Build a Better You: Join Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters

Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters held its hybrid open House this afternoon at the Seven Fields Community Center and via Zoom. They had 22 people in attendance, including 7 guests. Two of the guests have joined.

Serving as Toastmaster of the meeting was Vice President of Education Linde Riley. She picked a great theme for the meeting, “Build A Better You!” She then introduced the role players and the speakers of the day.

Bob Johnson was the first speaker. He gave a overview of Toastmasters through his speech titled “Your Toastmasters Journey”. Tina Kramer was the second speaker, and she gave a 15 minute speech in the Dynamic Leadership path. She moderated a panel discussion with three experienced and distinguished Toastmasters. I wish I’d have been around to hear both speeches.

Amit Grover led the Table Topics session. The questions tied in very well with the theme of the meeting, “Build A Better You”.

Maria Lamorey served as General Evaluator. Bob’s speech didn’t have an evaluator. Tina’s panel discussion was evaluated by Sarah Souri. The role of grammarian was served by Adie Kurtanich and timer was performed by Judy Wang.

Before I close off this post, I want to share Sarah’s testimonial on why she joined Toastmasters.

Sarah joined Toastmasters in 2016 and had no idea how it would change her life. Her personal and professional life has improved greatly because of Toastmasters. The experience she has received has been invaluable. She has even been given a chance to speak as a mental health professional on KDKA-TV twice. This is something she would not have dreamed of if it weren’t joined Toastmasters.

I’m proud to be a part of Toastmasters with Sarah and I’m even more proud to call her my friend. The Cranberry High Noon chapter treats me like their own and even made me an unofficial member.

I’m planning a visit to CHN on November 23 as I get back to making my rounds and showing my Spirit of Toastmasters.