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Celebrating 40th year at Gilbert Toastmasters

April 21, 2018 rmdave 0

Welcome, welcome.  Gilbert ToastMasters is 40 this month!

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We had a not very "surreptitious" meeting, with an We had a not very "surreptitious" meeting, with another new member to join! The newly-coined "Haus of Daha" by Matt Patterson, aka Tina and Adam, together hauled in the Spirit award, while Tina went on to also capture Best Table Topics. Jim squeezed around them to garner Best Evaluator, while Greg showed us his salesmanship to grab Best Speaker. RSVP on our Meetup site to get the Zoom info if you are a guest.
July 16th: Induction day! Our new officers were in July 16th: Induction day! Our new officers were installed by Area Director Amanda Cuda, and past officers thanked for their service. We had over 30 attendees, including guests. The theme was Anti-boredom, and our meeting was energetic as always, including using the difficult word pusillanimous. Jim excelled at Best Table Topics. Renee was Best Evaluator. Marie got the Spirit award for all her behind the scenes work. And Mac Griffith joined us from Tucson to give a fascinating speech on bats to garner Best Speaker. Guests are always welcome! RSVP on our Meetup site to get the Zoom info.
Our July 9th meeting theme was Hamilton and we had Our July 9th meeting theme was Hamilton and we had lots of creative discussion of that in Table Topics. We sought to "bolster" our speaking skills while having a few guests joining us again, one who will become a member! Julie Przybyla wowed us with her Table Topic prowess. Anna excelled at Evaluation. Renee Pierce filled in at the last minute and shined as Best Speaker. And just getting over the Virus, Walter won the Spirit award for still taking on the Timer role. Thanks so much for everyone who attended and we always welcome repeat and new guests!
Aware of the powerful issues surrounding us, the C Aware of the powerful issues surrounding us, the Club had another lively meeting on June 4. The theme was "Take Out", and our TopicMaster Manu showed us how there are many different ways to interpret that phrase. Rajeev rose to occasion to win Best Table Topics. Jennifer Tamayo Sebastian won the Spirit award for jumping in to take a role last minute. Vincent Feutrier was full of energy as Best Evaluator. And Renee Pierce, full of flare and passion about her subject, captured the Best Speaker award. Towards the end of the meeting, it was discussed how the Club would like to show solidarity and sensitivity to people of color and who are grieving over George Floyd's death and all that it means. It was agreed that the Club would seek to come up with a phrase at our next meeting that members could record on video which would be posted on our website. As part of this ongoing dialog, we would like to share this about our Club: Gilbert Toastmasters is a diverse Club composed of people of all different races, nationalities, age, gender, religion and walks of life. We support each other through our lifelong journey of improving our communication and leadership skills, and individual growth. Our Club has been thriving and growing for over 40 years because of our tradition of truly caring about our members as individuals. #Toastmasters #gilberttoastmasters #publicspeaking #excellence #personaldevelopment #standtogether #BlackLivesMatter
We had another great turnout for our 5/21 meeting, We had another great turnout for our 5/21 meeting, including two guests from New York City, who were also Toastmasters! While the word of the day was isolation, we were anything but, with participation by all. @djkim29 David won the Spirit award. Vincent F @vincent_feutrier won the Table Topics award, DJ won Best Evaluator, and Rajeev @geniusrmd won Best Speaker.
We had a fantastic April 9 meeting on Zoom! 28 peo We had a fantastic April 9 meeting on Zoom! 28 people and guests! Susan shined as Best Table Topics. Matt grabbed Best Evaluator. Marie won the Spirit Award for all she does. And Megan collected the award for Best Speaker for her wonderful story of a bird and its babies under her porch. See you all next week!
Exciting Tall Tales and International speech conte Exciting Tall Tales and International speech contests on February 27! Renee won the International contest and Mac won Tall Tales. For more details go to our website at giberttm.org. #Toastmasters #gilberttoastmasters #publicspeaking #excellence #talltales #speechcontests
