Public Speaking
Northwest Toastmasters
Meeting Minutes
January 6, 2026
Announcements:
Theresa
welcomed our guests: Scott Clark, an experienced toastmaster, and Rabi
Mantrala. She also referenced the
passing of D2 long-time toastmaster: Ralph Pehrson DTM. The January D2
newsletter features an article on him. Among his many Toastmaster achievements,
Ralph was instrumental in starting clubs in Russia beginning in 1990
Our Toastmaster: Deanna with the theme. Anticipation—Looking
Ahead to 2026
Our Acting Sergeant at Arms was Deanna, who
called our meeting to order.
Our President Theresa opened our meeting, and
solicited volunteers for roles at our future meetings.
Our
Acting VPE:
Deanna provided our Ed minute. She referenced an article in the
Jan. 2026 Toastmasters Magazine on: personal growth: “Challenge Yourself, ” which
highlights growth in 5 areas. Mental, Emotional, Physical, Social and
Spiritual
GATE Team
Grammarian
was RAM with Word of the Day “Expectation
"
Ah Counter was Marcus
Timer: was Alex
Our 1st Speaker
was Warren
with speech title “A shared Journey of Growth,”
Our 2nd
Speaker was TK with speech title “My
Toolbox.”
Our Evaluator for Warren’s speech was Bill
Our Evaluator for TK’s speech was Marcus.
Our Table Topics Master was Theresa.
Our Table Topic
Speakers
were Alex, Ram and Scott
Our
Humorist
was Robert.
Members in Attendance were Bill, Robert,
Deanna, Ram, Theresa, Marcus TK, Warren, Alex
Guests in Attendance Scott Clark and Rabi
Mantrala
Motion to Adjourn: Bill Second: Warren
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