Hello Toastmasters Family,
'We are Family' was the guiding theme for the night. Our toastmasters club does provide an inclusive, friendly atmosphere much like an ideal family.
Adam Queen filled the role of Toastmaster of the Evening and General Evaluator. Double duty!
Three speakers presented their projects in the prepared speech portion of the meeting. Wade Miner's speech was from an advanced manual. His topic: "The Comfort Zone". Wade discussed why 'that zone' is so comfortable and keeps us stuck where we are. We need to use the power of our thoughts and shape our self image to get beyond the comfort zone. Maritsa Alger gave her 'Icebreaker' speech. Maritsa credits her parents for her success. Even though their options had been limited, they pushed education as the way to a better life. As a school principal, she shares her experiences to inspire her students to see beyond the valley of current circumstances. Stan Dalziel distributed M&M's to all as a prop to his speech #9 - Persuade with Power. The snake oil salesmen are still out there and the placebo effect is as powerful as ever. If you think it is going to be bad; it will. If you think it will be good; it will. What you think determines the outcome. Focus on positive thought! Maritsa received the Best Speech ribbon for the evening.
Danita Fox was the Table Topics Master. Holiday and family provided the topics. Nancy Hogg, Lois Boyle and Tim Tonkovic were the speakers. Lois Boyle received the Best Table Topics ribbon.
Evaluators for the manual speeches included guest Rob Jones, Area 6 Governor. Rob evaluated speaker #1. Nancy Hogg was evaluator for speaker #2. Rick Boyer was evaluator for speaker #3. Rick Boyer took home the Best Evaluator ribbon.
There were nineteen in attendance including seven guests. The guests were: Robert (Rob) Jones, Area 6 Governor; Phil Pedersen, Matt Phillips, Tim and Tim Alger (Maritsa's husband and son), Magda Brugos and Javier Gonzales.
Remember! December 17th meeting will start at 6:15! Holiday hours!
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Happy holidays!
Nancy Hogg
Club Secretary
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