Over the last year, I’ve given at least one speech every month at my Toastmasters meetings. Sometimes, if the schedule allows I give two speeches a month. I’ve done it in consecutive weeks as well. The exception has been the month of January, but I still consider this run to be successful, having spoken 11Continue reading “Maintaining my Magnificent Speaking Streak!”
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Everything is Falling into Place!
Wednesday night, our Laurel Highlands officers all got together for a meeting. We used Google Meet, which was a nice contrast to Zoom. I’ve been attending online meetings since 2020 (when the pandemic forced us to hold them virtually), and this meeting was good, even if we didn’t cover everything in the allotted hour. WeContinue reading “Everything is Falling into Place!”
Together We Win at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
Tonight at our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting: We had a second time guest in attendance. Will attended a previous meeting and it was nice to see him come back. Our VPE even volunteered him for the role of timer. We got feedback from him about the meeting and how much he liked it. Upon gettingContinue reading “Together We Win at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
Who Moved My Cheese at Greensburg Toastmasters?!?
Wednesday night at our 100% virtual Greensburg Toastmasters meeting, we had two speakers (myself included). My speech was titled “Who Moved My Cheese?” as you can see from the image. Not only did I speak on the book and the experience of reading it for one of my classes at Slippery Rock, but I alsoContinue reading “Who Moved My Cheese at Greensburg Toastmasters?!?”
New Beginnings at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
Tonight marked a year of new beginnings at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters. We had a great program that was sure to please and, it was an important night as the club held officer inductions for its new officers. Some of us were in person for the meeting, while others were virtual. Those who were inducted atContinue reading “New Beginnings at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
First Meeting of the Year at Greensburg Toastmasters!
Last night, we held our first Toastmasters meeting of the 2025-26 year, and our first with our new officer roles. For me, it’s year 15 coming up (June 1, 2011 is my anniversary). I’ll post the meeting recap on Facebook as well as my blog. The thumbnail that I’m using up top is from ourContinue reading “First Meeting of the Year at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
Making Headlines!
Making headlines today, my vacation has come to an end. Sometimes your time off has to end for the next one to begin, and that will be in October. By then I’ll be trading the pool and the fruity drinks for autumn leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. I needed a vacation from my vacation, andContinue reading “Making Headlines!”
RISE and SHINE at Summer 2025 TLI!
Saturday morning was the annual Summer TLI event at Westmoreland County Community College at Youngwood. The theme was “Rise and Shine” and a wonderful program loomed ahead. The best parts of the event on Saturday included a skit by the South Hills Toastmasters players. This followed a song played by one of Greensburg’s own whichContinue reading “RISE and SHINE at Summer 2025 TLI!”
Transformation at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
Tuesday night was our final Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting of the year. I’ll explain that a little later. The meeting started at 6:05pm due to some technical issues but we made up for it at the end as Cosmas gave his evaluation of the meeting. The theme of the meeting was transformation. I pulled tripleContinue reading “Transformation at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
Feeling Like Summer at Greensburg Toastmasters!
I follow a few friends on the socials who live in West Virginia, and on their pages I’ve seen these iconic swings that the state is known for. They say almost heaven and there a sign in the shape of the state next to them. I’m from Pennsylvania and we boast of the mountains asContinue reading “Feeling Like Summer at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
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