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CLUB ELECTIONS
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| Picture by Steve Garvin |
Here are the results of our recent election. Below is the list of the new officers who will take office at the end of June.
President - Mary Morrison
VP Education - Joan Newcomb
VP Membership - Myles Lasco
VP Pub Relations - OPEN - ANYONE INTERESTED? TALK TO MARIO
Secretary - Mario Lorenz
Treasurer - Mel West
Sgt @ Arms - Bonnie Wright
Immediate past Pres - Garrett Leque
President - Mary Morrison
VP Education - Joan Newcomb
VP Membership - Myles Lasco
VP Pub Relations - OPEN - ANYONE INTERESTED? TALK TO MARIO
Secretary - Mario Lorenz
Treasurer - Mel West
Sgt @ Arms - Bonnie Wright
Immediate past Pres - Garrett Leque
Looking Back and Looking Forward
by Mary Morrison (interim President and President-Elect)
It's been nearly a year since I joined BeGes. As I reflect on the year, a few moments stand out that deserve a call out:
1. The opening and closing of the meetings. I was startled the first meeting to hear the 'shave and a haircut, two bits' knock to open and close the meeting. At least those are the words I recall learning. Maybe you have others. It only took one meeting for me to join in, and once I did, I recognized that the call and response from those present adds a sense of belonging that is so important for Toastmasters to work well.
2. Eric and Garrett: kudos for so consistently having the room prepared and the meetings organized. You are the glue that holds the club together, and allow members to have as much fun and grow as we do.
3. Mario's use of the joke of the day and table topics up front. Those meetings, and a few others, kept me thinking about the meetings, how to run them, and what it takes to engage everyone in the meetings. No risk of getting routine and bored in BeGes!
Many other speeches and moments stand out. Too many to recount. Looking forward, I'm confident that the officers for 2016-2017 will do our best to keep the sense of fun, growth, companionship going as we organize special events, membership campaigns, and our weekly meetings. My thanks to those who said yes to serving on the executive team. We'll do our best to uphold the traditions of non-routine, unique actions that makes BeGes...well...BeGes!
MORE ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
Back in April we published some Members Bios
This time we'd like some different details. Please answer the following questions:
1. Why did you join Toastmasters?
2. What do you hope to achieve by being in Toastmasters?
3. What would you like to experience more of with our Toastmasters' group?
Here are our member's answers, in order of submission!
Raeanne Mitchell
1 As an accountant, my presentation skills to non-accountants were lacking. I needed to train managers and be understood.
2 I hope to continue this leadership journey and share my story.
3 I want everyone in Toastmasters to achieve more than they imagine possible.
(Ed. Note: Raeanne is our District Rep, she is currently recovering from surgery! Best wishes for Speedy Recovery, Raeanne)!
Steve Garvin - current secretary and resident cartoonist
1. To get more comfortable physically speaking in front of groups. I've been speaking in front of large groups (100+) for years, but I've never been comfortable physically with it until much more recently. Greatly facilitated by my time in TM.
2. Good question. Still pondering. Maybe to develop a sense of humor ;-) Seriously, maybe to be more playful in public.
3. Watch and help others develop their speaking ability. Maybe? Spontaneity?
Mel West - Treasurer Elect
1. Why did you join Toastmasters? I joined toastmasters to learn to communicate more effectively. I would like to become a better storyteller and increase my listening skills. My long-term goal is to develop a keynote and to share my message on a larger scale to make a positive impact on business owners lives.
2. What do you hope to achieve by being in Toastmasters? Become a better communicator. I would like to develop my skill to be able to relate and talk to anyone.
3. What would you like to experience more of with our Toastmasters' group? I'm not really sure. I look forward to each Friday. The group is so warm and knowledgeable, I learn from each meeting while having fun.
Sonia Pal
1. Why did you join Toastmasters?
I joined Toastmasters on the encouragement of my father to become confident in business speaking.
