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2017-07-06 06:09:57 PM sarah1111 me toooo
2017-07-06 06:09:58 PM lisasittniewski i miss the morning meeting i used to have at my old facility. communication is sooooo importnat. i will be taking them to my next facitlity
2017-07-06 06:10:05 PM tammyd perfectionist is perhaps a key word too
2017-07-06 06:10:22 PM denisewiit we chat for a few minutes every day
2017-07-06 06:10:22 PM rosesyellow713 I only have volunteers and I find different task for them to do.
2017-07-06 06:10:28 PM juliannag i believe in scheduled meetings. they seem to help. its not like you can over communicate
2017-07-06 06:10:32 PM sandyping Remember everyone has their own style
2017-07-06 06:10:33 PM kathyhughes But I had to keep reminding myself that after 2 years they are qualified Activity Directors and represent me so I would do a bunch of education for the staff
2017-07-06 06:10:45 PM beckysalaz all I know is I wish my activities director will fire one of our activities assistant because shes lazy and our residents suffer for it
2017-07-06 06:10:45 PM lisasittniewski true sandy
2017-07-06 06:10:58 PM kimstutz what would you suggest when an activity person who is suppose to be leading the group, does most of the talking, about herself, her experiences?
2017-07-06 06:11:21 PM lisasittniewski redirect her....do a little retraining
2017-07-06 06:11:22 PM juliannag educate her on how to get the residents involved. give suggestions on how to do so
2017-07-06 06:11:26 PM hope I have the same problem with one of my staff
2017-07-06 06:11:29 PM sandyping I would remind her we are only starting points, its not about us
2017-07-06 06:11:37 PM marciatrimiew I am learning...that's the best part!!! It's hard looking in the mirror, but you have to after reading the mgmt style modules...
2017-07-06 06:11:44 PM hope I spend so much time on education with her
2017-07-06 06:11:45 PM kathyhughes Teach her how to engage the residents and educate the person to the activities and that the residents are in charge of their activities
2017-07-06 06:11:54 PM lisasittniewski i loved the management style modules!
2017-07-06 06:11:55 PM denisewiit i think you should take the activity and do it and let her see what you want her to do
2017-07-06 06:12:14 PM kathyhughes Show her the regulations and what the survey team is looking for
2017-07-06 06:12:15 PM tammyd i like to lead by example idea
2017-07-06 06:12:20 PM mcgeemarie I have a lazy aide. I'm trying to empower her by giving her tasks others will recognize her for. Not going well...
2017-07-06 06:12:20 PM sandyping sometimes exaples are a good way to educate
2017-07-06 06:12:33 PM marciatrimiew redirect gently, change the subject
2017-07-06 06:13:03 PM tammyd see my situation right now is so different from residential
2017-07-06 06:13:07 PM kimstutz all great ideas.. thank you; it is challenging at times, since the facility has her on 'trial' as AD........ no education or experrience, but is super high energy
2017-07-06 06:13:07 PM kathyhughes Have her develop an evaluation form to evaluate activities
2017-07-06 06:13:10 PM sandyping You can use an object for when people are sharing their own experiences
2017-07-06 06:13:38 PM sandyping They can only share their own experience when they are holding it
2017-07-06 06:13:40 PM kimstutz I am realitively new to the facility
2017-07-06 06:14:02 PM kathyhughes and knowledge is key.....there are lots of ways to teach someone about how to do an activity
2017-07-06 06:14:02 PM kimstutz object is a good idea.
2017-07-06 06:14:05 PM denisewiit I have been the AD since December
2017-07-06 06:14:21 PM marciatrimiew Laziness is probably a sign of job incapatibility..perhaps..
2017-07-06 06:14:37 PM sarah1111 It has been over a year as AD for me..time flies!
2017-07-06 06:14:41 PM alejandraelizabethblot left the chat room
2017-07-06 06:14:56 PM denisewiit sometimes but some people are just going to try and do as little as they can
2017-07-06 06:15:07 PM tammyd any ideas on introducing programs for folks who are just experiencing dementia. My center is now seeing more individuals with aides looking for social activities but the majority of the participants are not having any deficienciess at the time
2017-07-06 06:15:08 PM juliannag I hate seeing that.
