Ahwatukee Toastmasters

We had a fun meeting on May 24 with two great speeches by Jim Chaston and Rick Phillips.

The word of the day was “flummoxed” which means to be completely unable to understand : utterly confused or perplexed.

Our blue ribbon winners were:
Spark plug: Gary Walker
Table Topics: Nico de Bruyn
Best Evaluator: Nico de Bruyn
Most Improved Speaker: Jim Chaston
Best Speaker: Rick Phillips

We had a fun meeting today, May 17. Glenn Steinman came up with some fun table topics. Paul Brunoforte gave an inspirational speech he will give at the Toastmasters Virtual Career and Personal Development Event on Saturday June 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Our blue ribbon winners were:

Spark plug: Glenn Steinman

Table Topics: Nico De Bruyn

Best Evaluator: Katrina Shawver

Most improved Speaker: Paul Brunoforte

Best Speaker: Paul Brunoforte

At our last meeting both Jim Chaston and Glenn Steinman gave great speeches, and Nico De Bruyn had some fun table topics on taxes.
Welcome to Sheri Simpson, our newest member!

Our blue ribbon winners:
Spark plug - Jianhong Zhou
Table Topics - Rick Phillips
Best Evaluator - Katrina Shawver
Most improved Speaker - Glenn Steinman
Best Speaker - Jim Chaston

Please join us every Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m., Esperanza Lutheran Church, 2601 E Thunderhill Pl, Phoenix AZ 85048. Make it the best hour of the week.

We had another high-energy meeting this past week. Gary Walker came up with some great Table Topics questions. Jianhong Zhou’s speech focused on why he stays in Toastmasters, and Paul Brunoforte’s speech focused on living with no regrets. All three sessions made for a powerful and energetic way to start your Tuesday morning.

A morning quote to keep with you this week, from Rick Phillips: “Laughter is ammunition. Reload often.”

Our blue ribbon winners for 4/5/22 are:
Spark plug – Rick Phillips
Table Topics – Rick Phillips
Best Evaluator – Nico de Bruyn
Most improved Speaker: Jianhong Zhou
Best Speaker: Paul Brunoforte

We had another great meeting yesterday. The energy level grows every week. Glenn Steinman did a great job as a first-time Toastmaster, and Jianhong Zhou offered some great table topics on the theme of St. Patrick’s Day. Both Andrew and Katrina gave speeches.

Congratulations to our blue ribbon winners:
Spark plug: Glenn Steinman
Table Topics: Nico De Bruyn
Best Evaluator: Jim Chaston
Most improved Speaker: Andrew Marcus
Best Speaker: Katrina Shawver

Congratulations to Rick Phillips who won the International Speech contest at the Area level.

He will now advance to the Ocotillo Division level. That contest is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, @ 12:00 noon. The contest will be held on Zoom. Thanks for representing Ahwatukee Toastmasters