Meeting Minutes Sep 21, 2005
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Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 9-21-2005
Theme: All Over The World
WOW: Peregrination –noun; a traveling about; journey. Her peregrinations took her from Atlanta to Latin America.
The September 21, 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:10pm by the Molly Frisbie.
President Joe Stewart welcomed the attendees and guests. Joe discussed the increase in Membership Dues to $35. The semi-annual dues are due October 1. Please either pay one of the club officers or mail a check to Darcy Konold at: 7565 Salizar Street, San Diego, CA 92111. Please make your check payable to Century Toastmasters.
Toastmaster, Molly Frisbie, was introduced to the podium. Molly discussed peregrinations and asked the attendees to introduce themselves and to discuss their favorite spiritual peregrination. Molly spoke for 3 minutes and self-introductions took 8:30 minutes.
Stephen Jaworski, presented an Educational Moment regarding the podium. Stephen pointed out that a podium is actually a platform you stand on when you speak. What we normally call the podium at our weekly meetings is actually a lectern. Stephen emphasized that if you use the lectern, you should position it in the room so that the light is on your face and that you are the point of focus in the room. The lectern should also be positioned so that everyone in the room is included in your speech – don’t stand behind people and don’t have people sitting behind you when you speak. Stephen spoke for 2:53 minutes.
Immediate Past President, Dick Larkin presented his ATMS-4 speech in which he portrayed the Mayor of San Diego who was presenting a negative message to a group that would likely become angry and argumentative. Mayor Dick introduced a $3 per gallon tax increase to fund a major mass transportation bill. Dick presented his perspective in a clear and logical approach and included visual aids to demonstrate where the additional gas revenue would be spent. Dick spoke for 6:20 minutes. The “angry crowd” fired questions at Dick for an additional 4:40 minutes.
Alfred Balagtas presented his CTM-1 speech – the Icebreaker. The title of Alfred’s speech was “What Do You Want To Do When You Grow Up?” As a senior in High School, Alfred had to answer that question in 4 lines or less for his senior yearbook. He compared that experience with having to give his Icebreaker speech in 4 minutes. Alfred introduced himself by listing all the places he has lived and what his hobbies were. He described his occupations and that he is currently happy with being a stay-at-home dad to daughters Madison and Camille. Drawing from a recent SPAM email, he answered 10 out of the 72 SPAM questions about himself. Alfred spoke for 4:20 minutes.
An Induction and Awards Ceremony was held. New members, Norma Toothman, Alfred Balagtas, and Jose De la Torre, were escorted out of the room by Stephen Jaworski. The vote was unanimous by the members in attendance to accept all three into the Century Toastmasters Club. The new members were escorted back into the room where they recited their pledge. In addition, Molly Frisbie was presented with her CTM badge. Congratulations to Molly, Norma, Alfred, and Jose. The ceremony took 5 minutes.
VP of Education, Darcy Konold, served as General Evaluator. Joe Stewart evaluated Dick’s speech. Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, evaluated Alfred’s speech. VP of Public Relations, Matt Greenbergs, was the Timer. Jose De la Torre was the Grammarian/Ah Counter. Evaluations took 3:50 minutes.
Alfred Balagtas was awarded Best Speaker. Darcy Konold was awarded Best Evaluator.
Announcements:
The Central Division Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests will be held on October 8 at Solar Turbines. Matt Greenbergs will represent Area 5 in the Humorous Speech Contest and Stephen Jaworski will represent Area 5 in the Table Topic Contest. Look for further information regarding the time and cost of the contest.
The District Contests will be held on Saturday, October 29 during the Fall Conference. Please see the attached flier for further information and costs.
The meeting was adjourned at 1pm.
Attendance:
Joe Stewart
Molly Frisbie
Jose De la Torre
Nancy Battiti (guest)
Stephen Jaworski
Dick Larkin
Jim Tucker
Matt Greenbergs
Darcy Konold
Rhonda Walthall
Tania Fragomeno
Alfred Balagtas
Christine Hendricks
Sincerely submitted,
Rhonda Walthall, Secretary
Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 9-21-2005
Theme: All Over The World
WOW: Peregrination –noun; a traveling about; journey. Her peregrinations took her from Atlanta to Latin America.
