Metaphor Meeting Was Fun!

On April 20, the theme was "metaphors". Our Toastmaster, Ken, handed out a sheet of metaphors and there were lots of laughs as we tried to use them in the introductions and table topics led by Helen. We were delighted to see our old friends Rosario, Phil and Darren and we welcomed new members Karen and David. In her 10th speech for her CTM, Darlene encouraged us all to experience that perfect moment when we are doing our best, doing something we love, and it feels good! Next week's speakers are Phil and Darlene.
In photo: Rosario, Darlene, Helen

The Blog Works

You made the decision and told us what you thought! This blog is useful to you. People who responded said that they check the agenda to verify the duties for the meeting, enjoy reading about achievements of the members and like the tips and stories.
Now, how do we get members to contribute news and stories? You can post on the blog if you are a member. Try it!

Onwards and Upwards!

No fooling! On April Fool's Day, CTI Techtalkers and Igniters demonstrated the power of mentoring as their champions gave strong performances in both the International and Evaluation contests. The results are:
Evaluation: Nandini (representing Igniters), first and Marc (representing CTI), second
International: Darlene (representing Igniters), first and Marc (representing CTI), second

Darlene and Nandini move on to the Division J contest on Tuesday, April 25 in the Nexen Ampitheatre on 7th and 7th. Registration at 6:00 pm, contest at 6:30 pm. Should either Darlene or Nandini be unable to compete, Marc will compete.

If anyone has a camera and could take a photo of Darlene and Marc on Thursday, I will add the photo to this post.

CTI Champions Go to Area Contest

Congratulations to Marc who placed 1st and Reza who placed 2nd in the International Speech Contest on Thursday, March 23, 2006. Marc will go on to represent CTI Techtalkers at the Area 41 Contest on April 1 in both the International Speech and Evaluation Contests.
Please come out to the Area 41 Contest to cheer on our champion! Darlene won the club International contest at Igniters and will be competing as well.

AREA 41 Contest will be held in the Student Council Chambers just across from the food fair in MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary. Registration at 8:30 am, contests are from 9:00 am to 1 pm.
DIVISION J Contest will be held in the Nexen Ampitheatre on Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 pm.

Winners of the Evaluation Contest

On Thursday, March 16, CTI Techtalkers held a great evaluation contest in which all four contestants did outstanding evaluations. Every contestant was a winner as they all said the experience taught them how to be better listeners and more effective evaluators. The test speaker, Emily, was from Igniters. Dressed all in green, Emily did a funny and enlightening speech on the history of St. Patrick's Day in her speech, "The Blarney of St. Patrick's Day".
Marc placed first, and Joann placed second. Marc will go on to represent CTI Techtalkers at the Area contest on April 1. If for any reason, Marc is unable to compete, Joann will compete in his stead.