2. What do you hope to achieve by being in Toastmasters?
I hope to become more confident in business speaking and being succinct.
3. What would you like to experience more of with our Toastmasters' group?
I would like to get to know everyone better with more social time.
Myles Lasco VP of Membership elect
I joined TM to become a better public speaker in preparation of two upcoming conferences where I have been asked to give talks.
I hope to achieve better confidence when speaking to groups.
I’d like to see more members and as the new VP of Membership, I hope to help out on that front!
These questions can and do apply to every organization I have ever considered joining or being a part of. Although, it is seldom, I take time to think through the real and in depth answers to these most important concepts.
The first reason I joined a club was someone (my wife) suggested that I come for a visit and see for myself. The club I visited was a very active and exciting club filled with a diverse group that all seemed to be very enthusiastic about being at the meeting and improving their lives through speaking presentations, leadership opportunities and speech competitions. Shortly thereafter I joined that club called the Metropolitan Executive Toastmasters Club in Austin, Texas! That was back in 1985. I have been in toastmasters ever since, accept for a short time when I was on the road doing shows. But even then I would visit clubs around the country when possible.
The reason I joined and the reason I have continued has changed over the years. At first it was fun, friendly, accommodating, and presented an opportunity for growth. Then it offered the opportunity to experience leadership. The most important aspect for me has been the consistent opportunity to stay practiced up and ready for public speaking opportunities whenever they might arise. I was given the gift of continuing to develop and grow my confidence, my humor, and develop a serious side to my nature through being a toastmaster.
Were I to think of what further I might like to accomplish or experience with a toastmasters club it might be finding that perfect speech that would inspire up and coming toastmasters and others to find the center of their being and be able to successfully project it on the wall of life.
UPCOMING EVENT:
Toastmaster Leadership Institute (TLI)
"This is not your Grandfather's Officer Training"
This training is for all Toastmasters, whether brand new or highly experienced. Every club member, not just officers, will find value. Club success is a team effort! Encourage all members to attend. Attendees will also meet their fellow leaders from all over District 32.
Divisions A - D TLI (Washington) | Kyle Hall, Division B Director
When: Saturday, June 11, 2016 | 8:00am-Noon (7:30 registration)
Venue: LCC @ Washington Farm Bureau | 975 Carpenter Rd NE | Lacey, WA 98516 | [click for map]
RSVP: The training is free of charge, but please [RSVP on Eventbright]
BeGes Toastmasters Meetings
This time we'd like some different details. Please answer the following questions:
1. Why did you join Toastmasters?
2. What do you hope to achieve by being in Toastmasters?
3. What would you like to experience more of with our Toastmasters' group?
Here are our member's answers, in order of submission!
Raeanne Mitchell
1 As an accountant, my presentation skills to non-accountants were lacking. I needed to train managers and be understood.
2 I hope to continue this leadership journey and share my story.
3 I want everyone in Toastmasters to achieve more than they imagine possible.
(Ed. Note: Raeanne is our District Rep, she is currently recovering from surgery! Best wishes for Speedy Recovery, Raeanne)!
Steve Garvin - current secretary and resident cartoonist
1. To get more comfortable physically speaking in front of groups. I've been speaking in front of large groups (100+) for years, but I've never been comfortable physically with it until much more recently. Greatly facilitated by my time in TM.
2. Good question. Still pondering. Maybe to develop a sense of humor ;-) Seriously, maybe to be more playful in public.
3. Watch and help others develop their speaking ability. Maybe? Spontaneity?
Mel West - Treasurer Elect
1. Why did you join Toastmasters? I joined toastmasters to learn to communicate more effectively. I would like to become a better storyteller and increase my listening skills. My long-term goal is to develop a keynote and to share my message on a larger scale to make a positive impact on business owners lives.
2. What do you hope to achieve by being in Toastmasters? Become a better communicator. I would like to develop my skill to be able to relate and talk to anyone.
