Hello Toastmasters Family,
Happy New Year!! Happy New You! - theme for the night! We were emboldened (word of the day: embolden) to use the theme in reference to New Years' resolutions! The beginning of the year is the perfect time to set new goals.
Four speakers. Matt Phillips gave his 'Icebreaker'. Matt grew up in a small town in West Virginia. He joined the fire department at 18 and has been interested in public safety ever since. He now has a masters in safety management. His job at Virginia Power brought him to Yorktown. Great start Matt!! Wade Miner's speech focussed on the success journey. Work on your autopilot, get it tweaked or reprogrammed. You have the power to make changes. Rick Boyer presented the perfect product to reset your Circadian Rhythm (Biological Clock) if you are a swing shift worker, coast to coast or international traveler or an insomniac! In his Specialty Speech, Rick expounded the attributes of the 'Phillips Go Light' light therapy device. I was ready to get one! Danita Fox gave her sixth of ten speeches on her way to the bronze Toastmasters' level. Danita spoke to a 'there is a time for everything' theme. One needs tenacity and stability. Find your message and you can find your voice. Danita received the Best Speaker ribbon.
Stan Dalziel was the Table Topics Master. Stan provided a variety of topics to talk about. Mike Brugos shared his happy childhood memory; the one winter his father built a snow luge and the great fun he had. Jessica Ledbetter talked around the topic Stan suggested (something about noses and feet). Lavorise Love shared her favorite kind of book. Green is Christy Gardner's favorite color for many reasons which she discussed. Sandy Peterson talked about the similarities and challenges of maintaining friendships. Joanne Fletcher discussed overcoming challenges with faith and friends. Best Table Topics ribbon went to Joanne Fletcher.
Adam Queen presided as General Evaluator for the Evening. Zach Miller evaluated Speaker #1, Matt Phillips. Tom Delbridge evaluated Speaker #2, Wade Miner, Joanne Fletcher evaluated Speaker #3, Rick Boyer, and Christy Gardner evaluated Speaker #4, Danita Fox. Tom Delbridge received the Best Evaluator ribbon.
We had 21 in attendance including guest Tiffany Byrd.
Happy New Year!
Nancy Hogg
Club Secretary
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