9 December 2008

Wow. This was one of those meetings that flowed beautifully! I can think of a few minor glitches, but this is how a Toastmasters meeting is to be run and experienced. The Toastmaster, the General Evaluator, Table Topics Master, speakers, functionaries and evaluators were organized and effective. We even had a new person join EarlyRisers today! Welcome, Neil! What a great meeting. 

The theme was: Caring for Ourselves.

Stephanie was the Toastmaster.

Attending: Stephanie, Bud, Jane, Tony, Connie, Laura, Kelly, Ann, Theo, Tryphine, Neil, and Josie.

Bud brought the meeting to order at 6:30 AM.

The prepared speeches at this meeting:

1) Josie, "Tending the Fire," Competent Communication manual, speech #6 (Vocal Variety), 5-7 minutes. Actual delivery time: 00:05:51. Evaluated by Laura. Evaluation time: 00:01:59.

2) Connie, "A Thank You to... Ann, our Club President!", Special Occasions manual, speech #4 (Presenting an Award), 3-4 minutes. Actual delivery time: 00:03:50. Evaluated by Kelly. Evaluation time: 00:03:23.

3) Tony, "Bicycle Riding," a non-manual speech (however, I believe it was a nice example of good/basic speech skills, so I'd call it, Competent Communication manual, speech #2 [Organize Your Speech], 5-7 minutes. Actual delivery time: 00:04:50. Evaluated by Theo. Evaluation time: 00:03:16.

Other Roles at this meeting:

Table Topics Master: Jane (how to balance your life?); All impromptu speeches were within time.

Inspiration: Bud

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Ann

Timer: Kelly

Word Master: Josie. The word of the day was cognizance.

General Evaluator: Bud

Joke of the Day: Tryphine

Neil was sworn in during this meeting.

Awards at this meeting:

Best Table Topics, Tryphine

Best Evaluation, Laura

Best Speech, Tony

Officers Ann and Stephanie presented club business: roles for next week and announcement of the upcoming Officer's meeting on Friday, December 12. Check email for time and location.

Meeting adjourned: 8:00 AM