Club officers converged on Milton Keynes
at Herons Lodge a frosty Sunday Morning in Bradwell Road
where, We
Discussed Succession and thought about it all so seriously
We prepared our take, our concentrated efforts to create
Speeches, Thoughts, and cleverly a memorable debate.

Twas clear that it had merit
And that it went, to the heart
Of how we all perform as clubs
It did that from the start
We had a nice agenda
and after registration
We all sat down and took in
some essential information

Trish welcomed us from Eldergate
and Area Governor Khai Eng
Facilitated the whole event
and a calmness she did bring
Then the Presidents who were asked to talk
about Succession gave
Their take on how they saw it
and really all did pave
A way we all could understand
and enlightened thought entwined
Succession was a subject
That now was on our mind

United with successes and problems
we all face
And how everyone spoke very well
at a delightful pace
We broke for lunch, a time to chat
The Presidents did meet
The Council talked through
how we all
Could assist each, to compete

Afterwards we had our open forum
and it went well
a Brainstorming
That clearly had, a lot of stuff to sell
For many people got involved
It was good natured and true
And I know we came away
a'feeling the Cog was helpful too

As Area Governor of Area 4 it was
so pleasing to see
Potential Officers in evidence
Yes they held the key
They gave their time
They listened
They questioned
They were there
Succession gripped the lot of us
And made us so aware

Of a blue sky
Of Jack Frost out there
With his flurries of fine snow
We headed home delighted
Hopeful the clubs would grow


Thank you to Eldergate Club and Trish and Jenny for their hard work and good food

Thank you Area Governor Khai Eng for all the work in designing the programme and agenda,

Thank you Alastair for getting the printing done for us on time

and thankyou to all of you who took the time to support your clubs DCP and to learn and meet other Toastmasters, you are indeed all special souls and I salute you