SPEAKEASY NEWS
Online Newsletter of Toastmasters Club 1789
Members and guests have noticed that the Word of the Week is sometimes done in a rather elaborate fashion, while others are somewhat crude but readable (mine). The creator of the better ones has died, and only long-time members will remember Ken Covington. He passed away last Thursday at the age of 90. Visitation is from 5 to 8 on Monday and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Tuesday -- all at Gearty Delmore Funeral Chapel at 3888 West Broadway in Robbinsdale (55422).
Had a nice e-mail from Larry Berle, our representative in Arizona, who says he is making great progress through the manuals and owes his commitment to Toastmasters to Speakeasy, which is where he started several months ago. I keep him informed about our club via our Sunday evening newsletter, and he could drop in on us at any time. Good.
The latest schedule from Leah is attached (I now do that first thing so I don't forget). The three meetings are the last of 2011, since we will be taking December 21 and 28 off so that members can spend more time spending money and boosting our economy. Any spare time left can be used to write those great speeches we're just itching to create. Do it -- you'll never be sorry.
Also, we can always make room for more speeches. We have the room until 8:30, but seldom go that long.
Speaking of the room -- the one upstairs where we'll be meeting for the rest of the year -- in the words of Peg Meier, a Star Tribune former columnist, "bring warm clothes." That's also the title of a book of hers that sold very well, especially here in the North Country. Yes, it's cool up there, but we're sturdy stock, we are, and we can handle it, perhaps with an extra sweater or a heavier jacket. Or do I exaggerate?
As for this week, if anyone has a change, let me know by 1:00 Wednesday, or we'll have to scribble all over your name on the agenda. Not a pretty picture. See you all at the meeting.
Gordon Andersen
Editor, Speakeasy News
