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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, October 6,1993 Winners Selected in Toastmasters Speaking Championship Clubs and Organizations Rotarians Hear About Benefits of North American Trade Agreement Members of the Bowmanville Toastmasters Club held their club speaking championships recently. Winners and runners-up in the three categories are shown above. From left are: Sher Leetooze, who placed first in the Tall Tales and Humor category; Nancy Barnes, who spoke in the impromptu and humor humor categories; Irene Konzelmann, who spoke in the impromptu division; Leonie Holder, who delivered delivered speeches in the humor and tall tales competitions and Henry Lise, winner of the impromptu speaking speaking contest. It was at last week's Bowmanville Toastmasters's "Special Evening" a perfect blending of "Canada Speech Contest" and a group presentation all about "Women In Business." D. T. M. Irene Konzelmann Chairman Chairman for the evening welcomed Toastmasters Toastmasters and special guests. Her theme for the evening was "It's Great To Be In Canada." Our Country Canada Canada offers, such a vista poets, painters, painters, philosophers expressing such a wonderful spirit. The most precious gift we have in Canada is the freedom freedom to move about and settle where you please. Each one of us is able to pursue our goals. T.M. Konzelmann introduced the head table C.T.M. Marilynn Dow remarked remarked that being a Canadian she is very proud, we are so fortunate to enjoy enjoy our lakes and wildlife. Each one of us should be very proud to contribute contribute to our magnificent' country. ; General Evaluator, T.M. Sephanie Izert-Kohek stated that her favourite things were throughout Canada, Quebec Quebec and Saskatchewan were first and foremost in her mind. Table Topics Master T.M. Henry Lise replied that "I am very excited when I talk about my Canada. I can be free to do what I want. Where else in the world is this possible Speaking about issues. I believe it happens here. The Group Of Seven depicts our beautiful landscape from East to West. Table Topics Master Lise led an effective Table Topics program. He presented two Primary objectives in Table Topics. 1. The speaker presents ideas without previous preparation. 2. The speaker communciates true feelings feelings on a subject with skill and conviction. conviction. T.M. Lise chose our National topic topic "Election". Questions were presented presented to Toastmasters and each one was able to fill their time of 1 minute, consisting of Opening, Body, Conclusion. Conclusion. T:M. Bmce Neapold won the trophy trophy for best Table Topic Speaker, he believes that small business is going to be the redeemer of our country. The "Canada Speech Contest" was introduced by D.T.M. Connie Nelson. She gave an overview of the responsibilities and regulations for judging such a contest. Fair judging is essential, each contestant will be evaluated on the following headings (a) Speech development (b) Effectiveness Effectiveness (c) Speech value (d) Appearance Appearance (e) Voice (f) Manner (g) Appropriateness Appropriateness and Correctness. NEW AT SNIPS HMD DESIGN 50 King St. E„ Bowmanville "The Wax Boutique" Hours to accommodate youl Call 697-4247 for your appointment Teleflora's feast for your Fresh, autumn flowers in delightful baskets. We can send one anywhere. $30 #0 am. up S'lAOO Pumpkin Arrangements ZUandup OïbkfkHU Cockerham's Florists 33 King St. W. 623-8855 Bowmanville "CANADA MY CANADA" Objectives Objectives are to speak about Canada, this speech has been specifically prepared prepared and all quoted materials are to be mentioned. The coveted trophy for the Canada Canada Speech Contest was presented to T.M. Sherrell Leetooze. My Canada through necessity includes includes industry and steel. The real Canada is the land which has one of the most valuable resources in the world. Creativity of the country with our wayside businesses, country fairs, little gardens. There are always surprises of ordinary people and things, the lakeshore pebbles, carvings carvings from fence posts. The highways and biways of my Canada for over a thousand years, people have been moving to Canada for its beauty and resource. Canada is 125 years old, but my Canada is thousands of years old. Talents that were here will be here forever, My Canada has dreams. My Canada Canada runs at a slower pace, and Canada will outlive the changes. THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE THIS ON EARTH. Four T.M's presented a group presentation all about women in business business "Equal Opportunity Is Now In Motion" under the direction of leadership leadership of T.M. Sherrell Leetooze. T.M. Leonie, Holder spoke about women working in Electronic field. She gave insight to those women who are not qualified for these new technological opportunities. Impressed Impressed that women have to be Educated Educated and retrained for this area. T.M. Carol Wonnacott spoke about the Tradition aspect of Education. Women Women continue to be slotted in "Women's "Women's Work" areas. T.M. Connie McCrory presented her progress and steps taken in having your own business business that in the past was dominated by males. She exclaimed that by being being positive business is now accepting accepting her Company and it is very evident evident that Equal Opportunity is now in motion. T.M. Connie McCrory won the best speaker trophy in this category. T.M. Nancy Barnes was awarded the trophy for best evaluator. She stated that the objectives for the speech manuel were met. T.M. Barnes gave suggestions what to do when you are presenting a professional