A Warm Welcome and an Invitation

Attendance - 12 (3 Guests)
Word of the Day - Entropy
Meeting Duration – 12pm-1:08pm
Meeting Date - Tuesday, August 22, 2006



Toastmasters @ Metro Weekly (TMW) our club newsletter. In an effort to save trees, which creates a healthier environment, we've decided to go paperless. TMW is a recap of our club meetings held at the Metro Headquarters Building in downtown Los Angeles. Published the day after our Tuesday gathering at noon, members and guests can get a recap of the program presented.

Our program kicked off with a thought-provoking series of table topics centered around the problem of homelessness in downtown. A visitor, a young woman currently serving as an intern in planning, offered a stirring viewpoint on the matter (mental health care's role).

Jay's response to the issue led to a consensus that his table topic be turned into a 4-6 minute presentation. Little did we know that he would present it during this meeting.

Gene Hargreaves followed with another tour de force. His speech entitled "Just Rewards" showcased his dream, a tall tale about his experience at the pearly gates. As always, his speech showcased his mastery of emotion, vocal variety and command of the room.

Next Week's Planned Prepared Speeches
Bertha Bruner ‚– “You’ve Joined, Now What” 5-7 Minutes
Kathy Hendry ‚– “Procrastination Can be Fun‚…Yeah, Right" 8-10 Minutes

Officers
Gayle Anderson and Falan Guan - Co-Presidents
Bertha Bruner - Vice President of Education
Joe Simpson - Vice President of Public Relations
Gene Hargreaves - Vice President of Membership, Treasurer
Kathy Hendry - Sargeant at Arms


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