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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Out

I am bummed. I found out yesterday that I am not qualified to compete in the upcoming International Speech Contest. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Our Toastmasters Club is having a special meeting tonight to give me a chance to practice my speech for the upcoming International Speech contest. I am thankful for their support. It still feels strange not presenting to an audience in person. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Good morning. Happy Saturday. I am so thankful and honored to represent Tally Ho Toastmasters Club in the upcoming International Speech Contest on Saturday February 11th at 10am EST All are welcome to join the fun on zoom. Please register in advance by going to www.district36.org. Please go to the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

The Dream Is Still Alive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs "I Have A Dream," by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. August 28, 1963 The March On Washington Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Governor Hogan's farewell address is inspiring and fantastic. Thank you, Governor Hogan. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

I was surprised to get trophies in the mail yesterday for winning the Toastmasters International Speech Contest for 2021. Toastmasters is the only area of my life where I can win trophies for giving speeches. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 23, 2022

Fringe Benefits

Toastmasters is terrific for developing and improving my skills as a speaker and I have made wonderful friends! Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 10, 2022

Why Did I Join Toastmasters?

I majored in Communications in college. I honestly wondered if Toastmasters could teach me anything new. The answer was and still remains a resounding yes. I am thankful that Toastmasters has helped me tremendously in developing my public spesking skills, particularly in the areas of impromptu... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Going My Way

“People in wheelchairs don’t leave their houses.” This very controversial quote was said just last week by a congressman who testified in opposition to making aircraft fully accessible for people in wheelchairs. As you might imagine, the expression of such a negatively stereotypical and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 6, 2022

I will be absent from Toastmasters tomorrow night. Sign in to see full entry.

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