Champions of RDU Toastmasters

Congratulations to the newest champions from RDU Toastmasters. Kevin and Silvia represented RDU Toastmasters at the Area 61 & 62 contest; and finished First place in the International Speech Contest and Table Topics respectively! Contest was March 25, 2010 at 3005 Carrington Mill Blvd in Morrisville, NC.

Champions of RDU Toastmasters 2010

Kevin and Silvia were asked to briefly share their experiences from the contest:

Kevin:
The table topics contest was fun and the winner received a nice trophy. This was his second time competing for table topics on this level. He received a challenging question, “As a candidate, what is your position on healthcare”; and this topic alone has created a lot of discord around the country. Much like a skillful politician, Kevin applied his experience from participating in table topics regularly at club meetings; and delivered a compelling and informative talk encouraging people of varying beliefs to remain open minded.

Silvia:
Her dramatic speech was titled, “Good side of anger”.   She had to overcome adversity that included a sore throat causing her to lose her voice. Her 16 year old son was also in attendance to support his mother; and a brief conversation afterwards went something like this:

Silvia: “What did you think about my speech?”
Son: “Didnt like it”
Silvia: “Why not?”
Son: “It was like a bad 80s movie when the coach goes into the locker room and tells the kids they can really win the game against all odds and then they go out and win.”
Son: “I tuned you out like I always do”

Of course, this banter is reserved for family members; and this “bad 80s movie” landed Silvia 1st place in this year’s contest; and builds on her success last year!

The following clubs are in Area 61/62:

Club Name Club Location
RDU RTP, NC
Madd Chatters Durham, NC
PPD RTP Morrisville, NC
Perimeter Park Morrisville, NC
Softtalk Cary, NC
Deere Talk Cary, NC
Speak Up Speak Out RTP, NC
RailSpeak Cary, NC

Come support Kevin and Silvia in the next rounds of competition:

Events of:
4/22/2010
Division F Speech Contest
Start Time: 5:30 PM
Ending Time: 8:30 PM
Description: Cisco

Events of:
5/21/2010
Spring Conference
Start Time:
Ending Time:
Description: Clarion Hotel, Greensboro, NC.