First-time Toastmaster-of-the-Day Glenn Woodson led 19 members and four guests through a sports-filled meeting, shaking things up by having the three speakers first followed by Table Topics. All participants were introduced by explaining the way that sports had impacted their lives - still the question remains between the two “Glenns” as to whether Chess is actually a sport!
MIIS student Elizabeth Mitchell won “Most Improved” with her icebreaker speech, in which she demonstrated how her late father had influenced her life. Karen Woodson followed with HER icebreaker, describing what it was like to grow up in
First-time evaluator Eric Timmerman was awarded the “Best Evaluator” trophy by General Evaluator and VPE Robin Walker for his excellent evaluation of Karen - way to go, Eric! Robin also reminded us that the lectern must always be attended (having the “conn” in Navy parlance), and that the approaching speaker ALWAYS passes in front of the person who is leaving the lectern.
Shahid Abrar ul Hassan led the Table Topics, which was won by the very humorous Ryan Squires. Of interest in the Grammarian’s report was the use of the word “like” - which can mean “want” (I would LIKE some ice cream), fondness (I LIKE you), or similar to (You’re just LIKE your father!). Or as, LIKE, a word filler popular among young people! No wonder it’s so hard to learn English!
COMING UP 24 Mar: Our third monthly “Smedley Saturday” at the
COMING UP 31 Mar: Area A1/A2 International Speech and Table Topics Contests, also at the
Submitted by:
Carl Thormeyer, DTM
NPS TM Club Historian
2 comments:
Carl--another prompt and entertaining writeup. You are a born blogger! --GT
Ditto! Now that Carl has his own, watch out Blogosphere!!
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