On March 12, Dallas Singles Toastmasters participated in the Spring Contest. Our Club President, Lee King was the contest master, and put together a great St. Patrick's themed contest. Many members participated, so the competition was tough. Contestants pictured: Kathy Corcoran, Tifany Curtiss, Brad Miller, Contestmaster Lee King, Allen Gorman, Katherine Compton, Susie Campbell, and Karen Lee. The Table Topics contest challenged the members to discuss 'green' in the springtime. Katherine revealed her leprechaun side by giving her Table Topics response while wearing a bright green wig! The International Speech contestants inspired us to get fit, improve our strategy skills, and be daring. Susie's speech reminded us that inspiration can be in the most unexpected places, even a tiny fortune cookie. After delightful display of oratory dexterity, here are the results:Table Topics
1st place - Tifany Curtiss
2nd place - Kathy Corcoran
3rd place - Allen Gorman
International Speech
1st place - Susie Campbell
2nd place - Kathy Compton
3rd place - Brad Miller
The 1st and 2nd place winners went on to compete in the Area 33 contest on March 25. Here are the results from that contest:
Table Topics
1st place - Brenda Durant, Toast of Guaranty
2nd lace - Matthew Fogel, Leisure Speak
International Speech
1st place - Susie Campbell, yaaaay!
2nd place - Matthew Fogel, Leisure Speak
These contestants went on to compete at the Metro Division contest on April 18. Matthew Fogel won 2nd place in the Table Topics competition and went on to represent his club and Area 33 in the District 50 competition.
The competition was very challenging, and contestants at every level should be proud of their participation. For those of you who missed out on the thrill of competing, start working on your humorous speeches now! The fall contest will be here before you know it!
