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ce McLaughlin Named Member of the Year
The Toastmaster Member of the Year was chosen from a field of 81 recipients of the
Member of the Month award from each division. Members were nominated by their
fellow club members because of their servant leadership within their clubs and how
they exemplified the club mission.
Here is what was said about Bryce by members of his club, Wrip City Toastmasters:
Bryce is a new member, less than a year, and has welcomed the challenge to present various
speeches on his way to completing the Competent Communicator Manual. Not only that but
he has stepped up to hold an official role as Sergeant at Arms. He does this role like a bear
caring for her cubs getting there early, rearranging the desks and chairs, installing the
banners and podium and making our room ready to invite members or guests. He even
remembers to tape the lock on the door so latecomers can sneak in without disruption. He
readies the handouts and placards that we use in each meeting and sorts the name cards,
presenting them to those who have seated without them. All these behaviors are done in a
smooth, professional and strategically thought out plan which rolls out the red carpet for
Toastmasters and Visitors so they can relax, attending to their own roles and projects.
The next Sergeant at Arms will have big shoes to fill. I appreciate Bryce's boldly taking on the
role and showing us what a great Toastmaster does. And he brings wonderful homemade
desserts when we have open houses.
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The Toastmaster Member of the Year was chosen from a field of 81 recipients of the
Member of the Month award from each division. Members were nominated by their
fellow club members because of their servant leadership within their clubs and how
they exemplified the club mission.
Here is what was said about Bryce by members of his club, Wrip City Toastmasters:
Bryce is a new member, less than a year, and has welcomed the challenge to present various
speeches on his way to completing the Competent Communicator Manual. Not only that but
he has stepped up to hold an official role as Sergeant at Arms. He does this role like a bear
caring for her cubs getting there early, rearranging the desks and chairs, installing the
banners and podium and making our room ready to invite members or guests. He even
remembers to tape the lock on the door so latecomers can sneak in without disruption. He
readies the handouts and placards that we use in each meeting and sorts the name cards,
presenting them to those who have seated without them. All these behaviors are done in a
smooth, professional and strategically thought out plan which rolls out the red carpet for
Toastmasters and Visitors so they can relax, attending to their own roles and projects.
The next Sergeant at Arms will have big shoes to fill. I appreciate Bryce's boldly taking on the
role and showing us what a great Toastmaster does. And he brings wonderful homemade
desserts when we have open houses.
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