Monday, July 14, 2025

 

Educational Achievements - July

Igniters are Sizzling over the summer! Achieving their education goals. Way to go!

⭐Ali - Strategic Relations Path!

⭐Yvonne - Level 4 Effective Coaching


Yahoo! Stampede Meeting - July

Igniters were all dressed up sharing their western spirit! Nandini was the Toastmaster, and we had fun sharing our favorite Stampede memories of breakfasts, music, and the rodeo.

Coaching Path and Feedback Panel

Yvonne finished her Level 4 speech about helping a member attain improvement through positive coaching. We clapped and yelled Yahoo to cheer her on. Yvonne had stellar feedback led by General Evaluator Darlene, and a panel Diane, Slav, and Glen.

President Speech
Marvin - as our new President gave an inspiring speech about Leadership and Maple Syrup! Encouraging members to pursue education, membership, and leadership opportunities for us to enjoy sweet success. Lenore offered feedback to help the speaker learn the ropes of being an even better speaker.

Fun Trivia
Thanks to the creative ideas of Wendy - Literally Speaking Toastmasters we had a fun Stampede trivia quiz. Members eagerly shouted out answers, their faces lighting up with excitement as Stampede trivia brought out their competitive spirit. Our winner was Ali - who knew more about mini donuts that gave him the edge! Slav won Table Topics - sharing a story about riding a mechanical bull. Yee haw!


Happy Canada Day! July Zoom Meeting

Colorful backgrounds and heartfelt stories about living in Canada energized the room. 

Thinking on Your Feet
Emma asked creative questions as Table Topic Master and our members shared valuable lessons. Yvonne -"you can succeed at anything if you put your mind to it."

Mona made us laugh as she shared her move from Manitoba and what she said to her husband about retirement! Jey was passionate about the Katy Perry song "Fireworks". Just in time for fireworks tonight.

Marvin shared about a fun Canada Day Parade in Canmore, where the people on the floats spray water at the audience! Chamila shared advice about coming to Canada and finding "unexpected happiness in Toastmasters". Ann shared her ad campaign for Canada and admiring Mike Meyer on SNL proudly saying "Elbows Up!"

Strategic Relations Path 

Ali completed the last requirement by Reflecting on his Path and shared some valuable lessons.
✮ Self Awareness is the Key
✮ Listen with Intent
✮ Collaboration and Success Shared
✮ Value of Giving Back
✮ Learning - No Finish Line! Keep going.

Igniters is a fun, friendly, and supportive club dedicated to helping our members succeed.

Nandini - VP PR

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