Five guests today! Tammy gave a wonderful speech and even utilized PowerPoint (6/26/2009)

Great meeting! An inspirational talk by Bob entitled "If You Want to Rock and Roll" about career success and Carolyn's Table Topics response about her Grandfather teaching her to respect and demand respect were among the highlights.  Houa made some amazing Pad Thai with killer sauce. (6/19/2009)

Lena gave a moving speech on why we should dance.  Bob did a great job of leading the meeting and Denis stepped in to do a fun Table Topics session. Shaun won best Table Topics Speaker. (5/15/2009)

What an exciting meeting! Tammy was Toastmaster, TJ gave his third speech, and Lena led table topics with the theme "A face only a Mother could love."  Houa won best table topics speaker.  Next week Bob is Toastmaster so we know it'll be fun. (5/8/2009)

What an awesome way to kick off Friday!  Denis Wesenberg, CTM, CL, gave an entertaining speech on his history with dogs.  Tammy Yates led Table Topics with a construction theme.  T.J. Springle won the best Table Topics speaker award. (4/17/2009).

Another great meeting! Cindy was Toastmaster of the day for the first time and did very well.

Houa was Topicsmaster for the first time and did a fine job especially with the use of the theme.    She also brought home made eggs rolls for treats. (4/3/2009)

What a great meeting! Houa excelled her 1st time as Toastmaster, Cindy won best Table Topics, Bob best Evaluator, and Tammy best Speaker!  We had two speeches and a fun learning environment! (3/27/2009)

Cindy Cameron gave her icebreaker today. Yay! (3/20/2009)

Denis Wesenberg spoke today. The theme was Deja Vu all over again and Bob Arnold got the same question twice.  We had great attendance and two very welcome guests. (3/13/2009)

T.J. Springle gave his icebreaker speech! (3/6/2009)

Welcome new member Cindy Cameron! Tammy Yates gave speech #2. (2/27/2009)

We had TWO icebreaker speeches!  Houa and Lena spoke and did nice job. 


(pictured left to right) President Mike Cook inducted new members T.J. Springle , Lena Gerasimov , Houa Xiong (2/20/2009)

Tammy Yates did a great job as Toastmaster on her first time!  Congrats!  Dr. Shaun Jamison talked about how Toastmasters helps with goal setting and achieving. Mike Cook lead us in some creative Table Topics.
(2/13/2009)

Carolyn Kummula gave her fourth speech.  It was entitled Road Trip - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.   Carolyn shared her experience road tripping with her family.   We were thoroughly entertained! (2/6/2009)

Tammy Yates gave her icebreaker speech.  It was well-done and used PowerPoint. (1/23/2009)

Our open house was a huge success!  President Mike Cook 

welcomed all of our guests, including the special guest speaker (more later) and Western Division Governor, Dru Jorgensen.  Dr. Shaun Jamison gave the exhortation and challenged us to take Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's example of speaking truth and standing for what is right.

Dave Pylipow, Executive Vice President of Human Resources gave some comments with memorable quotes:  "Grow or Die"  "You will pay for training whether you do it or not" and (with regards responsibility for growing) "Look in the Mirror."  We thank Dave for being our guest speaker and his support of Toastmasters.

Denis Wesenberg led table topics with the theme of open house.  Dru Jorgensen, Tammy Yates, Tom Lindberg, and Shaun Jamison all gave short talks in response to Denis's questions.  Kudos to Tammy as a new member for doing so well!

Carolyn Kummala was the timer and Tammy Yates was our Wordmaster.

Cindy Joice closed by inviting our guests to join and sharing these two inspirational quotes:

From Hazel Lee:

I held a moment in my hand, brilliant as a star, fragile as a flower, a tiny sliver of one hour.  I dripped it carelessly, Ah!  I didn't know, I held opportunity.

 

And from William Hale White:

When I look back now over my life and call to mind what I might have had simply for taking and did not take, my heart is like to break.

Thank you to all of our guests and participants.  Welcome new members!  We look forward to growing together!

(posted 1/16/2009)

We had a fabulous meeting on January 9th!  Mike was Toastmaster, Denis was the speaker, Sandy exhortationist, and Shaun table topics master.  We had two great guests, Liz and Rob.  Denis spoke on the Five Laws - one of which is being first.  Who remembers the 2nd person to fly solo across the Atlantic?  We were excited to welcome our newest member, Tammy Yates, who is pictured below:

Bob Arnold gave his 10th speech to obtain the Competent Communicator Award!  He now moves on to the advanced communicator program and can also work on the leadership track.

Due to the holidays, there will be no meetings on:  December 26th and January 2nd.  (posted 11/15/2008)

Mike Cook gave a fabulous speech on "Beat the Clock" persuading us to abandon daylight savings time.

(posted 12/12/2008)

We had another great meeting!  Mike Cook was Toastmaster, Carolyn Kummala led a challenging Table Topics session which Bob Arnold won for an inspiring talk.  Shaun Jamison gave a speech entitled "Water, Water Everywhere - Living a Life of Abundance."  Listen in here.
(posted 11/21/2008)

Members Shaun & Sandy spoke to the Grandview Middle School sixth graders about public speaking.  It was both a fun and learning experience.  (posted 11/14/2008)

Super Valued Speakers Toastmasters member Shaun Jamison was among those honored for earning their Distinguished Toastmaster Award since July 1st.  Shaun also gave the toast to the office of the prime minister of Canada at the District Conference (it's harder than it sounds ;)) (posted 10/27/2008)

We had a great meeting!  Alexey amazingly explained the current financial crisis in a few minutes in his speech "And the word of the day is . . ."  This was Alexey's 2nd speech and the project was "organize your speech."

Mike introduced us to the five most significant weather events in Minnesota history.  This was his seventh speech - only three more to the Competent Communicator award.  The project was "research your topic." (posted 10/17/2008)

Outgoing Area 93 Governor Bob Nowak recognized Mike Cook's outstanding commitment to the growth of the club and its members. Mike served as an officer, regularly took on challenging meeting roles, and competed in an area speech contest. Mike made an impromptu speech about the impact of Toastmasters in his life during an event honoring Supervalu's relationship with and support of Toastmasters over the year. Several dignitaries were present including the International President of Toastmasters.

Mike is picture on the right with Area 93 Governor Bob Nowak. Each area consists of 5-6 clubs, each of whom submits their nominee for Toastmaster of the Year.

Congratulations Mike!

Latest Club Video (updated 7/17/2008)

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Dr. Shaun Jamison talks at Talking Meds Toastmasters about the impact Toastmasters has had on his life (refers to membership contest that has been completed) - 3/25/2008 http://supervalued.freetoasthost.ws/files/DW_B0042.wav

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