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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Conference Call

I had a great time at the Toastmasters District conference yesterday. I attended a terrific educational session on including humor in a speech. Surprisingly, incorporating humor into a speech is not as easy as you might think. I also sat in on our District council meeting, where my friend Jackie ran... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Event Of The Season

Saturday is my Toastmasters district conference. I look forward to sharing my experiences with you all! Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Poetic Justice

For my Toastmasters speech tonight, I will be retelling the classic folktale, “Paul Bunyan.” The challenge is that there are so many different versions that I’m not sure which version to develop into a 7-9 minute speech. Should I just create my own version? What would you do? Thanks for your input.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Fresh Faces

We had a great meeting last night. Since a new Toastmasters year will soon be upon us, we need to start thinking about club officers. It would be great to have some fresh faces in leadership roles. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Chow And Learn

Last night, our Toastmasters Club held a terrific Educational Session. We had an excellent turnout, and also served refreshments. Free food certainly draws a crowd. Thank you so much for all of your great suggestions! Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Please, Put On Your Thinking Caps!

Our Toastmasters Club is trying to do things to promote new interest in the club and renew inital interest of current members. Do you have any ideas? Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 20, 2009

In Memoriam

A fellow Toastmaster and past District Governor passed away suddenly. Please pray for her family. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Text Of President Obama's Inaugural Address

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The following is the text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address delivered Tuesday on the National Mall in Washington: OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you. CROWD: Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! OBAMA: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 19, 2009

Jam, Day Of Service Precede Inauguration

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Crowds catching Bruce Springsteen and Bono jam at the Lincoln Memorial hint at the throng expected to witness Barack Obama's inauguration as U.S. president. While Sunday's musical extravaganza attended by an estimated 400,000 was a joyous, rockin' event, Monday's events... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Lead By Example

Our Toastmasters District held their Leadership Institute today. I attended officer training and learned so much. I recommend Toastmasters for anyone wishing to develop or improve their public speaking skills. A Toastmaster since 2003, I have been blessed to have had a terrific Toastmasters... Sign in to see full entry.

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