A Standing Ovation
Toastmaster Randy Dunn received a standing ovation for his stirring rendition of "Food, Glorious Food!" Three main courses were served up during the meeting: speaking, listening, and thinking. Word Master Don Groff introduced "Gluttony," and Joke Master Melinda Lowrance overindulged everyone with the opportunity for laughter. Judy Groff spoke on "Everyday Leadership." She shared three episodes from her leadership experience. The first dealt with designing a curriculum of leadership for ambassadors of Cooperative Extension. Next was her vision of making the big move from Lake Pointe to Pardee, a move that required a partnership with Karla Reese and Mary Beth Dallman, and slow but sure moves until the membership came on board. Judy's final passage on leadership styles noted her Myers Briggs test and embraced team players that filled in the gaps. This was from the Pathways project on Leadership Styles. Jose...