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. Iβll 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!”
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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!”
Igniting My Spark at the 2025 District 13 Spring Conference!
The 2025 Spring Conference began the next morning. Our food was provided to us by Thermo Fisher. They had a few of their members attending the event and one of them was speaking in the Tall Tales Contest. I ran into a few former members who were in clubs no longer in existence and bothContinue reading “Igniting My Spark at the 2025 District 13 Spring Conference!”
Thursday Night Dinner, a Bananas Foster Latte, and a Murder Mystery!
There’s lots to talk about from this weekend’s Toastmasters festivities. Conference weekend is a lot of fun and it’s nice to catch up with old Toastmasters friends while making new ones along the way. Before I recap the weekend, let’s look back at Thursday. This past Thursday was my monthly Thursday Night Dinner with Mr.Continue reading “Thursday Night Dinner, a Bananas Foster Latte, and a Murder Mystery!”
Eye of the Storm
Itβs the beginning of a seven day stretch at work and right now weβre in the eye of the storm. Last night brought with it rain and wind and tonight it will be more of the same before we catch a break on Sunday. Disclaimer: This is not a real weather forecast. The start ofContinue reading “Eye of the Storm”
Racing to the Top!
We are closing in on Presidentsβ 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. Iβm on standby in case my Level 2 is needed to help them achieve their goal. If not, IβllContinue reading “Racing to the Top!”
Better Late Than Never!
This week the Allegheny Mountains Toastmasters Club held a Speech-a-Thon at Hoss’s Corporate Headquarters in Duncansville. I gave some thought about attending the event this morning and I was glad I did, even if it was better late than never. I’m sitting in my chair reading my book, having a quiet morning, remembering to takeContinue reading “Better Late Than Never!”
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!”
Fueling my Toastmasters Spirit in April!
On Sunday, we celebrated Mom’s birthday at home. The spread consisted of chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, and potato wedges (picnic food). For dessert, we had Texas sheet cake with ice cream. We had a small family gathering with my Somerset relatives. Mom was blessed with nice springtime gifts, including gift cards to Panera Bread andContinue reading “Fueling my Toastmasters Spirit in April!”