Dog Days of Summer
Table Topics Master Karla Reese delivered with ten prompts for members, from “the best summer vacation” to “what gives your life meaning?” Toastmaster Judy Groff developed the theme of the “dog days of summer.” Sally Jones spoke from an advanced manual with captivating stories of travel. These included flying across the Atlantic, catching a freighter to New York from Ireland, and a trip to Camp Lejeune. Judy gave her a glowing evaluation and a grow about repetitive gestures. Melinda was joke master, Wendy Whitaker was grammarian, Don Groff was word master, Caitlin Owens was ah-counter, and Vicky Balson was timer. Karen Alexander was the GE and TT evaluator. In attendance were the following members: Judy and Don Groff, Don Emon, Karen Alexander, Wendy Whitaker, Vicky Balson, Danielle Messer, Karla Reese, Caitlin Owens, Carole Kitchen, Sally Jones, Melinda Lowrance, and Molly Garnett. Guest: Josh Gravley.