Monday, February 18, 2008
Officers Receive Training
Long-time Tri-County member Alan Saeger gave a speech about the history of Illinois speed limits at the last Toastmasters meeting.
The Tri-County Toastmasters club met on Thursday 2-7-08 at the Virden Area Community Center. Club members present at Thursday’s meeting were: Dr. Todd Austin from Virden, Jim Blankenship from New Berlin, John Davidson from Carlinville, Liz Mollett from Auburn, Alan Saeger and Bill Watkins. One guest, Casey Tom was also present.
Todd Austin served as the meeting’s master of ceremonies. Austin also conducted the Tabletopics (the impromptu speaking portion of the program). Each participant had to give a 1 to 2 minute impromptu response to his or her question.
The evening’s first prepared speaker was Alan Saeger. Saeger, a lifetime member of the National Motorist Association, delivered an informative presentation called ‘The History of Speed Limits in Illinois (1903 to 1974)”. Jim Blankenship evaluated Saeger’s speech.
Austin, a former club president as well as a former Area 1 Governor, then conducted a special Toastmasters International officer training session. The following officers were trained at Thursday’s meeting: Liz Mollett – Vice President; Austin - Public Relations Officer; Jim Blankenship – Secretary / Treasurer; Billy Watkins -Sergeant at Arms.
The Toastmasters club will next meet on Thursday February 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Virden Area Community Center. For more information about the Toastmasters program, or about joining or attending a club meeting, please call (217) 965-3100 or send e-mail to draustin@royell.net.
