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John Zimmer, International Geneva The International Speech Contest semi-finals
Toastmasters Club, taught us about improv and brought contestants together from all over the
team work, and reminded us to tell our teams world. Jonathan Abuyan, New Horizons VP
often “I’ve got your back!” Education, representing District 32, was polished
and at the top of his game. Robert Brewer,
Between sessions, while I snapped photos of representing District 7, was one of the youngest
the Trio, Leanna, Donna, and Cathy, interviewed contestants, wowing the audience with his speech
international director candidates. Change the Conversation. Both Jonathan and
Robert took their audiences on a rollercoaster
ride of emotion. I spoke with both Jonathan
and Robert after their presentations. Both were
pleased with their performances, and will be
back to try again.
Interview with soon-to-be elected International Director,
Region 4, Monique Levesque-Pharoah, DTM. L to R:
Monique Levesque-Pharoh, Leanna Lindquist, Donna
Stark, and Cathy French
Five speakers, at the top of their game, vied Jonathan Abuyan, ATMB, Robert Brewer, CC,
for the coveted Accredited Speakers designation. CL, representing District 32 representing District 7
Cathey Armillas gave an outstanding presenta-
tion How to Rock a TED Talk. Even though she The 2016 International Speech champion,
was unsuccessful in her quest, it was a pleasure Darren Tay Wen Jie kept the audience laughing
to see her in action. I anticipate we will see her while he delivered a very serious message
before a panel of judges again next year. Cathey about bullying in his speech, Outsmart, Outlast.
is a professional presenter with an indomitable His final comment to his coach, Ed Tate, 1998
spirit. International Champion,“and that’s how it’s done
by the younger generation” had us once again
rolling in the aisles.
Cathey Armillas, DTM Darren Tay Wen Jie
Toastmasters is where leaders are made... and where friendships are made.—Donna Stark, DTM
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