“Change – the only constant” was the theme of the 15 November Florida Toastmasters meeting, and as usual, President Tim Knights extended a hearty welcome to all the guests.
Toastmaster Dick Hallett was the first up on the podium and encouraged members to embrace the change that life has in store.
Next up was Tebogo Legodi who said each career shift brings knowledge and new experiences. “Career related changes bring self-confidence and frequent changes make you adapt to new situations, new environments and new people easily. Change will bring new choices for happiness and fulfillment. Changes also bring new beginnings and excitement to life. You discover new insights about different aspects of your life,” he said.
In his speech, Robert de Kramer had to rescue a construction company from a slump. He said to remember to take control; you’re in the driver’s seat for the company’s future. “The best way to overcome a business slump is to take immediate action. Small things matter, so find a way to beat the low morale the staff may be experiencing during this time,” he said.
The Table Topics session was presented by Paul Muller.
If Caroline Clifford could have changed one subject at school, it would have been mathematics – but then she realised that decimals have a point.
Freedom of speech is a guiding rule, one of the foundations of democracy, but at the same time, freedom does not imply anarchy, and the right to exercise free expression does not include doing unjustified harm to others. All words have consequences and that is the reason why Jakkie Muller would like to change the law for Freedom of Speech in South Africa.
From the clouds to the ground, the sound of thunder and lightning sends a chill down to the very marrow of Lydia Matshabe’s bones. Her fear of lightening could easily cause her to change the laws of nature.
Although Vivien Katzav has tried her best to avoid entering the teaching profession, over the years she discovered that teaching is in fact her calling. She loves to see the “light go on” when someone finally understands a skill or concept they have been struggling to understand for quite some time. Each school year brings new people into your life. Each success, when used effectively can be even greater the next time.
Teaching music is incontestably one of the most fascinating and stimulating of all professions. If Joan Botha could be anyone, she would like to be Paul Harris, one of the UK’s leading educationalists and music teacher, to start musicians on their journey.
The Trophy for the Best Prepared Speech was awarded to Robert de Kramer. Michael Glencross won the Trophy for Best Speech Evaluator. Vivien Katzav was awarded the Trophy for the best Impromptu Speech 2nd time round.
For information about the club’s meetings, contact Paul Muller on 082 929 7981 or Tim Knights on 082 894 7542.
Also Read
Opportunity for Florida Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a wonderful life
Toastmasters of the area compete
Florida Toastmasters shape futures
