Golden Voices Toastmasters Club hosted the Division C Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests on October 19 at the Prestige Inn, Golden.

Contestants, judges and guests travelled from Vernon, Salmon Arm, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Sorrento, Coldstream and Enderby for this annual event.

Contestants start their competition journey at the club level. They move on to the Area, then the Division and finally to the District 21 Contests.

Heidi Thompson from Coldstream won first place in the Humorous Speech contest with a speech titled “Donkey and the Dude” and Robin Proctor from Vernon won the Table Topics contest answering the question, “What tickles your funny bone?”

Heidi and Robin will represent Division C at the District 21 Conference being held November 1-3 in Surrey.

Toastmasters is more than competition. Individuals learn communication and leadership skills that serve them in other aspects of their lives. The dreaded job interview can become a less fearsome activity. Volunteer organizations benefit from the leadership skills learned at Toastmasters meetings. Individuals who are looking for job advancement may find their prospects increasing with the skills they build through Toastmasters. You can find a club close to you through the Toastmasters website at http://www.toastmasters.org/

Picture information left to right:  Robin Proctor, Table Topics Winner, Cyndi Port (Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters) Division ‘C’ Governor, Heidi Thompson, Humorous Speech Contest Winner.

Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters

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