Our theme for this meeting was “ Grit” The meeting was led by Toastmaster Bill S.
Julie S was the first speaker of the day with a speech titled: “Selection: not for the faint of heart”. Is there a science to conducting a job interview? The answer is Yes! Julie who is an assessment scientist, gave the audience an overview of the process that goes into crafting the best job interview questions. Julie was presenting project #7 – research your topic.
Our next speaker was Cara S, presenting project #8- Using visual aids. In her speech titled “ Running with the essentials”, Cara, an avid runner, shared her tips for the best running experience. Running is a science which requires the proper attire for the runner as well as high visibility props for the drivers. Once you have the basics, adding some extras such as music players and a snazzy running watch to keep track of your progress will transform this chore into a pleasant experience.
Our third speaker was Kiki N, re-telling the story of “Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.” Kiki presented this story for the first time last month. At the Seattle Sunrise Toastmasters, we call this “ recycling “. Recycling a speech is an excellent way for presenters to refine and test their speeches. Well done, Kiki!
Our final speaker was Tom B, presenting project 3 from the Advanced Manual.- The Demonstration talk. Tom, an avid golfer, shared the basics of a good golf swing with the audience. Standing on the top of a chair, he demonstrated how to aim at the target, explained what happens when a club hits a ball and what a “ slice” and a “ hook” mean in golf language. Although Tom made it look easy, getting the right swing is not that simple. Tom is currently on a path to re-work and correct his swing even if it means going back to square one to eliminate the bad habits. At the Seattle Sunrise Toastmasters, we are not afraid to go back and re-work our skills so that we can get better.
Paula L led the table topics. Paula used obscure movie titles such as “ 200 cigarettes” of “ The man who Loved Cat Dancing” to prompt the audience to tell stories of grit, real or imagined.
Lara won the title for Best Table Topics.
Brett S, Aswini H and Alele M are tied for Best Evaluator.
Our next meeting is scheduled for May 27th.
What do Mauritius Island, fashion design, Vaclav Havel, Poutine and the Emerald City have in common? Me! All these ways have led me to ( drum roll...) the Seattle Sunrise Toastmasters where friends and great speakers are made! I look forward to sharing my stories with you!
