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- Timeless -

 
Toastmaster's Promise
     
 

Past Presidents of Grand Terrace Toastmasters - 290
     
 
Charter Members (Thank you for starting this great club!)

 

- 2009 -

 
     
 

Tidbits & Tales March, 2009 - Volume 14, Issue 1
     
 
New Member induction of Ted Herring and Myisha McSwine flanked by Lily Rivera, Fumi Klemski, John Ruiz, and Royoko Nishikawa (02/20/2009)
     
 
Grand Terrace Toastmasters, Club Table Topics Contest Winner: Lily Rivera flanked by Valeri Mayne and Fumi Klemski (03/13/2009)
     
 
Grand Terrace Toastmasters, Club International Speech Contest Winner: Valeri Mayne with Laura Holt and Fumi Klemski (03/13/2009)
     
     
 
Fumi Klemski receives her ALB award while flanked by Valeri Mayne and John Ruiz (01/23/2009)
     
     
 

 

- 2008-

 
 
Dr. John Klemski receives his 3rd CC award, presented by Club President Fumi Klemski (12/05/2008)
     
 
Jenny Stahlnecker receives her CC award flanked by Ravi arayanan and Fumi Klemski (l/r) (11/07/2008)
     
 
Bob Best receives his ACS award flanked by Fumi Klemski and Ravi Narayanan (10/24/2008)
     
 
Member Roster of Grand Terrace Toastmasters as of 01/2008

 


- 2007 -

 
Ted riding the crest of public speaking on a very tubular run.
     
 
The highlight of Ted Holt's speech was a table surfing demonstration.
     
 
Warren Bell inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Silvana Sorace, President and Valeri Mayne, VP Membership on August 3, 2007.
     
 
Silvana Sorace, Incoming Club President with Laura Holt, Outgoing Club President - 6/22/2007.
     
 
Laua Holt, Outgoing Club President passes the baton to Silvana Sorace, Incoming Club President at a club on 6/22/2007.
     
 
Officers for the July-December 2007 term are: (L-R) Tony Petta, Sgt-at-Arms; Darcy McNaboe, Treasurer; Michael Fasenmyer, Secretary; Bob Best, VP Public Relations; Valeri Mayne, VP of Membership; Martha Best, VP of Education, and Silvana Sorace, President. The club officers were installed by our very own Area D1 Governor, Sandy Evers.
     
 
Ellis Rail receiving the Gold Medal from Club President, Laura Holt for his support of Grand Terrace Toastmasters - 6/22/2007.
     
 
Member Roster of Grand Terrace Toastmasters as of 06/2007
     
 
Jenny Stahlnecker inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters on May 18, 2007 by Ellis Rail, VP Ed and Laura Holt, President
     
 
David Sumner (c) being inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Laura Holt, President and Ellis Rail, VP Ed on 5/11/2007.
     
 
Ravi Narayanan being inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Laura Holt, President and Martha Best, VP Membership on 4/28/2007.
     
 
Chiaki Mizutani being inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Martha Best, VP Membership and Laura Holt, President on 4/6/2007
     
 
Valeri Mayne (center) receives her Competent Communicator award from Laura Holt, President and Ellis Rail, VP Ed. (3/23/2007)
     
 
Fumi Klemski receives the First Runner-Up award from Laura Holt for the Club's Table Topics Contest (3/23/2007). Congratulations Fumi!
     
 
Silvana Sorace receives the First Place trophy from Laura Holt for the Club's Table Topics Contest (3/23/2007). Congratulations Silvana!
     
 
Grand Terrace Toastmasters, Club Table Topics Contestants: Mike Fasenmyer, Bob Best, Fumi Klemski, Silvana Sorace, and Terry Keiser (3/23/2007)
     
 
Ted Holt receives the First Runner-Up award from Laura Holt for the Club's International Speech Contest (3/23/2007). Congratulations Ted!
     
 
Valeri Mayne receives the First Place trophy from Laura Holt for the Club's International Speech Contest (3/23/2007). Congratulations Valeri!
     
 
Grand Terrace Toastmasters, Club International Speech Contestants: Joe Ramos, Mike Fasenmyer, Valeri Mayne, Ted Holt, and Darcy McNaboe (3/23/2007)
     
 
Richard Pennington and Steve Berry being inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Laura Holt, President and Martha Best, VP Membership on 3/2/2007
     
 
Sandy Evers receives her CL award from Laura Holt, Club President and Ellis Rail, VP Ed. on 3/2/2007
     
 
Ellis Rail receives his CL from Laura Holt, Club President
     
 
Officer Installation Program for January-June 2007 officers (.pdf)
     
 
Officers for January-June, 2007: Laura Holt, Ellis Rail, Martha Best, Bob Best, Mike Fesenmyer, Darcy McNaboe, & Tony Petta



- 2006 -

 

David Wilkerson, DTM, Past District 12 Governor visits Grand Terrace Toastmasters as a guest speaker on December 29th. David is flanked by our graceful presidents, Sandy Evers and Laura Holt.
     
