08/07/2026
We had another fabulous evening of Piako Toastmasters, toasting the prior years achievements. The theme was new beginnings, from the incoming president.
We had James speak again about his time in Japan. This was a moving tribute to Mihara, who showed James and his wife His Japan and welcomed them into His life, taking them under His wing and creating lifetime memories.
Next up Georgie celebrated the successes of club members. Through stealth research Georgie ascertained and presented the following award cups...
Evaluator of the year - Max Fairhall...for the many evluations in the last year...note his name already on the cup 14 times 👀.
Table Topics - Anita van Beek...for participating the most in all aspects of this challenging 1 to 2min speaking time slot.
Most Improved - James Wylie for the growth he has shown in the last year. Tonight's example enchanting us with his Japan adventures and bringing forth a touch of grief so careingly.
Toastmaster of the Year - Jennie Burke for stepping up as and being a very capable president, to completing a number of speeches and evaluating/ filling in meeting roles as needed, always willing with a winning smile.
Meeting cups for the night were awarded to Georgie for her Table Topic on what would one change if one could. Jennie won the Grammarian's gavel for her eloquent evaluation of James and James won the general evaluators award for his speech on his Japanese mentor Sensei Mihara
Now the photo board...
PS we met every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month... come along and check us out.
PPS we also had a lovely shared supper tonight 😀
