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Evaluation Workshop at Orangeville Toastmasters Club

Anne Toner Fung and Eric Solowka presented "Evaluations: To Develop Will, and Skill" to a fabulous group of Toastmasters in Orangeville.
They were given a warm welcome by the Orangeville President elect JJ Roy. The group energy was high with many great questions, and insights gained.
Download the presentation.
(Monday June 25, 2007)

Inside Outside Left Side Right at Bolton Banter

Eric Solowka presented "Inside Outside Left Side Right" at the club.
There was a great turnout with members from 3 sister clubs, and a special appearance by the District 60 International Speech Champion: Steve Hopkinson. Toastmasters worked through exercises as they learned to enhance their message by directing gestures and body movement on stage.
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(May 21, 2007)

Welcome Back Sarah

Charter member Sarah Houston took some time off to...get married! Congratulations Sarah and welcome back to Bolton Banter as Sarah Webster.
(May 17, 2007)

Happy Anniversary Bolton Banters with THREE Ice Breakers

What a way for Bolton Banters to celebrate its first anniversary...with cake and the achievement of three icebreakers. Congratulations to Robert Foschia, Bill McInall, and Julie Hordowick!
Our official charter date is May 17, 2006. If you ever forget, it's engraved on our gavel.
(May 17, 2007)

First time speakers are awarded ice breaker pins. LtoR: VP Ed. Jillian Lucas, Robert Foschia, Bill McInall, Julie Hordowick, Tres. Brendan Dineen

A New Member with an Ice Breaker

A new member welcome to Sheelagh Rennie. Jane Collier has been mentoring Sheelagh. So much so that Sheelagh did her Ice Breaker the fun way - the first night she joined. Congratulations Sheelagh! (May 3, 2007)

Sheelagh Rennie Receives Ice Breaker pin from SAA Jane Coller

It Seems Bolton Has Discovered Toastmasters

...and we aren't even a year old yet.
We are very proud to announce more new members.
Julie Hordowick, Melita Poznic, and Area 31 Governor Ronda Theaker. Ronda was instumental in getting our club speaking. She conducted the Speechcraft that eventually grew into the Bolton Banter Toastmasters Club.
A big banteroo welcome to you all.

Double Header!

...at least that's what I think you call it in baseball. During her visit to our club, Area 62 Governor Susanna Trebuss was kept busy presenting awards. VP PR Lorraine Van Wagner and President Eric Solowka both completed the requirements to receive the new Competent Leaders Designations. Congratulations Lorraine and Eric! This brings our total Distinguished Club Program points to 8. At 7 points we are recognized as a Select Distinguished Club. Congratulations Banteroos! You Rock! Rumour has it that Carol Dowell will be completing the requirements for her ATM Silver in a few weeks which will give us that last point for Presidents Distinguished! We're looking forward to your speech Carol.

Area 62 Gov. Susanna Trebuss presents CL award to VPPR Lorraine Van Wagner. Area 62 Gov. Susanna Trebuss presents CL award to Pres. Eric Solowka.

Inside Outside Left Side Right

Eric Solowka presented his workshop "Inside Outside Left Side Right" at the District 60 Spring Conference in Mississauga on April 14, 2007.
Over one hundred enthusiastic Toastmasters worked through the exercises as they learned to enhance their message by directing gestures and body movement on stage.
Download the presentation.

The presentation will be conducted again on May 31 at Bolton Banter Toastmasters Club. All sister Toastmasters clubs are invited.
Click here for more information.

One, Two, Three... New Members

A big banteroo welcome to our three new members:
Robert Foscia, Bill McInall, and Martina Mischke.

Competent Communicator #3 - Lorraine Van Wagner CC

Lorraine shows her CC badge with Jane Collier.

Lorraine has been regaling us with her stories and humour. February 15 she achieved her CC the fun way - she doubled up her 10th CC project as a contest speech (see below). Congratulations Lorraine!

January Zooms By

And what a month it was!
Linda Murphy launched her TM program with her Ice Breaker: "My Routes", and was awarded the Best Speaker Ribbon. Congratulations Linda.
Dr. Dave Kerr, Linda Murphy, and Dan O'Reilly have been inducted as new BBTM members.
Carol Dowell jumped into the last meeting with a back pocket (extemporaneous?) speech "Things Happen for a Reason" that amazed us all. Well done Carol!

Get ready for February - International Speech Contest - Evaluation Contest - Cupid Fest at Cardinal - check out the Calendar for details.

Banteroo's Grow by One

After participating in the iConnect workshop Dan O'Reilly has made the jump from guest to Bolton Banter club member.
Welcome Dan O'Reilly!

Competent Communicator #2 - David Adams CC

David had demonstrated the spirit of Toastmasters. Growing both personally and as a speaker David has completed the ten projects of the Competent Communicator Manual. Congratulations David!

David Adams is awarded his Bolton Banters CC ID badge by the club executive. LtoR: VP Ed. Jillian Lucas, Tres. Brendan Dineen, SAA. Jane Collier, David Adams CC, Sec. Terence Canestraro, VP Mem. Eva Britton, Pres. Eric Solowka

Who Said That Toasmasters Isn't a Charge?

Jane has been working her way diligently through the Competent Communicator manual. This week her efforts culminated in her first ribbon winning speech. Jane exhibited a magentic presence and a masterful presentation. Your excitement and enthusiasm were barely noticeable. Congratulations Jane!

Chair Jody Westergard presents a hug and Best Speaker Ribbon to the ecstatic Jane Collier.

Fall Conference a Great Success

The Bolton Banter Club Banner was presented for the first time this past weekend in Niagara at the Saturday morning parade of banners. A weekend of workshops, speech contests and business concluded with an inspiring keynote by past TMI President Ted "Teddy" Corcoran.
Eric Solowka represented Northern Division in the Humorous Speech Contest. Ten excellent speakers participated in the qualifying round on Friday night and Eric, along with 5 others provided a strong field of contenders for Saturday's final. While Eric did not achieve his secondary goal of placing among the top three, he delivered an exceptional speech and achieved his primary objective....LOTS OF BEAR HUGS!. Rumour has it that Eric has already started working on a speech for the International Speech Contest.

Here We Grow Again

Linda Murphy has been a visitor to our club a few times and has now signed on.
Jody Westergard is a member of the Talk of Alliston club and joins us a a dual member. Jody jumped right onto the schedule doing her Ice Breaker (Second time through the Competent Communicator manual).
Welcome to you both Linda and Jody.

Our Very First Competent Communicator - Mary Anderson CC

Mary has worked through all ten projects in the Competent Communicator manual to become the first Bolton Banter member to achieve the designation. Congratulations Mary!

Chair Lorraine Van Wagner TM presents CC badge to Mary Anderson