Sunday, January 24, 2010

Minutes 1/19/2010 Toastmasters

Meeting brought to order by Stephanie.

Attending: Phillip, Stephanie, Nik, Mark, Kathleen, Tony, Theo, Kelly, Steve, Laura, Jane, and three visitors Doug, Nesrin, and Ann.

Toastmaster of the Day: Jane

Theme for the day: Charitable Giving

The Prepared Speeches at this meeting:
1) Phillip, "The Other Side of Doomsday", Competent Communicator Manual, project # 2, time 5-7 minutes. Evaluated by Steve

2) Stephanie (in conversation with Kelly), "What's All This About HPL's?", time 10 minutes. Evaluated by Tony

3)Laura (with Ann), "Diffusing Verbal Criticism", time: 4-5 minute presentation; 3-5 minute role playing; 2-3 minutes informal discussion. Evaluated by Joe

Other Roles at this meeting:

Inspiration: Nik
WordMaster: Kelly with "pernicious"
Timer:Kathleen
Ah Counter: Nik
Grammarian:Nik
Table Topics Master: Theo
General Evaluator: Tony
Jokemaster: Tony

Awards at this meeting:
Best Table Topics: Nik
Best Evaluation: Mark
Best Speech: Laura


Club Business: On February 16, we will have our first-round of the Spring Contest. You'll have an opportunity to give an inspirational speech (5-7 minutes); and participate in the Table Topics competition. Let Stephanie know if you're interested.

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