Club contests over - On to Area Contests

Well it has been a very busy two weeks since my last post.  As you could probably tell, we are in the fall contest season and this has been consuming my time.  But it is a very exiting time at the club level with all the competitors vying for the position to represent Prairie Schooners at the upcoming Area Contests. The contest organizers were also feverishly getting things organized so feedback and credit could be granted in their Competent Leader manuals.

Well two weeks ago we had our club Table Topics contest.  There were five competitors who all did a very good job at answering the general question asked of them.  Well with any competition there has to be one person that rises to the top.  With the help of our guest Judges, one who was our Division Governor, a winner was selected by following the judging guidelines.  I am happy to report that our President, Jane, will be representing Prairie Schooners at the Area Table Topics Contest that will be held October 13th.  Why not come out and support Jane.  I am sure she would love to see you in the audience.

Well after the excitement of the contest there were a few more events that filled up our noon hour time slot.  If you remember, we had an on-line scavenger hunt in the fall.  It turns out the the winner of this contest has been hiding out in San Francisco for the last few months and is now back in Saskatoon.  Our President took the opportunity to present her with the first place prize, a hand painted silk scarf.  A beautiful item that was painted and donated by last year's Division E Governor, Rena.  Thanks Rena and congratulations Dawn.

Near the end of the meeting we received a membership application from one of our guests.  She had stopped in as a guest at a prior meeting.  She liked what she saw and decided Toastmasters could help her with her communications skill development.  Welcome aboard Christine.

This happened two weeks ago and last week we had our humorous speech contest.  Everyone in the audience really enjoyed the presentations. You could tell by their reactions when we heard about Melissa's "Little Monster" and how Jane gained her independence when she graduated from "The Pop Can".  I think we could put ourselves in the situations they described.  Again we had the help from judges who were outside our club.  Special thanks to Ed and Vijay, our Area Governor for coming out and supporting our contest.  Well, again only one contestant can go on to the Area contest.  For the second year in a row, our President Jane will be representing our club. With her infectious smile and good natured humour we know she will do well.

If you are interested in hearing a few proficient speakers stop by any toastmasters club or visit an Area Contest.  Visit us on Wednesdays for more details and see how Toastmasters can help you develop your communication and leadership skills.