I’ll start off the blog by wishing Gram a happy birthday on what would have her 95th yesterday. I remember many great Mother’s Day picnics at Shawnee and Berlin with my aunt, uncle and cousins. The holiday just isn’t the same since she passed in 2006.
Mother’s Day picnics at Shawnee were as much tradition as Great Grandma’s birthday dinner at Olive Garden
I was remote for Tuesday night’s Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting since I had a cold and wanted to play it safe. The club is making history in its first year as the first Toastmasters club to charter as a hybrid club. Last night they made history when had their first officer elections for the upcoming year.
The slate looks really good for next year with current Area 23 Director Ryan Jacobs leading the way as Club President and Sharon Joseph coming down to serve the big role of Vice President Education. Her drive and passion for Toastmasters make Laurel Highlands one of the most exciting clubs in District 13.
Nick Cecchetti will maintain his Technology Officer role in the club. Judy Eans will stay on as Vice President Public Relations. I nominated myself as Sergeant at Arms for Laurel Highlands. I’m excited to see our newest Toastmasters serve in their roles next year.
Shelly Hendricks accepted the position of Treasurer for next year. In my home club, Mike Dalton has held down the role every year. Danielle Doerfler will be our Vice President Membership and Angela Saunders will be Secretary. I’m planning to take that role at Greensburg for next year. Only thing we need to look for at my home club is a Club President.
Since this was the club’s first year, they didn’t have an immediate past President to take over the role of nominating officers for next year. Distinguished Toastmaster and Club Mentor for Laurel Highlands Dana Mitnik assumed that job last night and handled it professionally.
Last night’s theme was “The Need for Uncommon Leaders”. The Table Topics session and Invocation tied into this.
Our club is picking up many great new members who will be an asset to Laurel Highlands and hopefully, make it a club worth talking about. We even have a new member joining us from Cumberland, Maryland.
I predict even more success in Year 2 of the Laurel Highlands Toastmasters Club.
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