Fall was in the air and acted as a theme for Toastmaster extraordinaire Nadine

11 members / 2 guests = 13 attendees

2 Prepared Speeches / 5 Table Topics

Started on time and ended 8 minutes early 

Other Highlights:

–          WOD – Crisp – firm, dry and brittle, especially in a way considered pleasing or attractive.  The group set a WOD usage record!!

–          Fall Fun Facts:  

  • Lower Vitamin D increases fat storage  
  • The Harvest Moon name is tied to the Fall equinox
  • Testosterone levels are highest in late fall and early winter

TLI is December 1st at Great Wolf Lodge

–          Nicole taught the group about what she learned as a younger sibling and wisely concluded a sibling will likely be your longest lasting relationship

–          Scott encouraged attendees to examine their lives using the Johari Window to move towards their potential: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johari_window

–          Quotes for consideration:

“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring – quite often the hard way.” – Pamela Dugdaleo  

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates  

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” – Carl Jung

–          Liz took home best Table topics speaking to which is better, Halloween or Thanksgiving

–          Tony pointed out that “so” returned as the group’s favorite filler word