A warm welcome to Thomas Bowman, one of Peninsula’s newest members. Proving that public speaking is only one of his skills, here Thomas shares with us a poem about delivery his first speech, known as the icebreaker.

THE FIRST

Words tumble out as thoughts tumble in
trying to write a speech adds paper to the bin!
Planning, practice, hours of toil -
it almost makes me want to boil!

The big night comes and many applaud
as I head up front feeling put to the sword!
The butterflies flood my pounding chest
and the words begin – here goes my greatest test.

As smiling faces receive these heart-felt words
and confidence grows – my butterflies begin to fly like birds.
These Toastmasters really care that you do well!
Madame Toastmaster – my conclusion rings clear as a bell!

I stepped up and delivered my first,
and now I have developed a great thirst!
A thirst for speeches, fun, friendship and caring!
Soon the news headlines will be blaring -

TOASTMASTERS IS THE BEST!!