The LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM was filled with 12 members including three New Guests-
Laura Kirkham, Claire Ramos-Saldivar and
Jude Awiylika and two repeat guest Christy Vikander and Stephen Jaworski.
You are always welcome to our weekly meeting. Thanks for making time for our meeting. We hope you benefit from the experience. See the website www.centurytoastmasters.com
Alan Colton, our club President (who is NOT actually sleeping), opened the meeting by announcing that Jim Tucker won the Central District’s International Speech & Evaluation Contest last weekend and Martin Olmeda was the Runner-up of the Evaluator contest. Great job by both men. They represent our club well.
Then he introduced Dick Larkin as the Toastmaster. The THEME for the meeting was All in a Days Work and the Word of the Week (WOW) TIME.
Prepared Speakers:
1st Speaker:
Joe Stewart did his 3rd CTM (Competent ToastMaster) speech, The Title was "THINGS THAT MATTER MOST", he talked about how Integrity has not been used by business leaders that are in trouble and how some unknown women have stepped up to show Integrity and set the story straight.
2nd Speaker: Amir Sherif presented 7th CTM speech titled "I'LL BE THERE". He talked about his role models and how he wants to be a good role model for his daughter.
Stephen Jaworski -- Table Topics Master asked for volunteers -- Julio Sanchez, Jim Tucker and our guest Laura Kirkham spoke well on what they will do with FUTURE TIME.
Matt Greenbergs was the General Evaluator, his team: Martin Olmeda was Evaluator #1, Julio Sanchez was Evaluator #2, and Cristy Vikander was Grammarian/ AH counter, and Alan Colton was the Timer Report after the meeting. All did a great job of Evaluating us.
The ballots were counted.
Best Speaker: Joe Stewart
Best Evaluator and Table Topics: Julio Sanchez
The meeting was adjourned at 1:03 pm Next week's meeting is scheduled for 5/5/04, CINCO De Mayo hope to see you there.
THEME: Getting the Job Done WOW: Task: an assigned piece of work to be finished within a certain time
Toastmaster is not set, who wants to do it ??? Speakers are Frida Vissett - 1 CTM, and Julio Sanchez - 3 CTM
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Hi All Century Toastmasters and soon to be Club members. Here are the highlights for the meeting....
The small CONFERENCE ROOM was filled with 14 members including two repeat guest
Kristine Hendricks and Frida Vissuet.
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Alan Colton, our club President, opened the meeting by reading the club's mission statement and conducting the business of voting in our club's newest member Jason Calvert. Then he introduced
Jim Tucker as the Toastmaster. The THEME for the meeting was Best Laid Plans and the Word of the Week (WOW) Goals.
We were treated to three powerful speeches - by three seasoned speakers:
Prepared Speakers:
1st Speaker:
Alan Colton did his 9th ATM speech, only one more to complete his ATM. The Title was "TIME" it inspired us to balance our home and work lives everyday.
2nd Speaker:
Don Wiggins presented a speech from the Advanced Speakers' Manual (ATM-2) entitled "THE UNKNOWN POWER". It was an entertaining speech on the wonders of wearing glasses.
3rd Speaker: Dick Larkin did his 2nd ATM speech. an Entertaining speech called " OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH", in which he recounted how and unexpected fork in his career path led him to recognize the value of mentoring.
Tony Gutierrez -- Table Topics Master were not conducted.
Joe Stewart was the General Evaluator, his team:
Martin Olmeda was Evaluator #1, Maury Tasem was Evaluator #2, Julie Norris was Evaluator #3, and
Amir Sherif was Grammarian/ AH counter, then Julie Norris gave the Timer's Report after the meeting. All did a great job of Evaluating us.
The ballots were not counted. Everyone did a great job at the speeches and Evaluations.
Alan closed by reminding everyone to try to attend the Central District’s International Speech & Evaluation Contest on Friday evening, April 23.
It’s located nearby, at the city of San Diego’s Metropolitan Operations Complex, 9192 Topaz Way, San Diego, 92123. Best of all, our own Jim Tucker and Martin Olmeda, will be competing for our club.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:03 pm Next week's meeting is scheduled for 4/28/04, hope to see you there.
THEME: All in a Days Work WOW: Time: a period during which an action, process or condition exists
Dick Larkin is the Toastmaster, Speakers are Joe Stewart - 3 CTM, Jimmie Webb - 2 CTM and Amir Sherif - 7 ATM.
Matt Greenbergs Century Toastmasters, Secretary
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Hi All Century Toastmasters and soon to be Club members. Here are the highlights for the meeting....
The LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM was filled with 20 members including our newest member - Jason Calvert and 2 New Guests: Adam Rivera and Christy Vikander both with SDGE.
You are always welcome to our weekly meeting. Thanks for making time for our meeting. We hope you benefit from the experience. See the website www.centurytoastmasters.com
Alan Colton, our club President, started the meeting on time and introduced
Jim Tucker as the Toastmaster. The theme for the meeting was Tax Time and the Word of the Week WOW Promulgate.
Educational Moment was done by
Don Wiggins, he explained the importance of mentally preparing for your audience. Use the word AUDIENCE: A- Analysis them, Who, How many; U- Understand the level of knowledge; D- Demographics of them; I - Interest they have on the subject; E - Environment the meeting is in; N - Needs of the Audience; C - Customize the topic to the group; E - Expectation for them to get something good out of the speech.
