Our 2016 International Speech and Table Topics contests took place last night. Thanks to those who volunteered as judges, timers and ballot counters. Major kudos to the members who stepped up to compete.
- Maureen Bogues
- John Celenza
- Alan Davis
- Gina Grahame
- Geoff Lewis
- Claudine Offer
- Hoa Su
International Speech Winners:
| 3rd Place | 2nd Place |
| Maureen Bogues | John Celenza |
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Table Topics Winners:
| 3rd Place | 2nd Place |
| Geoff Lewis | Alan Davis |
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Massive congrats to the woman who ran off with top prize for, not one, but both contests: MS. GINA GRAHAME!
| 1st Place |
| Gina Grahame |
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And a BIG “Well Done!” to our treasurer, Joel Sierra. After just 2 speeches, Joel expertly organized and toastmastered both contests. Last week, I encouraged everyone to be willing to step outside their comfort zones to get the most from their Toastmasters experience. Joel is showing us how’s it’s done.
NEXT THURSDAY, YOU CAN ROOT GINA ON… as she competes in the Area E5 contests next Thursday, March 3 at 5:30. It’s at the Wells Fargo Annex, 333 Market St. (east of Fremont). Cost is $7 by March 1, or $8 at the door. Link here to register: https://e5andi1.wufoo.com/forms/joint-area-contest-e5-and-i1/
…OR ENJOY A FUN EVENING AT RAINBOW!.. We’ve got a great meeting coming up next week, including Susan Hughes as toastmaster, VP Membership John Celenza covering table topics, and Matt Homier giving his ice breaker. Plus our usual stimulating meeting-after-the-meeting at Crepevine.
Whichever you choose, I hope you’ll be spending next Thursday night with your Rainbow comrades.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER SI LI!
You’ve probably seen Si at meetings, since she’s been coming for several weeks. We’re happy to welcome her to our ranks as our newest member! She’ll be presenting her ice breaker in just under 4 weeks, on March 24. She’s been added to the updated Rainbow member contact list, attached.
DUES ARE DUE!
You can pay your $69 renewal to Joel or me at next week’s meeting, by credit card or check. Or mail your check, made out to Rainbow Toastmasters, to: Joel Sierra, 3675A 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110.
Enjoy the weekend!
Richard