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Capital Toastmasters Celebrates!
by Waylon Phillips
August 10, 2016, Capital Toastmaster hosted 3rd Place International Contest, Gerald White-
its annual awards banquet at the Oregon State Calf; 1stPlace Evaluation Contest, Allan Edinger,
Penitentiary. With 33 members and 21 guests 2nd Place Evaluation Contest, Cornelius Davis;
in attendance, it was a night to remember. 3rdPlace Evaluation Contest, Andrew Chappell;
The newest award given was the Allan Edinger 1st Place Tall Tales Contest, Kyle Hedquist;
Service Award. Named after one of our most 2ndPlace Tall Tales Contest Cornelius Davis; 3rd
determined and intelligent supporters, it was Place Tall Tales Contest, Gary Eagle-Thunder;
our honor to present this award for the first
time. “I was surprised and honored” was Two Year’s, John Buckman, Dave
the sentiment given by Allan after the Feb, Jason Rose, Mick Taylor,
presentation of the award. His contri- and Gerald-White-Calf; Three
butions to our club over the years have Year’s, Andrew Chappell, and
made a significant contribution to our Alyce Dunham; Four Year’s,
success, progress, and growth. Deniz Aydiner, Allan Edinger,
Happy Bibimbap supplied the food and Janice Hallmark; Ten Years,
for the event and it was a huge success. Archie Crozier; Eleven Year’s,
Presenting authentic Korean dishes in Kyle Hedquist; Twelve Years,
a luxurious and tasty arrangement, Casey Jones; Sixteen Years,
this was perhaps the highlight of the
year for many of our inside members. Ronald Edgemon; Community
Provided at cost, Happy Bibimbap Recognition, Allan Edinger,
had asked for a way to give back to the Janet Hallmark, Janet Zeyen-
community, and we were very willing Hall, and Alyce Dunham;
to let them. The food and service they provided Community Supporters,
at the event surpassed all of our expectations Leanna Lindquist; Staff
and many of us left there stuffed past capacity. Certificate of Appreciation, Robin Burch;
Located at 635 Chemeketa St NE in Salem, OR, Competent Communicator, David Carr, Jason
I give Happy Bibimbap five tasty stars. Rose, Andrew Chappel, and Mick Taylor;
Advanced Communicator Bronze, Harold Jones;
Our new executive body was heralded in Advanced Communicator Silver and Gold,
and the outgoing service members were all Jason Rose; Competent Leader, Mick Taylor;
recognized. It was a great night with smiles all Advanced Leader Bronze, Mick Taylor. The
around. Following the recognition of our new Allan Edinger Service Award was presented to
executive body, awards were presented in the Ronald Edgemon.
following order: It truly was a memorable evening and
everyone had a great time. We would all like to
Toastmaster of the Year, Jason Rose; Jeff thank everyone who contributed and made this
Ames Outstanding Progress Award, David Carr; event possible for all of us. Thank you all very
Triple Crown Winner, Jason Rose; 1st Place much, Cheers!
Humorous Contest, Archie Crozier; 2nd Place Waylon Phillips joined Capital Toastmasters in
Humorous Contest Mick Taylor; 3rd Place 2016. He is currently serving the club as VP Public
Humorous Contest Janice Hallmark; 1st Place Relations. He is a frequent contributor to the Capital
Table Topics Contest, Ronald Edgemon; 2nd Toastmasters newsletter, Capital News.
Place Table Topics Contest, Allan Edinger; 3rd
Place Table Topics Contest, Gerald White-Calf,
1st Place International Contest, Archie Crozier;
2nd Place International Contest, Janice Hallmark;
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