Toastmasters clubs present awards

Kelly Clark and Chris Wahle were the Capital Nevada Toastmasters Club winners in the Club's annual Humorous Speech and Table Topics, respectively. Clark's speech, "Violating the Interstate Commerce Law," described an interstate bus trip she endured with her dog when her car broke down. Wahle was voted best at answering within 21⁄2 minutes, the topic "What Nevada Needs Is ..." Both will represent the Club at the area contest on Sept. 17.

Margie Staudenbaer won Table Topics, with Carolyn Lancaster as runner up in the Carson Communicators Toastmaster Club contest. Nancy Linna won the Humorous Speech Contest, with Lancaster as runner up.

Linna's speech "Sweating to the Slot Machines" described a vigorous workout using slot machines. Toastmaster Shellee Snyder asked the contestants, "When I need comfort I ..." and Margie rocked the answer in less than 3 minutes.

The contest winners will represent each Toastmaster club at the Area Contest on Sept. 17.

The Carson Communicators Club meets every Thursday evening from 6-7 p.m. at Grandma Hattie's Restaurant, 2811 So. Carson St. For information, please call Roma Clewell at 775-888-7894 or 775-443-9758.

Capital Nevada Club meets every Tuesday at 12:05 p.m. at Grandma Hattie's. For information, call Frank at 885-7579.

Guests are welcome at either meeting.