Toastmasters Roast

Summary

The transcript humorously celebrates Steve Collins' 12th anniversary with South Bourbon Toastmasters, highlighting his vibrant personality and journey. Born in Hollywood, Steve initially aspired to be an architect but later pursued a business career, becoming a successful printer. Known for his humor and quirky style, including a fondness for tie-dye shirts, Steve is beloved by his fellow Toastmasters. The speech playfully recounts his frugality, a trip to Hawaii, and even his possible hidden talent for quilting. Ultimately, Steve is portrayed as a beloved friend, dedicated businessman, and cherished Toastmaster.

Takeaways

• 🎉 Steve Collins is celebrating his 12th anniversary as a member of South Bourbon Toastmasters.
• 😂 Steve is known for his humor and bringing joy to every meeting.
• 🚶‍♂️ Steve had a challenging journey, even being close to homelessness before joining Toastmasters.
• 🏙️ He was born in Hollywood, California, and grew up in Pasadena with dreams of becoming an architect.
• 🔄 Steve shifted career paths multiple times, studying Electrical Engineering before pursuing business.
• 💼 He now owns a successful printing company and is known for his quirky mistakes like delivering flyers in black and white.
• 🚙 Steve drives a Toyota truck with a large American flag but dreams of owning a 1969 orange Dodge Charger.
• 🧵 He once gave a Toastmasters speech about his wife's quilt-making hobby, leading to jokes about him secretly quilting.
• 🌴 Despite his success, Steve is frugal, even saving money by ordering takeout during his Hawaiian vacation.
• 👏 Steve is a respected businessman, Toastmaster, and a beloved member of his community.

Q & A

Who is being honored in the speech?

Steve Collins is being honored for his 12th anniversary of membership in South Bourbon Toastmasters.

What kind of personality does Steve Collins have, according to the speaker?

Steve Collins is described as a humorous, joyful person who brings laughter to every meeting.

What was Steve’s initial career dream, and why did he change it?

Steve originally wanted to be an architect and dreamed of becoming the next Frank Lloyd Wright. He changed his path after talking to architects, who revealed that the job involved monotonous work, such as designing doors.

What career did Steve Collins pursue instead of architecture?

Steve pursued a career in Electrical Engineering and studied at Cal Poly Pomona. He eventually focused on a career in business.

How did Steve’s first job as an accountant turn out?

Steve worked as an accountant, but his unconventional practices, such as balancing petty cash with his own money, didn’t suit the corporate environment. He eventually decided to go his own way.

What kind of business does Steve own now?

Steve Collins is now a successful businessman who owns his own printing company.

What humorous incident is shared about Steve involving a fundraising event?

During a fundraising event, Steve was asked to print 2,000 flyers. Although the speaker expected them in color, Steve delivered them in black and white, while wearing a rainbow-colored tie-dye outfit.

What car does Steve currently drive, and what car does he dream of driving?

Steve drives a Toyota truck with a large American flag on the tailgate. However, he dreams of driving a 1969 orange Dodge Charger with a '5' on the top, like the one from the Dukes of Hazzard.

What was Steve’s involvement in a speech about quilting?

Steve gave a speech about his wife’s quilting hobby and displayed several beautiful quilts, but the speaker jokingly suspects that Steve might actually be the one making the quilts.

What humorous story does the speaker share about Steve’s frugality during a trip to Hawaii?

Steve is described as so frugal that when he visited a fine dining restaurant in Hawaii, he ordered takeout at lunch instead of dining in, to avoid paying dinner prices and the tip.