Ridgecrest Possibilitarians Toastmasters

Ridgecrest's local Toastmasters club. We provide a fun, empowering space to build confidence and sharpen communication and leadership skills.

07/03/2024

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07/03/2024

Hi All:

Due to unforeseeable situations, the meeting for this evening July 3rd) is cancelled. Thanks!

Ying-Ming

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07/01/2024

We conducted a zoom meeting on June 26th. The meeting's theme was "National Forgiveness day" We had one speech provided by Diana Eggleton and The project was "The Power of Humor in an Impromptu Speech". Toastmaster, John Makowski, picked two random topics for Diana to provide the impromptu speeches.
Yuki Hilrose won the prestigious Table Topics Ribbon. We will have our next meeting Hybrid on 6pm, July 3rd. Please message to get the Zoom link, or come to the Heritage Inn Conference room to attend in-person.

06/23/2024

We conducted a Hybrid meeting on June 12th. Beverly Wagner was our Toastmaster of the meeting. The meeting's theme was "Food for Thought." We had one speech provided by John Makowski, the titke of his speech was "The Hills are Alive", he spoke about his years in the mountains of Upstate New York as a junior/senior. He brought to life humorous memories of the days gone by as a child.
John Makowski won the prestigious Table Topics Ribbon again. We will have next meeting online only on June 26th. Please message to get the Zoom link.

06/09/2024

Last Wednesday on June 5th, we had our Hybrid meeting for the β€œSurprise Spotlight" theme and what a exciting meeting it was! We had two guests. One returning guest Richard Cortopassi, past District Governor from a different District and New guest, Markie, Great Nephew of Dana Alloway. We had two speakers. Brian Wall gave us a speech titled "Give Anything Less". Our second speaker, Ying-Ming Lee gave us a speech titled "Why do I want to be Club Officers?" Our guest, Markie, won the Table Topics ribbon this week! We will have a Hybrid meeting on June 12th, 6pm PT. You can visit us at the Ridgecrest Heritage Inn conference room or send a message for the virtual meetings (Zoom Link) login. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’β€β™‚οΈ

06/02/2024

Last Wednesday on May 29th, we had our Zoom meeting for the β€œWorld Digestive Health Day" theme and what a exciting meeting it was! We had two speakers. Yuki Hirose gave us a speech titled "Introducing Kyushu Island, Japan (Let's visit Dana and Geri)". Our second speaker, Diana Eggleton gave us a speech titled "You and ChatGPT: Answers As Easy As 1-2-3!" Our own, Beverly Wagner, won the Table Topics ribbon this week! We will have a Hybrid meeting on May 29th, 6pm PT. You can visit us at the Ridgecrest Heritage Inn conference room or send a message for the virtual meetings (Zoom Link) login. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’β€β™‚οΈ

05/28/2024

Last Wednesday on May 22th, we had our Zoom meeting for the β€œProm" theme and what a exciting meeting it was! We had one speaker. John Makowski gave us a speech about his experiences and lessons as VPPR on public relationship subject. Our own, Stephanie Fagerhaug, won the Table Topics ribbon this week! We will have a Zoom meeting on May 29th, 6pm PT. Please send a message for for the virtual meetings (Zoom Link) login. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’β€β™‚οΈ

05/21/2024

Last Wednesday on May 15th, we had our Zoom meeting for the β€œBuddha Day" theme and what a exciting meeting it was! We also welcomed back our returning guest Leslie Boyle, Past Division A Director. We had two speakers. Dana Alloway gave us a speech titled "Sisterly Bonding over Repairs ". She shared some aspects of an experience as a protege. Ying-Ming Lee gave a speech titled "The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication" to discuss about communication styles. Leslie Boyle, our guest won the Table Topics ribbon this week! We will have a Zoom meeting on May 22nd, 6pm PT. Please send a message for for the virtual meetings (Zoom Link) login. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’β€β™‚οΈ

05/14/2024

We will have a Zoom meeting on May 15th, 6pm PT. The Theme will be Buddha Day". Please send a message for for the virtual meetings (Zoom Link) login. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’β€β™‚οΈ

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Photos from Ridgecrest Possibilitarians Toastmasters's post 05/14/2024
Photos from Ridgecrest Possibilitarians Toastmasters's post 05/14/2024

Diana Eggleton: Dear Ridgecrest Possibilitarians and Esteemed Guests,
This hybrid 20th Anniversary celebration of our Club & combined Open House Event is the best Club event I have attended in my 10 years as a Toastmaster! My count may not be precise, but it appeared that we had 17 of our 20 members present & 13 guests for a whopping count of 30 hybrid attendees! WOW! What a turn out!