2017-07-06 06:15:09 PM denisewiit it sure does sarah
2017-07-06 06:15:11 PM sandyping Sometimes it's good to have a meeting with her and go over job objectives
2017-07-06 06:15:11 PM mcgeemarie LOL marcia, she's been here for 20 years. I would hope this would have been nipped in the bud by now
2017-07-06 06:15:12 PM kathyhughes Sometimes we assume that someone knows how to do a specific activity and they have no idea
2017-07-06 06:15:13 PM marciatrimiew This is a teaching and training moment...motivate...motivate
2017-07-06 06:15:35 PM kimstutz She has never seen an activity form, or evaluation form for activities.. great suggestion..thank you.. I have to be careful not to 'offend' with to many suggestions
2017-07-06 06:16:05 PM juliannag Its not fair to the residents if the problem keeps happening though
2017-07-06 06:16:08 PM kathyhughes Tammy there are lots of ideas for activities for dementia residents
2017-07-06 06:16:10 PM sandyping Oh boy, she may not ever change
2017-07-06 06:16:40 PM beckysalaz I need to ask the ones saying they are AD's already Why do you have to take this mepap coarse?
2017-07-06 06:16:53 PM kathyhughes and you can find some ideas on YouTube, Pinterest and through their assessment as to what they are familiar with
2017-07-06 06:16:54 PM denisewiit Pinterest has tons of them
2017-07-06 06:17:09 PM juliannag i am an AD. i am not required to take the class but want the information. its for myself.
2017-07-06 06:17:19 PM juliannag to better educate me to lead my team and my residents.
2017-07-06 06:17:22 PM tammyd Yes, I have exposure and resources for dementia residents. I'm trying to find how to bring that more into the center which is primarily fully engaged, very alert individuals. My situation almost seems so different than most on here
2017-07-06 06:17:26 PM kimstutz I am taking this course for continuing education. improvement. and to become NCCAP certified
2017-07-06 06:17:29 PM mcgeemarie I'm going to try to lead my lazy lady by example and help her do her groups a few times. This may encourage her to think outside the box
2017-07-06 06:17:29 PM denisewiit great julia
2017-07-06 06:17:33 PM rosesyellow713 i love pintrest i use it all the time
2017-07-06 06:17:47 PM sandyping Love pintrest
2017-07-06 06:17:49 PM juliannag pinterest is an activity director haha!
2017-07-06 06:17:50 PM kathyhughes And based on their assessments and their interests then you can develop a program
2017-07-06 06:18:02 PM denisewiit lol
2017-07-06 06:18:06 PM tammyd just not sure how to introduce demential specific actiities when majority of the members are not there yet
2017-07-06 06:18:18 PM beckysalaz Ok, I was just wondering, thanks for clearing that up
2017-07-06 06:18:32 PM sandyping start with something not so obvious, like easy trivia
2017-07-06 06:18:33 PM juliannag Find simpler games. Not babyish but simple.
2017-07-06 06:18:47 PM kathyhughes Oh Tammy sometimes we think that we have unique residents with dementia but we forget that some of the simple things are the best
2017-07-06 06:19:02 PM sandyping yes, age approriate
2017-07-06 06:19:09 PM kathyhughes And letting staff do the activity before we intro to the residents
2017-07-06 06:19:12 PM denisewiit very true
2017-07-06 06:19:39 PM tammyd simple maybe like introducing the trivia -- everyone likes trivia! sometimes I think it is easy to fall into over thinking LOL
2017-07-06 06:19:39 PM kathyhughes I would have my staff do a new activity or craft before we did it with the residents
2017-07-06 06:19:39 PM sandyping I sometimes find that my higher level residents still very much enjoy easy programs.
2017-07-06 06:19:44 PM hope I have my staff do the activity first too!
2017-07-06 06:19:46 PM juliannag Absolutely kathy! test a game and brainstorm what potential problems it may have before running it
2017-07-06 06:19:48 PM kimstutz Beckysalaz; they may find some things of interest anyway. I have found not to pre judge what a resident may or may not enjoy... until I give it a try . then engage with resident to discover their specific likes
2017-07-06 06:19:51 PM sandyping They add a lot and help the ones who need help
2017-07-06 06:20:05 PM tammyd good points, thanks!
