Meeting Minutes August 28, 2004
Theme: Hit the Road
WOW: Travel
The meeting was called to order by President Dick Larkin. He announced the Club Humorous Speech Contest is scheduled for August 25th, Please Sign-up with Stephen Jaworski, Debra Pestrak, a Professional Speaker is scheduled for the Sept. 8th meeting - more details later.
Toastmaster Julio Sanchez.
Our newest member Deborah Fradelis, joined in on the fun. Welcome to the club.
Educations Minute was done by Tony Gutierrez. He talked success as a Journey not the Goal of Life.
The title was "Meaning of Success"
Prepared Speakers:
Dick Larkin did his 3rd ATM-B speech on his wife's 50th birthday celebration, we all laughed at the great story.
Stephen Jaworski did his 5th CTM, titled "WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOW SOUNDS, THE ACTION STARTS" He talked great basketball referee stories of high school games.
Stephen Jaworski was awarded the 1/2 CTM ribbon for completing his 5th CTM speech.
Table Topics Master - Matt Greenbergs he picked Deborah Fradelis, Jim Tucker and Cher Vargas to speak. They all did a wonderful job of answering his questions about Traveling.
Alan Colton was General Evaluator and introduced the Evaluator-1, Michelle Hoyt for Dick Larkin's speech.
Next, Donna Johnson evaluated Stephen Jaworski .
Then Alan reminded us of Ahs, Uhs, and other grammatical scofflaws.
Dee Williams gave the Timers Report.
The ballots were counted and the awards were all close calls:
Best Speaker: Stephen Jaworski
Best Table Topics: Cher Vargas
Best Evaluator: Michelle Hoyt
Congratulations keep up the Great work.
Stephen Jaworski announced as VP Education, he received 17 emails from potential speakers. The "Look Ahead" speech schedule is getting full, and 3 speakers can speak every week. So sign up now.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:03 pm
Next meeting: Wednesday August 4th, First August Meeting
Theme: Dog Days of Summer
WOW: Pets: a domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility
Toastmaster: Joe Stewart,
Educational Minute: Jude
Speaker 1: OPEN
Speaker 2: Michelle Hoyt - ?? CTM,
Speaker 3: Jim Tucker;
Table Topics: Tony Gutierrez
Evaluator 1: Julio Sanchez;
Evaluator 2: Dee Williams.
We need: General Evaluator, G/Ah, Timer.
Please reply to Byron to sign up for next week and Stephen Jaworski future weeks.
Meeting Minutes July 21, 2004
"Meeting Theme: Drifting on the Memories
WOW: Heartthrob
The meeting was called to order by President Dick Larkin.
Toastmaster Ferdonya Henderson asked all to introduce themselves and to talk about their Heartthrob.
One repeat guest, Deborah Fradelis, joined in on the fun and signed up as a new member after the meeting. Welcome to the club.
Educational Minute was done by Gabriel Chong. He talked about using only the words you need when writing and speaking. The title was 'If you don't need it, Don't use it'.
Prepared Speakers: Tony Gutierrez is his 5th CTM, titled 'Angels in America' He talked about swimming with his nephew and how they were saved by an Angel when a 'Whale wave' hit them in the Pacific Ocean.
Dick Larkin did his 2nd Competent Leader (CL) speech on the Toastmaster Club Success Plan and what the requirements. Table Topics were not done.
Dee Williams was General Evaluator and introduced the Evaluator-1, Julio Sanchez for Tony's speech.
Next, Stephen Jaworski evaluated Dick Larkin.
Then Dee Williams reminded us of Ahs, Uhs, and other grammatical scofflaws. Matt Greenbergs gave the Timers Report.
Tony Gutierrez was awarded the 1/2 CTM ribbon for completing his 5th CTM speech.
The ballots were counted and the awards were all close calls:
Best Speaker: Dick Larkin
Best Evaluator: Stephen Jaworski Congratulations keep up the Great work.
Stephen Jaworski announced as VP Education, he will help everyone to meet their personal goals. No extra charge, just ask him for help.First Board meeting for new year is 7/22/"
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Theme: Amusement Parks
WOW: Roller Coaster
Meeting was called to order and by fill-in, Byron Shovlain served as Toastmaster. It was an opportunity to step up and speak. Luckily, all Toastmasters can speak on short notice because of great training and experience. I can, I will.
