Category: Speeches

This Sunday is Pins and Needles Day, hosted by Roberta Perry! This day might not have its origins in what you think!

The original Pins and Needles Day started up in 1937 to commemorate the opening of the pro-Labor musical … (Read More)

And it’s also the theme of our meeting! Our Meeting Toastmaster is Khalid Amin.

On this day, we recognize all the love and, especially, money that your parents gave you from birth to adulthood. It costs tons of money to … (Read More)

We have a THEME for every meeting. Why, you may ask. Themes can add fun to your meetings. They can revolve around holidays, end-of-the-year celebrations, cultural events or universal experiences.

The Meeting Toastmaster selects the theme and typically presents short, … (Read More)

Dear Renaissance Speakers and Friends:

Yes, our theme for this Sunday’s meeting could have been old and hackneyed like “Halloween.” Instead, our meeting Toastmaster, A. J. Herran, chose something a little scarier: “Ghosts, Goblins &Tall Tales.” We at Renaissance … (Read More)

This Sunday is Boss’s Day where we celebrate bosses everywhere, those famous, wonderful (and maybe not so wonderful.).

But whether you’ve ever had a boss, or ever been a boss, you’ll have some fun at this meeting!

Every week, our … (Read More)

Greetings Renaissance Speakers!

Congratulations on your 33rd anniversary!

Congratulations on your continued success as a President’s Distinguished club with 10 of 10 goals achieved year after year.  The TI website Dashboard only goes back to the 2008-2009 year.

Thank you for … (Read More)

This Sunday, we celebrate Labor Day (which of course takes place on Monday).

Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters.

Despite its gloomy beginnings, we will work … (Read More)

The 2022 Toastmasters International Convention begins this Wednesday, August 17, in Nashville, TN.

If you can’t make it to Nashville, no problem! 

Our Club correspondent A.J. Herran will be there to the end on Saturday and ready to give us … (Read More)

“A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.” (Irish Proverb).

Our theme this Sunday is “The Value of Friendship” hosted by our meeting Toastmaster Serena McCullough.

Every week, our meetings include:

• Prepared speeches

… (Read More)

Our theme this Sunday is “Dog Tales” hosted by our meeting Toastmaster Kathleen Miller.

The connection between people and dogs is one of the strongest bonds around! Dogs are awesome! They fill your life with unconditional love, loyalty, and plenty … (Read More)