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Posted in Meetings on Jan 30th, 2012
Hi Everyone
The theme of Thursday’s meeting: Sustainable foods - ethical choices or just another rip off? The term “sustainability” is everywhere. What does susainability mean to you? Would you pay more for a piece of salmon labeled “sustainable catch”? Why or why not?
Cheers, Sinisa
Posted in Meetings on Jan 24th, 2012
Hi everyone,
This week’s theme is “Getting in shape by watching what you eat”. It’s basically about why people should be looking at what they eat and how much is really enough for them. Diet may be good, but it doesn’t always work. You need a balance of what you eat (can’t eat too much or […]
Posted in Meetings on Jan 17th, 2012
Hi everyone.
I’ll be your toastmaster for the next meeting, and the theme is going to be — graffiti.
Do you like graffiti, hate it, have a personal experience or got caught doing it? I want to know.
See you all Thursday.
Kevin
Posted in Meetings on Jan 10th, 2012
Good Day NightVisioners, * Is our club a supportive and positive learning environment? * Are you given opportunities to develop effective communication and leadership skills?
Theme: Club Moments of Truth
1st Half: Speeches.
2nd Half: Moments of Truth, hosted by Jenny. Jenny will lead us through a group evaluation exercise (here is where we implement our evaluation skills […]
Posted in Meetings on Jan 2nd, 2012
Hello everyone. I hope the holidays are treating you well and you appropriately stocked your liquor cabinet for New Year’s Eve. With that in mind, our theme for the next Toastmasters meeting on January 5 will be New Year’s resolutions. What new year’s resolutions you have made this year and why? […]
Posted in Meetings on Dec 13th, 2011
Hello Night Visioners,
It’s beginning to look a lot like a winter solstice celebration.
It’s our last meeting before our holiday break when some of us will be celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah or Yalda or Malanka or Pancha Ganapati or some other festivus that salutes light, warmth, and companionship at a time when our days are increasingly […]
Posted in Meetings on Dec 5th, 2011
Hello everyone,
‘Tis the season to be jolly! … and what better way to accomplish this than with *alcohol beverages*?
In preparation for all those upcoming Christmas parties, our theme for this week’s meeting will focus on everything and anything alcoholic, from historical anecdotes and cultural differences, to the myriad of humorous stories that somehow sneak into […]
Posted in Meetings on Nov 28th, 2011
Hi Everyone,
This weeks theme will be: Gift Giving.
It is that time of the year again and we are all starting to prepare gifts for our friends and family for Christmas. Why do we exchange gifts, what is the meaning behind gift giving and what gifts have we re-gifted.
This week, I would love to hear your […]
Posted in Meetings on Nov 22nd, 2011
Hi Everybody,
During the meeting this week, I will be talking about the cultural phenomenon that is STAR WARS!!! Everything from movies, comics, books, video games and toys… time permitting of course.
I would love to have introductions about everybody’s first experience and/or favorite experience with the Star Wars franchise.
See you Thursday!
Richard
Posted in Meetings on Nov 14th, 2011
Hello Toastmasters!
Invented 5-10,000 years ago as a way to preserve milk for later consumption, cheese is now enjoyed around the world: with wine and crackers, in sandwiches, on pasta, in desserts and in so many other ways. It’s amazing how many forms it takes–from mascarpone to gorgonzola to parmesan–especially when you consider that the basic […]