District Conference in Lubbock is Over

Tanya Johnson of Albuquerque (left)
gets a high-five from Toasters member
Jan d'Orsay after Tan receives her DTM.

A big thanks goes out to District 23 for bringing the semi-annual District Conference to Lubbock this spring. We had a great time.  

Congratulations to Lubbockite Robert Barnhill for winning both the Table Topics and International Speech contests!  Robert represented Lubbock Toastmasters Club.

And congratulations to Jef Conn of the Articulate Toastmasters Club here in Lubbock for being elected our 2013-2014 Lieutenant Governor Marketing!

Toaster is Gonna Party Like A 25 Year Old!

There was a Toastmasters Club born in Lubbock, Texas. The members named themselves Toasters Toastmasters, Club 896. The Club grew from an infant, into a teenager, and finally into an adult.

Those who were in the Club when it reached the mature age of 25 decided they better get busy and celebrate before they reached old age and weren't able to!

Help us celebrate this auspicious occasion:

What:             Dinner
When:            Saturday, May 4, 2013
What Time:     6:30 PM
Where:            Lubbock Women's Club, 2020 Broadway
Cost:              $15 per person

RSVP:            By Wednesday, May 1
                       to: Vickie Sigler acactuswren@yahoo.com

Poetry Day

It was poetry day at Toasters today.
And Gary only likes the ones that rhyme.
Good thing we only had one speaker,
'Cause he went over time.

Topics Master Gary Johnson leads the
group through a poetic session.

Toasters Turns 25

In May, Toasters Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a Toastmasters club. Come out and join us as we keep popping up early every Thursday morning!

JFK & Eggs

What do JFK and eggs have in common?  Well, pretty much nothing.  However, they were both engaging topics during our meeting this morning.

Alcatraz, Hawaii, and Crystal Insects

Toasters' newest member, Crystal, broke the ice with her first speech today while covering topics as far flung as Alcatraz, Hawaii, and (coincidentally enough) a tiny crystal roach.

Crystal also hinted at other topics she might be  covering in the future, including more information about her husband, who might or might not be from outer space. :)

Have Hammer, Will Preside

Newly elected club President Uwe Beltz has put on his tool belt and is prepared to get to work for the coming year.

The club officers for 2011-2012 are:

• President - Uwe Beltz


• VPE - Kyle Word


• VPM - Keith Waters


• VPPR - Amy Zientek


• Secretary/Treasurer - Eddie Payne


• Sgt At Arms - Jan d'Orsay