Public Speaking Northwest Toastmasters
Meeting Minutes
January 20, 2026
Announcements:
Theresa welcomed our guests Sonal Suhane, Maria Shneerson, Jathin Manne, Ravi Mantrala, Crystal Dickerson, Cindy Jackson, Jay Chen: Theresa also mentioned the Area contest on March 21, 2026, at the Brightwater Center. Doors open at 10:00 am.
There will be both an International Speech contest and a Humorous speech contest.
Our Toastmaster was Maria with the theme. “Goals to Get Excited About”
Our Sergeant at Arms Katie called our meeting to order.
Our VPE: Nancy went over roles for our next meeting. She also provided our Education Minute: “20 Second Tricks to Instantly Calm Anxiety” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4zMGleL4Rs
Our President Theresa opened our meeting.
Our Gate Team was:
Grammarian -Deanna, Treasurer
Word of the day was Perseverance
Ah Counter – Sonal
Timer - Amy
General Evaluator – Kelly VP PR
Our 1st Speaker was Ram with “A Slow Blade Pierces the Shield”.
Our 2nd Speaker was Bill with “Begin with a Bang”
Our Evaluator for Ram was Deanna.
Our Evaluator for Bill was Katie
Our Topic Master was Nancy VPE.
Our Table Topics Speakers were: Alex, Jathin, Theresa, and Maria Shneerson
Our Humorist We had no humorist.
Members in Attendance were Deanna, Katie, Nancy, Kelly, Theresa, Bill, Ram, Maria, Turtle, and Amy
Guests in Attendance Sonal Suhane, Maria Shneerson, Jathin Manne, Ravi Mantrala, Crystal Dickerson, Cindy Jackson, Jay Chen
Motion to Adjourn: Deanna Second: TK
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