WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1984, PAGE 7 Toastmistress report By LEE HEWITT In 322 BC, the Greek orator, Demosthenes said, "Small oppor- tunities are often the beginnings of great en- terprises." Throughout her entire discourse, president Betty Dubowski recoun- ted the many oppor- tunities that Toast- mistress had to offer. It was with her statements and this quote that the mood was set for the Sept. 5 meeting of the Whitby Toastmistress Club. Every Toastmistress meeting is different. It is divided into a variety of educational segments that are designed to educate, build self con- fidence and develop leadership skills. The first meeting of this term saw the following take place. The lexicology: a lesson on the correct use of words and their definitions. The business session: it plays an intricate part in a Toastmistress meeting. It is here, where members prac- tice parliamentary procedures; learn the correct way to give reports and to develop their leadership skills. Tabletopics: this is an exercise in impromtu speaking. It trains the participants to follow instructions, gather their thoughts quickly, and to speak with ease in spur of the moment situations. The speaking portion of the meeting develops the listening and speaking skills of the members. Speeches, workshops etc. are heard here. An important part of Toastmistress training is devoted to evaluation. It is here that speakers are encouraged to em- phasize their good qualities, as well poin- ters on how to polish up their presentations. The general evaluator will also appraise the entire meeting. There is always room for im- provement. The grammarian: she must scrutinize every spoken word. Mispronounced or misused words, gram- matical errors and too many ums and ahs are reported at the end of each meeting. Described are only a few of the many techniques we use to help you gain confiden- ce in yourself. Toast- mistress has so much to offer. Won't you join us at-our next meeting on Sept. 18, at 100 Blair St. S. For more information cail Lee Hewitt at 666- 1840 or Betty Dubowski at 725-3445. EDITOR'S NOTE: Lee Hewitt is the public relations chairman of the Whitby Toast- mistress Club. United Way's campaign kicks off, Monday The 1984 Oshawa- Whitby - Newcastle United Way Campaign will officially begin with the volunteer can- vasser's luncheon to be held on Sept. 17 at the General Sikorski Pôlish Veterans Hall, Steven- son Rd. N., Oshawa. The guest speaker for the luncheon will be Barbara Copp, executive director of the Y.W.C.A. Oshawa. Prior to becoming director of the 'Y' in 1970, Copp held the position as a university instructor in Seoul, South Korea. In 1983, Copp served as a delegate to the Y.W.C.A. World Council in Singapore. As the executive director of one of the 38 member agencies of the Whitby- Oshawa - Newcastle United Way, Copp will provide valuable insight to those present at the luncheon of the many services offered by the local United Way. The kick-off luncheon is being sponsored by T.R.S. Food Services. All volunteer can- vassers are encouraged to attend this luncheon. Complimentary tickets may be acquired through the group chairmen. Between You and Me y RUTII COLES Do you ever get the feeling that the only reason we have elections is to find out if the polls were right? Robert Orben Now all of a sudden all the hullabaloo is over but only for a short time as Queen's Park will be centre stage in short order. Then the Americans take over with their elections and we should take an interest in these proceedings as we are so very influenced by what takes place over the border. Then time for a rest while we watch the taking over by a new order. Great expectations which must be held in abeyance. This all takes time; most probably two years before things fall into place and it all starts to perk. One thing we hear about day after day are in- terest rates. The higher the better for some, the lower the best for others. If they go too low our money flows out of the country, if the reverse is true money flows in. Not a simple thing but very com- plex. All the first time members of Parliament with due credit to their enthusiasim will undergo a new lear- ning experience in parliamentary procedures and customs. Interesting things are ahead because of the new Canadian government, the visit of the Pope and the visit of our Queen. All these events will have an im- pact on our lives to a greater or lesser degree. We paid a visit to the Scottish Bakery to buy bridies, a turnover of flaky pastry filled with ground meat. Delicious, filling and rich. We have yet to try their Cornish pasties but we hear they are great, too. All the British goodies are there even Eccles which we bought and put in the freezer so we'll have to describe them at a later date. Have you ever eaten Puff Balls? At this time of the year they spring up in the woods especially after Type writer RENTALS t also SALES & SERVICE 20% off Al Shades! and you can save an extra dollar if you bring your lamp in for a personal fitting. Our experts will help you select just bring in your lamp base. Otherwise, oshawa cen the right size shade for your lamp when you measure your old shade across the bottom and sides. Lower Level itre 728-0922 tre 728-0922ig Sore a rainfall. Their rate of growth is phenomenal! From a tiny puff to a huge ball in nothing flat. Picking mushrooms is something we never ven- ture into with the exception of puff balls. Some varities are deadly, not of puff balls but mushrooms on the whole. One has to be knowledgable to be safe and sure. Puff balls if fresh should be pure white not yellow. They should be soaked in salty water all night before you fry them in butter. Fried to a delicate brown they are so tasty on toast. There seems to be a hazard associated with fin- ding them. Where are they growing? On your neighbour's property? If so don't rush out before dawn, let him have the first chance. It can be quite a race but·there should be enough to go around if no one is greedy. Generally if any of us find some we share them with neighbours as they do not keep for very long. Will this be the long hard winter, lots of snow and cold weather? This is what we hear over and over again. Is it because of the heavy crop of berries? We will have to wait and see. If so we should all get a large supply of food in so we won't have to spend those weary hours shopping. What a drag that can be and think of all the wasted time. Oh, for a but- cher, a grocer and a green grocer who delivers and who often when he hears your voice knows what your wants are. i m m