3. What would you like to experience more of with our Toastmasters' group? I'm not really sure. I look forward to each Friday. The group is so warm and knowledgeable, I learn from each meeting while having fun.
Sonia Pal
1. Why did you join Toastmasters?
I joined Toastmasters on the encouragement of my father to become confident in business speaking.
2. What do you hope to achieve by being in Toastmasters?
I hope to become more confident in business speaking and being succinct.
3. What would you like to experience more of with our Toastmasters' group?
I would like to get to know everyone better with more social time.
Myles Lasco VP of Membership elect
I joined TM to become a better public speaker in preparation of two upcoming conferences where I have been asked to give talks.
I hope to achieve better confidence when speaking to groups.
I’d like to see more members and as the new VP of Membership, I hope to help out on that front!
David Goodson - current VP of Membership
1. Why did you join Toastmasters?
I have always enjoyed speaking, but realize that without practice I fall into some poor habits. TM makes me aware that every time we speak, we need to strive to have the audience understand.
2. What do you hope to achieve by being in Toastmasters?
Like to advance in the contests to take my speaking ability to a whole new level.
3. What would you like to experience more of with our Toastmasters' group?
I love the group. Like to help people who struggle become proficient speakers
Three Universal Questions
by Mario Lorenz CC, CL , ATM Bronze
Why did I join?
What do I hope to achieve?
What would I like to experience more of?
1. Why did you join Toastmasters?
I have always enjoyed speaking, but realize that without practice I fall into some poor habits. TM makes me aware that every time we speak, we need to strive to have the audience understand.
2. What do you hope to achieve by being in Toastmasters?
Like to advance in the contests to take my speaking ability to a whole new level.
3. What would you like to experience more of with our Toastmasters' group?
I love the group. Like to help people who struggle become proficient speakers
Three Universal Questions
by Mario Lorenz CC, CL , ATM Bronze
Why did I join?
What do I hope to achieve?
What would I like to experience more of?
The first reason I joined a club was someone (my wife) suggested that I come for a visit and see for myself. The club I visited was a very active and exciting club filled with a diverse group that all seemed to be very enthusiastic about being at the meeting and improving their lives through speaking presentations, leadership opportunities and speech competitions. Shortly thereafter I joined that club called the Metropolitan Executive Toastmasters Club in Austin, Texas! That was back in 1985. I have been in toastmasters ever since, accept for a short time when I was on the road doing shows. But even then I would visit clubs around the country when possible.
The reason I joined and the reason I have continued has changed over the years. At first it was fun, friendly, accommodating, and presented an opportunity for growth. Then it offered the opportunity to experience leadership. The most important aspect for me has been the consistent opportunity to stay practiced up and ready for public speaking opportunities whenever they might arise. I was given the gift of continuing to develop and grow my confidence, my humor, and develop a serious side to my nature through being a toastmaster.
Were I to think of what further I might like to accomplish or experience with a toastmasters club it might be finding that perfect speech that would inspire up and coming toastmasters and others to find the center of their being and be able to successfully project it on the wall of life.
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| NOT a real photo of baby Leque |
Last, but not least:
Garrett Leque President on Parental Leave
Leif was born April 27 at 6:18am at 6 lbs 7 oz. that's all I have to report Garrett Leque President on Parental Leave
UPCOMING EVENT:
Toastmaster Leadership Institute (TLI)
"This is not your Grandfather's Officer Training"
This training is for all Toastmasters, whether brand new or highly experienced. Every club member, not just officers, will find value. Club success is a team effort! Encourage all members to attend. Attendees will also meet their fellow leaders from all over District 32.
Divisions A - D TLI (Washington) | Kyle Hall, Division B Director
When: Saturday, June 11, 2016 | 8:00am-Noon (7:30 registration)
Venue: LCC @ Washington Farm Bureau | 975 Carpenter Rd NE | Lacey, WA 98516 | [click for map]
RSVP: The training is free of charge, but please [RSVP on Eventbright]
BeGes Toastmasters Meetings
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