06/03/2026
Who knew that a scoop of ice cream could hold so many lessons? 🍨
Last night, our club took a delicious—yet bumpy—ride as we celebrated Rocky Road Day! We dove headfirst into the sweet moments, the unexpected challenges, and the essential communication skills that help us navigate the rocky roads of career and life.
Here is a recap of how we conquered the rocky road together:
🎙️ The Toastmaster of the Evening
Our Toastmaster, Bob Conrad, guided us through the night with a perfect blend of humor and education. Bob explored the multiple facets of our theme, even teaching us about the 7 different breeds of cows! To make the evening even sweeter, he surprised members and guests with actual Rocky Road ice cream. Talk about a tasty way to smooth out a rocky road!
🗣️ Speaker Highlights
Our Club President, Mark Lindsley, took the stage to prepare us for the upcoming Toastmasters year. In his speech, Mark broke down each officer's role and gave a breakdown of what it takes to lead, noting that with officer elections coming up on June 23rd, the club is "looking for a few good cats and dogs!" It was a fantastic, high-energy guide on how stepping into leadership can accelerate personal growth.
🧠 Table Topics & Word of the Day
Things got wonderfully unpredictable during our Table Topics session, where members and guests were challenged to think on their feet. To add a layer of intrigue, our Word of the Day was Omerta—a code of silence. While omerta might be a rule in the criminal underworld, our speakers completely broke the silence, delivering hilarious, spontaneous, and captivating responses!
🏆 Congratulations to Our Winners!
Best Speaker: Mark Lindsley
Best Evaluator: Lorenzo Narvaez Jr.
Best Table Topics Response: Janett Villegas
Best Helper: Seth Moses
Best of the Big 3: Donnisha L. Hebert, LCPC, LPC, NCC (General Evaluator)
🚀 Join Our Next Meeting!
Whether you are trying to overcome stage fright or looking to sharpen your executive presence, our club is the ultimate sandbox to practice, fail forward, and succeed. Remember: Where Leaders Are Made, the journey is always worth it (and sometimes, there's ice cream).
📅 Ready to smooth out your public speaking road?
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