2017-07-06 06:20:11 PM kathyhughes A simple spelling bee might just be what they need
2017-07-06 06:20:27 PM juliannag that sounds really fun!
2017-07-06 06:20:34 PM denisewiit my residents do not like different activities but with the right attitude and approach they are willing to try
2017-07-06 06:20:44 PM kathyhughes and staff needs time to do the activity in order to adapt it for the residents
2017-07-06 06:20:57 PM kimstutz agreed...
2017-07-06 06:21:05 PM tammyd ok. good feedback!
2017-07-06 06:21:16 PM kathyhughes amd then you have examples for the resident to follow
2017-07-06 06:21:32 PM marciatrimiew Great thoughts...Practice..Practice...
2017-07-06 06:21:39 PM juliannag agreed
2017-07-06 06:21:47 PM sandyping Does anyone have a problem with RN s and CNAs being too loud and not talking with the residents?
2017-07-06 06:21:51 PM rosesyellow713 yes that is very true. I try things frist before doing it with the residents
2017-07-06 06:21:53 PM kimstutz today, in our SNF unit, we made 'fits'..... yarn and eyeballs, the residents loved them.. .very simple indeed
2017-07-06 06:21:55 PM denisewiit any arts and crafts we do I always do one first. they like to have that visual
2017-07-06 06:22:03 PM tammyd I love the community center setting, but miss the residential
2017-07-06 06:22:30 PM kathyhughes Well Sandy is it during activities or just in general
2017-07-06 06:22:31 PM tammyd denise -- i am visual too so i can relate to needing the visual!
2017-07-06 06:22:31 PM marciatrimiew tammyd...what do you miss?
2017-07-06 06:22:42 PM juliannag same here tammy
2017-07-06 06:22:44 PM tammyd i miss the residential setting - skilled
2017-07-06 06:22:52 PM denisewiit lol me too
2017-07-06 06:23:13 PM tammyd my community center is for seniors -- those age 50 and above. i have 50 year olds come and participate and I also ave 80+ who come
2017-07-06 06:23:18 PM sandyping During activities, and being too loud yelling across the room or halls
2017-07-06 06:23:38 PM marciatrimiew What happened to everyone for the Monday Specialty Chat?
2017-07-06 06:23:39 PM kimstutz the staff where I work, is loud also
2017-07-06 06:23:41 PM denisewiit We dont really have a problem with thay
2017-07-06 06:23:48 PM sandyping during shift change is crazy loud!
2017-07-06 06:23:52 PM marciatrimiew ALF Chat
2017-07-06 06:23:56 PM juliannag ours arent to loud
2017-07-06 06:23:58 PM kimstutz what monday specialty chat?
2017-07-06 06:24:03 PM tammyd marciatrimiew -- i checked in for that too ... very confused
2017-07-06 06:24:04 PM sarah1111 monday chat?
2017-07-06 06:24:12 PM kimstutz my course just started july 4?
2017-07-06 06:24:16 PM kathyhughes So when they all are together perhaps an inservice about residents activities
2017-07-06 06:24:28 PM marciatrimiew I Got an e-mail reminder..Specialty chat...
2017-07-06 06:24:40 PM denisewiit i didnt get an email?
2017-07-06 06:24:41 PM tammyd when did you get the email?
2017-07-06 06:24:41 PM sandyping Right now we have activitites in the family room and will be getting a private activity room soon
2017-07-06 06:24:49 PM juliannag oh thats awesome
2017-07-06 06:24:50 PM kathyhughes good
2017-07-06 06:24:51 PM tammyd I didn't get one ...
2017-07-06 06:24:52 PM hope I dont get the emails
2017-07-06 06:24:57 PM kimstutz I didn't get an email.. ?
2017-07-06 06:25:07 PM kathyhughes I would contact the person who was suppose to do the chat
2017-07-06 06:25:12 PM denisewiit i usually do get them, thats strange
2017-07-06 06:25:13 PM kimstutz private activity rooms are awesome.
