Notables! Lucy told us that true Self Confidence is recognition that we are all human beings and committing to thinking independently. Michelle congratulates Denise for her efforts in building a new Toastmasters club at her work. Her efforts filled a room with standing room only.  Her efforts may lead to the formation of not one [...]

Notables! Rich opened the meeting by giving us wonderful descriptions of views of Seattle and Lake Washington at the beginning of the day. Alan gave his Icebreaker speech tonight. He told us about growing up in North Dakota giving us colorful descriptions of the landscapes.  He tells us he’s quite the do it yourselfer and [...]

Notables! Scott opened the meeting telling us about stilted corporate events and uncomfortable family parties. Take it with spirit!  Liquid spirits that is. Our first speaker, Gary told us about the 520 Bridge and why it needs to be replaced. The new toll pricing and methods for collecting the tolls; the options for using the Good [...]

Lance gaveled the meeting to order at 5:32. We had 5 (actually 6) guests (but one is a returning member).   Opener Mark went thru a fairly detailed list of the pros and cons of Columbus’ “discovery” (by Europeans) of the Americas. The discovery was not particularly good for the native America population, who died [...]

Notables! Michelle as opener spoke about how acestors teach us lessons that we don’t always understand intentions. Tammie told us a personal story of her son playing football and the worries of a nurse mom to be balanced with the desire to let her children make their own decisions. Pete gave us an interpretive reading.  [...]

Notables! Mark gave his Icebreaker tonight and shared the story of his first summer job and how it impacted him for the rest of his life.  It was a touching story reflecting on his past and his parents divorce.  Something many people can relate to.  He filled his speech with humor and set the bar [...]

Notables! This meeting just went to the dogs! James told us in his opener about how Seattle is really a dog city.  There are the same number of dogs as there are school age children. Anything you can do for yourself in the city you can do for your dogs. Matt in his description of [...]

Notables! Lance opened the meeting with the phrase that Happiness is like drunkards who look for their home with the vague knowledge that they have one.  He reminds us that if you don’t worry about will find yourself in a comfortable position on a park bench and finding the breath of contentment.  Pete told us [...]

Notables! Michelle as opener told us about the legacy of the women in her life, her aunt and her mother, and how they influenced her. We had a small group tonight as a lot of members were on vacation, so some folks did more than one role.  Matt was timer and videographer.  Michelle was Opener, [...]

Notable Northgaters! Tonight was a fun meeting that kept everyone on their toes!  Although the theme was Elvis the sub-theme was Impromptu Speeches.  It started with me giving a Toastmasters Better Speaker Module on Impromptu Speaking.  Then it went on to three practical examples of impromptu speaking by some willing volunteers. Fred.  Yes you read [...]