December 19th 2007

Our Toastmaster Florian set the scene again. The JOY we experienced at the meeting was INCREDULOUS but true. There was high energy rushing through fun table topics, diversified speeches and fantastic evaluations. It was great to see members being continuously challenged to achieve improvements as they progress through their speech manuals. In the Table Topics session our president could not help but to share with us her xmas adventures around the globe. Jose Antonio M. volunteered as Joke Master. Our Curacao beau Ryan's Ice Breaker was full of laughs, we learnt that he is a naturally funny yet sensitive guy. Kai convinced us to consider a book for a xmas present called GTD (Getting Things Done); and all without slides! Carol Ann impressed us with a well structured speech on sign language with AMAZING & REAL live props! Running last on the line came Melinda in her jogging gears with her researched topic on cardiovascular exercises. We learnt from our evaluators (JA Hernandez, Edith, Flo, Xavi) the importance of rehearsing and timeing, to use face expression according to the flow of our speeches, to connect with the audience and eliminate the ever dependence on notes. Glad to have Chris and Marly keeping us on time and watch our AHHHS!

A small Xmas party after the session brought us all a nice get together with great wishes for the Xmas as well as another eventful and successful New Year 2008.

See you next year!
Rose