2017-07-06 06:25:30 PM kathyhughes I listed your chats in the first week forum
2017-07-06 06:25:30 PM denisewiit yes they are
2017-07-06 06:25:36 PM kimstutz is this group the one that just started Tues? July 4
2017-07-06 06:25:40 PM denisewiit i miss that
2017-07-06 06:25:50 PM kathyhughes This is all the people in MEPAP2
2017-07-06 06:25:54 PM marciatrimiew Monday..5:45 ALF from Karyn Brinkley. Me and one other person attended. Great ALF chat...
2017-07-06 06:26:00 PM kimstutz OHHHH,that makes sense
2017-07-06 06:26:02 PM juliannag Yeah I started like 5 weeks ago.
2017-07-06 06:26:02 PM denisewiit i started in may kim
2017-07-06 06:26:02 PM sandyping I'm looking forward to it, sometimes the nurses are so loud that resident have yelled "SHut UP!, and I hate when that happens.
2017-07-06 06:26:06 PM kathyhughes We are all at different parts of the course
2017-07-06 06:26:18 PM juliannag pretty neat to come together as one group though!
2017-07-06 06:26:20 PM tammyd tthere was an extra credit speciality chat for week 1 and thought there was one last night
2017-07-06 06:26:26 PM kimstutz thank you all for clearing that up for me.. ;)
2017-07-06 06:26:30 PM kathyhughes Perhaps the residents should bring that up at Resident Council
2017-07-06 06:26:37 PM sarah1111 has anyone attended the toastmasters meeting for the course yet?
2017-07-06 06:26:50 PM tammyd not yet sarah1111... i am going to be doing that soon
2017-07-06 06:26:52 PM sandyping That is a good suggestion, I will try that
2017-07-06 06:26:53 PM juliannag I attend mine tomorrow morining
2017-07-06 06:27:00 PM kimstutz so excited about this course and all it offers..
2017-07-06 06:27:01 PM denisewiit yes resident council would help alot
2017-07-06 06:27:03 PM sarah1111 I do on the 10th
2017-07-06 06:27:04 PM sandyping Yes, Toastmaster is great
2017-07-06 06:27:08 PM lisasittniewski strongly encourage everyone to go to toastmasters...great way to hone your public speaking skills
2017-07-06 06:27:11 PM tammyd who is doing this class AYOP?
2017-07-06 06:27:11 PM sarah1111 what should I expect?
2017-07-06 06:27:11 PM denisewiit yes
2017-07-06 06:27:12 PM marciatrimiew Yessssss...can't wait to join one, after MEPE2 of course. LOL
2017-07-06 06:27:19 PM hope Yes Toastmasters was great
2017-07-06 06:27:23 PM lisasittniewski i know, right, marcia!!!
2017-07-06 06:27:24 PM sandyping I am AYOP
2017-07-06 06:27:28 PM juliannag im not really sure what to expect
2017-07-06 06:27:32 PM tammyd do you have to speak at the toastmaster meeting?
2017-07-06 06:27:33 PM bernlewis enter the chat room
2017-07-06 06:27:35 PM sarah1111 what was it like?
2017-07-06 06:27:36 PM kimstutz what is AYOP?
2017-07-06 06:27:41 PM tammyd at your own pace
2017-07-06 06:27:52 PM kimstutz ohhhh~ thanks again
2017-07-06 06:27:57 PM denisewiit i had to speak today at a QA meeting and it helped me so much
2017-07-06 06:27:57 PM kathyhughes No you don't have to speak as a visitor
2017-07-06 06:28:05 PM sandyping Only if you want to, however I felt so cofortable that I choose to give a short speech.
2017-07-06 06:28:05 PM marciatrimiew Great speeches and encouragement. Gentle evaluations and lots of learning opportunities..
2017-07-06 06:28:08 PM lisasittniewski so am I , sandy
2017-07-06 06:28:17 PM tammyd oh good, not having to speak at the meeting!
