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Who Are the Blog's "Voices"? ...

This entry was posted on 6/21/2010 3:39 PM and is filed under Pictures, Ramblings.

Who are we the voices of Big D Talk anyway?

First of all, Paul Carter started the club's blog in mid-November 2006, only two months after joining Big “D” Toastmasters and 1½ months before becoming an officer. Most of the postings were written by him; he edited the rest! He was laid off in early summer 2008 then landed a “dream job” (as he called it) of travelling around the world; however, he could only be home on weekends, so he had to leave the club—but not before giving a farewell speech that received a standing ovation. He expressed his desire that the blog continue; but, it languished 15 months. Still, it was so well optimized that it continued to draw as many as 2000 hits every month; the spike of almost 3000 hits in March 2009 later made him ask us, “What did you do?” (“Nothing,” we replied!) July 2009 recorded 1,797 hits! Paul made one last post on August 22 once we finally made arrangements to reactive the blog. Finally, on August 26, 2009, he showed Angelo Pereira and me how to use the blog and explained some nifty options he had never had time to use. Paul then transferred ownership to Angelo.

In the meantime, Angelo became extremely busy and had other issues that delayed its effective use again. After setting us up as “authors,” Mike has been posting since January, and I've been posting since May while following as much as possible Paul's highly successful model. So, here we are (although I think all of us but Danni have changed a bit):

Angelo Pereira—Owner and
Editor (August 26, 2009-present)

Danni Babik Mike Weibel David Medart

Paul Carter, Blog Founder and
Editor (Nov. 2006-Aug. 26, 2009)

Occasionally, while Angelo was secretary, the president or someone else would send Paul a summary based on their minutes; but these are the current editor and “authors.” I could explain our credentials and why we're here, but that can wait. Yes, it takes four of us right now to do what Paul used to do. Let's just say for now that we're all busy, especially Angelo (who just got married; long story condensed into two speeches!) and Danni who joined Big “D” in February 2001 and will become District 50's lieutenant governor for education and training on July 1! Mike is currently VPPR; and, I cared enough to persist and not let the blog fade away. But, now those of you who haven't visited our club yet know what we look like!