Friday, September 25, 2009

September 22, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Josie filling in here for Nik. What an interesting meeting. We had an unusual theme that worked out very well. Laura did an impromptu 5-7 minute speech by choosing one of 5 general topics she had not known about before arriving. Bud provided the topics, and Laura chose one. She had about 5 minutes to put her speech together. Impressive focus, Laura. Your speech was a great reminder that any club member may cultivate this skill. If you are interested, and it is your turn to speak, be sure to let the Toastmaster of that week know.

Lastly, a member who recently joined EarlyRisers delivered a moving impromptu good-bye speech in addition to his report as Grammarian. Michael, we are going to miss you. Thanks for saying good-bye and closing the loop in person! It was great to have you at our meetings. We wish you the best of luck with the new job, the move, and your new life!

Meeting brought to order at 6:30 AM by Bud

Attending: Bud, Jane, Mark, Michael, Kathy, Theo, Giselle, Tryphine, Kelly, Laura, and Josie.

Toastmaster of the Day: Bud

Theme for the day: The Volunteer Army

The Prepared Speeches at this meeting:
1) Jane, "Proposed 2009 Budget Revision", Technical Presentations manual, project #2, time Speech 8 - 10 min + Q&A time 3-5 min. Actual delivery time: 00:13:00. Evaluated by Tryphine

2) Mark, "My Haircut", Contest Rehearsal, Repeat: Competent Communicator manual, project #8, time 5-7 minutes.  Evaluated by Kelly

3)Laura, "My Mexican Journey", Specialty Speeches, Impromptu Speaking project, time 5-7 minutes. Evaluated by Giselle

All prepared speeches and evaluations were delivered on time.

Other Roles at this meeting:

Inspiration: Kathy 
WordMaster: Bud and  the featured word was flippant
Timer: Tryphine
Ah Counter: Kathy
Grammarian: Michael
Table Topics Master: Josie. Who knew the army as a theme could be so interesting? Thanks for a great discussion. 
General Evaluator: Theo
Joke of the Day: Bud

Awards at this meeting:
Best Table Topics: Tryphine
Best Evaluation: Giselle
Best Speech: Laura 


Club Business: DUES are due October 1st. Please make arrangements to pay the $69 for the next 6 months with Kelly or Tryphine (Make your check out to "EarlyRisers Toastmasters.");  Upcoming Club Contest roles [this event is now in the past]; Attendance "elephant in the room" -- please find your substitute and do your best to communicate; next week's schedule (Theo is TM); new schedule coming up: send your scheduling info to Josie.

Meeting adjourned at: 8:00 AM

POST Toast Meeting: A group of FIVE members (Michael, Mark, Kathy, Laura, and Josie) gathered at Philz Coffee (on Middlefield and Loma Verde -- two short blocks from Unity, where we regularly meet), after the meeting. We enjoyed amazing coffee and friendly socializing. A splendid time was had by all. :) When can we do this again?

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