District 64 (Division F) Humorist and International Speech Contest

APRIL 8, 2019 - Venio Dictum Toastmasters Club - AREA Level

This year's event was hosted by the Testament Toastmaster's group; at the Grant Memorial Baptist Church on Wilkes Avenue.  Venio Dictum was VERY well represented with a contestant in each of the contests -- Humorist and the International.  This contest took in the region of Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and Northwestern Minnesota.

Toastmasters who attended from Venio Dictum, included Glenn as a judge, Mark as a ballot counter, and speakers Eric and Chris.

The evening started off with Chris delivering his speech for the Humorist Contest.  In this contest there were four (4) clubs represented; and his topic involving golf was well received and commented on in conversations.  Chris won the area event.

The second and final contest was the International Speech event.  Eric delivered his speech on the importance of creating strong bonds in life with your family and friends, as the stories build around those relationship will pay dividends later in life. Eric ended up as the runner up.

Mark and Glenn both were extremely impressed and in agreement on how much both speeches had really "jelled" to perfection since we first heard them during our Club Level Contests.  We reflected that our discussions after those contests were a good best practice as both were very well presented at the Area Level.  It showed both members had really put in some worthwhile homework to good effect.

The Venio Dictum Toastmasters Club was well represented and our contestants were terrific ambassadors for the club.  We can all look forward to supporting Chris as he advances to the next level.