The Mini Minnesota Get Together

The theme for the September 3, 2009 Marsh Winds meeting on a stick was "The Great Minnesota Get Together," led by Toastmaster Lisa Jenks. 

Lisa shared State Fair trivia, including the most caloric food - fried candy bars, the Grandstand performers with the most appearances - Alabama and number of corn dogs consumed during the average fair - 500,000.

The meeting showcased two "Grandstand" performers - Sandy Ryan and Ravi Bakshi, both speaking from the Competent Communicator Manual- for the second time!  Sandy shared her soul searching as a newempty nester with her second ice breaker speech, "Who Am I?"  Ravi persuaded us to exercise perseverance, sharing his diligent efforts in planning the upcoming Area 91 & 92 Speech Contests (September 15th - Ridgedale Library).

Midway carney (Table Topics Master) Betty Liedtke engaged the crowd and cajoled participation with "Table Topics on a Stick."  

Two new members, Lynn Nodland and Leslie Smith were inducted into Marsh Winds.  A warm and enthusiastic welcome to both!

Toastmaster of the Day was awarded to Lisa Jenks for bringing the Mini Minnesota Get Together to Marsh Winds.