 

Lisa Cullum's induction into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Sandy Evers, President and Laura Holt, President Elect on December 29th.
     
 

Member Roster of Grand Terrace Toastmasters as of 12/2006
     
 

Report by Mike Fasenmyer on Grand Terrace Toastmasters recognition event by the Grand Terrace Historical Society (MS Word document)
     
 

Grand Terrace Toastmasters help celebrate the birthday of the City of Grand Terrace.
Dr. John Klemski, Fumi Klemski, Bob Best, GT City Mayor Maryetta Ferre, Darcy McNaboe, Tony Petta (GT's 1st Mayor and GTTM Founder), Dr. Deylyne McCampbell, Thelma Winkler, Jimmy Ford (GTTM Founder), Sandy Evers, and Mike Fasenmyer (l to r).
     
 

Grand Terrace Toastmasters Display in Grand Terrace City Hall. Grand Terrace Toastmasters was recognized by the Grand Terrace Historical Society. Dr. John Klemski and Mr. Joe Ramos were primarily responsible for the display.
     
 

Ellis Rail receiving his CC. Presented by Ted Holt and Sandy Evers, December 10th.
     
 

Katsura Matsuda being inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Dr. Deylyne McCampbell, VP Membership and Sandy Evers, President on December 10th.
     
 

Terry Keiser being inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Sandy Evers, President on December 3rd.
     
 

George Mitchell and Laura Holt at the Division 'D' Speech Contest. Laura was Runner-Up in the Humorous Speech Contest...and going against George (who is always a tough competitor) is an outstanding achievement!
     
 

Laura Holt wins Area D2 Humorous Speech Contest and Fumi Klemski is Runner-Up in Area D2's Evaluation Contest! Congratulations Ladies!
     
 

Darcy McNaboe and Fumi Klemski were the Runner-Up and Winner, respectively, of the Club's Evaluation Contest on 9/22.
     
 

Mike Fasenmyer's (re-)induction into Grand Terrace Toastmasters with Sandy Evers and Deylyne McCampbell on July 28, 2006.
     
 

Club President, Melinda Muganzo with VP Membership, Joe Ramos attending Grand Terrace Days.
     
 

Dr. Deylyne McCampbell was inducted into Grand Terrrace Toastmasters on March 3, 2006. Welcome aboard!

     
 

Grand Terrrace Toastmasters Member Roster as of February 2006

     
 

Mick Altmyer Wins Club's International Speech Contest

     
 

Martha Best Wins Club's Table Topics Speech Contest

     
 

Tidbits & Tales January-February, 2006 - Volume 13, Issue 1
     
 

Installation of Priya D'Souza and Ivery Savannah by Melinda Muganzo and Sandy Evers, February 3, 2006

     
 
Officers for January-June, 2006: Melinda Muganzo, Sandy Evers, Jose Ramos, Ellis Rail, Tony Petta, & Bob Best (Larry Jones, VP PR not shown)

 

- 2005-

 

Toastmaster par excellance, Jo Hiles, strutting her stuff at the Club's Christmas party.
   

 

Grand Terrace Toastmasters Christmas Party and Officer Installation Agenda
     
 

Grand Terrace Toastmasters was graced by the appearance of an internationally renowned Hula dancer during their Halloween meeting. You're in good shape Bob, swimming agrees with you, but the top is not quite "you".

     
 

Grand Terrace Toastmasters celebrating Halloween, 2005. From left to right, Tony Petta, Bob Best, Ellis Rail, Mick Altmyer, Ted Holt, Laura Holt, Martha Knowlton-Best, Patti Caskey, Fumi Klemski, Sandy Evers, and John Klemski.

     
 

Laura Holt being presented with her first CTM by Club President, Mick Altmyer on November 4, 2005.

     
 

Newest member, Ellis Rail, inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Mick Altmyer, Laura Holt, and Fumi Klemski on November 4, 2005.
     
 

Newest member, Patti Caskey, inducted into Grand Terrace Toastmasters by Mick Altmyer, Fumi Klemski, and Ted Holt on October 28, 2005.
     
 

Sandy Evers, winner of the Humorous Speech contest in the Club's August Speech Contest.

     
 

Melinda Muganzo, winner of the Speech Evaluator contest in the Club's August Speech Contest.

     
 

Tidbits & Tales July-August, 2005 - Volume 12, Issue 4