Dear Members, Guests and Friends,
TM Aleta launched us off with “Memories” (sung to the tune of “Memories”), and we learned that…
TM John need not look too far for famous people because Toastmasters breeds people into becoming famous people. He’s discovered that each one of us is exactly the same as so-called famous people, minus the ego.
TM Mildred jolted her memories of how she came to Toastmasters all those years ago and now, after an absence of 8 years, is able to zoom in from her home in Orlando. Ah, the marvels of technology!
DTM Jim D. reminisced about his most embarrassing moment, when his prospective employer had to whisper his name to Jim for a formal introduction – and he still kept the job!
In a great display of adaptability, Guest and former Toastmaster Nanette enjoys buying fresh fruit and veggies from the farmers and does not miss store shopping at all!
Guest Aaron’s most memorable vacation was a cruise to “Bermuda, Jamaica, uuuuhhh I want to take ya”, (sung to the tune of “Kokomo”) when his wife had a close encounter of the third kind…. Shark!!!!
Guest Luis recalled an unforeseen encounter with the police, called by his roommate to report a potential burglary, and he immediately thought his roommate had gotten himself into trouble, once again. He was wrong – this time- as his roommate kept reminding him repeatedly. He Won Best Table Topics Award.
As to prepared speeches…
TM BeckyJo, the consummate storyteller, told us about The Blue Bicycle, which became a symbol after World War II – to her own mother, it represented community, to her late friend and Holocaust survivor Ellie, it represented freedom. So when you set yourself free from something that’s been holding you down, remember The Blue Bicycle.
I, TM Ana, told about the exhausting role of a veteran mask addict and how a mentor in Toastmasters helped her shed those masks and become authentic. She Won Best Speaker Award.
DTM Mary Helen compared Pathways’ personality trait survey to her parenting skills, and like every single solitary parent in the world, came up short. Is she a pacesetter (according to Toastmasters) or a self-appointed family motivational speaker (according to her family). Therein, my friends, lies the conundrum. She Won Most Improved Speaker Award.
Along came evaluations….
DTM Kip praised TM BeckyJo’s storytelling skills, pointed out that her speech was a celebration of miracles, with a call to action, and he suggests that she repeat it. Hence, he mapped it to project 2 of any Path. To Kip, all roads (speeches) lead to Pathways…. Go Kip!
TM Tom really enjoyed my speech, my use of props and my choice of an addiction that many of us experience. He suggested I work on my vocal volume.
TM Jeff commended DTM Mary Helen for sharing the survey results on the screen and suggested she emphasize her gestures, to replicate her vivaciousness when speaking at Denny’s. She Won Most Improved Speaker Award.
Speaking of Denny’s PTSD, do any of you find yourselves anxiously anticipating at the most important moment of a speech a VERY loud racket in Denny’s kitchen? Or is it just me? Gosh, I miss Denny’s!!! (Not).
The Word of the Day was
ADAPTABLE, adjective
Capable of becoming adapted. Changeable, elastic, adjustable, flexible.
Example: odern baby strollers are adaptable to any eventuality. (Parents need to mimic strollers)
Virtually yours,
Ana
Sargeant-at-Arms
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