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Meeting – Networking
The theme of our June 12 meeting was Networking. Naina’s speech, “A Journey From Comfort to Uncertainty” outlined challenges of moving to a new country with only her husband and no longer being surrounded by friends and family. She also had to learn to do housework for the first time. She overcame this, however, by…
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Leader Profile – Grace Hopper
This week’s Leader Profile is about Grace Hopper, grandmother of COBOL. Grace Hopper (1906-1992) was a pioneering American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. She made groundbreaking contributions to the field of computer programming, including developing the first compiler and popularizing the term “computer bug.” Hopper joined the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1943…
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Meeting – World Environment Day
For our meeting on June 5, the theme was World Environment Day. VP of Membership Ramya led the new member induction, welcoming new members Monica and Pooja. Kirti shared the leader profile of US Navy rear admiral Grace Hopper, who brought the COBOL programming language into popular use. Ramona shared “The Art of Small Talk,”…
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Event – Seattle Send-Off
Wednesday, May 29thToday was our members Parag & Himakshi’s last in-person meeting before their move to Seattle. We sent them off in good spirits by having a wonderful meeting, and afterwards, for those who could join us, we made merry at Danawa, a nearby Korean fusion restaurant. All the best, Parag and Himakshi!
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Meeting – Appreciation
May 29, 2024 Our theme of our May 29 meeting was Appreciation. Grammarian Ramona introduced the word of the day: Prate. Akila shared her speech, “Embracing prudent choices,” a story of her hike up a mountain. She shared the struggle near the top and inspired us all to forget about fear of missing out. Jagan…
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Leader Profile – Ratan Tata
This week’s Leader Profile is about Ratan Tata, also known as India’s Pride. Achievements: — Vandana Gohil
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Meeting – Healthy Humanity
May 22, 2024 The theme for our May 22 meeting was Healthy Humanity. Grammarian Kirti introduced our word of the day: Zing! Vandana delivered a Leader Profile of Ratan Tata, also known as India’s Pride. Pooja shared her Icebreaker speech, “From Golden Shores to Concrete Dreams: A Journey of Love and Resilience,” a story about…
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Meeting – Interconnections of Nature
May 15, 2024 Grammarian Priya introduced our word of the day, “Countryside.” Audrey Liu delivered her icebreaker speech, “Rediscovering My Inner Bookworm” about how she discovered reading. She encouraged all of us to download an ebook, visit our library, or browse in our local bookstore. Abhijeet shared his inspiring speech, “Conquering the Narrative,” about how…
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Event – After-Meeting Dinner
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 After our usual Wednesday meeting, some of us attending in-person opted for a late night Korean-fusion at Rice Junky. Thanks Jagan, for proposing the idea of a casual outing! Naina tried Korean food for the first time. Ramona brought a couple of friends. Jagan and Karen clinked soju drinks. And Sarah celebrated the…
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Meeting – Mother Earth
Photo by Kasturi Laxmi Mohit on Unsplash May 8, 2024 The theme of our May 8 meeting was “Mother Earth”. The first prepared speech titled “Paralysis by Analysis” was delivered by Ramya where she explained how overthinking has the self fulfilling prophecy of pulling us towards the scenario we are trying to avoid by overthinking…
Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters
A women-led public speaking club
Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters 