Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 6-22-05
Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 6-22-05
Theme: Summertime
WOW: Estivation – pass the summer; dormancy in some animals during the summer
President Dick Larkin started the meeting, leading the group of 15 in the Pledge of Allegiance, and introducing the Toastmaster for the day, me (Molly Frisbie). I introduced the theme and the word of the week and asked each person with self-introductions to explain how he or she likes to spend a hot summer day. The members of Century Toastmasters like to spend hot days in the sun, and in the protection of an air-conditioned house. We all had our own ways to beat the heat.
The first speaker of the day Joe Stewart presented a very important speech, his CTM 10. Joe chose the topic of genocide and used researched facts, history and compassion to inspire all of us to do something to stop genocide worldwide. The word genocide didn't exist until after World War II, yet almost every culture has a word for it. Joe stated that every culture has said never again to genocide, yet it's happening right now in parts of the world. He encouraged us to assist refugees, such as those in Darfur, and to write letters to let the government know we want it to stop. Well done Joe!
The second speaker of the day Byron Shovlain also presented his CTM 10 speech. What a treat for meeting attendees! Two in one day! Byron inspired the audience to look back at our lives and to think what would happen if we died today? Would we have done everything we wanted to do? Made the world a better place? Left our mark? Byron shared his own personal experiences to explain how he has pondered his own life, and found that he has lived a rich life, that he's still striving to fulfill more and more each day. Byron used great poetic language with an openness that struck and inspired the audience. Congratulations Byron!
Stephen Jaworski filled in as Table Topics Master on short notice and asked Rhonda Walthall, Matt Greenbergs, and guest Ken St Pierre about some of their goals for the summer. Congratulations to Ken for winning Best Table Topics at his first meeting!
Arnold Ahyuen served as General Evaluator, Dick evaluated the first speech, Stephen evaluated the second, Dee Williams was the grammarian/ah counter, and Darcy Konold timed. Byron won Best Speaker and Stephen won Best Evaluator.
It was a great meeting and we're looking forward to the next on Wednesday, June 29. Don't miss it! Free food will be provided and we'll be inducting our new officers into the club and recognizing the outgoing.
Dick Larkin, Club President, (center) congratulates Joe Stewart (left) and Byron Shovlain on their achievements reaching their CTMs. CTM = Competent Toast Master earned after delivering 10 speeches. This also earned our Club the award as President's Distinguished Club, the highest award given by ToastMasters International.
Joe's props made it easy for us to visualize the words he used. He earned his CTM with this 10th speech.
Jim Tucker uses body language to make his point. By the way, Jim has won the District spech contest for the past four years.
Darcy used our word of the week in her introduction. Estivation � passing the summer; dormancy in some animals during the summer
Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 6-15-05
Theme: Fatherhood
WOW: Pedantic – too concerned with what are thought to be correct rules and details,
e.g. in language
Jude Awiylika started the meeting on time with the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced the President of the club and Toastmaster for the day Dick Larkin. Dick recalled a recent story of being put on the spot to sing in front a large audience. He gives Toastmasters credit for helping him in the situation! He also explained the WOW and asked each person to stand up and introduce her or himself and tell of something pedantic in life. Every single person used the WOW, and answers ranged from carpool lanes, to airport security to golfers. Joe Stewart inducted four new members into the club: Arnold, Hannah, Jose and Quyen. It's so great to have all of you as participating new members!
Stephen Jaworski presented his CTM 8 speech and spoke of human psychology and needs. He explained how people's basic needs do not change when they become an adult, and used examples in modern media to illustrate his points. Thank you Stephen for your though provoking speech.
I (Molly Frisbie) also presented my CTM 8 speech using the topic of tap dancing. I delved into the history of tap dancing and tap shoes and demonstrated some of the basic steps.
Frida Vissuet served as General Evaluator, while Matt Greenbergs gave an evaluation for Stephen and Andres Acosta evaluated the second. Tania Fragameno was the grammarian/ah counter and Rhonda Walthall jumped in as timer. Andres won Best Evaluator and I won Best Speaker.
We had 24 people in attendance (OUTSTANDING!), and welcomed guests Mike, Bob, Maryland, and Eric. We hope to see you again soon!
The next meeting is Wednesday, June 22, noon, at Century Park, room 4120C. The theme is summertime!
New members being inducted. (L to R) Dick Larkin, Club President, Jose, Quyen Doan, Joe Stewart, VP Education, Ronald, Hanna Zhao
Molly shows us how to do a buffalo when tap dancing. It's all part of using visual aids to make a better speech.
Jim Tucker, a 3 time finalist in the International speech competition practiced his speech and opened up for audience advice.
