Grand Toastmasters Club's Apéritif Hour

Toastmaster of Evening Zoy Juang was curious about the favorite countries of assignment takers at Grand Toastmasters Club's meeting Wednesday evening, September 18th. My favorite country is China! It is big with many scenic and historic places to see. On top of that, I love Chinese food.

Before the meeting, there was a warm gathering to celebrate the Moon Festival (the 15th day of the 8th month) 2013, four days holidays from Thursday (9/19) till Sunday (9/22). Toastmaster Jimmy Wu donated three pizzas, Zoy brought vegetable salad and dessert soup, Helen made Tuna salad, I brought a can of spice tuna with a box of crackers from Thailand.

I cherish the tradition of Grand Toastmasters club, apéritif hour before the meeting . In order to warm up members and guests, Granders are enthusiastic to arrive early to set up the meeting venue and to bring food and drinks to share. Every member knows early bird can enjoy the apéritif hour to chat, to eat, to drink, and to catch up with members and to make new friends.

Being a Chinese, I love to meet up with family and friends at a table full of food and drinks. I am thinking about preparing a special dish to Grand Toastmasters Club meeting from now on while I'm the Area H1 Governor! Many thanks to Toastmaster Zoy Juang who deserves all the credit to take initiatives to make the tradition by bringing her best dishes to club meetings every time!