Next, Byron gave the Educational Moment on using a writing style guide like the Gregg Referenece Manual or the Prentice-Hall Handbook for Writers to help improve your speaking skill.
Dee Williams spoke on her summer vacation adventures in Italy with her daughter. The photographs Dee passed around brought the experience to memory greater than words can describe, though DEE did describe a great adventure. The adventures were the rooms she was staying in at small little bed and breakfasts and walking the precipice on mountain goat trails hundreds of feet above a perilous fall.
Jim Tucker presented his polished version of his International Speech contest story of missing your calling in life. Since he first told the tale, Jim developed a style of story-telling that almost anyone can relate to of missing out on doing what you truly love. Jim called this your gift. He brought the point in a story that had you glued to the words, like a mystery of build up and anticipation. It was almost good enough for giving at the contest. Club members then gave their reactions and suggestions for improvements. A few members would like to have the point right front but the majority seemed enraptured by the story leading to the point.
Donna Johnson filled in on short order also as a General Evaluator and with short time remaining, introduced her crew. Dick Larkin evaluated Dee, Gabriel Chong was the Ah Counter, and prospective member Cher Vargas served as Timer.
There was limited time so no Table Topics were given. President Dick Larkin wrapped up the meeting and introduced his father, Jerry Larkin. Slots were filling for next meeting. Please let me know if you want to speak and when.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 7-14-04
Theme: Fun things I do in my spare time
WOW: Hobbies
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Minutes from the Century Toastmasters meeting of 6/30/04:
Meeting Theme: Who are the leaders
WOW: Presidents: One Chosen to preside
President Alan Colton led the Pledge of Allegiance and Called the Meeting to Order and then as Toastmaster. Alan welcomed two guests from Kyocera corporation, who were interested in starting their own club. After a short introduction and word of thanks to the outgoing officers he then invited the first speaker, Tony Gutierrez.
Tony spoke on "My Friends Mutual Funds", #4 CTM. He passed out an interesting handout showing the history of a mutual fund if $10,000 were invested in 1924. The value of that investment would be worth over $76 million today. Even though there are up and down years, that figured out to be over 12% annual compounded return, not too bad. Tony is a financial advisor and spoke with good authority.
Maury Tasem took over as Past President to thank the outgoing president and officers and induct the new officers while cake and ice cream were served. A nice passing of the gavel and passing out pins to the new officers.
Next, Byron Shovlain spoke on "To Know, To Do, SO WHAT?", #3 CTM. It was a speech modeled along the theme of CTM project of Get To the Point. He extolled the virtues of and recommended people take the Franklin/Covery Writing Advantage class. The class lays out a methodical way of writing, which extends over into any way of communication.
Time for table topics was too short with attendance thin and almost all members already performing a job. It must be July 4th and lots of folks on vacation already.
General Evaluator Maury Tasem discussed the meeting briefly before turning the floor over to Evaluator #1, Stephen Jaworski. Stephen gave a thorough evaluation of Tony Gutierrez. Next, Joe Stewart gave Byron his evaluation. Jude Awiylika needed some time to give a thorough timers report. Guest and prospective member, Claire Ramos-Saldivar, volunteered to be the Ah Counter/Grammarian, noted very few ahs/ums but a need for more speakers to use the WOW.
Incoming President Dick Larkin gave a meeting wrap up about the new caldendar available on the website which will post the meeting agendas and assignments. Dick plans on inviting professional speakers from a collective to speak on special interests. He had several positive replies. Best Speaker: Byron Shovlain, Best Evaluator: Joe Stewart.
Next Meeting 7/04, Room CP 4120C, Building 4, SDG&E Century Park.
Theme: Amusement Parks,
WOW: Roller Coaster.
TM: Joe Stewart,
GE: Stephen Jaworski,
SP1: Michelle Hoyt,
SP2 Jim Tucker to prepare for his upcoming International Speech contest, _
Eval1: Dick Larkin,
TT: Jude Awiylika,
EM: Byron Shovlain.
G/AH: Tony Gutierrez,
Timer: Claire Ramos-Saldivar.
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