Prepared Speakers:
1st Speaker: Gabriel Chong did his IceBreaker, CTM #1.
2nd Speaker: Greg Betts did his ATM speech, he is from North Coast Toastmasters, our First guest of the year.
Julio Sanchez -- Table Topics Master kept to the Meeting Theme of Tax Time.
He picked
Dee Williams and
Tony Gutierrez to speak.
Allison Converse was the General Evaluator, her team:
Martin Olmeda was Evaluator #1, Alan Colton was Evaluator #2, and
Erica Johnson was Grammarian/ AH counter, then
Julie Norris gave the Timer's Report. All did a great job of Evaluating us.
The ballots were counted and the awards were all close calls:
Best Speaker: Gabe Chong for his IceBreaker Best Table Topics : Dee Williams
Best Evaluator:&nbs
p; Martin Olmeda Congratulations keep up the Great work.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:01 pm Next week's meeting is scheduled for 4/21/04, hope to see you there.
THEME: Best Laid Plains
WOW: Goals: the end toward which effort is directed
Matt Greenbergs is the Toastmaster, Speakers are Alan Colton 9 ATM, Don Wiggins and Dick Larkin - 2 ATM.
Matt Greenbergs Century Toastmasters, Secretary
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Here are the highlights for the meeting....
The SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM was filled with 14 members and 4 New Guest -- Kristine Hendrick (SDG&E), Jason Calvert (non-SDG&E), Al Fernandez (SDG&E), Johnny Welch (non-SDG&E).
You are always welcome to our weekly meeting. Thanks for making time for our meeting. We hope you benefit from the experience. See the website www.centurytoastmasters.com
Alan Colton, our club President, started the meeting on time and introduced Gail DaSilva as the Toastmaster. The theme for the meeting was Lights, Camera, Action and WOW of Telegenic. Gail's favorite star was Miss Piggy, pink and voluptuous.
Educational Moment was done by Joe Stewart, he explained the Fear Factors in speaking
Prepared Speakers:
1st Speaker: Julie Norris did her speech on Passion, Faith, Motherhood, and Marriage. She is on her way toward the CTM.
2nd Speaker: Allison Converse did her 2nd speech and is on her way toward her CTM.
3rd Speaker: Julio Sanchez did a very good job improvising on speaking about Being in touch with nature.
Stephen Jaworski -- Table Topics Master kept to the Meeting Word of the Week (WOW) Telegenic and TV Stars.
He picked our guest to speak Kristine Hendrick, Jason Calvert, Al Fernandez, Johnny Welch.
Dee Williams was the General Evaluator, her team: Gabriel Chong was Evaluator #1, Alan Colton was Evaluator #2,
Maury Tasem was Evaluator #3 and Grammarian/ AH counter, then Bryon Shovlain gave the Timer's Report.
All did a great job of Evaluating us. The ballots were counted and the awards were all close calls:
Best Speaker: Julio Norris
Best Evaluator: Al Fernandez
Best Table Topics : Alan Colton.... Congratulations keep up the Great work.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:02 pm Next week's meeting is scheduled for 4/14/04, hope to see you there.
THEME: Tax Time
WOW: Promulgate: to make known to put into force by open declaration
Jim Tucker is the Toastmaster, Speakers are Gabriel Chong and a Special Guest Speaker Greg Betts
Matt Greenbergs Century Toastmasters, Secretary
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Hi All Century Toastmasters and soon to be Club members.
Here are the highlights for the meeting....
The SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM was filled with 17 members and 2 New Guests --
Adaminah Victoria and
Andres Acosta,
plus a repeat guest Stephen Jaworski.
You are always welcome to our weekly meeting. Thanks for making time for our meeting. We hope you benefit from the experience. See the website www.centurytoastmasters.com
Alan Colton, our club President, started the meeting on time and introduced Himself as the Toastmaster.
Educational Moment was done by Martin Olmeda on Proper Topics for a Speech. Good Topics include things that connect with the audience. Don't are basic 3 B's no Bed, Bath or Boardroom topics, NO acronyms and NO offense language. Use only the allotted time, don't overrun the time.
Prepared Speakers:
1st Speaker: Dee Williams did her 1st speech, Icebreaker to start on her way to the CTM.
2nd Speaker: Robert Wade did his 2nd speech and is on his way toward his ATM.
Matt Greenbergs -- Table Topics Master picked
Gail DaSilva,
Stephen Jaworski,
Andres Acosta and
Doug Goodman to respond to different question about CONVERSATIONS.
Dick Larkin was the General Evaluator, his team:
Joe Stewart was Evaluator #1,
Maury Tasem was Evaluator #2,
George Bonner was Grammarian/ AH counter and
Allison Converse was Timer.
All did a great job of Evaluating us. The ballots were counted and the awards were all close calls:
Best Speaker: Dee Williams for her Icebreaker
Best Evaluator: Maury Tasem
Best Table Topics : Stephen Jaworski Congratulations keep up the Great work.
Adam slept through the meeting as usual.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:01 pm Next week's meeting is scheduled for 4/7/04, hope to see you there.
THEME: Lights, Camera, Action!!!
WOW: Telegenic: having an appearance and manner that are markedly attractive to television viewers
Gail DaSilva is the Toastmaster, Speakers are Allison Converse and Dick Larkin.
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