Marsh Winds to Adopt a Highway

Just in time for Earth Day! It was confirmed with Hennepin County today (though the final paperwork is yet to be submitted) that Marsh Winds will adopt a two mile section of County Road 61 from Minnetonka Boulevard to the Ridgedale area.

Marsh Winds members, family and friends (age 13 and older) will be responsible for maintaining the beauty of this stretch of road by picking up trash two times each year. Look for signs at either end of our highway commemorating our commitment to the community!

What a great way to get outdoors, get some exercise, enjoy the camaraderie of good friends, and contribute to the betterment of our world! Join us on this wonderful new adventure!

Elleva Joy's life celebration~

Hello Everyone,

From Elleva Joy's Caring Bridge site:

Here is the information about the celebration of Elleva Joy's life titled of course....

'It's all about love'.

Saturday March 28th 2:00 PM at 'The Marsh'

15000 Minnetonka Blvd

Minnetonka, MN 55345

952 - 935 - 2202

There will be a program beginning at 2:00 with light refreshment served following the program. Please come and join us for this 'love fest' in Elleva Joy's honor.

Also, if any one has digital photos of Elleva Joy, please send them to Aldworsky@comcast.net by 5:00 pm CST on Thursday, March 26th.

If you plan to be at the Marsh Winds meeting this Thursday, and would like to contribute to Elleva Joy's fund from her Toastmaster friends, write your check out to Elleva Joy McDonald Fund and give it to Sandy. If you would like to make a donation, but will not be in attendance, please contact Sandy Ryan, comment to this post below, or bring it to the celebration on Saturday.

This Week's Theme is "Celebrate the Milestones."

I am the Toastmaster for this week's meeting, and the theme is "Celebrate the Milestones."

I'm looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, and to celebrating some of the milestones in our lives.

Always,

Betty

Theme - April Fool's Day - Is being a fool so bad?

The theme for our April 2nd meeting is - April Fool's Day - Is being a fool so bad? We have a full slate of speakers and just need a few more meeting roles to fill. Sign up if you haven't already. It'll be fun. No foolin'!

Dr. Shaun Jamison

Elleva Joy McDonald Passes On

We say goodbye on this Earth to our friend and fellow Toastmaster, Elleva Joy McDonald. Elleva Joy brought a joyful lightness and wisdom to our club and will be missed. Please post your comments below in memory of Elleva Joy.

Newsletter Submissions Needed

Hello Marsh Winds Members!

I am now calling for submissions and ideas for the spring newsletter. I have already gotten some ideas, but need more from you. This is YOUR club newsletter. If you wish to submit an article, please let me know so that I can plan. If you have an idea, or something you would like to see featured, please let me know that as well. Be creative! Get involved! Be heard!

I would like to have all submissions no later than April 24th.

Thank you!

Lisa Jenks

Spring Time Will Soon be Here Meeting Recap

We had a good turnout at our meeting this morning. Larry Everett served as Toastmasters with the theme of "Spring Time will soon be here". Ravi Bakshi as the grammarian selected Optimal as the Word of the Day.

Pamela Rediger was selected as Toastmaster of the Day with an excellent upbeat speech titled “The Things I Didn't Buy”. An intriguing title with a twist for the speech talking about “downsizing” from a 4-bedroom to a 2-bedroom house. Michael Kennedy gave an informational speech on the necessity of getting a sufficient daily dose of vitamin D3. The D3 is important to note that there is a difference from just vitamin D.

We had 3 guests (1 new first time guest), and at the close of the meeting, one guest joined Marsh Winds Toastmasters. Let us all welcome our newest new member, Dawn Anderson.

Regards,

Larry Everett

Theme - Ides of March

Fellow Toastmasters,

We already have three speakers lined up for next Thursday. It's going to be exciting and we have an icebreaker, so that alone would be worth coming to see. Our Theme is the Ides of March. I'll be your Toastmaster. What will your role be?


This is a vintage picture from LAST March. What image do you have in mind for THIS march?

Dr. Shaun Jamison

Marshwinds Dominates (almost) Area 92

Congratulations go to Lisa Jenks for placing first in the International Speech contest and second in the Table Topics contest at Area 92. Lisa will be pleased to have supporters at the Western Division contest on March 31st. Here's a link to the flier with further details: http://d6tm.org/sites/default/files/Contest_09Spring_Western_0331.pdf If you have not been to the division or district contests, you are missing out on watching this level of competition. If you have been, you already know, so plan on attending.

Supporting Lisa

Hello Fellow Marsh Winds Toastmasters,

Our Area 92 Contest is tomorrow night. Many of you saw Lisa Jenk's top performances in both Table Topics and the International Speech Contest last Thursday, and know she won first in both. (All contestants did a superb job competing.) I'm excited to see Lisa compete at Ridgedale Library tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 3rd) at 6:30. I know she would appreciate friendly faces from our club in the audience, PLUS you'd get to see what the next level of competition has to offer. If you're open tomorrow night and would like to be moved and entertained, come join us!

Secondly, the second half of the year dues are now due to be paid at the end of March. I would like to encourage each of you to keep the door open to your Toastmasters experience by sending your dues to Larry Everett. He has sent out an invoice, but I wanted to water the planted seed for you to come and continue to grow this spring and summer! :-

Your friend at the lectern and beyond,

Sandy