Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 9-22-04
MEETING THEME: Autumn WOW: ADAGE: an old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb
The meeting was called to order by our Sergeant of Arms: Jude Awiylika.
President Dick Larkin welcomed all members, 13 total, and Guests: 2 First timers: Jill Pasqualetto and Kristi Green; Repeat Guest: Christina Baker, Emily Waters, Glen Bechara and Mike ( sorry I forgot your last name). Welcome to the club. Because of you we are a better club. Please come back soon.
Dick announced the Club Table Topics Contest is scheduled for Sept. 29th, next Wednesday.
Please Sign-up with Stephen Jaworski, VP Education.
Toastmaster: Deborah Fradelis started us off with around of self introductions and talked a favorite ADAGE.
No Educational Minute
Prepared Speakers:
Cathy Alfaro did her 5th CTM, titled "Goldie Lost and the Three Toastmasters. She spoke about how Three Toastmasters, (CL- Competent Leader, ATM - Advanced Toastmaster and CTM- Component Toastmaster) loved Toastmaster and wanted to explain how great it is to Goldie Lost, because she was lost and just happened to walking into their meeting.
Julio Sanchez did his 6th CTM, titled "Smoking" He explained how bad smoking is for smoker and non-smokers that share the same air. He used a cigarette as a great prop.
Tony Gutierrez did his 6th CTM, titled "The Mirror"
He talked about how each of us should look in the mirror and ask "Where you wanted to be in your life?" If you get the right answer, great. But their are only a few how do.
If NOT, it is OK because you can't change what the past, but you can make your future. So think about moving forward and be a creator and create want you want in life. Then go back to the mirror.
Table Topics Master - Joe Stewart went around the room with a gift bag that had an object to speak about for a minute.
He asked Bonnie, Mike, Emily, Jill and Jim Tucker take an object and speak about it.
Matt Greenbergs was General Evaluator and introduced Evaluator-1 Dick Larkin did Cathy's speech; Evaluator-2 Joe Steward did Julio's speech, Evaluator-3 Andy did Tony's speech
Doug Goodman gave the Timers Report and then Andres reminded us of Ahs, Uhs, and other grammatical scofflaws.
The ballots were counted and the awards were all close calls:
Best Speaker: Cathy Alfaro
Best Table Topics: Jim Tucker and his duct tape
Best Evaluator: Andy
Congratulations keep up the Great work. The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 pm
Next meeting: Wednesday Sept. 29, last meeting of the month.
Theme: Relationship
WOW: Dalliance: Love Affair
TOASTMASTER and Chief Judge: Martin Olmeda
Ballot counter: Jude Awiylika
Speaker:1 Maury Tasem, His last day at SDG&E will be the next day, Sept. 30th. He is retiring.
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Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 9-8-04
Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 9-8-04
MEETING THEME: Just Do It!
WOW: bon vivant - A person with refined and sociable tastes
President Dick Larkin welcomed the larger than usual crowed who showed up for refreshments and Professional Guest Speaker, Debra Pestrak. Kudos to Dick for finding such high quality speakers and look forward for more in the future.
Debra opened up with a handout to all on her topic of expertise, "The Fine Art of Influence". Debra has written a few books and has motivational tapes too on the subject of influence and been a success in sales as well. People are influenced by Habits, Perception, Likeability, and Association. Her research involved talking with many CEOs and high-achievers. The points made were known to many but the reminder and application brought the points to light. As a speaker, Debra is very polished. She involves the audience with questions and anecdotes. It is good to see how a paid professional delivers her subject. Debra even asked for feedback from those present. Debra usually has an hour to present the material and did a good abbreviated version within a half hour.
While our members aren't paid just for their speaking ability, they are very professional as Joe Stewart and Michelle Hoyt proved.
Joe started very effectively without saying much verbally but loudly with the word, "Vote" on a piece of paper. He did a very good job in being non-partisan but encouraged all to vote after doing research on the candidates and the issues. Don't rely on being hand-fed someone else's opinion.
Michelle talked enthusiastically about what Toastmasters can do for you. Michelle has developed into a very good speaker, minimizing her initial speaking nervousness and becoming relaxed in front of a crowd. She covered getting involved by committing to CTM, ATM, or CL goal completion in a short time-frame and becoming an officer.
With time short, I acted as General Evaluator and introduced Matt Greenbergs to evaluate Joe and Julio Sanchez to evaluate Michelle. Stephen Jaworski gave the timer's report, appropo for a referee. Too short a time to vote for best evaluator. Michelle won Best Speaker among club members and completed her CTM. Congratulations to Michelle.
We had inquiry for membership application from 2 guests, so the meeting was successful in attracting more people. In a couple of weeks, we will have our Table Topics contest so sign up with Stephen Jaworski. Let Stephen or I know if you want to participate next week, as well.
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE - Wednesday September 15, 2004, CP 4120C
THEME: Release the past and embrace new opportunities
WOW: Myriad: Consisting of enormous but indefinite numbers
TOASTMASTER: Doug Goodman GENERAL EVALUATOR:
EDUCATIONAL MOMENT: Maury Tasem EVALUATOR 1: Byron Shovlain
SPEAKER 1: Dee Williams EVALUATOR 2: Dick Larkin
SPEAKER 2: Julio Sanchez EVALUATOR 3: Joe Stewart
SPEAKER 3: Stephen Jaworski GRAMMARIAN/AH COUNTER:
TABLE TOPICS
Byron Shovlain, Secretary
Century Toastmasters
Professional Speaker Series - Wed., Sept. 8
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Note: If you prefer not receiving this newsletter, please email me at Dick@DickLarkin.com . If you use the unsubscribe link, you will also unsubscribe from the Yellow Pages Commando Newsletter and This Week in Pictures. I'm thrilled to be introducing the first session of our Professional Speaker Series. The goal of this series is to have the world's top speakers and management consultants give us an accelerated course in the hottest issues in American business. This Wednesday, September 8, 2004 we'll have the great honor of hearing . . .
The Ways People Say "YES" Without Thinking About it First
Wednesday, September 8 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
What causes people to say "yes" without even thinking about it first? Discover the key factors that cause this phenomenon to happen. Using these skills, in win-win situations, allows the participants to use the natural triggers we each use, and are used upon us, almost every day of our lives. Participants become more effective in their dealings with others, building relationships, and winning people to their way of thinking when they understand and use these skills.
With over 25 years in managing, motivating, directing others and personal success, Debra brings a vast experience to convey as she energetically makes her presentations on peak performance and motivation. Ms. Pestrak:
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