Staying Positive
Today, we were privileged to see two of our newest members give their first speeches. Amy and Michael both gave their Ice Breaker speeches which is a way to formally introduce yourself to the group, and both did excellent jobs. Amy's speech was a moving one titled "Performing for a Different Audience," and she talked about her life of performing: Piano, Dance, Magician's Assistant, Her Children, Her Customers, and Her Fellow Toastmasters. Amy was later evaluated by Brad who described her speech as picturesque and gave her glows such as word choice and evoking emotion as well as grows such as trying to get more comfortable speaking away from the lectern. Michael's speech was biographical in nature as he discussed being a fifth generation Henderson County resident, his family's business Piggy's where everyone in the family is involved, his work as an attorney at Van Winkle Law Firm, and his newest venture being the Chairman for the Hendersonvi...