Luke Lazzari gave a terrific #3 speech describing and evaluating key personnel decisions that Admiral Chester Nimitz made in the Pacific theatre during World War II. Luke was voted "Most Improved". Best evaluator was Brian Anderson evaluating Luke's speech.
(Ed. note: Luke's speech mentioned ADM Halsey, who ADM Nimitz supported in the Pacific theatre in spite of insisting that the fleet perform an underway replenishment (UNREP) in the path of a typhoon. This typhoon ended up sinking three of four destroyers in a picket line with over 800 men lost. The fourth destroyer, the USS Buchanan, included a resident sailor by the name of (our very own) Joe Tacker! Joe has given several speeches about this incident in his life and our country's history.)
Leading the charge as Toastmaster in a well-structured and well-executed meeting was recently anointed Competent Communicator Scott Ceremuga. His theme? "Dreams, Desires and Wishes". Eric Timmerman led us in Table Topics - out of five participants, one of our newest members Scott Wilbur took away the trophy for the second week in a row.
Fourteen members and five guests enjoyed this well-run meeting. Next up: Smedley Saturday tomorrow April 28th from 2-4PM at the La Mesa Community Center.
3 comments:
Carl--here's a pic to complement your usual well-written entry. It might be worthwhile mentioning that Joe Tacker played an inadvertent role in Admiral Halsey's typhoon misfortune. Interesting how history connects us.
Cheers! --GT
Congratulations Glenn! A great achievement reaching CC in such a short time - especially considering having done #2 about 1,000 times and #9 twice. You are in inspiration to your club and to all Toastmasters!
Glenn - meant to include the story about Joe but forgot. It's there now! - Carl.
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