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Hitting the Sweet Spot
VanCore is like those (increasingly few) doctors who still accept new patients. We’re still accepting new members. If enthusiastic newbies keep showing up and dazzling with their charm and laying down membership fees, we might have to cap it. But … Continue reading
Let Fly the Fireworks
Toastmasters like to speak from the heart, and few subjects raise as many heartfelt feelings as home and country. So on American Independence Day, so close on the heels of Canada Day, veteran Susan Chew chose “patriotism” as her Table … Continue reading
Old Blood, New Blood
Connie Hubbs, as she ran the meeting, had a different-than-usual air about her. It was the easy authority of one who runs the whole kit-and-kaboodle. And why not? Connie was last week elected club president. She kicked off her term … Continue reading
Mary Lou Brings It Home. And a New VanCore Executive
The tenth and final speech in the Competent Communicator’s Manual is something special. You’re done! But of course now you have the experience to know… you’ve just begun. Mary Lou, the busiest woman in the Lower Mainland, knocked off #10, … Continue reading
Summary and Ice Breaker Debuts
Cory chaired the final meeting in May and our VanCore Toastmasters club continues to grow with healthy attendance of enthusiastic speakers. Roles were quickly assigned by Cory and upon recognition of all present the meeting speeches proceeded with Connie’s, ever … Continue reading
Meeting Cancelled for Wednesday August 31st.
We will be taking a summer break on Wednesday August 31st, 2011 and resume with vigor on September 7, 2011. We look forward to seeing new and existing members for the fall.
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Welcome to the VanCore Toastmasters blog; please also visit our website at http://www.vancoretoastmasters.com. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in downtown Vancouver. Occasionally, we meet elsewhere at the same time; watch this blog for updates.