Conservatively Speaking Toastmasters Club

Another engaging and inspiring Toastmasters meeting on July 4th a reminder that growth happens when we consistently challenge ourselves to communicate, lead, and inspire one another.

A special thank you to Chittibabu Pacharu, our Toastmaster of the Day, for leading the meeting with enthusiasm and keeping the theme engaging from start to finish. Their guidance created a welcoming and supportive environment that encouraged participation throughout the morning.

The meeting featured a lineup of meaningful speeches that highlighted personal growth and diverse perspectives. Gabriela Claravall delivered "What My Mentor Taught Me," sharing valuable lessons on mentorship as part of the Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring project. Akie "Kiki" Danilowicz followed with "The Culture I Chose," demonstrating effective vocal variety and body language while reflecting on a meaningful personal journey.

The Table Topics session, led by Karishmaa, challenged members to think on their feet and respond with confidence, creating a fun and energetic atmosphere for everyone in attendance.

🏆 Table Topics Winner:
Saina 👏

A big thank you to the meeting team whose dedication helped make the session a success:

Greeter: Kevin Morgan
Sergeant at Arms & Toastmaster of the Day: Chittibabu Pacharu
Officer Welcome & Presiding Officer: Kee Smith
Grammarian: Chelvy Suntheresen (Word of the Day)
Ah-Counter: Sarah Lusby
Timer: Kee Smith
General Evaluator: Benny Mobley
Table Topics Master: Karishmaa
Evaluators: Masaru Hirose and Kevin Morgan

The meeting concluded with reports from the evaluation team, club business led by Kee Smith, and another reminder of what makes Toastmasters such a rewarding experience.

Meetings like this showcase the supportive environment, continuous learning, and sense of community that make Toastmasters so valuable. Whether you're looking to strengthen your public speaking skills, grow as a leader, or build confidence, every meeting offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together.

Celebrating the club's success achieving the Smedley Level!

We had another engaging and enriching Toastmasters meeting on June 6th! 🎤✨

From insightful speeches to energetic Table Topics, the session was filled with learning, storytelling, and great participation.

A big thank you to KimAnh Vu, our Toastmaster of the Day, for leading the meeting smoothly and keeping everyone engaged throughout! 👏

🌟 Meeting Highlights:

🎤 Gabriela Claravall – “Figuring out my leadership style”
🥗 Sudyanti Widjaja – “Brain Foods”
🎨 Akie “Kiki” Danilowicz – “Just Looking at Graffiti”

Each speech brought unique perspectives—from leadership journeys to health insights and creative cultural experiences.

🔥 The Table Topics session, led by Kevin Morgan, kept everyone thinking on their feet and speaking with confidence.

👏 Appreciation to our evaluators:
• Kee Smith
• Srinivasan Gomadam Ramesh
• Finn McClusky

And a big thank you to the full meeting team for making it a success:
• Sgt. at Arms: Saravanan Kaliappan
• Grammarian: Sarah Lusby
• Ah-Counter: Akie “Kiki” Danilowicz
• Timer: Gang Feng
• General Evaluator: Saravanan Kaliappan
• Presiding Officer: Kevin Morgan

Meetings like these continue to remind us that growth happens when we step up, speak up, and support each other.

Looking forward to another inspiring session next week!

#𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