professional speech. She stressed we need feedback and evaluation to improve and build a good foundation for delivering delivering a strong presentation. General Evaluator T.M. Sephanie Izert-Kohek summed up the meeting by congratulating everyone for assisting assisting at the meeting with such enthusiasm. enthusiasm. Chainnan T.M. Konzelmann thanked the head table for their preparation preparation and participation throughout the meeting. She congratulated all participants for soaring to new heights in Toastmasters. Guest's always welcome Tuesday evenings 7:30 - 9:30, St. John's Parish Parish Hall, 11 Temperance Street. Information call - T.M. Sherrell Leetooze 623-9147, T.M. Joe Christl 436-2306, T.M. Connie Nelson. T.M. C. Wonnacott Solina Heritage Club Holds First Meeting The first meeting of the Solina Heritage Club was held on September September 13,1993. The meeting opened with the 4-H Pledge followed by an explanation of what we will be covering in the club, by Mrs, Bowman. We will be making Braided Rag Rugs and Woven Bracelets, Heritage cooking, a walking lour to study history history and .structure of buildings and a "Talk About Antiques" by Doug De- well. Mrs. Duir explained to the Seniors what their extra, project would be and showed us some examples. Mrs. Bowman demonstrated dying wool and showed us some examples of natural materials she had used. Mrs, Dair and Mrs, Bowman both showed us how to start our Braided Rag Rugs. Then we started our rugs, By: Press Reporter Aaron Bowman by Lorraine Manfredo The President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association spoke out in favor of the North American American Free Trade Agreement during a visit to Bowmanville last week. Neil De Koker told members of the local Rotary Club that NAFTA could improve export opportunities for Canadian Canadian companies even more than the Free Trade Agreement. Because the auto industry has become become increasingly global, he said, successful successful companies must have a vision that extends beyond the traditional markets in Canada and the U.S. "Protectionism is for short-term thinkers and only delays the inevitable which must eventually be faced," he explained. Adjusting to free trade has been painful so far, he admits, but believes the process has made the auto industry healthier and more competitive than before. Company closures, mergers and consolidations over the past four years have left the Canadian auto parts industry industry with 54 fewer companies and 20,000 fewer employees. * "The balance, however, have developed developed into globally competitive companies that are lean and customer- focused," Dc Koker said. If we want a place in the global industry, suppliers must be able to meet the quality, service, and dclivepf needs of customers against the best in the business, he said. "The FTA has boosted exports to the U.S. in spite of a downturn in the economics of both of our countries," he said. "All this while the NDP and the unions arc screaming that the FTA is the death of Canada and that NAFTA will be more of the same." The Automotive Parts Maufactur- ers' Association supports NAFTA for the following reasons: 1. The Auto Pact has been preserved. preserved. 2. It includes a clearer formula for calculating Canadian content. 3. There arc uniform regulations for the enforcement of the Rule of Origin. Origin. 4. Reduced barriers to trade and investment investment with Mexico. 5. Investment in Mexico allows for the development of subsidiaries and partnerships. 6. Raising the North American content requirements for duty free access access increases awareness of the impact automobiles have on the economy, on trade balances, and on jobs. 7. Extension of the FTA's duty drawback date by two years. 8. NAFTA allows for improved economics of scale, resulting in lower, consumer prices, increased sales and : more jobs. Dc Koker pointed out that even; though higher North American con-; tent requirements don't provide any : specific guarantees for Canada, he in- : sisted that the industry here is not running running scared and asking for protection. "We are confident we can compete as long as the business environment in Canada is positive compared to competing competing jurisdictions. That means we must have a country that provides the educational systems, infrastructure and systems of taxes that help us compete." compete." Canada represents only one-tenth of the North American car market, yet it currently accounts for nearly 17%' of vehicle production and 12% of parts manufacture in North America. Those production figures arc up significantly significantly from 1980. In an average, year Japan and Southeast Asia produce approximately 17 million vehicles, while Western Europe produces 15 million and North America produces 12 million. Another four million are produced in other parts of the globe There is tremendous potential for expansion into emerging markers such as China, Eastern Europe and Central and South America, said Mr. Dc Kok- FT. i i I Neil De Koker (left), president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, had good news to report during his visit to the Bowmanville Rotary Club last week. According to De Koker, the economy economy is starting a slow upswing and the future looks bright for the auto industry under the North American Free Trade Agreement. The APMA president said many Canadian parts suppliers are starting to see their small size as an advantage, since they can be more flexible in a rapidly-restructuring industry. For 47 years, millions of Canadians have relied on Canada Savings Bonds to help build their dreams. 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