The assignments for this Thursday, October 22, are as follows:

Speaker 1 – Alexandria Merchant
Speaker 2 – Malcolm Miles
Evaluator 1 – Lorie Jones
Evaluator 2 – Brian Duvall
Toastmaster – Wade Thompson
Topics Master – Karen Roop
General Evaluator – David Bass
Grammarian – Leigh Prom
Timer – Karen Harris
Vote Counter           Becky Workman

I’m still not sure if I will be able to be there Thursday, so please let me know by tomorrow night if you can not fulfill your assignment.  Thank you.

Last Thursday it was great to see everyone.   Brian took home the ribbon for Table Topics by answering “What is wrong with our National News?

We had two interesting speeches.  Becky did a speech on “Kirlian or Aura Photography” which is a photo that measures energy levels physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  Each color of the aura around the person or area of body being photographed, has a meaning.  One area where this is used is in the health field.   In 1970 this photography came to the US.  Thanks Becky – But I must say I am a skeptic on some of that stuff.

Wade gave a “hip pocket” speech titled “Throw Me The Ball”.  He shared the five (5) basic pitches that a major league pitcher might throw with the baseball.  They are 1.  fast ball,  2.  curve ball,  3.  screw ball,  4.  knuckle ball, and 5.  change up ball.  He demonstrated each one (with a cue ball).  Besides being a champion Frisbee thrower he also pitched and played 3rd base in baseball.  Thanks Wade – He took home the ribbon.

Both evaluators did great – giving helpful tips as well as praise where the speaker did well.
Brian took home the ribbon.  All other assignments were done well.

BITS & PIECES

“Every day give yourself a good mental shampoo.”
“I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist.”
“The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing in the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.”

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.

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.

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 listens to the edited version of her club PSA

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.

Club member Wade Thompson at WYTI Radio recording his public speaking tips PSA

Franklin County Toastmasters Club member Wade Thompson offers a valuable tip to improve your public speaking skills in this public service announcements on WYTI Radio.

Joyce Tukloff records a PSA for the Franklin County Toastmasters Club

Joyce Tukloff has been a member of the Franklin County Toastmasters Club for more than nine years. In her public service announcement with WYTI Radio, Joyce explains why she loves participating and invites listeners to visit the club each Thursday around noon.