2017-07-06 06:28:27 PM juliannag im excited about it. but not about getting up early and going before work. blah
2017-07-06 06:28:34 PM tammyd good for you sandy
2017-07-06 06:28:41 PM lisasittniewski :D
2017-07-06 06:28:46 PM denisewiit lol
2017-07-06 06:28:50 PM sandyping Yes, but I was glad I spoke becuse the feedback to helpful and not mean spirited , just good leaning experience
2017-07-06 06:28:53 PM mcgeemarie Call me weird, I love public speaking
2017-07-06 06:29:01 PM juliannag sameeee
2017-07-06 06:29:10 PM denisewiit i was nervous today
2017-07-06 06:29:11 PM bernlewis left the chat room
2017-07-06 06:29:14 PM sarah1111 I have gotten better at speaker since working as an AD
2017-07-06 06:29:17 PM tammyd some people just get very nervous ... a skill to work on
2017-07-06 06:29:28 PM marciatrimiew I felt comfortable, I was not the only visitor...
2017-07-06 06:29:31 PM denisewiit yes i agree tammy
2017-07-06 06:29:33 PM tammyd sarah1111 -- you have to if you are leading activities, :)
2017-07-06 06:29:37 PM beckysalaz I always loved public speaking! I always was in a play
2017-07-06 06:29:41 PM lisasittniewski sarah, i think that tends to happen...cuz we are techinically public speaking to our residents!
2017-07-06 06:29:42 PM sarah1111 exactly!
2017-07-06 06:29:47 PM kathyhughes I went to Toastmasters for years,,,it was part of my 10 year plan
2017-07-06 06:29:49 PM tammyd yes, agreed
2017-07-06 06:29:53 PM kimstutz agreed
2017-07-06 06:29:53 PM kathyhughes It helped a lot
2017-07-06 06:29:55 PM denisewiit never thought of it that way
2017-07-06 06:29:58 PM tammyd good for you Kathy!
2017-07-06 06:30:02 PM tammyd just a form of networking
2017-07-06 06:30:04 PM denisewiit but your so right
2017-07-06 06:30:05 PM lisasittniewski did you go monthly?
2017-07-06 06:30:06 PM juliannag that is an awesome goal
2017-07-06 06:30:07 PM kimstutz good for you
2017-07-06 06:30:11 PM kathyhughes Yes
2017-07-06 06:30:11 PM marciatrimiew Awesome Kathy, putting this on my bucket list..
2017-07-06 06:30:18 PM kimstutz yes it is.... ha, I need to make one
2017-07-06 06:30:20 PM lisasittniewski me too...for 10 years!
2017-07-06 06:30:30 PM kathyhughes It was how I can speak at conferences
2017-07-06 06:30:37 PM denisewiit wow
2017-07-06 06:30:42 PM kathyhughes and in front of crowds
2017-07-06 06:30:43 PM tammyd can't think of the 10 year plan ... lol working on the 2 year one at this point
2017-07-06 06:30:47 PM juliannag makes sense
2017-07-06 06:30:52 PM denisewiit how many ppl were at the last one kathy
2017-07-06 06:31:03 PM kathyhughes the conference in June?
2017-07-06 06:31:06 PM denisewiit yes
2017-07-06 06:31:08 PM kimstutz it is a skill I would like to develope. I am OK with volunteers, groups, gatherings, etc.. but a conference.. WOW
2017-07-06 06:31:08 PM kathyhughes I believe 100
2017-07-06 06:31:16 PM denisewiit wow good for you
2017-07-06 06:31:23 PM tammyd that's awesome
2017-07-06 06:31:26 PM juliannag dang
2017-07-06 06:31:42 PM kathyhughes and the next conference is in Oct in PA
2017-07-06 06:31:51 PM kathyhughes and I am doing 2 sessions there
2017-07-06 06:31:52 PM sandyping Their is a reason toastmasters has been around jfor a long time! it works
2017-07-06 06:31:56 PM denisewiit really
2017-07-06 06:31:57 PM kimstutz what is the conference about
2017-07-06 06:31:58 PM kathyhughes Yes
2017-07-06 06:31:58 PM tammyd where in pa and what is the conference
2017-07-06 06:32:02 PM lisasittniewski the nccap?
