PHILIPSBURG:--- Toastmaster Melissa Harrison-Grinuva is the winner of the 24-hour World Table Topics marathon representing Division I of Districts 81.
During this event, which took place earlier in November, TM Melissa was given a topic to speak about for 2 minutes. Toastmaster Melissa spoke of her experience growing up in a strong and resilient single-mother household and the impact on her as a thriving adult today. She encouraged the audience to embrace their beginnings, show gratitude for the present, and be hopeful for the future.
TM Melissa is a chartered member of the Cupecoy Sunset Toastmasters Club and a member of the Disciples Toastmasters club.
This District 81 comprises the territories in the Caribbean and forms part of Toastmasters International. Division I covers the territories Martinique, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten.
Toastmaster Melissa competed against the other 9 Division representatives of the District, capturing the event for her Division.
The 24 hours Table Topic Marathon is organized by the Toastmasters #24hours Organized Committee. This committee comprises members from Toastmaster clubs all over the world. The event provides Toastmaster members with the opportunity to represent their Division to claim the District title. TM Melissa represented Division I which is one of the 10 Divisions in District 81. District 81 comprises Caribbean Territories from Haiti in the north to Suriname in the south, with representation from the French, Spanish, Dutch and English Caribbean. The District impeccably epitomizes true Caribbean unity. District 81 had 10 participants, represented by each Division within the district. The 10 strong speakers delivered well-structured, professional Table Topic speeches. TM Melissa is the 1st place winner of the District 81 session
Toastmasters is an international organization that specializes in honing the personal and professional development skills of communication and leadership for persons (young, mature, and otherwise) who dare to challenge themselves to grow in a dynamic and friendly learning environment. In return, these acquired skills foster the important attributes of self-confidence and personal growth necessary for public speaking, work, leadership or interpersonal communications.
