The host Division A Governor, Dave Wheeler, DTM, says "The speech contests were INCREDIBLE !" Congratulations to all speech contestants!

In the morning six speakers from our six Divisions competed in the Table Topics Speech Contest. The Contestmaster was Glenn Harrison (Uncle Sam #1138) and his challenging question was "You have written your personal autobiography of success. It is on the best sellers list. Tell us three themes that have impacted your success in life and explain why?" The speaker with the first place response was Marv Cross of UHC Toastmasters in Trumbull, CT (Division D). The first runner-up was Kathleen Zap of BI Toastmasters in Ridgefield, CT (Division A) and the second runner-up was Liz Trendowski of Air Line Trail Toastmasters in Colchester, CT (Division C).

After the evening banquet, the Toastmasters and their guests were treated to an outstanding display of humor and speaking talent in the District Humorous Speech contest. The Contestmaster, Bill Corbett (MassMutual #5716) introduced and interviewed each of our six Division speakers. At the end, the speaking results were announced: 1st Place Winner Brian Cavanaugh of Sikorsky-DCMA Toastmasters in Stratford, CT (Division D); 1st Runner-Up Nana Danso of BI Toastmasters in Ridgefield, CT (Division A); and 2nd Runner-Up Michael Wagner of Greater Hartford Toastmasters in Hartford, CT (Division B).

Other speech contestants were Steve Samalot (B), Thomas Southard (E), James Zhang (F), David Thackston (C), Jorge Mullen (E), and Norm Miller (F) Congratulations to all speech contestants!

At the end of the day we note that the top speakers in District 53 are from Division D, Area D5

• The District Table Topics Contest Winner:
  • Marv Cross of UHC Toastmasters in Trumbull, CT
• The District Humorous Speech Contest Winner:
  • Brian Cavanaugh of Sikorsky-DCMA Toastmasters in Stratford, CT