaking skills here at London Cardinals” Jo Holmes, did a fantastic job as tonight’s stand in President.

Our Toastmaster, Stephan von Posern, set the theme for the evening – “What do you like about England?”

Our Timekeeper – Kevin Sullivan – explained the Timekeeper role.  Jane Chambers, Grammarian, set the word of the evening: ‘delicious’.

James Barnett was the evening’s Table Topics Master.  Jessica Forster: “If you have to go somewhere before you die – go to Dubrovnik.” Simon O’Mahony: changing the speed limit to 80 miles an hour.  Dave Kirkby: Exhibition on the Galapagos. Sinead Ni Mhuircheartaigh: Being a slave to the electronic book.  Jo Holmes: writing about rowing. Wanu Sandu: being a broke law student and wanting to join Toastmasters. Jane Chambers: making those she dislikes disappear.  Catherine Slater: Pulling a rabbit out of a hat.  Henry Lam: Looking after younger siblings and missing out on things. Kevin Sullivan: The perfect weekend.  

Danny Callaghan, Table Topics Evaluator, expertly evaluated 10 table topics.  Stand in Sergeant at Arms: Jessica Forster introduced 8 ‘delicious’ guests.

Catherine Slater videoed the prepared speeches in the second half.

Dara Lanlehin, Speech No 2 – ‘To be or not to be’ “Being yourself is important – embrace the life you have.”

“Great use of language.” Trang Le, Evaluator

Laura McCracken, Advanced Speech: Speaking to Inform – ‘The Future of Work’ “Change before change gets you.”

“An extraordinary speech – Laura eats, drinks and sleeps work.”  Gilly Cutts, Evaluator

Nigel Cutts, Advanced Speech – ‘Our kind of traitor’ “I first read John le Carré back in 1963 – I was entranced”

“Whenever Nigel comes on to the stage he always has a sense of control” James Gilpin, Evaluator

General Evaluator: Monica Chong gave the club and those that had not yet been evaluated some useful feedback.

WINNERS! Table Topic:      Sinead Ni Mhuircheartaigh Best Evaluator: Gilly Cutts Best Speech:    Laura McCracken

 

Our next meeting – 05.12.11

Hope to see you at the next London Cardinals meeting on Monday 5th December. We have a programme that will not disappoint! With the Toastmaster being either Simon O’Mahony OR Andrew Smith (we love to keep you guessing!), Table Topics lead by Jessica Forster and two of our newbies (Richard Russell and Sally Maier-Yip) taking on two of our older members (Glenn Jones and Andrew Chuks) for that converted best speech ribbon. This one you’ll not want to miss!

Announcements

Cardinals Christmas Meal – Last day to RSVP and pay up Monday 5th December!

Monday 12th December 7pm @ The Star Tavern (6 Belgravia Mews West, London SW1X 8HT)

It will be fun high energy evening to get you into the season spirit, full of great food, and of course after dinner speeches.  The club has to put in a deposit & menu order by end of day Monday 5th December.  So if you would like to  to join in for the Christmas fun, please do sign up now.  We have some great speakers lined up & entertainment…

Secure your place now by contacting secretary@londoncardinals.com

Facebook page

If you have a Facebook account please visit the new London Cardinals Facebook page.  Copy and paste this link in to your browser: http://www.facebook.com/groups/londoncardinals/.  The Facebook page will have updates, news, links to newsletters, photos and more!  But do not fret – if you do not use Facebook everything will still be sent to you via email.

District Governor commendation

Our dazzling immediate past President – Gilly Cutts – was awarded a District Governor commendation.  Well done Gilly – great achievement!

Bring your friends
We love guests at London Cardinals and we love to also promote the club – so why not spread the news to friends, family and colleagues about how fab we are and bring them along to the next meeting?

Other news

Gilly Cutts is now overseeing Competent Leaders and encouraging everyone to complete the Competent Leader manual.  Please help Gilly by making sure we have your correct email address.  If you have any questions about competent leadership skills please do not hesitate to contact Gilly or have a chat to her at a meeting.

Finally, please remember to let our VPE, Laura McCracken, know about when you want to do your next speech, and also about any roles you want to fulfil (e.g. Toastmaster, Timekeeper, Grammarian, TT Master, TT Evaluator, and Speech Evaluator).  You may email Laura at cardinalsvpe@yahoo.com or catch her at the next meeting.