05/07/2026
Another inspiring evening at Noranda Toastmasters!
Our new President, Ezilma, officially welcomed everyone and set the tone for the year with a powerful thought:
"The question is not if I should do it, but rather who will I become by doing it?"
We're excited to have her leading our club and look forward to an incredible year ahead.
Our Toastmaster for the evening, Maker, chose the theme "Winter". Rather than focusing on the cold, he reminded us that nature uses winter as a season of rest, renewal and preparation. Just as nature grows through stillness, we too can embrace reflection, build resilience through challenges, and emerge stronger for the next season.
A special congratulations to our newest members, Eran and Pam, who both stepped up and embraced the evening's challenges.
Eran took on the role of Timer for the first time and did a fantastic job, while Pam impressed everyone by participating in the Table Topics session and delivered a great impromptu speech. It's wonderful to see new members getting involved so enthusiastically from the very beginning!
Luzanne, our Grammarian, challenged us with the Word of the Day: equanimity—remaining calm, balanced and composed, even in difficult situations.
Our educational session featured Xuan presenting "Concluding Your Speech" from the Better Speaker Series. It was an eye-opening reminder that a memorable ending can be just as important as a strong beginning, leaving us all with valuable tips to take into our own speeches.
The prepared speeches were equally inspiring:
🚗 Alison shared how applying the 80/20 Rule helped her confidently choose a new car—a practical approach many of us can use in everyday decision-making.
🐝 Pieter took us inside the world's best-run organisation—the honey bee colony, showing how teamwork, leadership and purpose combine to create one of nature's greatest success stories.
Kevin kept everyone on their toes as Harkmaster, testing our listening skills throughout the evening and rewarding attentive members with some well-earned favourites.
Congratulations to Luzanne for taking home the Best Table Topics Speaker award with another outstanding impromptu speech!
Every meeting at Noranda Toastmasters is filled with learning, laughter, encouragement and opportunities to grow in confidence and communication. It was another memorable evening, and we left inspired by the many ways our members continue to challenge themselves and support one another.