COLDWATER BRANCH HOSTS DISTRICT 'E' PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

What a delightful event to host at our branch. For all who missed the opportunity, dozens of people enjoyed the thoughtful speeches of 13 young students who came to our Coldwater Branch on March 23 to take part in the District level Public Speaking Competition. These 13 young people bravely stepped up on the stage and gave their very best. Congratulations to them all, and particularly to Carolyn Yungblut who achieved the highest score among participants in all four categories.

Thank you to our branch Youth Education Chair, Cheryll Barr, who coordinated the event at our branch. Thank you to branch members Al Myre, Norm Marion, and Jewels Hardman, as well as guests Mitch Ayotte and Larry Morley, for taking on the role of judges; to members Paula Brown and Margaret Anne Murray for acting as timekeepers; and to members Shari Ireland and Grace Mahoney for acting as scrutineers. Many thanks also to our Ladies' Auxiliary ladies who once again put on a very appetizing lunch for all the attendees.

Dozens of people enjoyed the thoughtful speeches of 13 young students at the District level Public Speaking Competition held at Branch 270 Coldwater.

District 'E' Commander Rick Preston addresses the guests and participants at the District level Public Speaking Competition held at Branch 270 Coldwater.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Reet Bhandar, who competed in the Primary category. Reet placed first in her category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Hannah Collins, who competed in the Junior category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Josephine Zyla, who competed in the Junior category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Lexxy Edmonds, who competed in the Junior category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Simon Yang, who competed in the Junior category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Adriana Elahi, who competed in the Intermediate category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Jonathan Yu, who competed in the Intermediate category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Rachel Horgan, who competed in the Intermediate category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Raedyn Guest, who competed in the Intermediate category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Maiwand Gawhazad, who competed in the Senior category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Yusra Abbasi, who competed in the Senior category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Lydia Bystrov, who competed in the Senior category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (left) presents a certificate to Public Speaking Competition participant Carolyn Yungblut, who competed in the Senior category.

Accompanied by District Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Skalozub (at back), and District Commander Rick Preston (left), Youth Education District Chair Heather Jordan (center) presents a trophy to Public Speaking Competition participant Carolyn Yungblut for having achieved the highest score among participants in all four categories. Congratulations Carolyn!

The five volunteers who took on the role of judges for the Public Speaking Competition, left-to-right: Al Myre; Jewels Hardman; Norm Marion; Mitch Ayotte; and Larry Morley.