2017-07-06 06:32:04 PM denisewiit thats a lot closer to me
2017-07-06 06:32:22 PM alexandrac enter the chat room
2017-07-06 06:32:23 PM kathyhughes It is the Pennsylvania Activity Professionals Association
2017-07-06 06:32:30 PM juliannag I wish we had one closer to me :(
2017-07-06 06:32:31 PM denisewiit that might be something i could do :)
2017-07-06 06:32:31 PM lisasittniewski oh, that's right
2017-07-06 06:32:32 PM marciatrimiew I want to get there...I got an invite to be a part of the morning worship program...a little nervous...the beginning of my pre-toastmasters journey..LOL
2017-07-06 06:32:50 PM kimstutz oh, I am in Montana, in a valley, not allot of those close to me.. how I'd enjoy that
2017-07-06 06:32:55 PM kathyhughes and they have their conference Oct 8-11 in Penn State
2017-07-06 06:32:59 PM alexandrac Hi!!! Finally got home!! Traffic
2017-07-06 06:33:12 PM beckysalaz can anyone go?
2017-07-06 06:33:15 PM kathyhughes Oh Kim North Dakota has a conference
2017-07-06 06:33:16 PM alexandrac I tried to sign in on my phone but can't support the plug in needed for the chat room
2017-07-06 06:33:20 PM lisasittniewski kathy, what would it take to start a sstate association? I dont' think NY has one...
2017-07-06 06:33:21 PM kimstutz when?
2017-07-06 06:33:21 PM kathyhughes Yes anyone can go
2017-07-06 06:33:34 PM tammyd are they expensive
2017-07-06 06:33:36 PM kimstutz in ND
2017-07-06 06:33:37 PM sandyping I went to the VA conference and I loved it, so worthwhile!
2017-07-06 06:33:47 PM lisasittniewski work should pay for you to go, tho
2017-07-06 06:33:51 PM sarah1111 does anyone know if it is hard to find an AD job if you have to move?
2017-07-06 06:33:54 PM kathyhughes I would look up their association
2017-07-06 06:34:01 PM kimstutz good idea.
2017-07-06 06:34:03 PM sandyping Yes, my job paid for everything,
2017-07-06 06:34:05 PM sarah1111 are they pretty rare?
2017-07-06 06:34:06 PM tammyd not with all the internet resouorces
2017-07-06 06:34:16 PM beckysalaz where should I look for the info
2017-07-06 06:34:20 PM lisasittniewski does ny have an association? I can't seem to find it
2017-07-06 06:34:34 PM juliannag I dont have one near me.
2017-07-06 06:34:38 PM kathyhughes I would start by joining the association in your state
2017-07-06 06:34:39 PM juliannag Not near enough
2017-07-06 06:34:42 PM kimstutz my facility is not paying for this... and probaby not future events. They were un aware of what MEPAP was
2017-07-06 06:34:45 PM kathyhughes NY used to have one
2017-07-06 06:34:54 PM lisasittniewski how could we ressurect it?
2017-07-06 06:34:57 PM kathyhughes but no one followed through
2017-07-06 06:35:00 PM kathyhughes We should
2017-07-06 06:35:01 PM tammyd sarah1111 - i had visited SC and had called to check about pay for a position in a memory care unit just to do research for moving and saw the ad online
2017-07-06 06:35:02 PM alexandrac Can I ask a practicum question?
2017-07-06 06:35:03 PM lisasittniewski figures!
2017-07-06 06:35:06 PM lisasittniewski Lets!!!!!!
2017-07-06 06:35:09 PM denisewiit my facility will reimburse me when i am done
2017-07-06 06:35:10 PM kathyhughes Yes
2017-07-06 06:35:16 PM lisasittniewski email me!!!!
2017-07-06 06:35:24 PM juliannag I wish mine would.
2017-07-06 06:35:31 PM alexandrac yes to practicum question
2017-07-06 06:35:39 PM alexandrac ?
2017-07-06 06:35:40 PM kathyhughes Yes
2017-07-06 06:35:50 PM kathyhughes to the Practicum Question.....Yes
2017-07-06 06:36:08 PM lamiadunn left the chat room
2017-07-06 06:36:10 PM kathyhughes What state are you in Julia?
2017-07-06 06:36:20 PM juliannag Michigan
2017-07-06 06:36:26 PM alexandrac Ok, I am union actor with a degree in theatre arts, is there something I can supply from that to suffice for the public speaking portion ie: Toastmasters section?
