What did you do this Summer?

If you went to Toastmaster meetings this summer at CTI Techtalkers or another club, please tell us about some activity that you thoroughly enjoyed or that you would like to share with us.
For instance:
In July, I went to Igniters club BBQ at a member's home beside the Bow River. We used the patio for our stage and lawnchairs for our seats. Birds chirped gaily in tune with the speakers. Balancing drink in hand and plates of sumptuous hamburgers, beans and salads on our knees, we listened to great speeches and nourished ourselves in body and spirit.
It reminded me of our CTI Techtalkers potluck lunches where I feel the same sense of fellowship and inspiration.
What Toastmaster activity did you enjoy this summer? Please post your story on this blog or send the text to info@techtalkers.org and i will post it for you.

New Executive starts July 1

CTI held their elections on June 29. Congratulations to the following members of the new Executive Team:
President - Ellen
VP Education - Audrey
VP Membership - Shannon
VP Public Relations - Darlene
Secretary - still vacant
Treasurer - Val
SAA - Joann

Regroup, Re-energize

Last week there were only 4 members attending. Could we get three times that many at our meeting on Thursday, June 29? We need to have 11 members present to have the quorum necessary to elect our executive. We have people willing to let their names stand. Let's say thank you to our outgoing executive with enthusiasm and welcome the incoming executive team with a resounding cheer. They deserve it!

Develop Your Leadership Skills

Elections for Club Executive will take place on June 22, 2006. Serving on the Executive Team gives a Toastmaster a real opportunity to hone leadership skills - planning, organizing, managing and delivering programs and services that will meet the needs of the club membership. Team members learn about delegating, project management, running an effective meeting, and the joys of working together on an enthusiastic team.
If you are interested in putting your name forward as a nominee for an executive position for the year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, please contact Marc P. (photo insert - our current president) or any other member of the current executive.
You will not be alone! You will receive training in your position by seasoned Toastmasters in the Division, you may select a mentor for the position and/or you may ask the person currently in the position for advice as long as you wish.
Positions are: President, VP Education, VP Membership, VP Public Relations, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant At Arms. You can find more details about the positions in the Communication Manual.

Marc Achieves CTM in Style

On June 1, Marc's 10th speech tackled the very challenging topic of where we go when we die. He pulled it off with his usual poise, and left us with the very vivid image of checking out of a hotel with our pyjamas on. Thanks to that wonderful metaphor, I will always remember that I should "get dressed" in my life and should listen to my soul when deciding what I should cloth myself in.
Congratulations Marc on achieving your CTM and thank you for your inspiring gift.
posted by Audrey