Algoa Toastmasters 56th Induction Dinner

The Algoa Toastmasters Club gathered for a celebration on the evening of the 24^th of June 2016 at the PE Women’s Club Summerstrand. The club celebrated its 56^th Induction Dinner and it was an “auspicious” event filled with warmth and love. The evening kick started with a call to order by Waven Korkie followed by a warm welcome by Angie Kivido (President 2015/2016).

MC Colleen Love: Photograph by Deborah Stephenson

The MC for the evening was Collen Love who kept us entertained and informed us of what lay ahead during the evening. The food was absolutely delicious Tuna Mousse for Starters, followed by Beef and Yorkshire Pudding and vegetables as the main course. Last but not least Lemon Meringue for dessert.

In true Toastmasters style, there was a guest speaker for the evening, Riga Vermaak who herself used to be a Toastmaster graced the stage as the guest speaker for the evening. She educated us on what real food is and highlighted the importance of understanding and knowing what we put into our bodies. Following Riga’s speech it was time for the presentation of the 2015/2016 awards. Congratulations to the following Toastmasters received awards for year 2015/2016.

                                                                                                                                         Toastmasters Awards winners 2015/2016: Photograph by Deborah Stephenson 

                                                                 

         Marianah Lourens - Community Service Award

          Roger Ah Kun - Most Improved Speaker

          Zikona Mfingwana - Toastmaster Of The Year

          Reinhardt Botha - Most Improved Evaluator

          Zanele Hartmann -Most Enthusiast Toastmaster

          Tom Horne - The Mentorship Award 

The final segment of the evening was the induction of Club Executive Officers for the year 2016/2017 by Tom Horne.

Angie Kivido and Reinhardt Botha (Immediate Past  President and President): Photograph by Deborah Stephenson

                          

The new President Reinhardt Botha made a very insightful speech and what stood out most from his speech was when he said, “In Toastmasters I found a place where everybody wants to learn”

Let us continue to Learn, let us continue to Teach, and let us continue to Lead.

To have a sneak peak at how beautiful the evening was and just how beautiful Algoa Toastmasters were on that “auspicious” evening please visit our facebook page:: https://www.facebook.com/algoatm/

Be Blessed

Zanele Hartmann