Meeting Minutes Sept 7, 2005
Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 9-7-2005
Theme: Best Laid Plans
WOW: Aspiration– a strong wish, hope, or ambition
The September 7, 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:05pm by the VP of Education, Darcy Konold.
With 14 members and 4 first-time guests in attendance, the September 7 Century Toastmasters meeting was a great success!
Toastmaster, Byron Shovlain, was introduced to the podium and briefly spoke about the theme and the WOW. A round of introductions followed, which took 5:55 minutes.
Treasurer, Tony Gutierrez, presented an Educational Moment regarding the role of the Evaluator. Tony announced that an Evaluator’s workshop is planned for September and the date will be announced at a later time. Tony emphasized that as an Evaluator, we need to help the speaker to know how far he or she has progressed and what speaking skills could still be improved. Tony recommended that Evaluators arrive early and talk to the speakers to learn what their speech will be about and what areas the speaker is looking to improve. During the speech, the Evaluator should take notes and then provide an evaluation that begins and ends on a positive note. Tony also recommended that the Evaluators talk to the speakers afterwards to make certain that they feel good about their accomplishment. Tony spoke for 4:17 minutes.
Norma Toothman presented her CTM-1 speech. The title of Norma’s speech was “My Three Passions”. Norma did an excellent job with her Icebreaker speech in introducing her personal passions in life: 1) her 3 children, 2) people, and 3) politics. Norma spoke about her daughters Brooke (an aspiring Toastmaster and Politician), Giselle (a high-achieving GATE student), and Arthur (Navy bound in June). Norma spoke of her passion for seeing people’s reactions to life and how helping people helps her to become a more humble and better person. Norma also expressed how she feels the need to be a part of something greater, which is why she is involved in politics and various committees. Norma spoke for 6:40 minutes.
Jude Awililika, presented his CTM-5 speech. The title of Jude’s speech was “Lessons Learned in Project Management”. Jude related his lessons learned when volunteered to manage a project that turned out to be more than he had been lead to believe. Jude’s top lessons learned were: 1) make sure the accounts are ready and that the money is really there, 2) you may not always have enough time to explain what you need, 3) don’t call people if you need an immediate response – just show up at their door, 4) your equipment may not be ready when you need it even if you were promised that it would be, and 5) do not believe anything you are told without checking it over and over again. Jude spoke for 8:21minutes.
Past President, Dick Larkin, presented his ATMS-3 speech titled “Prioritize Your Life in 30 Seconds”. Dick gave us wake-up call speech regarding our priorities. Dick walked around the room carrying a box, asking the members what they would put in their box if they only had 30 seconds to decide. Dick used humor to emphasize the significance between items, such as a phone book and a photograph of a child, or an apple and a cell phone. Dick asked what we would give to have just 30 more seconds with a loved one. Dick left the listeners with the thought that we should all consider what 10 items we would put in our box if we had to carry the box for 3 days, without food and water. Dick spoke for 7:41 minutes.
Doug Goodman, served as General Evaluator. Tony Gutierrez evaluated Norma’s speech. Jim Tucker evaluated Jude’s speech. Matt Greenbergs evaluated Dick’s speech. Jose De la Torre was the Timer. Evaluations took 8:30 minutes.
Norma Toothman was awarded the Best Speaker. Tony Gutierrez was awarded the Best Evaluator. Jude Awililika was awarded his Half CTM ribbon. Stephen Jaworski was awarded his CTM badge. The Induction & Awards Ceremony was not held due to time constraints.
Announcements:
Membership Dues are due October 1. The semi-annual dues are increasing to $35. Please pay Tony.
The area Table Topics Contest and Humorous Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 3-5pm at Solar Turbines on Ruffin Road. Please join us in cheering on Stephen and Matt. See the attached flier for more information.
Dexter, our canine member who quietly participates in our meetings from under the table, is selling calendars for $10 to benefit the CTS. If you would like to buy one of these calendars, please see Doug Goodman.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm.
