Four ladies showed up for the reading gathering, Trini and I remained till the last minute (Lydia and Irene left early to prepare for the following karaoke party of 20 people). Trini and I even read beyond the assigned four. I recommended Trini to watch Al Gore's Oscar wining movie "An Inconvenient Truth" and to read Past District 45 Governor Carl Duivenvoodern's inspiring article about his front row seat at the world's most famous multimedia presentation. "An Inconvenient Truth" is the most powerful presentation I've even seen in my life. Every word in Gore's presentation touched upon my heart. I sincerely hope Gore can receive the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International 2008.
The intimidating year end reading gathering was followed by a grand Karaoke party at Lydia's place. International Director George Yen and his lovely wife Jorie, Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Educational Marian Hsiao and her loyal husband, and many D67 dignitaries were on the invitation list. Six golden ladies dressed up for the fun and entertaining evening. We drank, ate, danced, and fought for microphone without knowing how fast time flied. Before the year end party came to an end, Toastmaster Rikuko Kanai was so happy to be among the passionate Taiwanese toastmasters family members, she announced she would join us as a member. The karaoke party started before 7 and ended after 11. The five hours straight party was the best new year gift to all participants. Thank you, Harry and Lydia for your hospitality and kindness to bring together toastmasters from different corners. Wish every toastmaster a happy, prosperous and fruitful 2008!
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