8/20/07

Hello again,

Last night we welcomed back another wanderer. Carlos Medina wandered in to get out of the rain and hung around to perform the duties of Vote counter. He did an excellent job and it was good to have him back.

Darleen Picchioni gave her Icebreaker speech and we were able to get to know a little more about her and her life. Overall she did an excellent job and overcame the nervousness that everyone experiences during their speaking debut. Each member was able to give Darleen a little feedback and I think she received some good tips for next time. Congratulations Darleen for winning the best speaker award for the evening. (applause)

John Dunham was our Table Topics Master for the evening and Patsy Olivas chose "vociferous" as our word of the day. Almost everyone used the word during their 1- 2 minute table topic speech and everyone made the time requirements to be in the running for best table topic speaker. The best Table Topic Speaker of the evening was.....(insert drumroll here)

Lori Perales ! ! ! (more applause)

I am still working on the scheduling program, but I hope to have it up by next week. For next week, Tom is scheduled to give his Icebreaker and I will give my "Get to The Point" speech. Patsy Olivas will be our Toastmaster. I left my notes at the office and those are all the assignments I remember at the moment.

Remember our membership drive. Please bring a friend to the meeting. Promise them beer if you have to. Just kidding...promise them that we will provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Until next week.....Rick