Hi All,
It was a fun filled and meaningful night. We had 12 members present and four guests. One of the guests was Sue Taylor, who was later voted in as our even NEWEST MEMBER. Yes, we have two new members this month.
Vicki Willard acted as our Sergeant of Ams and President tonight and welcomed us.
Paul Johnson was our Toastmaster tonight. We were artfully informed about the principle of A.S.K. “We can do great things if we are not afraid to ask.” Paul masterfully lead us through an action-packed meeting.
Our speakers presented the following:
Bill Kovach spoke to us as training attendees on break. His speech entitled “The GAP – the gap between sales and marketing and three easy ways to cure it,” taught us just that. We learned the importance of communication between the marketing and sales departments of companies, to avoid wastes in spending and attain their goals. Most importantly, Bill ended ON TIME!
Sue Taylor spoke to us on the gift in the mist of the storm. She had us mesmerized as she told the story of moving from a fairy tale life to a life of “storm.” Her message was, “It’s not what happens, it’s what you do about it to move out of the storm.” It’s obvious she has learned from her experiences, as did we tonight.
Jon Schwartz (not Vinny) took us from getting into heaven to the horse races. We were well entertained and laughing as we learned that it’s the results that matter. And the most important result is that you’re happy in your life.
The food . . . or shall we say the chips and dip were good.
Our evaluations were superb.
Vicki displayed our new “Distinguished Club of 2007″ award. Congratulations Club!!!
Bill Hoskins passed around his new Membership Requirements form for our appreciation and approval.
We were busy and ended 10 minutes late.
Next week’s meeting will be at the Sandy Springs library. We will have no meeting on Labor Day, Sept. 3.
Don’t forget our web site. Check it out: Toastmasters Atlanta
The biannual dues still due. Please bring a check made out to Speakers Roundtable for $45 to the meeting or mail one to me.
Till next week.
Best Regards,
Deborah Hill, Secretary