Dear Members, Guests and Friends,
We had a few First Timers fulfilling roles today, and it all worked out well...
First-timer Toastmaster of the Day TM Gail ran a smooth effortless meeting. Good job, Gail!
First-timer TM David led us in very uplifting Table Topics. We learned that...
* TM Gail finds happiness in memories of shared times with friends and family and watching the swans glide by in a nearby lake.
* TM Aleta expands her boundless energy with efficient time management of her virtues, Peppy and Happy.
* I, Ana, am adept at rearranging priorities to allow time for amenities.
* TM Chris is semi-retired but hangs on to her beloved technology demos and kayak diving with her diving partner.
* TM Randolph finds pure happiness in the magic of his IPhone's self-generated memories, for which he is very grateful!
* TM Jim G. describes happiness as a globe which is generated from the inside.
* TM Cory's cat, his partner and their foodie experiences and a feeling of gratitude are the top (3) happiness generators in his life. He Won Best Table Topics Award.
* TM The Tom finds happiness in the internal process of the little things, of which gratitude is an essential element.
* Area Director Marc finds that happiness is definitely a choice, which only a nimble mind can make over chance.
* TM Jorge stated that happiness prevails over stress by showing gratitude, meditating and calming his thoughts.
We had one panel speech entitled Working Together, facilitated by TM Aleta...
* After sharing her Toastmasters background and how much she has benefited from serving as President of the Club, TM Aleta proceded to ask questions of the officers who were present:
* Sargeant-at-Arms and Immediate Past President, TM Jim G. described his (mostly) behind-the-scenes role, which he is thoroughly enjoying, and would gladly continue if only he were not embarking on a worldwide cruising lifetime adventure.
* DTM Mary Helen reminisced about being Treasurer many years ago in another Club, where she gave an approximate figure for the Treasury Report. She is now being our Treasurer till the end of this Panel- and doing a mighty fine job! Besides being VP of Membership and officially registering and welcoming our new Members.
* I, Ana, talked about the role of the VP Education, which I am enjoying doing so that we have a fun program every week.
* Our Secretary and our VP Public Outreach were absent today due to illness but would definitely be available for questions any time.
Next, we fielded some questions from the audience, who asked where to find job descriptions for the various officer roles and how long should a member wait until they take on an officer position. Both questions were addressed.
Excellent informative speech, TM Aleta!
Then we moved on to our Evaluation/General Evaluation...
* TM The Tom praised TM Aleta for presenting us with a plethora of information disguised as plates of spaghetti - carbonara and bolognese - which were impossible to refuse and hence be enticed to take on a role for the next Panel starting in July (Elections will be held in June). We support each other, we encourage each other, and this is a very SAFE place to try different roles to keep our minds nimble and our sense of humor intact!
The Word of the Day was
NIMBLE, adj.
Quick and light in movement, agile
Quick to understand
Example: Jack, be nimble, Jack, be agile, Jack, jump over the box marked "Fragile"; Jack, be nimble, Jack, good luck, Jack, jump over the ice cream truck..." (sung to the tune of "Jack Be Nimble")
Here's the link to the recording...
See you next week!
Ana I
VP Education
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