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Belle Boyd

Rosemary Staples, a member of Fast Trackers Toastmasters, portrays Belle Boyd, a notorious Confederate spy during the American Civil War.  Rosemary’s performance was based on her original monodrama and was delivered at More »

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Fun-Filled Evening

Members and guests were treated to an evening filled with fun, fellowship, and laughter.  Here the audience is seen enjoying yet another talented contestant during the club’s Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests. More »

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Award-Winning

Charlie McOuat, longtime member of the Fast Trackers Toastmasters Club, kept the audience in stitches as he delivered his award-winning speech in the club’s Humorous Speech Contest.   More »

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Speech Evaluation

Alison Meeks, member of Fast Trackers Toastmasters, is pictured delivering her evaluation of the target speech as a participant in the club’s Speech Evaluation Contest. More »

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The Timers

Cindy Foster and Keith Watson, both members of Fast Trackers, filled the Timer roles during the Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests.  Despite their duties, both were able to enjoy an evening of More »

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Chief Judge

David Pautler, one of the club’s charter members in 1988, filled the role of Chief Judge for the Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests.  David is pictured here laying down the law for More »

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Speech Judges

Helen Price and Paul Glick, both members of the Fast Trackers Toastmasters Club, prepare to serve as judges for the club’s Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests. More »

Toastmasters come and go….

May 18, 2012   Rosemary Staples   No comments

Friday Morning Matters…………

T’was a meeting full of  laughter and tears, comings and goings… Jill Conley’s farewell speech drew mighty moist eyes when she shared personal, heartfelt messages for every single person in the room. Diane McMahon squeezed in one final evaluation before  whisking away for a summer in San Francisco. Bon voyage Jill and Diane…you will be sorely missed.

It’s terribly sad –  two of our shiniest jewels going at the same time, yet bright stars flicker on the horizon….Sharon Fisher made a comeback today and handily won Table Topics. Mary Barrett delivered her first speech, an astoundingly impressive Icebreaker, while Anne Cyran handled maficking hecklers with the panache of a seasoned politician.

A special congratulations goes to Janet Williams, Best Evaluator, who went up against Jane Jude and Diane. Now I don’t want to sound competitive here, but anyone who wins against those two is doing something right.  (and yes, they were ALL on time). Good Job, Janet.

Next week is Memorial Day weekend, so double-check your calendar. Chad Beauchamp and Charlie McOuat are Toastmaster and General Evaluator. Jim Bremner is Table Topics Master, and Alison Meeks, Beau Patterson and Cori Mora-Ortega are speaking.

BEST TABLE TOPICS: Sharon Fisher

BEST EVALUATOR: Janet Williams

BEST SPEAKER: Anne Cyran

Please log on to http://www.toastmastershhi.com to check your role for Friday, May 25. There is a handy list showing the people who are available to substitute.

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Toastmasters May 11 meeting

May 14, 2012   Rosemary Staples   No comments

Yet another exceptional meeting at Friday morning FastTrackers.  Members peppered their comments with typical aplomb and  panache while speakers shared stories of a lifetime.  Toastmaster Diane McMahan opened the meeting with a short history of Mother’s Day, coincidentally followed by Cindy Foster’s joyful bout with birthing babies over the course of her own life. Andy Richardson spoke about his lifelong journey through South Carolina roads, but it was Anne Cyren’s tip on how how to fly to Ireland for free that won the day’s blue ribbon.

BEST TABLE TOPICS: Alison Meeks

BEST EVALUATOR: Jane Jude

BEST SPEAKER: Anne Cyren

Please log on to http://www.toastmastershhi.com to check your role for Friday, May 18.  Elizabeth Millen and Chris Cassidy are TM and GE. Scheduled speakers are Mary Barrett, Jill Conley and Anne Cyren.

Remember, please, move on out of the room as soon as possible so the kids can start their Toastmasters meeting…join us at Starbuck’s for further discussion!

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