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Club News Archive 202506
π₯ Theme: The meeting theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting was BASEBALL, led by Toastmaster of the Day, Erica Neal. We warmly welcomed Nathaniel Smith as a first-time guest.
π Word of the Day: The Grammarian, Rebecca Taylor, introduced the Word of the Day: βout in left fieldβ β odd; out of it; a bit off; eccentric.
π Prepared Speeches:
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CALVIN MITCHELL
- Speech Title: A Night To Remember
- Presentation Mastery Path / Level 1 / Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language
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LEE HOLLIDAY
- Speech Title: ARE YOU A BARRIER ... OR A BRIDGE?
- Strategic Relationships Path / Level 2 / Understanding Your Leadership Style
π Best Speaker Award: LEE HOLLIDAY
π Best Table Topics Award: BURNNIE HOLLIDAY
π Best Evaluator Award: GREG ALLEN
π JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING!
π Next Meeting: Monday, June 2, 2025 @ 6:45 PM | YMCA Spartanburg
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π₯ Theme: The meeting theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting was TECHNOLOGY β GOOD OR BAD, led by Toastmaster of the Day, Renee Simone. We were privileged to induct Sean Ludeman as our newest club member.
π Word of the Day: The Grammarian, Greg Allen, introduced the Word of the Day: innovate β verb, to introduce something new such as an idea, method, or device.
π Prepared Speeches:
- REBECCA TAYLOR
- Speech Title: And The Winner Isβ¦
- Presentation Mastery Path / Level 3 / Inspire Your Audience
- BURNNIE HOLLIDAY
- Speech Title: Look to the Stars
- Leadership Development Path / Level 3 / Inspire Your Audience
Best Speaker Award: REBECCA TAYLOR
Best Table Topics Award: LEE HOLLIDAY
Best Evaluator Award: LASHANNE GOINS
π JOIN US NEXT WEEK!π Next Meeting: Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
π YMCA Spartanburg
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π₯ Theme: MOTHERβS DAY β¦ was the meeting theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting led by Toastmaster of the Day, John McKinney. We warmly welcomed 2 guests β Sean Ludeman and Regina Spurgeon.
π Word of the Day: puissant β having great power or influence. The Grammarian, Courtney Cancer, introduced this Word of the Day.
π Prepared Speeches:
- GREG ALLEN
- Speech Title: Becoming an Influencer
- Persuasive Influence Path / Level 4 / Leading in Difficult Situations
- MARY UHLIR
- Speech Title: Habits of Successful Toastmasters
- Presentation Mastery Path / Level 1 / Evaluation and Feedback #1
π Best Speaker Award: GREG ALLEN
π Best Table Topics Award: CALVIN MITCHELL
π Best Evaluator Award: AUTUMN LAMB
π JOIN US NEXT WEEK!
π Next Meeting: Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
π YMCA Spartanburg
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π₯ Theme: TRIPLE CROWN β¦ was the meeting theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting led by Toastmaster of the Day, Lee Holliday. We warmly welcomed 1 guest - Azeem Hussain.
π Word of the Day: equestrian β related to horse riding. The Grammarian, Burnnie Holliday, introduced this Word of the Day.
π Prepared Speeches:
- Mary Uhlir β Speech Title: What Every Jobseeker Needs to Know
- Burnnie Holliday β Speech Title: Making A Difference One Life At A Time
π Ice Breaker Award: ERICA NEAL
π Best Speaker Award: MARY UHLIR
π Best Table Topics Award: BURNNIE HOLLIDAY
π Best Evaluator Award:GREG ALLEN
π JOIN US NEXT WEEK!
π Next Meeting: Monday, May 5, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
π YMCA Spartanburg
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π₯ Theme: BLOOMING WITH IDEAS β¦ was the meeting theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting led by Toastmaster of the Day, Autumn Lamb. We warmly welcomed 2 guests - Lo'Heem Miller and Helen Drakeford.
π Word of the Day: reinvigorate β to put vitality and vigor back into (someone or something). The Grammarian, Rebecca Taylor, introduced this Word of the Day.
π Prepared Speeches:
- Calvin Mitchell β Speech Title: Are All Religions the Same?
- Burnnie Holliday β Speech Title: Movie Night
π Best Speaker Award: BURNNIE HOLLIDAY
π Best Table Topics Award: LOβHEEM MILLER (guest)
π Best Evaluator Award: MARY UHLIR
π JOIN US NEXT WEEK!
