March 3, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Daohua made her debut as Toastmaster. What a great meeting. Everything flowed smoothly. And the meeting was very well attended. Kathy was inducted as a new member. Welcome, Kathy!

Attending: Daohua, Stephanie, Kathy, Theo, Tryphine, Jane, Kelly, Claire, Laura, Neil, Bud, and three guests: Lisa, Pavel, and BJay

Theme: Books Tell us about the kinds of books you prefer and why. For example, do you like hardcover books because they are so elegant, or paperbacks because they are less expensive and lighter to hold, or you are in the new age world and like e-books or downloadable books.

Inspiration:  Josie read a short poem by Sufi Poet Hafiz about what it means to be a leader.

Toastmaster: Daohua
Table Topics Master: Tony
General Evaluator: Theo

Prepared Speeches at this meeting:

S1: Kathy, "Intrepid Spirit," Ice Breaker speech, project #1 in the Competent Communication manual, 4-6 minutes. Claire was the evaluator. 

S2: Kelly, "[the Chinese character for 'character']"; project #3 in the Speaking to Inform manual, 5-7 minutes. Evaluated by Bud.

S3: Jane, "Cost Cutting for North Union Sports"; project #4 in the Public Relations manual, 3-5 minutes for the presentation and 2-3 minutes for Q&A. Stephanie evaluating.

Note: All speeches and evaluations delivered within the specified time limits.

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Laura
Timer: Tryphine
WordMaster/Leadership Evaluator/Inspiration: Josie Weaver

Awards at this meeting:

Best Table Topics: Josie

Best Evaluation: Stephanie

Best Speaker: Jane

Announcements: Stephanie distributed the Distinguished Club Program game plan. We are oh-so-close! Club contests coming up! Are you thinking about dues?

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 AM