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257 Tuesday October 28th 2014
Hi,what would McGuyver do?....a question most # 8 wire kiwi
types probably don’t have to ask themselves because we are just used to making
do…..right? Well not exactly(in my case) but recently listening to an interview
with the actor who played McGuyver, Richard Dean Anderson,reminded me of how
legendary his #8 improvisation skills were. Do you realise that show first
screened nearly thirty years ago in 1985!!, crikey talk about make you age
instantly!
I could have done with his help last week when I forgot to
pack some cufflinks and was left in a Hotel room with nothing but my
imagination to solve the problem. A number of innovative ideas from using shoe
laces,sellotape and dental floss eventually succumbed to having the
Receptionist and Concierge awkwardly fit 2x safety pins that were far too small
for the job.
The interesting part was trying to remove them later that
night and refit them next day one and a half handed!! McGuyver I am not nor do
I possess the patience or the motor skills……Such fun!!!
Fletcher
says; who needs rocket fuel when he has the turbo boost from the
chocolate icing off Mummys special cup cakes!......yes, he likes it when Nana
and Poppa visit !!
After the ignomy of receiving a speeding ticket last weekend
I received another one in the mail snapped on a camera earlier in the
month!!!Yes they do say these things normally arrive in triplicate and if that
is true in my case you may well see my sorry face peering from a bus or train
at you :(
Enough said, not laughing and not enjoying sleeping with
Harry and the Hendersons in the dog box :(
On a positive note I had an awesome week as MC of the New
Zealand Association of Training and Development professionals. I was honoured
to be part of their conference and to rub shoulders with the movers and shakers
within this industry. What a buzz and a truly inspiring experience..much fun!!
I hope you had a relaxing and safe Labour Weekend with family
and friends……..Cheers Jonesey!
Harry and the Hendersons reckon Fletcher is a legend after they
found the ‘bad’ cupcakes in the rubbish bag outside the back door , they like
visits from Nana and Poppa too :)
“All
civilisation, all progress, depends on communication of ideas.” Dr:Ralph Smedley
How many organisations can boast having been around
for 90 years or have 14,650 branches(or clubs) in 126 countries , with over
313,000 employees (or members).....not many if any !
Ladies and Gentlemen, Toastmasters can and whats
more also boasts regular year on year growth like the 7.3% increase in
membership and the 17.2% increase ib clubs in the 2013/14 club year.
In October 1924 Dr.Ralph Smedley held the first
Toastmasters meeting in Santa Ana California and the organisation has not
looked back since.
Shortly before his death in 1965 he wrote these
words; “As I look back over half a
century of connection with the Toastmasters movement, I am impressed by the
fact that a simple idea, put to work in so simple a manner, has grown into such
an instrument of service for so many people. It must have met a real need.”
In 1973 the organisation made a pivotal decision :
It opened its membership to women. Previously women had attended meetings as
guests of friends or spouses but could not officially participate as
members.The inclusion of women as members was an overdue and bright move, it
prompted a new spurt of Toastmasters growth. In 1982 , membership reached the
100,000 plateau!
The organisation continues to thrive domestically
and internationally on the back of the success and growth experienced by its
members past, present and prospective.
Dr:Ralph Smedley provided the vehicle and the
direction,members realise and accept they must provide the momentum and the
drive. Clearly it is a successful and powerful recipe for success!!!
“Speaking
success furthers our capacity to live and serve.” Dr:Ralph Smedley
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