LAS VEGAS

MANDALAY BAY AND VEER TOWERS

BELLAGIO AND CAESARS PALACE

DESERT ROSE AND EXCALIBUR

VENETIAN AND LUXOR

TREASURE ISLAND AND NEW YORK

TRUMP TOWER AND PARIS

MGM

We had a delightful week in Las Vegas, walking and gawking. There's so much more than drinking and gambling (Which we don't indulge) So many cool shows and shopping.

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CACTUS JOES

A cacti nursery with whimsical art and geodes

RED ROCK CANYON

DESERT STORM AND DRY WASH

RED ROCK, CALICO HILLS AND HIGH DESERT

HIKE INTO SLOT CANYON

PANORAMA

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ZOOM TOASTMASTERS

ZOOMING 

Since the Governor shut down all gatherings, our Toastmasters Groups reverted to online meetings. It was a challenging change but we've learned new presentation skills.

Sumner Lifelong Learners

Puyallup Valley Voices

Even training and speech contests were online.

I also achieved my 3rd Distinguished Toastmasters Medal

KAUAI WRITERS CONFERENCE AT THE MARRIOTT

I attended the writers conference with the intention of pitching a manuscript Ben and I are co-authoring. It's a self-help medical book on bipolar disorder. Hopefully, the book will be published through a brick and morter publishing company. Keep posted for future news.

MARRIOTT COURTYARD

COURTYARD AT NIGHT

HULA SHOW

AUTHORS LUNCHEON

BUSINESS TRIP TO KAUAI (Photobombed by a Chicken)

KAUAI BEACH RESORT

GORGEOUS BEACHES

VIEW FROM 4000'

AWESOME SUNRISES AND SUNSETS

SUNSET DINNER CRUISE BY NAPALI

COOL LIGHTHOUSE

International Speech Contests

March is International Speech Contest month. I needed to complete a High Performance Leadership Project. I chose organizing speech contests. Since I'm participating this year, I can't be a functionary. I was successful in choosing Contest Chairs, Chief Judges and Toastmasters. I gave 5 speeches on judging. For the HPL I also gave two speeches. Including speaking at contests, I've given 10 speeches

I placed 1st at NW Comedy Club, 2nd at Sumner Lifelong Learners and 2nd at Puyallup Valley Voices. Now it's on to Area, Division and District contests. 

PLATEAU AREA WRITERS ASSOCIATION

As a Public Relations officer for PAWA, I contacted Carol Stanley to put on a presentation for our quarterly meeting. She's an inspirational speaker and voice coach.

IMPROV SHOW

I organized an improv presentation for NW Comedy Club. It was a super success. Charles Ames performed Sharon Dana and Ben Krack. We played a variety of games. This one is word freeze.

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NW SALISH CULTURE

Before the settlers arrived in the Northwest, Native Americans lived in longhouses. They hunted, fished and gathered shellfish from the abundant Puget Sound. Tillicum Village is a dinner theatre that portrays cuisine, customs, dance and art.