Tuesday night, we had our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting. I was all set to go to Connellsville when I got word of a last minute change. I received a text at 4:30 with the option to cancel or meet online. We chose the second one and met via Zoom. Even though the rain wasn’t quiteContinue reading “Feeling Self-Aware at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
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Continuing my Magnificent Speaking Streak!
This coming Tuesday begins a challenge for me where I’ll be speaking back to back weeks at Laurel Highlands and Greensburg and achieving another level. I’ll be doing the same thing in June, on the heels of Summer TLI and my week off. Where that award ends up will depend on if we have enoughContinue reading “Continuing my Magnificent Speaking Streak!”
A Surprise Guest at Greensburg Toastmasters!
Tonight, we had a special guest in person by one of our former Greensburg Toastmasters. The Teagues are still part of our club but since moving to South Central PA last Fall, they’ve been attending meetings online via Zoom. Jim was attending a John Maxwell event and so he was in the area and thus,Continue reading “A Surprise Guest at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
Racing to the Top!
We are closing in on Presidents’ Distinguished at Laurel Highlands, our history making Toastmasters club which chartered in 2021. We just need one new member and two educational awards and we should qualify for top honors. I’m on standby in case my Level 2 is needed to help them achieve their goal. If not, I’llContinue reading “Racing to the Top!”
Going Beyond Gold at Western Maryland Toastmasters!
Thursday night I attended the Western Maryland Toastmasters meeting online. This was my second time attending as my first time was in July, just after the club had chartered at the end of May. While I was attending virtually, the club meets in person at Mr. Toad’s Pottery in Lavale, MD. Lavale and Cumberland areContinue reading “Going Beyond Gold at Western Maryland Toastmasters!”
Going for the Gold at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
Tuesday Night may have felt cold outside but inside it was warm at our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting. Recently, I sent my completed Dynamic Leadership (finally!) after starting it almost five years ago. Blame it on DTM burnout, discouragement during COVID, and taking a while to get used to attending virtual meetings. That was theContinue reading “Going for the Gold at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
Celebrating Distinguished Status at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
What does the word distinguished mean? To be respected and admired for excellence. Synonyms for distinguished include: important, grand, imposing, and magisterial. That was the theme at our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting last night. The meeting started a few minutes late as we awaited the arrival of our president and vice president. But we gotContinue reading “Celebrating Distinguished Status at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
Talk Up Toastmasters Monday!
The area contest season is winding down with the final contest on Saturday, and the best four contests will be starting next week. Friday night, I braved the snow covered roads on the mountain and made the drive to Johnstown for the area 21 contest. The best from Johnstown and Allegheny Mountains competed for aContinue reading “Talk Up Toastmasters Monday!”
Speaking about an Icon at My Next Meeting!
Late last week, I learned of the passing of Kings Family Restaurant founder, Hartley King. King opened his first restaurant in 1967 in North Versailles, and by the end of the 1970s, the chain grew to six locations. By the end of the 1980s, Kings had 21 locations. He was an icon in the restaurantContinue reading “Speaking about an Icon at My Next Meeting!”
2024 Summer TLI!
Summer TLI (which is also known as Club Officer Training) was held yesterday at Westmoreland County Community College. Just as it has been since 2022, the event was hybrid (meaning that it was held online and in-person). The day began at 8am with continental breakfast. I arrived a little after 7:30am and helped with puttingContinue reading “2024 Summer TLI!”
Stylish 🍒 