Thursday, April 21, 2011

Toastmasters Winnipeg Speech Contest Review


It was a special day as UM Masters in conjunction with WOW (Wednesdays On Waverly) had the Area 12 Speech contest held at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. We previously had a Club Contest in which Dianne Boulay won and was able to move on to the Area Contest.
Our Winnipeg Toastmaster, Bev Doern, lead us through the evening with flourish.  To lighten the mood and relax the group, the meeting started with a bit of humour and table topics that really got us thinking on our feet.  The question posed to the speakers included whether NHL should come back to Winnipeg, whether hockey should be played during other show times and what it really means to talk with or talk to someone. 
The next part of the evening was what everyone had been anticipating with great enthusiasm.  It was the start of the speech contest.  Joining Dianne Boulay in the contest was Debbie Tabor and Reygel Robles from WOW.  Dianne’s speech was about “what if” and how we should live life with no regrets.  Debbie told us about her journey in finding her strengths.  Reygel described to the audience about the coming of his second life. 
All three contestants delivered powerful speeches and it was then left up to the judges to decide the winner.  With the ballots counted, it was announced Dianne Boulay won first place!  She and Reygel who won second place will now have the opportunity to compete at the Division Contest. 
The Division A speech contest is being held Tuesday April 26th at the Grace Hospital Auditorium at 7 pm.
Congratulations to all three contestants for giving it their all and a special good luck to Dianne and Reygel as they continue along their path to make it to the International Contest in LA.  We are also not short on thanking everyone who came out this evening and the efforts of both WOW and UM Masters for making the night as lively as it was.

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