05/07/2024

Last Wednesday on May 1st, we had our Hybrid meeting for the β€œMay Floral Arrangement" theme and what a exciting meeting it was! We also welcomed back our returning guests Deb Ernst and KLynn Finley. We had one speaker. John Makowski gave us a speech titled "Life is not a Prepared Speech". Deb Ernst, our guest won the Table Topics ribbon this week! We will have a hybrid meeting on May 8th, 6pm PT to celebrate our 20th Anniversary and Open House. Please come to visit us by join us on Zoom or in person at the large downstairs conference room at the Heritage Inn, 1050 N. Norma in Ridgecrest. Please send a message for for the virtual meetings (Zoom Link) login. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’β€β™‚οΈ

04/30/2024

POSSIBILITARIANS TOASTMASTERS’ CLUB: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF POSSIBILITIES AT OPEN-HOUSE EVENT!
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Heritage Inn & Suites Conference Room, 1050 N Norma St., Ridgecrest, California
How to Zoom in: To join virtually, please use the registration link below and you will be sent the log in zoom link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-CoqTMsHdwJEfsGf-Q2op1aAmchyImx
Step right up to the Ridgecrest Possibilitarians’ Toastmasters Club's 20th Anniversary Bash! We’re throwing a hybrid Open House that's part gala, part gabfest. Expect an evening sprinkled with eloquent speeches, tasty snacks, and fun door prizes. It’s all free – the best price for endless fun! You can attend in person or online.
This open house isn’t just a show and tell; it's a show and convinceβ€”no strings attached, except for the balloons. Whether you’re a Toastmaster veteran, a curious newcomer, or someone who just loves free snacks, come and toast to 20 years of possibly the best speaking club ever!
Calling all past and present Toastmasters: dust off your gavels and join us for this milestone celebration.
RSVP is not required. For questions or comments, though, please contact Diana at (760) 382-4346 or send an email message to [email protected].
Everyone is welcome. Please Join the fun!

04/29/2024

Last Wednesday on April 24th, we had our Zoom meeting for theβ€œNational Bucket List Day" theme and what a exciting meeting it was! We also welcomed back our returning guest Richard Cortopassi. We had two speakers. Cheyenne Smith gave us a rehearsal speech for her upcoming District Humorous speech contest and Diana Eggleton gave us a speech on her trip to Spain. Richard Cortopassi, our guest won the Table Topics ribbon this week! We will have a hybrid meeting on May 1st, 6pm PT. Please come to visit us by join us on Zoom or in person at the large downstairs conference room at the Heritage Inn, 1050 N. Norma in Ridgecrest. Please send a message for for the virtual meetings (Zoom Link) login. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’β€β™‚οΈ

04/23/2024

Last Wednesday on April 17th, we had our Zoom meeting for β€œNational Poetry Month" theme and what a exciting meeting it was! We also welcomed back our returning guest Deb Ernst. We had two speakers. Yuki Hirose gave us a speech to talk about "Life Long Learning" and Dana Alloway gave us a speech titled "Sisterly Bonding over Repairs" about sibling relations. Deb Ernst, our guest won the Table Topics ribbon this week! We will have a Zoom only meeting on April 24th, 6pm PT. Please come to visit us by join us on Zoom. Please send a message for for the virtual meetings (Zoom Link) login. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’β€β™‚οΈ

04/17/2024

Last Wednesday on April 10th, we had our Zoom meeting for β€œNational Siblings Day" theme and what a exciting meeting it was! We also welcomed two guests, We welcomed Lauri Everett and Deb Ernst. We had two speakers. Geri Haradon gave us a speech to covert eh friendship. John Makowski gave us a speech titled "Oh Brother" about sibling relations. Laurie Everett, our guest won the Table Topics ribbon this week! We will have a Zoom only meeting on April 17th, 6pm PT. Please come to visit us by join us on Zoom. Please send a message for for the virtual meetings (Zoom Link) login. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’β€β™‚οΈ

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β€œAs Ridgecrest Possibilitarians, we help our members to discover the possibilities within themselves. We provide a supportive, empowering, and fun environment to develop communication and leadership skills, building confidence and inspiring personal fulfillment." These words, written by Heather Froehner and chosen by her peers in 2017 as the club’s Official Mission Statement, still ring true today.

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