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GLEANINGS FROM THE GROVE

was a little formal and stilted, delivered with a For his example, and others far too numerous

slight accent, but it was the matter of practice, to relate in this brief article, I think it is important
of gaining confidence in speaking in public as that we give thanks at this season of the year for
well as the new freedom he found in making the opportunity we have to share with others,
for himself new friends in a strange land! (I still coach or mentor them, and the goal of calling a

think he was terribly bothered by our lack of “stranger a friend not yet met.” We should impact
interest in Cricket!) I assumed the role of mentor all we meet, all we share in Club meetings, and
for him, finding out what skills he had, what he the most precious, establishing new friends.
perceived as he needed, and what I perhaps saw Enjoy the holiday to the fullest but apply the

as a need for him. Sadly, he did not stay with the maximums of “each one teach one” and “model
local chip manufacturer. He was able to parlay by doing” to our weekly Toastmasters life and
his skill set as an engineer with yet another firm. world as well.
He credits Toastmasters for preparing him for Now do not try to stop me. I am making a

his new position with the confidence in public beeline towards the pumpkin pie—and make
speaking, being able to recognize other areas mine with double whipped cream. Giving thanks
of his work ethic that needed polishing and of for strangers who become friends should be in the
course, developing a well-rounded friends base. forefront of our being at this season of the year.

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