Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest Scheduled

Hope you are all enjoying your Labor Day weekend.

I just wanted to remind everyone of our club contests this Thursday at Ippy’s from 12 – 1 pm.
If you find that you can attend, even though you thought you couldn’t, please come.  The club contest, as well as the area and division contests are beneficial to anyone who attends.  Best wishes to all the contestants.  You are all winners for just entering the contest and I know you will all do your best.

NEW BUSINESS:
Please note that dues are due by Oct. 1st.  Karen Roop will be getting in touch with you.  Dues is $45 every six months – $27 to TI and $18 to our club.  Hope you are all planning to renew.  We have a great club!!

BITS & PIECES:

“Make Your Mark Count – A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.”

“The game of life is the game of boomerangs.  Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy.”

“Flexible people never get bent out of shape!!”

Have a great contest.

Brian Duvall Tells How Franklin County Toastmasters Helped Him Raise His Salary More Than $30,000

Franklin County Toastmasters Club co-founder Brian Duvall tells how learning to speak effectively has helped him land the jobs he has gone after and raise his yearly salary by more that $30,000.

This public service announcement was provided by WYTI Radio in Franklin County, Virginia to help build awareness of the importance of public speaking skills and to encourage listeners to join.

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Secretary’s Report for August 27th, 2009

We had a good time last week.  Topics were done well by Pam Dinkle.  She did research on Government Healthcare.  Stephanie took home the ribbon by answering what incentives she would use to get people interested in keeping themselves healthy.

We had two great speeches and they were both about our canine friends.

Becky Workman spoke about “earth angels”.  Dogs are playful, reliable, forgiving, loyal to a fault, love you no matter what, etc., and good listeners.  It’s amazing what they can be taught; and some have that “sixth sense”     to help people with epilepsy, sleep apnea, the blind, in natural disasters, etc.  Aren’t they amazing creatures?  Nice speech Becky.

Stephanie’s speech “Puppy Love” was about her new puppy “Bailey” and how this adorable puppy is helping her get through her heartbreak and loss of Wicket.  This little ball of fur is energetic, playful and a joy to have.  And guess what, they bonded right away, because Bailey peed all over Stephanie on the way to her new home.  We wish you many happy years with Bailey. Stephanie took home the ribbon for Best Speech.

We had two very good evaluations with helpful suggestions.  Leigh took home the ribbon for Best Evaluation.  All other jobs were done well.

BITS & PIECES

“The two hardest things to handle in life are failure and success.”
“Each day comes bearing its own gifts.  Untie the ribbons.”
“Have a great meeting Thursday and a good contest.”

Leigh Prom Tells How Franklin County Toastmasters Is Helping Her Prepare for Job Interviews

Franklin County Toastmasters Club founder Leigh Prom helps recruit new members is this public service announcement on WYTI Radio by telling how public speaking helps her prepare for those tough job interviews.

Leigh has been a full-time mom and home-maker for more than 20 years and is just now re-entering the workforce. The practice she gets speaking to the friendly, supportive club members allows her to present her thoughts in a concise and clear manner during those often uncomfortable job interviews.

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