Educational, Awesome meeting!

Toastmaster Kathleen advised that connecting to neighbors, friends and family is always a great resource in the challenges in winter and other emergencies.  For example she gave having “soup nights” as a way to connect with neighbors.  She also was grateful to 4 different neighbors who came to assist her in time of need.  Russell as only Russell could fascinate us with the history of thumbtacks.  Edie gave us great information on more healthy ways to communicate during family gathering.  Ann gave us new pointers on ideas that could help us on our impromptu speeches.  Lydia’s Table Topics was about clichés.  Karen had many roles General Evaluator, Snack Master, and regular Evaluator.   This coming Thursday the 27, is Thanksgiving Day and because of this our meeting will be canceled.  See you December 4^th!

Meeting has been canceled!!!

Today's meeting November 13, 2014 has been canceled due to challenging driving conditions.  We had a terrific line up of great speakers!  We are looking forward to an enjoyable, educational experience next Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6:15 pm.  You don't want to miss it!

Informative, interesting, tasty, and enjoyable!

We had another enjoyable meeting. Edie our Snack Master brought a plethora of healthy foods. Russell spoke on what a difference a year makes, and Karen roasted Russell!  We had great table topics to speak from thanks to our table topic master, Kevin.  Great evaluators: Kathleen and Lydia.  Henry was an expressive General Evaluator and Jim our president and Toastmaster reminded us of how just a few votes can make the difference in the recent election. We had a meeting afterwards to talk about the progress of our club and what we can do to make it better.  Our Area Governor was attending and asked if anyone wanted to be one?  This coming weekend at our District Conference, Karen will be representing us in the Table Topics Contest.  There will also be a humorous speech contest.  Please see D7 toastmasters.org for more information.

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Spooky story night!

We had a magical spooky tale Halloween Meeting/Party with so many treats that  it would be hard to mention.  As examples: Peter brought apple pie and nuts, Ann brought cup cakes, Lydia brought yogurt pretzels, Deeana brought cookie candies, etc.  We had an assortment of spooky stores: Lydia with her eerie haunted house, Kathleen with her spine chilling Black Cat tale from Poe and Chuck with his evil ominous cell phones.  Enchanting Brinn the plant was an excellent Table topics master with wonderful Halloween topics to choose from.  Ann, our marvelous costume judge gave many awards.  Such fun such joy!  Bill the pirate did an excellent job hosting in their haunted house! I will try to include a few pictures of some of the awesome costumes in the FB page Monday the 3rd.

Enjoyable, humorous meeting with many delectable treats!

The October 23 meeting revealed itself to be a very enjoyable, humorous event with many delectable foods to eat! Edie did a wonderful Ice Breaker Speech, Kevin dramatically spoke on the topic “You Are What You Eat” and Ann spoke about the advantages of Toastmasters.  We had bicycle related questions for impromptu speaking portion- educational, insightful evaluators as usual.   We are really looking forward to our next meeting whose theme is spooky Halloween stories and fun.  Costumes are welcome but not necessary, however, there will be prizes for best in various costumes, such as scariest, cutest, handmade, original, political, environmentally friendly, etc.  Following are details our our upcoming Halloween event!!         

Welcome to our Spooky Halloween Meeting/Party on the 30^th of October 2014 at 6:15p.m. You are invited to bring a costume, finger food snacks and drinks. 3385 SE Brooklyn St. Portland, OR. 97202. Brooklyn St. Between Clinton and Powell. We could use a bit of help preparing for the event.  If you get lost don’t be frightened call 480-255-9543.    503-953-6414 “Bill” or “Kathleen”

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Impressive meeting yesterday!

We had a very educational meeting last night.  Bill spoke on how we all benefit from a wonderful evaluation and how to be a great evaluator; Peter did an awesome Icebreaker speech in which we really got to know him much better.  Kathleen, the table topics Mistress gave us questions having to do with competition.  We had insightful evaluators: Brinn, a warm and poised Toastmaster as usual and Henry very motivational. We are looking forward to our next exciting meeting.  Jim Robinson has been selected as Division D’s member of the month!  Karen won at the division level in Table Topics contest.  We are all looking forward to our next meeting with awesome speakers coming up!  Don’t forget the Halloween party/meeting!

  Halloween Meeting/Party           

Welcome to our Spooky Halloween Meeting/Party on the 30^th of October 2014 at 6:15p.m. You are invited to bring a costume, snacks and drinks. 3385 SE Brooklyn St. Portland, OR. 97202. Brooklyn St. between Clinton and Powell. If you get lost don’t be frightened call 480-255-9543.    503-953-6414 “Bill” or “Kathleen”

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