Profound revelations, CRT, Moments of Grace and Possibilities - an inspired morning at Early Birds

Dear Members, Guests and Friends,

First-time TopicMaster TM Randolph led us with some profound quotes that generated great responses:

• DTM Kip is convinced it’s all about him…. And then he gets home and he’s told it is NOT all about him.  Secretly, he still believes it, though.
• Returning TM BeckyJo was inspired by a terminally ill fabulous singer to not wait until everything is okay to be happy.  Be happy right here, right now.  She Won Best Table Topics Award.
• TM Marie reflected that being in touch with SELF keeps us from being victims of… whatever.  She likes classic fashion instead of fickle fads.
• Guest Matt has a positive mindset as he starts each day which he’s convinced leads to the best outcomes.  Thanks for participating, Matt!
• TM Aleta states that doubt and fear can be defeated.  As Henry Ford said, “If you say you can, you’re right. If you say you can’t, you’re right.” 
• TM Jose reminisced about friends who come into our life for a purpose and fall out when that purpose is accomplished.  Friends or angels? He’s working it out and will keep us posted.

 We had some outstanding speeches today.

• TM Tom recently heard outraged parents in his Alma Mater, Loyola Academy, whose children are being taught CRT – based on his studies,  a program based on fear and aiming to tear down our Founding Documents.  We need to remember we are a nation based on hard work, not biology or ethnicity.   Several of us want to hear more speeches on this very important topic.
• TM Marie wished moments of grace to all of us – those times when we are willing to show up authentically and be present, to ourselves and to our loved ones.  She Won Best Speaker Award.
• DTM Kip asked us to consider the possibilities if we attempt to do one thing new.  Hmmmm…. how about being the Sargeant-at-Arms while TM Jim is out yonder in the Wild, Wild West and he, Kip, is spotting bears and whales in Alaska?  Consider the possibilities….

As far as evaluations….

• TM Chris praised TM Tom for his ever-educational speeches; suggested he position his camera eye level and tell us how his dog really feels about CRT.  She Won Best Evaluator Award.
• TM Jim blew us away with his emulation of “Las Meninas” by Velazquez of TM Marie 3-D  in his evaluator background.  We will miss you and Chris!

 

• TM Joe highly appreciates DTM Kip and his certainly unique way of interpreting the world.  They are both dropping Spanish and picking up a new “Learn German in 30 years and 5 easy lessons” virtual program.

 

The Word of the Day was

BIPARTISAN, adjective

Representing, characterized by or including members from 2 parties or factions.

Ex.: TM BeckyJo is mypartisan.  Husbands are bipartisan – which means their wife is always the right faction.

TM Paolo conducted the meeting smoothly and engagingly. 

Next week we will induct our new slate of officers, you don’t want to miss this bipartisan event.

Link for the recording - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb2dfCJBhIE

 

The registration for officer training on the 19th is here: https://toastmastersd47.org/cot/

 

See you next week!

 

Ana I.

Recap Writer