π Next Meeting: Monday, April 28, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
π YMCA Spartanburg
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π₯ Theme: HUMOR! β¦ was the meeting theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting led by Toastmaster of the Day, Calvin Mitchell.
π Word of the Day: sanctimonious β making a show of being morally superior to other people. The Grammarian, Renee Simone, introduced this Word of the Day.
π Prepared Speeches:
Courtney Cancer β Speech Title: Brain Smart Start
- Robert Murgado β Speech Title: Things to Know Before You Travel to China or Anywhere Else in the World
- Adib Kapasi β Speech Title: Hardhat Scholarship Presentation
π Best Speaker Award: ADIB KAPASI
π Best Table Topics Award: AUTUMN LAMB
π Best Evaluator Award: GREG ALLEN
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π Next Meeting: Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
π YMCA Spartanburg
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π₯ Theme: JAZZ
The meeting theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting was JAZZ. We welcomed one new guest, Oyin Adeite, this week. Our Toastmaster of the Day, Burnnie Holliday, shared about one of his favorite music genres β jazz.
π Word of the Day: genre β noun - a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content. The Grammarian, Lee Holliday, introduced this Word of the Day.
π Prepared Speeches:
- Mary Uhlir
- Title: A Dream Come True
- Autumn Lamb
- Title: Embracing Growth: Lessons for Nurturing an Authentic and Successful Life
π Best Speaker Award: AUTUMN LAMB
π Best Table Topics Award: ERICA NEAL
π Best Evaluator Award: ROBERT MURGADO
π JOIN US NEXT WEEK!
π
Next Meeting: Monday, April 14, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
π YMCA Spartanburg
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π₯ Theme: LAWS OF POWER
Our Toastmaster of the Day, John McKinney, chose LAWS OF POWER as the theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting.
π Word of the Day: archetype β noun - someone or something that is seen to be a perfect example; the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies. The Grammarian, Lee Holliday, introduced this Word of the Day.
π Prepared Speeches:
- Cecil Morehouse
- Title: Renaissance Man
- Rebecca Taylor
- Title: 2013
π Ice Breaker Awards: CECIL MOREHOUSE and REBECCA TAYLOR
π Best Speaker Award: CECIL MOREHOUSE
π Best Table Topics Award: ROBERT MURGADO
π Best Evaluator Award: AUTUMN LAMB
π JOIN US NEXT WEEK!
π
Next Meeting: Monday, April 7, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
π YMCA Spartanburg
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π₯ Theme: CAR RACING
The meeting theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting was CAR RACING. We welcomed one new guest, Cathy Irby, and a returning guest, Belinda Perry, this week. Our Toastmaster of the Day, Burnnie Holliday, shared about the three major types of car racing.
π Word of the Day:
The Grammarian, Cecil Morehouse, introduced this Word of the Day.
π Prepared Speeches:
- John McKinney
- Title: Imposter to Overcomer
- Greg Allen
- Title: 46
π Best Speaker Award: JOHN MCKINNEY
π Best Table Topics Award: BELINDA PERRY stepped up as a guest with an enthusiastic Table Topics response!
π Best Evaluator Award: RENEE SIMON provided insightful feedback to Greg Allen's speech.
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π
Next Meeting: Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
π YMCA Spartanburg
π¬ Meet like-minded people, build confidence, and become a better speaker by joining Toastmasters!
π₯ Theme: THE LUCK OF THE IRISH
The meeting theme for this weekβs Spartanburg Toastmasters meeting on St. Patrickβs Day was very timely. We welcomed one new guest, Beverly Thomas, and a returning guest, Jeremy Woodard, this week. Our Toastmaster of the Day, Mary Uhlir, shared the historical significance of St. Patrick and how St. Patrickβs Day is celebrated in different locales.
π Word of the Day:
The Grammarian, Greg Allen, introduced this Word of the Day, leading to several members offering their own limericks, composed ad lib!
π Prepared Speeches:
- Rebecca Taylor
- Title: Three Doors
- Lee Holliday
- Title: The Cockroach Theory For Self-Development
π Best Speaker Award: REBECCA TAYLOR
π Best Table Topics Award: ERICA NEAL shared how her ADD medication made her college education very successful.
π Best Evaluator Award: BURNNIE HOLLIDAY demonstrated how it is not difficult to evaluate Lee Holliday.
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Next Meeting: Monday, March 24, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
π YMCA Spartanburg
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