High-Noon Toastmasters Club #2072

10/20/2026

Toastmasters Tuesday:

📖 Word of the Day (WOTD) — brought by Bob:
Estimable — Deserving respect or admiration 🫡

Inspiration from Mickey: If you have 5 good and cherished friends in your lifetime, you’re one lucky person! Reach out to your friends and hold them close. 🫶🏼

🎙️ Our Toastmaster —Jon!

🗣️ First Speaker: Frank gave his first icebreaker speech 🧊 He spoke on his personal three muskateer story and we got to know him a little more.

🗣️ Second Speaker: Jeff practiced his competition speech on story telling and baseball! What a hit! ⚾️

💬 Table Topics — led by Andrew
Procrastination: what are you procrastinating, what makes getting things done easier? Does technology help? Are you procrastinating out of fear? How would you respond?

Every meeting is a chance to step outside your comfort zone, find your voice, connect with others, and grow.

Be more confident. Be your best. Be outspoken.

Don’t be afraid to fail, be afraid that you never tried! 🙌🗣️📣

09/29/2026

Todays Toastmasters Tuesday:

💡 Today’s Inspiration — Seth:
Thomas Edison quote: “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.”

📖 Word of the Day — brought to us by Jeff:
Sanguine — cheerfully optimistic, hopeful and upbeat. 🧠

🎙️ Our Toastmaster — Dan!

🗣️ First Speaker: Aaron spoke about “Closing the Gap” and how we meet the standards Toastmasters sets. As a distinguished club, how can we help our community with public speaking, how can we promote our club for new members to join? He speaks in depth on how Toastmasters helped his public speaking skills and how we can help others. 🏆

🗣️ Second Speaker: Bob gave a riveting speech on getting your dream girl. The history of the “poor folk salad” and the creation of the song Poke Salad Annie by Elvis Presley! 🐊

💬 Table Topics — led by Kathleen!
🚗Take a ride in the DeLorean changing the past, and how it affects our future? From the library of Alexandria and prehistoric times to the invention of the lightbulb and the sinking of the titanic, how has it shaped our culture today? 🦖

Every meeting is a chance to step outside your comfort zone, find your voice, connect with others, and grow.

Be more confident. Be your best. Be outspoken. 🙌🗣️📣

09/08/2026

🎤 Another fun and engaging Toastmasters meeting! 🎤

💡 Today’s Inspiration — Mickey:
A reminder to keep pushing forward, step outside your comfort zone, and keep growing! 🌱

📖 Word of the Day — brought to us by Aaron Huey:
Capitulate — to surrender, give in, or stop resisting. 🧠

🎙️ Our Toastmaster — Jeff Hannah

🗣️ Prepared Speaker: Kathleen King
Kathleen shared a heartfelt story titled “The Story with No End” about her journey from becoming a chiropractic patient to becoming a chiropractic student—and how that experience has inspired her to help create new stories and opportunities for others. 💙

💬 Table Topics — led by Andrew Welter

We had some great questions that brought out plenty of laughs, stories, and unexpected commonalities!

🎮 “What is your favorite game?”
Arielle, Barbara, Lois, Aaron, Jon, and Mickey shared their favorites—from video games and card games to board games and sports games! 🃏🎲🏆

👋 We also had a wonderful guest re-join us today! We’re excited to welcome them back and hopefully watch them continue their journey toward becoming a Toastmaster themselves!

Every meeting is a chance to step outside your comfort zone, find your voice, connect with others, and grow.

Be more confident. Be your best. Be outspoken. 🙌🗣️📣

09/01/2026

🎤 Another fun and engaging Toastmasters meeting! 🎤

💡 Today’s Inspiration — Jeff Hannah:
“Break out of your comfort zone. Don’t be a giant elephant tied down by a small rope.” 🐘

📖 Word of the Day — brought to us by Andrew Welter:
Cogent — Reasonable, logical, and convincing. 🧠

🎙️ Our Toastmaster — Kathleen King

🗣️ Prepared Speaker: Mickey Prosser-Burlison
Mickey presented a fascinating speech on linguistics titled “How Do You Say It?” She took us into the world of dialects, regional colloquialisms, and her own experiences with Missouri Bootheel pronunciations. A great reminder that the way we speak can tell us so much about where we come from!

💬 Table Topics — led by Barbara Jones

We had some thought-provoking questions that brought out plenty of great stories and advice:

🎓 “If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?”
Seth shared some great advice about exploring career paths and shadowing businesses as early as high school.

💪 “If fear disappeared from your life for one year, what would you do?”
Aaron gave us plenty of laughs while sharing some great insights on courage and facing fear.

🫣 “What unexpected plot twist in your life became one of your greatest blessings?”
Andrew shared his answer… 👀 What’s yours?

🎭 “What is the funniest mistake you’ve ever made that ended up teaching you something important?”
Arielle opened up about stage fright and overcoming anxiety, reminding us: feel the fear and do it anyway!

👋 We also had two wonderful guests join us today, and we’re excited to welcome them back as they continue their journey toward becoming Toastmasters themselves!

Every meeting is a chance to step outside your comfort zone, find your voice, and grow alongside an encouraging community.

Be more confident. Be your best. Be outspoken! 🙌🗣️📣

08/25/2026

🎤 Another great Toastmasters meeting in the books! 🎤

📖 Word of the Day — brought to us by Kathleen King:
Opulent (adjective) — luxurious, rich, or lavish; something that is abundant or impressive in appearance. ✨

🎭 Speaker: Jeff Hannah
Jeff shared some fascinating stories from his fun experiences as a carnie and viola player! 🎻🎪

📖 Speaker: Seth McDonald
Seth spoke about public relations, Bible study, and the importance of listening and thoughtfully answering questions about God.

💬 Table Topics — led by Arielle Bohnert
Members put their quick-thinking skills to the test with questions about podcasts, sports, and book recommendations! 🎙️🏈📚

Another meeting filled with learning, leadership, creativity, and growth. 🙌

08/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Mickey! 🎉

Help us celebrate Mickey for completing her Level 5 Pathway in Visionary Communication! 🏆👏

Mickey has been a Toastmaster for many, many years, and we’re always grateful for the stories, experiences, and speeches she shares with our club. Her dedication to growth and communication is truly inspiring!

Way to go, Mickey! We’re so proud of you! 🎤🌟

08/18/2026

🎤 Another great Toastmasters meeting in the books!

📖 Word of the Day — brought to us by Jon Fox:
Ebullient (adjective) — cheerful, energetic, and full of enthusiasm. A perfect word for a group committed to growth and communication!

📚 Speaker: Bob Hill
Bob shared insights from Sam Walton’s Made in America, giving us plenty to think about when it comes to business, leadership, and building something meaningful.

🌟Speaker: Andrew Welter
Andrew took us through his Toastmasters journey, sharing his experiences in leadership roles within our club and throughout our district/area, as well as the opportunities for continued growth within the Toastmasters international community.

🎲 Table Topics — led by Seth McDonald
Seth brought some creativity and fun to the meeting by introducing us to Dixit Odyssey, giving members a unique opportunity to think on their feet, tell stories, and practice speaking off the cuff!

Another meeting filled with learning, leadership, creativity, and growth. 🙌

03/31/2026

We are looking forward to another meeting on Tuesday, March 31st featuring speeches by Andrew Welter and Seth McDonald. Visitors are welcome.

We meet at 12:10 (nearly) every Tuesday at the Shawnee Park Center.

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