Juneteenth

Veteran Toastmaster and club president-elect Art Testani led an informative meeting with the theme of "Juneteenth" - the name given to this date of June 19 in honor of the emancipation of African Americans in the state of Texas in 1865. Juneteenth has come to represent freedom for all races and ethnic groups. June 19 is also Natalia Shilova's birthday. Present were 16 members and 2 guests.

Cat Grant was inducted as our newest member - welcome Cat!


Natalie Laudier gave Opening Remarks


Table topics was led by Natalia Shilova, with Elizabeth Mitchell being voted Best Table Topics Speaker:


A superb array of prepared speeches and evaluations rounded off the meeting:

Craig's #2 speech Don't be a Victim. Craig was voted "Most Improved".


Craig was evaluated by Lacey Raak:


Moyara Reuhsen's #4 speech The Economic Meltdown and the Rescue - Explained. Moyara was voted Best Speaker:


Moyara was evaluated by Wendy Goody, who was selected Best Evaluator:


Jim Burlison gave his #3 speech The Age of Our Fathers:


Jim was evaluated by Carl Thormeyer: