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      first place and I got my second chance at winning
      the Area Contest, I was humbled and

      thrilled. I was off to my first Division
      Contest with my clubmate Penny
      Jahraus who won the Area Evaluation
      Contest for Area 63. Hooray! Our

      Club would be fully represented at the
      Division Contest.

      Audience Practice and


      Feedback
          I visited every club I could attend.
      Six in the morning, noon, or later. I was there
      to practice. Every time, I wore my contest outfit,

      arranged my space, positioned the camera, and
      asked to be introduced like a contestant. I wanted
      to be completely comfortable with everything  This time I was the first contestant. I performed
      and duplicate it later. All the Clubs I visited,  my speech with gusto and conviction. I found out

      Wake Up Beaverton!, Wallmasters, and Timber  later my Club was having a blast in their virtual
      Talkers, provided helpful feedback. They either  text cheering section. I was awarded third place at
      used a single evaluator or round-robin evaluation  the Division level. I am proud of this first attempt
      for suggesting improvements. Each Club was  and the joy in giving a speech I love.

      supportive and wished me luck.
                                                              Forget the Comfort Zone
      April 3, 2021 - Division H                                  It’s always easier to do consistent things. I
      Contest: Completing the                                 know they will turn out a certain way. Contests

      Journey                                                 are never predictable. By challenging myself I

          The Division Contest took forever to arrive!  always learn something new and grow closer
      It was my first time reaching a Division-level  to the communicator I want to be—confident,
      competition. Several of my Club members  relaxed, and at times funny. Contests are a

      attended to fully support Penny and me.  journey. They are a great way to build and stretch
      Although I was trying to win, putting forth my  my public speaking skills. I encourage everyone
      best effort to represent my Club well was most  to try it at least once, you might be surprised!
      important to me. I wanted to make them proud.




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