Sincerely submitted,
Rhonda Walthall, Secretary
Theme: Best Laid Plans
WOW: Aspiration– a strong wish, hope, or ambition
The September 7, 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:05pm by the VP of Education, Darcy Konold.
With 14 members and 4 first-time guests in attendance, the September 7 Century Toastmasters meeting was a great success!
Toastmaster, Byron Shovlain, was introduced to the podium and briefly spoke about the theme and the WOW. A round of introductions followed, which took 5:55 minutes.
Treasurer, Tony Gutierrez, presented an Educational Moment regarding the role of the Evaluator. Tony announced that an Evaluator’s workshop is planned for September and the date will be announced at a later time. Tony emphasized that as an Evaluator, we need to help the speaker to know how far he or she has progressed and what speaking skills could still be improved. Tony recommended that Evaluators arrive early and talk to the speakers to learn what their speech will be about and what areas the speaker is looking to improve. During the speech, the Evaluator should take notes and then provide an evaluation that begins and ends on a positive note. Tony also recommended that the Evaluators talk to the speakers afterwards to make certain that they feel good about their accomplishment. Tony spoke for 4:17 minutes.
Norma Toothman presented her CTM-1 speech. The title of Norma’s speech was “My Three Passions”. Norma did an excellent job with her Icebreaker speech in introducing her personal passions in life: 1) her 3 children, 2) people, and 3) politics. Norma spoke about her daughters Brooke (an aspiring Toastmaster and Politician), Giselle (a high-achieving GATE student), and Arthur (Navy bound in June). Norma spoke of her passion for seeing people’s reactions to life and how helping people helps her to become a more humble and better person. Norma also expressed how she feels the need to be a part of something greater, which is why she is involved in politics and various committees. Norma spoke for 6:40 minutes.
Jude Awililika, presented his CTM-5 speech. The title of Jude’s speech was “Lessons Learned in Project Management”. Jude related his lessons learned when volunteered to manage a project that turned out to be more than he had been lead to believe. Jude’s top lessons learned were: 1) make sure the accounts are ready and that the money is really there, 2) you may not always have enough time to explain what you need, 3) don’t call people if you need an immediate response – just show up at their door, 4) your equipment may not be ready when you need it even if you were promised that it would be, and 5) do not believe anything you are told without checking it over and over again. Jude spoke for 8:21minutes.
Past President, Dick Larkin, presented his ATMS-3 speech titled “Prioritize Your Life in 30 Seconds”. Dick gave us wake-up call speech regarding our priorities. Dick walked around the room carrying a box, asking the members what they would put in their box if they only had 30 seconds to decide. Dick used humor to emphasize the significance between items, such as a phone book and a photograph of a child, or an apple and a cell phone. Dick asked what we would give to have just 30 more seconds with a loved one. Dick left the listeners with the thought that we should all consider what 10 items we would put in our box if we had to carry the box for 3 days, without food and water. Dick spoke for 7:41 minutes.
Doug Goodman, served as General Evaluator. Tony Gutierrez evaluated Norma’s speech. Jim Tucker evaluated Jude’s speech. Matt Greenbergs evaluated Dick’s speech. Jose De la Torre was the Timer. Evaluations took 8:30 minutes.
Norma Toothman was awarded the Best Speaker. Tony Gutierrez was awarded the Best Evaluator. Jude Awililika was awarded his Half CTM ribbon. Stephen Jaworski was awarded his CTM badge. The Induction & Awards Ceremony was not held due to time constraints.
Announcements:
Membership Dues are due October 1. The semi-annual dues are increasing to $35. Please pay Tony.
The area Table Topics Contest and Humorous Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 3-5pm at Solar Turbines on Ruffin Road. Please join us in cheering on Stephen and Matt. See the attached flier for more information.
Dexter, our canine member who quietly participates in our meetings from under the table, is selling calendars for $10 to benefit the CTS. If you would like to buy one of these calendars, please see Doug Goodman.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm.
Sincerely submitted,
Rhonda Walthall, Secretary
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