Another Awesome meeting!

We had an awesome meeting this evening, 9-25-14!  Jim gave a slide presentation on why we should have single payer health care.  He convinced us by showing us various graphs reflecting how much more we pay for lower quality health care then several other countries.  A great deal of money is wasted in overhead.   Wonderful table topics: we spoke about the change of weather and how it affected us.  The theme was the colors of autumn: red and blue. Russell the Toastmaster introduced political challenges that will be taking place.  We were well represented at the District level competition by Brinn, and Russell.  Karen a member of our club won first place for another club.  Our wonderful Snack Master, Bill, provided delectable treats.  The meeting was well attended.

Humorous Speech

We had an awesome meeting last Thursday 9-18-14.  Russell, Kevin, Kathleen, Lydia and Brinn entertained us with their humorous speeches creating much laughter and fun.  Brinn came first and Lydia came second, and Kathleen came in third.  We will be well represented in the district contest.  We also had a variety of delectable foods from which to feast on.  Our wonderful meetings will be going back to normal this coming Thursday beginning with speeches, followed by table topics and ending with evaluations in order to aid us in improving our speaking skills.  Coming at 6:15 gives one the opportunity to meet members and pick a good spot to view the presentations.  I hear tell we are going to have exceptional treats this coming meeting 9-25-14!

Exciting Table Topics Contest

We had a wonderful table topics contest this last Thursday, Sept. 11^th 2014, with Russel, Brinn, Sandra, Chuck and Lydia competing.  They were to speak about a time they failed and learned something that was valuable.  It was a very competitive contest.  Russel came first, Brinn second and Sandra third.  They will be representing us in the District Contest!  We had awesome responses from the contestants!  We also had savory snacks!  Afterwards, some of us went to Yataimura Maru’s on Divison St. to continue our socializing and celebrating.  We toasted to the participants who competed in this contest and Heather for returning!

Last meeting: Bill spoke on "Weight Weight Don't Tell me" and Diane spoke "The True Cost of Food".Next meeting: Bill C speech is "Speak off the Cuff" and Kathleen speech is "Emergency Preparedness".

Open House Aug 2, 2012

The Portland Progressive Toastmaster Club will be holding an Open House on Thursday, August 2, 2012 showcasing District Toastmaster speaking champion, Ryan Avery. All are welcome.

The Portland Progressives is one of 13,000 Toastmasters clubs around the world 270,000 strong. Each year, members world-wide compete in club-level speech contests. Through competition in club, area, division, and district levels, contestants vie for the "World Champion of Public Speaking" which climaxes in Orlando, Florida in August.

Ryan Avery, Director of Marketing and Communications at Special Olympics Oregon, has won the club, area, division and district level contests. He has made it to the World Semi-Finals where the top 86 speakers from around the globe will compete in the finals. Come hear our local champion Ryan speak August 2.

For this meeting, no cameras or video are allowed.

The Portland Progressives is affiliated with Toastmasters International, the world's leading organization devoted to the improvement of individual communication and leadership skills. The Portland Progressives meet each Thursday 6:30-7:45 PM at: SEIU Local 49 3536 SE 26th Ave Portland, OR 97202 Visitors are always welcome.

Web: http://www.progressivestoastmasters.org/
Email: contact@progressivestoastmasters.org

Open House November 10

Portland Progressives Toastmasters Presents

“Progressively Speaking for a Better World”

Open House

November 10, 2011

Thursday Evening

Hawthorne Fish House

4343 SE Hawthorne Blvd

Portland, OR 97215

When: All Thursdays (except holidays or holiday-eves)

6:30-7:45 p.m.

Board Members looking at Club Vision Words

Here are the words from our open board meeting last week..........Thanks! We welcome input and encourage members to be thinking about what words they like. Also, if you have others you may wish to add them by letting a board member know. We may be looking for a slogan - something that is uniquely US.

Distinguished, Progressives, Politics, Diversity, Family, Fun, Successful, Fearless, Sizzling, Spicy, Impact Community, Charismatic, Advocates in Action, Activists, Growth, Humor/laughter, Leadership, Voices for Choices, Safety, Nurturing, OPB