By Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG
I am often asked “What goes on at a Toastmaster
meeting? What can I expect? Recently, I
had the opportunity and pleasure to write a recap of our Thanksgiving meeting
and share it here with you. If you have
any questions feel free to contact me by phone 760-732-0663 or email: artistwithaflair@att.net.
AHOY THERE TOASTMASTERS!
If you missed last Thursday’s TM meeting you missed a real treat! It was both stimulating and motivating. The theme was “Memories” and we started off with a moment of silence for Dan McKeon, our dearest Toastmaster who valiantly fought his battle with cancer followed by a tribute to him. Poignant it was as each Toastmaster recalled some happy moment they shared with him.
The theme lived up to its name! Neil Thompson did the first time honors of Table Topics Masters and chose “Mind” as the word of the day. His questions were both provocative and thoughtful. Nirav Desai won Best Table Topics and wowed us with his energy and enthusiasm as he told us about his chance enconter with actor Mel Gibson.
Richard Rettig was our solo speaker. He gave a wonderful exposition on the history of marriage and the cultural changes through the years right up to the present. Many members were shaking their heads in agreement. His title was “Marriage-What Is Its Future?” Nirav Desai gave a rousing evaluation and won the Best Evaluator trophy. Well done Nirav – two trophies in one night!
Pat Partin did a great job as General Evaluator and Amiel Sharon was the Timer for the first time.
Two long term members whom we’ve not seen for ages were Carol Sheckler and Shirley Carolan were present. Carol looked fabulous with her new hairdo and Shirley graced us with her dry, British wit! Welcome back ladies!
President and Toastmaster, Richard Jennings, reminded us that Tick Talk will be celebrating Toastmasters International 90th anniversary with a party and demo meeting scheduled for December 4, 2014 at Carlsbad by the Sea. Preparations are in the works and the event probably will start at 6:30 PM with hors d’hoeuvres, networking, etc. Be sure to put that on your calendar and do bring a friend.
Lastly, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! One member told us she left Southhampton, England with her family aboard the S.S. America on November 27, 1947 and set sail for America. It was Thaanksgiving Day!
‘Till next time,
Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG
Writer ● Speaker ● Artist
artistwithaflair@att.net
Phone/Fax: 760-732-0663
artistwithaflair@att.net
Phone/Fax: 760-732-0663
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