07/01/2025
đź“… Meeting Date: June 30, 2025
📍 Thomas E. Hannah YMCA | Spartanburg, SC
🔥 Theme of the Week: 4th of July Traditions
This week, we celebrated the spirit of independence as Toastmaster of the Day, Rebecca guided us through powerful reflections and personal stories tied to America’s favorite summer holiday.
📚 Word of the Day: Autonomy (noun)
Definition: The act or power of making one’s own choices or decisions.
Presented by Grammarian LaShanne Goins, the word challenged us to reflect on personal freedom—perfectly timed for the week of Independence Day.
🌟 Prepared Speeches:
🎙 Lee Holliday – Shadows
Path: Strategic Relationships | Level 3 Elective: Effective Body Language (5–7 min)
🎙 Greg Allen – The Pocket Super-Power You Already Own
Path: Persuasive Influence | Level 4 Elective: Managing a Difficult Audience (10–15 min)
🏆 Congratulations to Our Award Winners!
🥇 Best Speaker: Greg Allen
🥇 Best Table Topics & Best Evaluator: Autumn Lamb
❤️ Special Thanks:
Thank you to all who donated to Angel’s Charge Ministry during our meeting!
To learn more or contribute to their mission, visit:
đź”— www.angelschargeministry.org
🚀 Join Us Next Week!
Ready to grow your voice and lead with confidence?
đź—“ Next Meeting: Monday, July 7, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
📍 Community Room, to the left of the lobby at
Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA
151 Ribault Street, Spartanburg, SC (just off South Pine Street)
💬 All are welcome—guests, new members, and returning speakers!