We had a fun meeting today with 9 members and 2 guests. Lance visited from the nearby evening club (Notable Northgaters) and Paul visited for the first time. Ray R opened the meeting and introduced the meeting’s Toastmaster Tammy, who led as emcee for the first time. She explained that although spring is the season of beginnings, it is also close to the end of the school year, which for her means completion of physical therapist training.
Speakers:
- Steve gave his second speech titled “Why am I Here,” telling us why he came to Toastmasters and what he hopes to gain (more effective presentation skills for his medical practice). (Project: Organize Your Speech)
- Ray F also gave speech #2 on “How to Break Away from Fear,” relating how an inspirational book has helped him work on issues including procrastination and encouraging others to move toward change. (Project: Organize Your Speech).
- Andrew gave his third speech, titled “Vacation to Montana.” A native of Big Sky Country, Andrew gave us lots of reasons, from geysers to glaciers to huckleberries, for touring Montana this summer. (Project: Get to the Point)
Nagisa led table topics on the theme of beginnings and endings. Ray R was the winner of the best table topics ribbon for his answer on how every day must begin with coffee!
Lance, Dave and Sonja gave feedback to the speakers and Ray R gave suggestions the evaluation and the meeting as a whole as the general evaluator. First-time evaluator Sonja took the ribbon as best evaluator.
At meetings and, VP Membership Amara announced that the theme of our open house meeting on April 21 would be “Grow Success with Toastmasters” and encouraged members to invite guests.
Our next meeting is on March 24.
