A Spooktacular Membership Drive & Robin's Baby!

A HALLOWEEN DAY EVENT

On October 31, members of Peace Speakers decorated the Mezzanine in anticipation of Presbyterian Center employees dropping by for some information about Toastmasters. Rhonda and Becki set up the area in grand Halloween fashion. Most of the decorations were brought in by Rhonda, who thoroughly enjoys the holiday.  Scroll down the page for a few images!

These nasty-looking "witch's fingers" cookies were made by Kay (pictured below holding the batch).  They were actually whole-grain almond cookies with blanched almonds for the nails.  Painting them with red food coloring evidently spooked a few people so much they hesitated eating them.  I was told they were delicious, along with the yummy pumpkin cookies, spiced apple cider, and other treats members contributed.

My mother-in-law, Boo, had this '70's dress made for her one Halloween, making for a perfect Halloween costume for me today.  (I'm really getting my money's worth out of this cheap red wig!)

Rhonda and Becki humor me as I snap more pictures before guests arrive.  Cute ears, Becki.

Eva and Bethany greet and talk with visitors.

Betsy and Bethany chat with those seeking more information on Peace Speakers and its benefits.

Pictured on the left, both Ashley and Randy ended up winning one of our door prizes that Ada provided.  So did Jerri and Bill, others who work at the Presbyterian Center and visited our table today. 

By the conclusion of this Membership Drive on Halloween, about 30 people stopped by to inquire about Toastmasters.  One person indicated she wanted to join our Peace Speakers group in January.  Others expressed interested in coming to our next meeting, November 7th.   

A special thank you goes out to Bethany, who created a delightful and creative flyer to notify Presbyterian employees about our membership drive.  I am also grateful that Joelle agreed to take the leadership role for this drive and rallied the troops together.  Additionally, I really appreciate all who donated their time, money, props, creativity, and energy to making it a success.

BABY ALERT!

And now for a special treat - Robin's newest edition to her family is Jonathan William, which explains why she's been carrying a little extra weight the past nine months:

Two beautiful babies!!!!!

The look of innocence and contentment.

Ada has that special touch, evoking a genuine smile!

Jonathan, you little bundle of joy, we wish a looooong and happy life.  Looks like he's already taking after his mother in hopes of become a Toastmaster someday.

Respectfully submitted by Kay Chambers

VP for Public Relations of Peace Speakers