Good News - September 2018

OUT AND ABOUT 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Good News • South Florida Edition Anita Fain Taylor brings back to Broward County the third-place trophy of the 2018 Toastmasters International World Championship of Pub- lic Speaking held in Chicago on Saturday, August 25. To make it to the finals, Taylor defeated 30,000 competitors from across the globe includ- ing the USA, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, Middle East, Africa, India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. After competing in the Semi- Finals with the top one hun- dred speakers, Taylor made it to the top ten with her speech, “Take Your Shot.” Her final speech, “IT IS WHAT IT IS. IT AIN’T WHAT IT AIN’T,” earned her a spot in the top three in the world. Ms. Taylor is often noted for injecting humor and faith in some of the most difficult topics. “I am overwhelmed to be a part of Toastmasters’ his- tory,” said Taylor. “I witnessed some of the most outstand- ing speakers from across the globe, and I am so blessed to have been among the great- est public speakers.” Making Toastmasters history, this is the first time that women won as the top three finalists. At the same time, the world-wide organi- zation elected a woman pres- ident, Lark Doley, DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster). Women were not permitted to join Toastmasters until 1973. L2 AlumTakes Third in Public SpeakingWorld Championship Lifework Leadership Alum (2014), Anita Fain Taylor (L) placed third. She is pictured with World Champion Ramona Smith , and 2nd Place Winner Sherrie Su.