While the theme was "Made in Arizona", it was the While the theme was "Made in Arizona", it was the night of the little chairs for our alternate meeting location at Greenfield Elementary School on 2/20/20. Rob Fleischner shone as Best Speaker. Guest Amanda captured Best Table Topics. And Tina Daha roped in dual honors as Best Evaluator and Spirit Award. Don't forget, next meeting, 2/27, is at our usual location at Greenfield Junior High School and is our fun and exciting contest night! Come and bring a friend or family!
The theme for the 2/8/20 meeting was University an The theme for the 2/8/20 meeting was University and we all were schooled in some great speeches and Table Topics. Rob won Best Table Topics for his unique commencement speech. Lauren excelled at Best Speaker. Vincent Feutrier was Best Evaluator and captured the Spirit award. Don't forget to sign up with Tina to participate in the Tall Tales and International speech contests on 2/27! #Toastmasters #gilberttoastmasters #publicspeaking #excellence #personaldevelopment #motivation #leadership
On 1/30 the theme was Loop 202 and the meeting was On 1/30 the theme was Loop 202 and the meeting was moving fast! We voted in our new slate of officers. Manu excelled as Best Speaker. Julie P was Best Evaluator. Adam Daha showed his skills as Best Table Topics. And Tina Daha again claimed the Spirit Award! Tall Tales and International speech contests will be held on 2/27. Speak to Tina if you are interested in participating as a contestant or official.
Our January 10 meeting was themed Sesame Street, a Our January 10 meeting was themed Sesame Street, and we did have some amusing moments! We had a few last minute substitutions, so Blair and Tina shared the Spirit award for their clutch assistance. Allecia shone as the Best Speaker. Tina raked in the awards, also garnering Best Evaluator and Table Topics. #Toastmasters #gilberttoastmasters #publicspeaking #excellence #personaldevelopment #motivation #leadership
For the final meeting of the year, Megan shined in For the final meeting of the year, Megan shined in Table Topics, Blair excelled as Best Evaluator, Julie Caliendo sparkled as Best Speaker, and Marie showed us her Spirit! Next meeting will be in the New Year! #Toastmasters #gilberttoastmasters #publicspeaking #excellence #personaldevelopment #gilbert
In our December 12th meeting, Megan Scouted her wa In our December 12th meeting, Megan Scouted her way to winning Best Speaker. Julie Caliendo excelled with the Best Evaluation. Our guest Karen wowed us with Best Table Topics. And Erik's last minute substitution earned him the Vicki Treciak award. See you this week for our last meeting of the year!
Lots of fun at our annual holiday party. Great pot Lots of fun at our annual holiday party. Great potluck buffet, white elephant auction, gift wrapping contest, and even a violin concert! Be sure to join us this week! #Toastmasters #gilberttoastmasters #publicspeaking #excellence #personaldevelopment #motivation #leadership #fellowship #holidayfun
From the 10/17 "Thomas Edison" meeting. Vince D le From the 10/17 "Thomas Edison" meeting. Vince D led Table Topics with Julia the winner. Chris showed some magic and gathered up Best Speaker. Vincent was Best Evaluator, while Marie hooked the Spirit award. Howard received the Toastmaster pin for his Icebreaker.
Some of the action and awards at the October 10th Some of the action and awards at the October 10th meeting #Toastmasters #publicspeaking #leadership
October 3 meeting with the computer theme. Manu wa October 3 meeting with the computer theme. Manu was the Topicmaster and Chris was the best Table Topics speaker. DJ won Best Evaluator. David won the Spirit award. And Lauren was Best Speaker with her scholarly talk. Guests are always welcome!
9/26 meeting. Jim grabbed the Spirit award. Guest 9/26 meeting. Jim grabbed the Spirit award. Guest Madelyn won Table Topics. Pooja was the Best Evaluator. And Blair shined as Best Speaker!
Feeling the love at "post Toasties" at @nativegril Feeling the love at "post Toasties" at @nativegrillwngs
Kate gave a winning Ice Breaker speech! Lauren won Kate gave a winning Ice Breaker speech! Lauren won Best Evaluator. Rob grabbed the Spirit award. Jim and Matt shared winning Table Topics honors. It was a fun meeting with the Tooth Fairy theme! Come to our 8/29 meeting for The 80s theme!
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