2010-2011 Executive

From Top Left to Right: Judy L'Heureux (President), Lyle VanAllen (VP PR), Lisa Lewis (Sargent at Arms),
From Bottom Left to Right: Brenda Loucks (VP Membership), Cheryl Tynski (Secretary/Treasurer), Nicole Cayer (VP Education)

April 28th Meeting Update

The April 28th Morrisburg Toastmasters meeting was a fun-filled night.

Brenda was the Seargent -at -Arms. (see below)

There were 2 speakers - Lyle Van Allen and Cheryl Tynksi.

Lyle completed his project #2 in the Competent Communicator Manual. His speech made the audience aware of how easy it is to volunteer or help out the Children's Treatment Centre.

Cheryl's interactive speech on "Should we allow a Dog Park in one of Morrisburg's Parks" was from the Advanced Communicator manual. I must say - everyone had an opinion on this topic! Below is a photo of Cheryl presenting!

Next meeting May 12th, 2010 - Theme TBD.

April 14th Meeting Update

The meeting on April 14th was one to remember!

Lisa Lewis presented her speech on where her family comes from. She went above and beyond by bringing visual aids - and snacks and bread. Good Work Lisa!

Brenda Loucks presented her speech on the Lion's club. We have a few Lion members in our toastmasters group - but for some of us, learning about the Lion's Club was very informative. Great Job Brenda!

We also had two guests that came to the meeting. It's always a joy to have guests who can come out and see how fun Morrisburg Toastmasters have!

Next meeting: April 28th, 2010

Divison A Contests

On Sunday, March 28th, 2010, the Division A Table Topics and International Speech Contests were held at the McIntosh Inn in Morrisburg Ontario.

Contestants came from Toastmasters Clubs from Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall and New York State. Many District Officials were in attendance including:

• Leona Hamel, District Governor
• Lise Blodin, Lieutenant Governor Education & Training
• Beverly Miranda, Lieutenant Governor Marketing

Cheryl Tynski , Area 2 Governor and President of the Morrisburg Toastmatsers Club served as Chief Judge for the Contests.

Below is a summary of what exactly these contests are about and the results of the March 28th contest.

Table Topics Contest:

The table topics contest was chaired by Gord Bell, Area Government 3 Governor and the 1st place winner was Cathy Hayward.

Purpose:

• to provide an opportunity to learn by observing the more proficient speakers who have benefited from their toastmasters training.
• to encourage development of impromptu and/or extemporaneous speaking skills and to recognize the best as encouragement to all

Topic:

• all contestants receive the same topic which is usually in general nature and shall speak for 2 minutes
• topic should not go in to great detail, but should lead to an opinion or conclusion

The International Speech Contest:

International Speech Contest was chaired by Pauline Kuhlman, Area 1 Governor and the 1st place winner was Teri Kingston.

Purpose:

• to provide an opportunity to learn by observing the more proficient speakers
• to provide an opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities

Topics

• must be unique / original and can be chosen by the contestant
• timeframe 5 to 7 minutes

The day was an inspiraction to all who attended. We thank all participants and we wish the contest winners the best of luck as they proceed to the District Contests!

March 2010

A few of us toastmasters having fun with the camera after our regular meeting!

Nicole & Judy

Brenda, Nicole & Judy

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