Meetings in May 12th and 26th

May 12th saw the Croydon Club's AGM and debate. The AGM was quick and painless as it ought to be. The debate was lively and interesting despite the subject having potentially serious outcomes. Once the speakers had spoken, the votes were cast and by a huge majority Croydon members decided to ask the committee to look at becoming an Independent Speakers Club. In reality for most members little will change. Each club, whether in the ASC or not, decides their own path and Croydon Speakers will continue to be the envy of other clubs. As an independent club we will still be involved in the wider community and work to develop each and every speaker to a level they wish to obtain. We will be talking to other organisations over the coming weeks and creating a speaking calendar that will ensure interest, learning and fun for the new season. Of course between now and then maybe the need to leave the ASC will be resolved.
The Bank Holiday meeting was well attended and as we have done on other holiday dates, we had mini speeches, full speeches, and plenty of audience participation. It was gratifying to welcome a guest from a different Area and to hear his positive evaluation of the evening.
With only a few meetings left we have the PowerPoint Challenge to look forward to, a couple of Level 10 Masterpieces and of course the infamous Croydon end-of-year dinner and awards night. Somewhere in addition we might host a team speaking competition if there are any clubs who wish to compete. A busy end to our season but with no sign of energy levels flagging it is definitely not a good time to miss out on attending! See you in June.
Ian