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Warner Center Toastmasters started the new year in the Ventura 2 room with an influx of fresh guests and returning older members. Welcome back to Marie Umali, Art Hugon, and Lorena Mendelsohn. "We actually did have a lot of visitors this time around, that was really it. I think we had a lot of new faces and a couple of recently joined members as well. I think that's great seeing all the new faces," remarked Club Secretary Lois Coburn. Nastaran Motiei, a
financial analyst from Iran by way of Boston, And political operative Scott Blough gave us a hands-on look at what it's like to run for political office in his speech number 3 . Scott's speech was a fascinating insider's look at the machinery, the choices, and the sacrifices of public life, and earned him the best speaker award of the evening. VP of Education Carolyn Goldman wrapped up the evening's slate of speeches with a carefully crafted review of her principles for success. Soraya Deen, CTM returned as Topicmaster, asking a series of deep-thinking but simple questions appropriate to the new year: "Jimmy Carter said that he made mistakes as President but never lied," Soraya began. Then she asked charming In a convergence of constructive criticism, General Evaluator Lois Coburn led a team of top evaluators including veteran members Don West, Joe Austin, and Maisie Lee. John Graves, CTM-CL took top honors when he evaluated Carolyn's speech. We'd like to thank outgoing Editor of the Toaster's Choice Rita Van Dyke for her journalistic panache and for consistently producing the Toaster's Choice to a high standard. Rita is also an excellent speaker, one of our club's best and most self-assured behind the lectern. Sorry to see you go Rita, and we wish you the best with your busy schedule! Look for upcoming changes to our site here at WCTM Toaster's Choice, including revamped meeting archives and new speeches in the speech archive. We look forward to seeing you at our next exciting meeting, helmed by Rose Lane, DTM...program schedule follows. -JCG
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delivered
a well-prepared Icebreaker and introduced herself to the club with a
career- focused story. Area Governor Erin O'Neill gave a
penetrating, edgy, and remarkable speech #3 about telling the truth and
being honest with oneself that affected our audience on an emotional
level. She has an honest and open style, free of pretense, that is
uniquely hers. 
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