A Battle of Words: White Rose Sends Two to Area Contest
Two of White Rose Toastmasters’ finest are headed to Hanover after winning in the recent Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest. Tony Crocamo of Mount Joy won for Humorous Speech and Diane Lamison of York won the Table Topics component of the contest. For the Humorous Speeches, contestants have to give a cohesive 5-7 minute speech that is both engaging and entertaining. Table Topics puts a contestant’s quick thinking and improvisational skills to the test. Contestants have 1-2 minutes to answer a random question on the spot with no advanced preparation.
Tony and Diane will join representatives from other Toastmasters clubs in York and Hanover to compete in the Area 22 contest on Monday, September 22, at the Hanover Hospital Wellness Center in Hanover. The doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the contest begins at 7:00.
PICTURED ABOVE: Diane Lamison (left) and Tomy Crocamo (right) will compete in the Area 22 contest.
Celebrating 25 Years of Speaking Excellence
The White Rose Toastmasters club recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of their founding at the West Manchester Township building in York. Current members of the club were joined by several former members in celebrating the club’s silver anniversary. Breaking from their normal meeting format, the club opened the floor to anyone who wished to speak about their experience with the club over the past 25 years and how they have benefited from the Toastmasters program. The club also presented a special award to their charter member, Carl Jacobs of York, who founded the White Rose Toastmasters club in 1983 as part of the requirements to achieve Distinguished Toastmaster status, the highest level in the Toastmasters program.
PICTURED ABOVE: White Roes Toastmasters’ charter member Carl Jacobs (right) receives a special award from club Treasurer John Brown (left) at the club’s 25th anniversary meeting.
44 Speeches and Several Years Later… Local Toastmaster receives Highest Award available.
On May 15th, 2008, at StambaughNess, the White Rose Toastmasters club presented John Brown of Ephrata with an award for his achievement of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). John is the first member to receive his DTM through White Rose in the club’s 25 year history, and has been a member of the White Rose Toastmasters club for 20 years. The Distinguished Toastmaster is the highest recognition a member may receive in Toastmasters. To receive this honor, members must complete 44 speeches and serve in multiple leadership positions within the Toastmasters organization.
Club holds meeting in REVERSE
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Local Toastmasters Club Holds Meeting in Reverse
White Rose Toastmasters club plans meeting in reverse order
York, PA – January 25 , 2008 — For the first time in more than eight years, the local White Rose Toastmasters club has decided to hold its monthly club meeting in reverse order. The meeting will begin with closing remarks, and end with welcoming of members and guests. This meeting will start January 31st at 12 p.m. at the Buchart Horn building, 455 W. Philadelphia St., York, Pa
White Rose Toastmasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International. This club fosters a fun and friendly atmosphere for personal and professional development of public presentation and speaking skills.
Contact:
Chris Coulson, Vice President of Public Relations
White Rose Toastmasters
Phone: 717-757-6999
Website: http://www.whiterosetoastmasters