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Q: What interests you about Spoken Word? Three Division Champions snag
A: I think it is a creative form of communication.
It allows me to express myself in a way that I find trophies on May 7th

very enjoyable. It is important to find joy while

you are speaking and poetry gives me a creative

outlet for processing my thoughts.

Q: As you practiced your speech for competi-
tion, how did you keep it fresh and not sound
over rehearsed?
A: I didn’t practice it that much. I would make
sure I had it memorized. But aside from the
day before the speech contest I wouldn’t spend
more than 15 minutes on practicing it.

Q: On the day of competition, what’s your
favorite way to prepare for your seven minutes
on stage?
A: My favorite way to prepare is to have fun
and try and get to know the competition. They
all have great stories and it’s really fun to get
to know them before we all go on stage. At the
end of the day we are only competing against
ourselves.

Q: What do you do for relaxation? Favorite L to R, Robert Brewer, Elizabeth Black, Mary Pat McCoy
foods? Tell us a little about Robert - what
makes you tick? May 7th saw three division champions place
A: For relaxation I prefer to read, listen to music in the International Speech contest at the District
and write, or play soccer. My girlfriend and I 7 Spring Conference: Lead the World which took
both really enjoy sushi and Pho. In terms of what place in Eugene, Oregon. Out of a field of nine
makes me tick, you will have to interview my contenders, Robert Brewer, Division D, placed
girlfriend for that. She can give you a plethora 1st with his speech titled “A Discussion.” Elizabeth
of examples I am sure. Black, Division B, placed second with her speech
titled, “Words from an Esteemed Elder.” Mary
Q: I understand that Toastmasters International Pat McCoy, Division E, placed third with her
provides competitors with a round trip ticket speech titled “Lucky the Clown.”
to the convention. Are you seeking sponsors
to help defray your costs? If people want to Congratulations to everyone who stepped out
contribute to your expenses, how can they of their comfort zones and chose to compete.
reach you?
A: Sponsorship would be greatly appreciated.
If people wanted to reach me to contribute or get
to know me more they can reach me at Robert.
brewer04@gmail.com. Robert joined Toastmasters
in 2013, and is a member of Gresham Toastmasters
Club. He graduated from Warner Pacific College in
2014 with a bachelor’s degree in business adminis-
tration and social science. He is a sales professional
for Sports Management Worldwide, an online sports
career training company in Portland.

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