I hope you are all having a wonderful Thanksgiving day with your family and friends! This will be a short post as Moe and I are moving this weekend.

Dan Adams gave his second speech on one of the two forbidden subjects for public discussion according to the late great George Carlin “POLITICS”. (the other one was ‘Religion’  )   Lisa, Dan’s wife was there for support as he masterfully moved us all from disbelief to “Oh My God” reality of where our political representation has taken us without our knowing or at least being fully aware of. Homeland Security is not at all what the name implies and both halves of the word WELFARE are major oxymorons! It’s truely unbelievable. Dan definitely opened our eyes.

Both Brian Rhodes and Area Governor, Mike Kesselring were present from Silva and assisted in manning the participants posts.  Thank you both! Brian is our soon to be newest member at Gem City Forum Toastmasters Club.

Mike then entertained us all with a true story of his visitation by the Bear who came to visit and broke into his home several years ago. As always, Mike can spin a story and draw you into it right along with him, as he relived the adventure.

Bill Hanger was back as the Toastmaster after missing a few meetings due to traveling. Good Job Bill.

The group voted to NOT have meetings on December 22 & 29 due to family and travel plans over the Christmas and New Years Holidays. So you’ve only got 3 more meetings this year to get your final fix of Toastmasters, ‘Gem City Forum Style’ before sliding into 2010.

Hope to see you all there!!

Sincerely,

Jim Alvord | President