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Members enjoy our new location at Louie & Maria's restaurant.  President Jim Fyffe realized that as fast as our club has grown this past year, a new home was desperately needed.  With enough room for 40, by Jove, I believe he's found it!


One of the great "perks" of our new location is the use of their monitors for PowerPoint presentations, as Nancy Hoehn discovers while getting into the role of Salvador Dali for her speech.

 

 

 

 

 

The Thai Garden restaurant had yummy food, but we burst at the seams with our growing club, the first time we met there!

Outgoing President Nancy Hoehn beams with pride as she recollects the past accomplishments members achieved to earn the Castaways Club the President's Distinguished Club Award from Toastmasters International!  Thanks for the excellent leadership, Nancy!
Area 30 Governor, Dominique O'Connor installs the new Castaways officers (Left to right, Nancy Hoehn VP Education, Gian-Karlo Alvarez VP Membership, Mercedes Gomez, Secretary, Daisy Arus Sgt-At-Arms, Jim Fyffe President and Dominique O'Connor, Area 30 Governor)
Incoming Club President, Jim Fyffe accepts the gavel and responsibilities for leading our club to another very successful year.  Congratulations Jim!

Newest member Sally Fyffe presents her "Icebreaker" speech about teaching 5th graders. Welcome to the Castaways Sally!
Dual member, John Creighton reads his make-believe list as he gives his final speech requirement for Toastmasters Highest Honor... The Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM)  Congratulations JOHN!
Area 30 Governor Dominique O'Connor presents District 84 Governor Scott Hoehn, DTM with the "Home of the District Governor" ribbon!  The Castaways is also the home to the District Public Relations Officer, Nancy Hoehn, the District Treasurer Jim Fyffe and the District Sgt-At-Arms John Creighton, DTM.  So THIS is where the top brass hides out!

The Women of the Castaways Attend Back To School District 84 Conference!  From Left to Right, Diana Ovadia, Daisy Arus, Nancy Hoehn and Sally Fyffe

Castaways member, Distinguished Toastmaster Scott Hoehn addresses 300 members of the District 84 Fall Conference after being elected the 2010-2011 District Governor for District 84!

Club President, Nancy Hoehn (left) awards Daisy Arus the Best Speaker award for her speech on "Creation".  Bigger and better awards are coming soon as we prepare for the International Speech and Table Topics Contests on March 16.















Holiday Fun at Jim & Sally Fyffe's House!
May you all have an awesome 2010!
Jim Fyffe, our Club's Sgt-At-Arms recently organized a Speech-A-Thon to include THREE Clubs in Three DIVISIONS!  Several members met at the SAIC building in the Engineering Park near UCF to hear eight fantastic speeches and evaluation.  Thank you Jim for stepping out and becoming a great ambassador for our club!

Jim also hosted the Castaways first-ever Christmas Party at his house.   Libations were poured and home made treats were enjoyed by all as conversation and good cheer was enjoyed through the night.  Thank you Jim and Sally for being such delightful hosts!

Scott Hoehn, our Club's VP Membership has earned Toastmasters International's highest award, the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award... for the SECOND time!  Earning this honor requires the completion of over 40 speeches, sponsoring or mentoring a new club and serving the District as an officer. 

"Serving the clubs of our District was by far the most rewarding experience I've had in my Toastmaster membership.  If anyone is interested, please contact me." Hoehn said.  Scott is currently serving as the District Governor for District 84's 4000 members.
Congratulations to President Nancy Humberson for completing the requirements for
 the "Competent Leader" and Competent Communicator Awards!  Nancy not only moves forward to the Advanced speeches, but her award also goes toward our Distinguished Club goals.
On September 1st, 2009, we held our first-ever Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest
in preparation for competition in the Area 56 contest!  How exciting! 
Club President, Nancy Humberson addresses the packed room at Beef O'Bradys for our very first contest.  Seven visitors joined in the fun and learned a few tips about effective evaluations as well.
For the Evaluation portion of the meeting, contestants had to evaluate a "test speech" given by Scott Hoehn, DTM entitled "Not just a pretty song".  The winners for the contest were:
                  1st Place - Diana Ovadia (pictured here)
                  2nd Place - Daisy Arus

Both contestants are eligible to compete at the Area 56 Speech contest on Saturday, September 26.

Congratulations Diana and Daisy!

 

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