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Leader Profile – Ratan Tata
This week’s Leader Profile is about Ratan Tata, also known as India’s Pride. Achievements: Indian industrialist, philanthropist and former chairman of Tata Sons. He is the great Grandson Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group. Chairman of the Tata Group from 1990 to 2012 Interim chairman from 2016 through 2017. 2008 , received Padma…
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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…
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Meeting – May Day
May 1, 2024 The theme of our May 1 meeting was “May Day,” and we celebrated the vibrance and blossoms of Spring. Grammarian Audrey announced our word of the day, “Brilliant.” VP of Membership Ramya led our new member induction. Ramona shared the leader profile of Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese monastic and peace activist. Vandana…
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Meeting – Favorite Trip
April 24, 2024 The topic of our April 24 meeting was “Favorite Trip,” and Toastmaster Gail brought us on a journey together! Grammarian Pooja introduced our word of the day, “Verve.” Audrey shared an inspiring leader profile of Angela Merkel, Former Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. Aneri’s speech, “Cardinal Sin” was about finding…
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Leader Profile – Angela Merkel
This week’s Leader Profile is about Angela Merkel. Who is she? First female chancellor of Germany, served from 2005 to 2021 16 years! From G.W.Bush to Biden Left office with 70% approval rate, an insanely high number The origin story: Born in East Germany Received highest marks in school and earned a PhD in quantum…
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Meeting – Dream Big
April 10, 2024 For our April 17 meeting, Toastmaster Himakshi shared our topic, Dream Big. Grammarian Vandana introduced a fitting Word of the Day, Audacious. Jian shared a Leader Profile of Dr. Catherine Mohr, President of the Intuitive Foundation, the organization that makes the Da Vinci surgical robot. Naina’s Icebreaker speech, “Soulmates: The Unbreakable Bond…
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Meeting – Live Your Best Life
April 10, 2024 For our April 10 meeting, Gloria started by introducing our theme, “Live Your Best Life.” Jian, serving as the grammarian, introduced the word of the day, “serendipity.” Vaibhav’s speech “Find Your Spark: Hobbies for Happiness“ highlighted the importance of hobbies outside work and how they contribute to personal growth. He shared that…
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