2017-07-06 06:36:42 PM kathyhughes Michigan has a huge state association
2017-07-06 06:37:00 PM juliannag What town? I thought it was not close to where I live.
2017-07-06 06:37:03 PM tammyd i emailed the network about a couple of the links being broken and haven't heard back. KAthy can I email you that information to get that information?
2017-07-06 06:37:18 PM tammyd lol information for information .. wow, been a long day!
2017-07-06 06:37:28 PM denisewiit sure has
2017-07-06 06:37:38 PM kathyhughes Alex it is all about networking and getting out there to meet people who can help you....so I wouild encorage you to attend 1 meeting
2017-07-06 06:37:48 PM denisewiit making breakfast tomorrow for my residents so I have to be in early
2017-07-06 06:37:49 PM tammyd short weeks seem longer
2017-07-06 06:37:55 PM alexandrac Ok, they are of course on Thursdays....LOL
2017-07-06 06:37:56 PM kathyhughes yes Tammy
2017-07-06 06:38:06 PM tammyd ok. thanks Kathy
2017-07-06 06:38:08 PM kathyhughes no problem....
2017-07-06 06:38:19 PM alexandrac I have a touring theatre company also, we perform for libraries, schools, my facility etc.
2017-07-06 06:38:35 PM sandyping Attending a meeting is worth the time, I was not sure what I would get out the meeting . However< I found it was a good investment of time
2017-07-06 06:38:49 PM kathyhughes Julia you have to do a search for Michigan Activities Association
2017-07-06 06:38:54 PM alexandrac I am also president of the community theatre and direct the plays, musicals, as well as work on stage...
2017-07-06 06:39:01 PM tammyd all this talk about the toastmasters and I have got to call tomorrow!
2017-07-06 06:39:03 PM kathyhughes Thats great Alex
2017-07-06 06:39:05 PM denisewiit wow
2017-07-06 06:39:06 PM juliannag I did before/am now. I remember now haha thanks.
2017-07-06 06:39:07 PM sarah1111 I want to be a public speaker in the future so I am going to go every month!
2017-07-06 06:39:22 PM alexandrac I think the first meeting is free, they encouraged me to drop in.
2017-07-06 06:39:23 PM tammyd public speaking is a skill that needs practice
2017-07-06 06:39:24 PM marciatrimiew good for you sarah...
2017-07-06 06:39:25 PM juliannag they have some close to home but work wont pay for it
2017-07-06 06:39:25 PM sandyping It's different then a play becuase you get direct feedack
2017-07-06 06:39:37 PM sarah1111 thank you!
2017-07-06 06:39:41 PM alexandrac I do interactive theatre also, improv
2017-07-06 06:39:44 PM kimstutz I am not finding Activity Association near Montana.. how would I google it ? sounds silly, but not having any luck with it
2017-07-06 06:39:48 PM marciatrimiew Hope to start toastmasters in the fall..
2017-07-06 06:40:06 PM denisewiit good for you marcia
2017-07-06 06:40:20 PM sarah1111 awesome marcia!
2017-07-06 06:40:29 PM kathyhughes Kim you have to look at North Dakota as I know that Montana does not have an association
2017-07-06 06:40:57 PM alexandrac public speaking is all I have ever done, at auditions you definitely get direct feedback.....
2017-07-06 06:41:02 PM kathyhughes they might be starting one
2017-07-06 06:41:20 PM kimstutz i googled ND, and came up with NCCAP.. I'll write them for the contact info
2017-07-06 06:41:25 PM marciatrimiew I took a speech class in community clg...I enjoyed it...
2017-07-06 06:41:27 PM kimstutz starting one in MT?
2017-07-06 06:41:42 PM kathyhughes I know Alex.....but you will be making connections with business people
2017-07-06 06:41:42 PM beckysalaz anyone from Ohio and if so do you know if we have an activities association?
2017-07-06 06:41:56 PM kathyhughes Yes Becky there is
2017-07-06 06:41:57 PM sandyping Still worth the tme and it is a good networking night
2017-07-06 06:42:06 PM kathyhughes Yes Kim

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