Earth Day

Did you know that 70% of the garbage in the landfill right now could have been recycled!? 70%! That was just one of the startling facts our Toastmaster for the evening, Norma, revealed.

Irene introduced us to the 2007 Oxford American Dictionary Word Of The Year : locavore (a person that eats local) and gave a great persuasive speech on why we should all try to eat locally. Saying among other things that locally produced produce is bred for taste, rather than transport.

We also got a new member in Mr Dave Belleau - I'm sure he'll be a great addition to the Power Speakers. Until next week...

Enjoying Edmonton

It was a night to 'Enjoy Edmonton' as our Toastmaster Ann explained. An informative Educational about 'Closing The Sale' was given by Julio, as well as prepared speeches from Dorothy and Greg.

It was also great to get a visit from Wilson, a Toastmaster from San Diego!

And finally. a warm welcome to new members Jessie and Hammel!

Baseball

The theme chosen by our Toastmaster Erik this week was baseball. The meeting was full of interesting facts and anecdotes about one of North American's favourite past times.

It was great to see Jessie and Hammel revisit us, both of them gave great table topic mini speeches. Hala was also a most welcome guest, she gave a wonderful table topics speech as well.

"No We Can't" by Jayashree was a funny and entertaining look at the challenges she and her husbnd faced in the swimming pool. That speech was her first from an advanced manual, boo ya! Irene communicated the importance of good nutrition with "Our Daily Meals", to finish her 7th speech from the Competent Comunicator manual.

And last but not least, Jon Lim became an official Power Speaker, welcome dude! You'll go a long way I'm sure.