How would you define optimism?
Having a positive outlook? Making a deliberate choice?
Choosing an attitude of gratitude? These were some of the ways members and
guests described optimism - the theme of the October 16th UM Masters
meeting.
The word of the day “amicable” fit the theme and was both well
used and demonstrated by members and guests during the introductions.
Bev Doern gave a persuasive presentation on the Person’s Act
and why we should be Standing Proud this week. She shared the impact the Famous
Five made for Canadian women 84 years ago and compared that to the impact
Malala Yousafzai is making today in her fight for equality. Randy in his evaluation shared the club’s
appreciation for the history lesson.
Charith led an interesting impromptu speaking session –
showing why his evaluator June has labelled him the “King” of Table
Topics. With the possibility of a strike
by the professors at the University
of Manitoba, Charith
asked Selena to play the part of the President’s secretary answering questions
on the strike. Pegha was then asked to justify which term would be better for
the strike. The consensus by both
speakers was for the university and its professors to come to an amicable
agreement.
Danielle as General Evaluator paid our Toastmaster Dianne
the ultimate compliment, “Your words on optimism really stuck with me. I wanted
to post them as my Face book status!”
This club never fails to be amicable in supporting each
other to develop their voices and skill in communication and leadership. We are
optimistic that we are creating the world we want to live in!
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If you would like to take part in a UM Masters meeting, we’re located in Winnipeg at the University of Manitoba. Our meetings are held every Wednesday from 12:05 –12:50 PM in Room 111 at St. John’s College (which is part of the University of Manitoba).
If you're in Winnipeg and interested in sitting in on a club meeting to see if Toastmasters is right for you, please feel free to contact Catherine Plouffe at Catharine.Plouffe@umanitoba.ca
If you would like to take part in a UM Masters meeting, we’re located in Winnipeg at the University of Manitoba. Our meetings are held every Wednesday from 12:05 –12:50 PM in Room 111 at St. John’s College (which is part of the University of Manitoba).
If you're in Winnipeg and interested in sitting in on a club meeting to see if Toastmasters is right for you, please feel free to contact Catherine Plouffe at Catharine.Plouffe@umanitoba.ca
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