Watermelon and other Goodies at the State Fair

Hoyt served as Toastmaster on the theme of "State Fairs."  He fared well in recruiting two members to very capably fill in at the last minute: Don Emon with a speech on squatter rights and Don Groff with being joke master.  "Concessions" was John Glover's word of the day.

Don E. conceded that you need to keep watch of any property that you have.  A squatter may encroach within a 10-year period and take hold if not discovered.  Jeanne Resen planted herself firmly with a mostly glowing evaluation.



Ron Climer gave his storytelling with a moral project.  He said from age 13-15 as a Floridian he helped load up watermelons in the field at the end of each row.  His task was to heave up the watermelon about seven feet for the foreman to catch and stack.  Unfortunately, his summer's work was made more difficult as the double axle tractor became in vogue.  It could pull a flatbed with a heavier load, which meant his seven foot heave became only five and six feet before the end of the load.  Watermelons that didn't reach the foreman's hands came back on Ron's head.  Stan Coss  gave an appreciative evaluation.


This is Ron at about age 15 after he's not thrown up the watermelon high enough to be caught.
Betty is an innocent bystander or rather the GE of the meeting.


Table Topics Master Sally Jones made respondents fair game and included some on the Apple Festival as well.  The Apple Festival starts Friday and concludes Monday.

The Eyes and Ears team consisted of Grammarian Melissa English, Ah-counter Karla Reese, and Timer Amy Sahf assisting Melinda Lowrance.  GE and TTE Betty McCallister gave a rousing review.

It was announced that the Potluck Social will be at Sally Jones's house beginning at 4:00 PM, Saturday, Sept. 22nd.  More details will be forthcoming.  If you want to view who was there two years ago, scroll down our website at    http://fourseasonstoastmasters.com/miscellaneous/celebrations/

In attendance for the 8-29 meeting were the following: Judy and Don Groff; Hoyt Griffith; John Glover; Don Emon; Ron Climer; Sally Jones; Jeanne Resen; Stan Coss; Brad Dienst; Karla Reese; Melinda Lowrance; Amy Sahf; Betty McCallister, and Michael Thompson.




Yum-yum!: Watermelon, not on the head but in the belly.


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