Liberty Village Toastmasters Toronto

By Clem D,

In the words of Colin Powell, “The healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting above average effort.”

On Wednesday February 5th, 2014 this will happen. Two fellow Toastmasters, Tracey and  Clem, will bravely compete in the effort to proudly represent Liberty Village Toastmasters at this year’s International Speakers Competition.

This is open to LVTM members who have completed at least six speeches. See Valarie S. for more details.

There is also an opportunity to compete in the Speech Evaluator’s Competition as well. See Valarie S. for more details.

Make sure you come out and support your fellow Toastmasters.

By Clem D

Felix is our evening’s Toastmaster and the theme is: “Go Far”

Our Speakers are: Jackie, Karoline, Chris & Kelly

General Evaluator is: Mohamed K

Grammarian is: Emmanuel.

By Clem D

Toastmaster for our meeting was Clem  and he encouraged us to never let the size of our “frying pan” prevent us from catching and retaining the opportunities that come our way.

Adelfettah presented his Ice-Breaker speech.  He spoke about how a mix up with school changed his plan from Law to Economics but instead of complaining that he didn’t get what he originally wanted he still pressed through and is doing very well.

Rosanne spoke about her life married to a teacher.  She touched upon the benefits and pitfalls that teachers endure and how it has affected her family.  One of the benefits is job security and a pitfall is that a teacher’s time off comes at the most of expensive time of the year to take family vacations. Summer and holidays.

Table Topic winner was Chris.

All our evaluators did a great job and we look forward to a great meeting next week.

Club News:

Feb 5, 2014 is our Club contest and we need more competitors. If you have completed 6 or more speeches in the C.C manual can enter the International Speech portion. For the Evaluation sections, it can be anyone.

Contact Valarie Skinner for more information.

By Clem D

Our Toastmaster for tonight is Clem D and the theme is “How big is your frying pan”

Confirmed Speakers are: Rosanne, Abdelfettah

General Evaluator: Emmanuel

Word of the day: Stalwart;

— firm, steadfast, or uncompromising: a stalwart supporter of the U.N.