Liberty Village Toastmasters Toronto

This week we had speeches, table topics and debates! Oh my! Off we go, becoming speaking wizards, releasing our wonderful messages and all.

First, we learned from Toastmaster Luke not to micromanage but to trust people in order to develop them.

And from speaker James, we learned where our national healthcare came from.  It was thanks to Tommy Douglas for being a rebel with a cause.

Finally, keeping with the theme, Table Topics Master Sarah encouraged us to speak about trust in others.  It was Adam who gained our trust with his winning message.  Congrats Adam!

Next week, Jill will be hosting our meeting and Andrew will be leading a valuable workshop on evaluation!

Toastmaster Luke landed smoothly on his feet because of his trust in his sky diver trainer.

James posing as Tommy, advocating for our nation’s health!

Cara and Silvio – both respected and fierce debaters.

Our guest, Adam with his winning smile!

5 stars sushi eaters.

Welcome back.

Don’t make 2017 another year of unfinished resolutions, make it a year of revolution!  In our first meeting of the year, Toastmaster Wes,  encouraged us to commit to our goals and follow through. This way, we can turn our resolutions into achievements not just wishes..

We had two speakers, Sarah and Jill.  Each presented a thought provoking speech about a common unavoidable fear: people and death. Whether our fear is real or in our imagination, they both agree the best way is to face it.

Our Table Topics Master, Mark, tested our impromptu skills and commitments at the same time by asking us about our New Year’s resolution.  Everyone did phenomenal but it was Kelly who knocked our socks off! Congrats Kelly!

Our ATW! (a.k.a. Awesome Toastmaster Wes)

Sarah telling us about her ‘good friend’.

It was a standing ovation!

Jill triggering our thoughts on ‘the final day’.

Kelly, a member from Go Getters Toastmasters, took home the winning ribbon!

To warm up, we went for pho! With James taking this lovely picture.