Public Speaking Northwest Toastmasters
Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2026
Bill Hinrichs, President kicked off our meeting with the following announcements:
- Please attend our party at the next in-person meeting on September 1st.
- Please watch the videos of past Toastmasters International competition winners shared by Kelly and consider participating in this year's competition.
Bill Hinrichs, President, led us through the Club Mission statement and Flag Salute.
Nancy Carpenter, VP of Education, shared a new article https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2026/august/before-you-write-a-word
Our Toastmaster was Alex Konike with the theme “Entrepreneurial”
Gate team:
Our grammarian was Maria Shneerson with the WORD of the Day “Pivot”
Our Ah Counter was Katie Muniz
Our Timer was Chirag Patni
Our General Evaluator was TK Kasnick
Our first speaker was Raxit Jani, with a speech titled“The Distance between Two Chairs”
Persuasive Influence Path, level 1.
Our Evaluator for Raxit’s speech was Maria Chubacha, VPM
Our second speaker was Kelly Falluca, VPPR with a speech titled Dominique the Delivery Diva Presents “The Art of the Entrance” from Engaging Humor Pathway.
Our Evaluator for Kelly’s speech was Nancy Carpenter, VP Education
Our Table Topics Master was Kelly Falluca, VPPR
Table Topics participants – Maria S, TK, Katie
Members in attendance were Alex, Bill, Chirag, Deanna, Katie, Kelly, Maria C, Maria S, Nancy, Raxit, Theresa, TK
Guests in Attendance: Tatiana Khabibulina
Jedabelle Cortez
Motion to Adjourn: TK Kasnick, Second: Alex Konike
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