National Read a Book Day Theme at Top of Texas

Saturday’s Top of Texas Toastmaster’s meeting had two themes – National Read a Book Day, and Football.  You see, the toastmaster (me) inadvertently failed to advise the Table Topics Master of the theme and he felt it should be football because ‘tis the season for football. Nevertheless, we still had a great meeting with two speeches and three guests!  Our area governor paid a visit to the club and Aparna brought one returning guest and a brand new guest.

During his speech, Ken provided his ideas on how to reinvent education and with it he is just a couple more speeches away from completing his CC (Competent Communicator) award. Next, Jeff gave a speech from the Toastmasters Educational Leadership Series: Goal Setting and Planning. A job well done to both speakers on personalizing their speeches in order to draw in the audience.

When Table Topics time came around, Thomas, our Table Topics Master still managed to ask a question pertaining to reading, even though in his heart the theme should have been football!  One of our guests took the plunge and got up in front of the members and provided her answer to the Table Topic question about reading, and in doing so won the Best Table Topics ribbon!  It’s very exciting for our members when a guest overcomes his or her public speaking fears, gets up to the lectern, and gives a great answer to the Table Topics question.

Next week will be very exciting at Top of Texas Toastmasters when we hold our Fall club speech contest!  We have a good number of competing speakers and the entire club will participate in one form or another.  The fun begins at 9 am Saturday September 13th!  I’m looking forward to the speakers, the fun, the food, and the camaraderie!

Ana Ortega, ACB, ACL

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