School is out for most of the Top of Texas members! Although I don't have any children beginning their summer break, I got to take a walk down memory lane as Jeff reminded us that most of the kids got out of school last week. Shannon took us back to our school days as we gave impromptu speeches about our first (and second) jobs, our not-so-favorite summer time activities, and what we remembered most about our report cards.
Our first speaker, Ken, told us why D-Day was near and dear to him in his second speech titled "Seventy Years Ago." He recounted a hunting trip with his family when he witnessed his dad's shotgun skills and learned that his dad was one of three Texans chosen to guard General MacArthur. He also told us a story about white foxes and reminded us that when we lose the people who share history, we can lose history also.
Our second speaker of the meeting gave her tenth speech to finish up Competent Communication manual! In "The Icebreaker Revisited," DeAnna challenged us to acknowledge and embrace our strengths, step out of our comfort zones, and take on accountability with pride! She revisited her first speech and the feelings and thoughts she had as she started her Toastmasters journey two years ago. Congratulations to you, DeAnna, on failing to quit!
I look forward to hearing more speeches from new and old Toastmasters during our summer breaks!
Lina Choun
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