North Carolina!
Toastmaster Jeanne Resen, with her theme of North Carolina, touched on a number of the state's highlights. Yes, waterfalls like at Dupont was one of them, and that was dealt with in more detail in one of the main speeches. Sally Jones was the Joke Master. A new-member induction was run by VPE Karen Alexander to make Ray Daley and Blanca Sanchez officially accepted into the fold. Judy Groff spoke on "Unforgettable Mr. Colbertson" in her speech of effective coaching as a process of mentoring. She said this dignified Southern gentleman set a high standard for mentoring. He began in helping her find a place to live 48 years ago in neighboring Polk County. Her job was to be with Cooperative Extension as a 4-H agent. Judy discovered the need for a 4-H club in Tryon, and Mr. Colbertson listened to her plan and advised her to seek out Della Jackson, a leader in the black community. Judy's evaluator was Melinda Lowrance. Karen ...