http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/ tictalkers Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:20:10 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2006. http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/21.html Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:19:29 GMT Aarrrgh!!!! Despite an absence of rum, the Tic Talkers Talk Like a Pirate Day meeting can be considered a success, as not a single mate was forced to walk the plank (though Cap'n Ed Beard did come close). Charley made the day by entertaining us all with his humourous speech entitled 'I Shaved my Ears for This!' Long John Demera will hopefully make better arrangements for refreshments at next year's meeting. http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=21 http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/20.html Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:16:02 GMT Last week, guest Fiona Haysom, from the Spirited Club in Halifax, impressed us all with her speaking skills and lovely accent. She even won a couple of trophies! Originally from South Africa, Fiona is attempting to earn three TM designations in one year (Triple Crown Award). As yesterday's Jokemaster, Fiona managed to make Charley blush a couple of shades redder than Ruth's hair. No easy feat! Ruth was so flabbergasted she forgot to time an evaluation! Since we're such a mild-mannered, reserved club, it will likely take us some time to catch up with Fiona's more progressive... (more) http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=20 http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/17.html Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:05:28 GMT Congratulations to TIC Talkers Sergeant at Arms Juanita Shay on becoming our club's Toastmaster of the Year for 2005-2006. As our official 'greeter,' Juanita enthusiastically welcomes members and guests to our weekly meetings. She actively participates in meeting roles and last month became our newest CTM. Without a doubt, she is one Toastmaster who was 'Born to XL.' http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=17 http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/18.html Sat, 01 Jul 2006 14:29:08 GMT July 1st marks the beginning of a new Toastmasters year and a new executive for our club. Outgoing Area Governor Wanda Baker was present at our June 27th meeting to install the new executive: President Jim Bendell, VP Education Ruth Flemming, VP Membership John Blumsum, VP Public Relations Amy Bell, Secretary Peter Freeman, Treasurer Faye Rose and Sergeant at Arms Juanita Shay. Peter and Faye look on while Wanda installs Juanita as Sergeant at Arms. http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=18 http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/19.html Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:48:01 GMT Always one to bring dignity and flair to our induction ceremonies, outgoing VP Membership Keith Dexter ended his term with a bang by welcoming incoming Area 11 Governor Brenda Saunders/Todd as our newest member. Brenda's presence is sure to put a sparkle on our meetings. Her laughter is infectious and her banana bread is delicious! This will be the first time in TIC Talkers' history that we will have an area governor in our midst. http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=19 http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/16.html Wed, 10 May 2006 14:04:36 GMT At last Friday's Division D contest, Charley Vaughan won second prize in the International Speech category while Peter Freeman came in third in the Table Topics competition. Charley will go on to compete at the contest held during the District 45 conference later this month. Thank you to both Charley and Peter for doing such a fine job representing our club at these events and also to John for acting as one of the judges. http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=16 http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/15.html Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:38:06 GMT Congratulations to Charley Vaughan and Peter Freeman for doing such a fine job representing TIC Talkers at last Saturday's Area contest. Peter placed first in the Table Topics competition while Charley placed a close second in the International speech contest. Both members will go on to compete at the Division level on May 5th. The evening was hosted by TIC Talkers and was a tremendous success, with approximately fifty toastmasters and guests in attendance. Contest chair Keith Dexter kept the audience engaged with his humorous quips while proceeding smoothly through the evening's busy... (more) http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=15 http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/14.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 02:20:17 GMT At the Area 11 Humorous Speech and Evaluation contest, Jim placed first in Evaluations while John placed second in the Humorous Speech department. Both went on to compete at the Division level where Jim once again placed first and John placed a strong 'fourth' (well... at least according to John). Best of luck to Jim as he moves on to the District 45 competition! http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=14 http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/13.html Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:36:42 GMT CTM CL John Blumsum and ATM-B CLx2 Jim Bendell will be representing TIC Talkers at this year's Area 11 Humorous Speech and Evaluation contest. The contest will be held October 19th from 6:30 to 8:45 pm in the Helen Creighton Room of the Alderney Library, Dartmouth. http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=13 http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/archive/12.html Fri, 30 Sep 2005 22:09:50 GMT Our club's Humorous Speech and Evaluation contest will be held Tuesday October 11th. Please let our VP Education know if you are interested in participating. Although the date for the Area contest has yet to be announced, the Division contest has been scheduled for October 25th. http://tictalkers.blogdrive.com/comments?id=12