“Bevan was awarded the Toastmaster of the Day award – 

Bevan left, Paula right

The Chair gave the award to recognise several observations: the effort it takes to show up and give a candid speech on finding a voice as a new member of the Club; the fact that Bevan delivered his icebreaker with very little reference to written notes; and because he was one of only two meeting speakers who used the Māori Word of the Day ‘mīharo’!”

— Paula White