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Theme of "The Fair" and Induction of Three New Members

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From L to R, Wendy Whitaker, Nick Ronningen, and Josh Gravley read the new member pledge under the direction of Caitlin Owens, the VP of Membership. Carole Kitchen as Toastmaster led us on a rollicking good time.  She introduced and transitioned with information on fairs, which was the theme.  Word Master Mary Beth Dallman introduced the superb "rollicking" word, and Danielle Messer read us a joke as Joke Master. Shortly after his new member induction, Josh Gravley introduced himself in a memorable ice-breaker.  It was in the tradition of a stand-up comedian, with great humorous content and smooth delivery.  Betty McCallister was the evaluator. Don Emon gave a speech on his "Cancer History." It traced his continual misdiagnosis and some heroes that persisted in pinpointing the cause and treatment needed.  Don said the lesson was to "be your own hero."  Sally Jones was the evaluator. Table Topics Master Judy Groff reinforced the "f