The September 21, 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:10pm by the Molly Frisbie.
President Joe Stewart welcomed the attendees and guests. Joe discussed the increase in Membership Dues to $35. The semi-annual dues are due October 1. Please either pay one of the club officers or mail a check to Darcy Konold at: 7565 Salizar Street, San Diego, CA 92111. Please make your check payable to Century Toastmasters.
Toastmaster, Molly Frisbie, was introduced to the podium. Molly discussed peregrinations and asked the attendees to introduce themselves and to discuss their favorite spiritual peregrination. Molly spoke for 3 minutes and self-introductions took 8:30 minutes.
Stephen Jaworski, presented an Educational Moment regarding the podium. Stephen pointed out that a podium is actually a platform you stand on when you speak. What we normally call the podium at our weekly meetings is actually a lectern. Stephen emphasized that if you use the lectern, you should position it in the room so that the light is on your face and that you are the point of focus in the room. The lectern should also be positioned so that everyone in the room is included in your speech – don’t stand behind people and don’t have people sitting behind you when you speak. Stephen spoke for 2:53 minutes.
Immediate Past President, Dick Larkin presented his ATMS-4 speech in which he portrayed the Mayor of San Diego who was presenting a negative message to a group that would likely become angry and argumentative. Mayor Dick introduced a $3 per gallon tax increase to fund a major mass transportation bill. Dick presented his perspective in a clear and logical approach and included visual aids to demonstrate where the additional gas revenue would be spent. Dick spoke for 6:20 minutes. The “angry crowd” fired questions at Dick for an additional 4:40 minutes.
Alfred Balagtas presented his CTM-1 speech – the Icebreaker. The title of Alfred’s speech was “What Do You Want To Do When You Grow Up?” As a senior in High School, Alfred had to answer that question in 4 lines or less for his senior yearbook. He compared that experience with having to give his Icebreaker speech in 4 minutes. Alfred introduced himself by listing all the places he has lived and what his hobbies were. He described his occupations and that he is currently happy with being a stay-at-home dad to daughters Madison and Camille. Drawing from a recent SPAM email, he answered 10 out of the 72 SPAM questions about himself. Alfred spoke for 4:20 minutes.
An Induction and Awards Ceremony was held. New members, Norma Toothman, Alfred Balagtas, and Jose De la Torre, were escorted out of the room by Stephen Jaworski. The vote was unanimous by the members in attendance to accept all three into the Century Toastmasters Club. The new members were escorted back into the room where they recited their pledge. In addition, Molly Frisbie was presented with her CTM badge. Congratulations to Molly, Norma, Alfred, and Jose. The ceremony took 5 minutes.
VP of Education, Darcy Konold, served as General Evaluator. Joe Stewart evaluated Dick’s speech. Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, evaluated Alfred’s speech. VP of Public Relations, Matt Greenbergs, was the Timer. Jose De la Torre was the Grammarian/Ah Counter. Evaluations took 3:50 minutes.
Alfred Balagtas was awarded Best Speaker. Darcy Konold was awarded Best Evaluator.
Announcements:
The Central Division Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests will be held on October 8 at Solar Turbines. Matt Greenbergs will represent Area 5 in the Humorous Speech Contest and Stephen Jaworski will represent Area 5 in the Table Topic Contest. Look for further information regarding the time and cost of the contest.
The District Contests will be held on Saturday, October 29 during the Fall Conference. Please see the attached flier for further information and costs.
The meeting was adjourned at 1pm.
Attendance:
Joe Stewart
Molly Frisbie
Jose De la Torre
Nancy Battiti (guest)
Stephen Jaworski
Dick Larkin
Jim Tucker
Matt Greenbergs
Darcy Konold
Rhonda Walthall
Tania Fragomeno
Alfred Balagtas
Christine Hendricks
Sincerely submitted,
Rhonda Walthall, Secretary
Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
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