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Paul Carter, Editor

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Metro Division Speech-a-Brunch-a-thon a Success! ...

This entry was posted on 6/15/2010 11:33 AM and is filed under Speech, District, Metro Division.

Metro Division's Competent Communication Speech-a-Brunch-a-thon, by all accounts, was a rousing success! (For one, it's a lot easier to say than to type!) The only real surprise is the speaking slots didn't fill up more in advance. Leadership Lambda Toastmasters hosted it, and their members held all the meeting roles: Sgt.-at-Arms Danni Babik was vote-counter, District 50 2009-10 Proofreader/Grammarian Andrea Briden was timer, and President D. Scott Cooper was Toastmaster of the Event. Secretary (and Event Chair) Helen Humphrey gave the inspiration, led the Pledge of Allegiance, gave a speech, and evaluated Joseph Pezanowski's speech. (From just the evaluation and his props, I now know why he loves to grill! Daisy Santosh was also there, but I missed hers altogether; yours truly spoke after Joseph P. and Daisy left during the second break. But, that made three speakers from Big “D”!) Both of us in my group went past 7½ minutes, so we were both disqualified.

At least one speaker cancelled the day before, there were 2 or 3 added speakers, and several people (like me) spoke in the next group after arriving. I didn't know I was the first speaker after the break until my name was called! Helen was a little surprised by the unexpectedly fluid agenda; but, we all just went with the flow and enjoyed the time anyway. Some bought the brunch that smelled wonderful when they brought more food in!

Danni also designed and printed the agendas, brought spare manuals (thank goodness), and provided certificates (not just ribbons) for the best speaker and evaluator in each group of three. I left off my name badge as a speaker; but then, I was surprised to find out I was the only current governor in Metro who was there! However, incoming Metro Division Governor Joseph Díaz was there—and evaulated my speech—as were Tim Pike and Zhanat Elliston, the assistant governors for the current and the soon-to-be-realigned Area 31!

Not only was a good time had by all, but it is an excellent way to help clubs achieve their DCP goals by June 30!