Winston Churchill

NPS Toastmasters welcomed back former member Cantemir "Charlie" Ahciarliu and his son Titus, who were visiting the United States from their native Romania. Charlie, who is a full Colonel in the Romanian Air Force working for the Ministry of Defense, earned his CTM at NPS Toastmasters in the early 2000s. Titus is attending Kent University in England. Total attendance at the meeting was 13 members and five guests.

Newest member Michelle Banazwski was inducted by president Moyara Ruehsen:


Tom Shih gave opening Remarks:


TMoD Jim Burlison's theme was "Winston Churchill". Jim filled the meeting with fascinating and at times obscure quotes and facts about the 20th Century statesman.



Table Topics was won by a former member and returning guest, "Charlie" Ahciarliu:


Fred Sadler channeled the Phantom of the Opera in a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber and was voted Best Speaker:


Fred was evaluated by Rolf Ridge, who was selected Best Evaluator:


Arnie Buss gave a #6 speech from the CC manual, Matching the Energy:


Arnie was evaluated by Art Testani:
The Area A1-A2 contest will be held on Saturday September 25 from 1 to 5 pm at the Agricultural Center in Salinas. We will be represented by Wendy Goody (Evaluation) and Jim Burlison (Humorous).