It Was All About Mothers!

Aparna led the meeting as Toastmaster with the theme of Mother’s Day. We learned about the youngest and oldest mothers recorded in history and how Mother’s Day began.

Aparna delivered an interesting and informative speech about Factory Farming, focusing on Pig Farming and Gestational Crates where pregnant female pigs, known as Sows, are housed in a 2 foot by 6 foot metal crate. The breeding female pigs stay in these confined crates for most of their adult lives. Opponents of this type of farming believe it to be a form of animal abuse, while proponents argue that it decreases fighting and disease. In the United States, gestational crates have been banned in Florida, Arizona and California.

Table Topics had everyone participating with questions related to the meeting theme. We learned about DeAnna’s siblings, Sandra told us about making the best of a bad day, Aparna spoke about the sacrifices her Mother and Grandmother made,  and DeAnna won best table topic with her Super Mom Power of Deflection.

Sandra presented the nominating committee report for the next term. Nominations for Club Officers are as follows:
President – Jeff Wright
VP Education – DeAnna Wolf
VP Membership – Sandra Price
VP PR – Lina Choun
Secretary – open slot
Treasurer – Anne Brown
Sgt at Arms – Ana Ortega

We held an officers' meeting afterwards.

Anne Brown