Byron doing an evaluation of Darcy's speech
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12:14 PM
Friday, August 26, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Meeting Agenda Augsut 31, 2005
CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, You CAN“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, August 31, 2005 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120C
Theme: Sunrise-Sunset
WOW: Radiant – shining brightly; beaming; coming from a source in rays;
12:05 CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE Matt Greenbergs
OPEN MEETING Joe Stewart
12:07 TOASTMASTER Darcy Konold
12:09 SELF-INTRODUCTIONS All
12:15 EDUCATIONAL MOMENT Cher Vargas
12:18 SPEAKER #1 Joe Mascorro CTM-1
12:26 SPEAKER #1 Tony Gutierrez
12:34 SPEAKER #1 Allison Converse CTM-7
12:42 TABLE TOPICS Molly Frisbie
12:47 GENERAL EVALUATOR Matt Greenbergs
EVALUATOR #1 Stephen Jaworski
EVALUATOR #2 Tania Fragomeno
EVALUATOR #3 Open
GRAMMARIAN/ AH COUNTER Open
TIMER Open
12:07 TOASTMASTER – PRESENT AWARDS Darcy Konold
12:58 BUSINESS WRAP UP Joe Stewart
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE – September 7, Building 4, Room 4120C
Toastmaster: Byron Shovlain Table Topics: Open
Educational Moment: Open General Evaluator: Molly Frisbie
Speaker #1: Norma Toothman CTM1 Evaluator #1: Cher Vargas
Speaker #2: Jude Awiyilika CTM5 Evaluator #2 Open
Speaker #3: Dick Larkin ATMS3 Evaluator #3: OpenTimer: Jose De la Torre Grammarian/Ah Counter: OpenVisit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, You CAN“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, August 31, 2005 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120C
Theme: Sunrise-Sunset
WOW: Radiant – shining brightly; beaming; coming from a source in rays;
12:05 CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE Matt Greenbergs
OPEN MEETING Joe Stewart
12:07 TOASTMASTER Darcy Konold
12:09 SELF-INTRODUCTIONS All
12:15 EDUCATIONAL MOMENT Cher Vargas
12:18 SPEAKER #1 Joe Mascorro CTM-1
12:26 SPEAKER #1 Tony Gutierrez
12:34 SPEAKER #1 Allison Converse CTM-7
12:42 TABLE TOPICS Molly Frisbie
12:47 GENERAL EVALUATOR Matt Greenbergs
EVALUATOR #1 Stephen Jaworski
EVALUATOR #2 Tania Fragomeno
EVALUATOR #3 Open
GRAMMARIAN/ AH COUNTER Open
TIMER Open
12:07 TOASTMASTER – PRESENT AWARDS Darcy Konold
12:58 BUSINESS WRAP UP Joe Stewart
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE – September 7, Building 4, Room 4120C
Toastmaster: Byron Shovlain Table Topics: Open
Educational Moment: Open General Evaluator: Molly Frisbie
Speaker #1: Norma Toothman CTM1 Evaluator #1: Cher Vargas
Speaker #2: Jude Awiyilika CTM5 Evaluator #2 Open
Speaker #3: Dick Larkin ATMS3 Evaluator #3: OpenTimer: Jose De la Torre Grammarian/Ah Counter: OpenVisit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
posted by Rhonda Walthall at
8:02 AM
August 24 Meeting Minutes
Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 8-24-05
Theme: Under the Sea
WOW: SCUBA – noun; an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
- verb; an underwater swimming activity
The August 24 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:05pm by the Sergeant-At-Arms, Hannah Zhao.
If you were not one of 21 people in attendance at the August 24 Century Toastmasters meeting, you missed a great meeting!
VP of Education, Darcy Konold, started the meeting by speaking about her SCUBA experiences. She asked each of the attendees to introduce themselves and to speak about any SCUBA diving experiences they had had. Self-introductions took 9:13 minutes.
Toastmaster Dick Larkin was introduced to the podium. Dick spoke for 3:13 minutes regarding his recent experience at a conference in which he had the confidence to approach strangers and begin a conversation. Dick credited Toastmasters for his confidence and his ability to connect to people.
Hannah Zhao presented an Educational Moment regarding the role of the Timer. Hannah emphasized that we all have deadlines and that it is important to the success of the Toastmasters meetings that we meet the timing deadlines. Hannah explained the three key functions of the Timer: 1) at each meeting, explain what each timing signal means, 2) accurately time and signal the speakers, and 3) give a final report regarding the timing for each of the meeting participants. Hannah spoke for 2:14 minutes.
Darcy Konold presented her ATMS-7 speech, focusing on interpretative reading. The title of Darcy’s speech was “Molly’s Paper”. Darcy read a charming story she co-wrote with a colleague. The story focused on a little girl named Molly who lived by her grandmother’s words “What is written down gets done.” Darcy spoke for 12:51 minutes.
Jim Tucker, presented his CTM-10 speech, focusing on inspiration. The title of Jim’s speech was “Live”. Jim portrayed Fear as the outlaw that shoots the Toastmaster-To-Be. Sadly, the Toastmaster-To-Be falls dead from Fear’s 3 bullets: 1) the procrastination bullet, 2) the stagnation bullet, and 3) the justification bullet. Jim emphasized that the death of the Toastmaster-To-Be could have been prevented if the Toastmaster-To-Be had been wearing a bullet-proof vest and lived by the 3 S’s: Start, Share, and Stay. Jim turned the meeting back to the Sheriff Toastmaster after 10:50 minutes.
Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, served as General Evaluator. Byron Shovlain evaluated Darcy’s speech. Doug Goodman evaluated Jim’s speech. Jose De la Torre was the Grammarian/Ah Counter, and Jude Awiyilika was the Timer. Evaluations took 7:00 minutes.
Jim Tucker was awarded the Best Speaker. Doug Goodman was awarded the Best Evaluator.
Dexter, our canine member who enjoys our Toastmaster 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 1:00pmVisit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
Theme: Under the Sea
WOW: SCUBA – noun; an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
- verb; an underwater swimming activity
The August 24 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:05pm by the Sergeant-At-Arms, Hannah Zhao.
If you were not one of 21 people in attendance at the August 24 Century Toastmasters meeting, you missed a great meeting!
VP of Education, Darcy Konold, started the meeting by speaking about her SCUBA experiences. She asked each of the attendees to introduce themselves and to speak about any SCUBA diving experiences they had had. Self-introductions took 9:13 minutes.
Toastmaster Dick Larkin was introduced to the podium. Dick spoke for 3:13 minutes regarding his recent experience at a conference in which he had the confidence to approach strangers and begin a conversation. Dick credited Toastmasters for his confidence and his ability to connect to people.
Hannah Zhao presented an Educational Moment regarding the role of the Timer. Hannah emphasized that we all have deadlines and that it is important to the success of the Toastmasters meetings that we meet the timing deadlines. Hannah explained the three key functions of the Timer: 1) at each meeting, explain what each timing signal means, 2) accurately time and signal the speakers, and 3) give a final report regarding the timing for each of the meeting participants. Hannah spoke for 2:14 minutes.
Darcy Konold presented her ATMS-7 speech, focusing on interpretative reading. The title of Darcy’s speech was “Molly’s Paper”. Darcy read a charming story she co-wrote with a colleague. The story focused on a little girl named Molly who lived by her grandmother’s words “What is written down gets done.” Darcy spoke for 12:51 minutes.
Jim Tucker, presented his CTM-10 speech, focusing on inspiration. The title of Jim’s speech was “Live”. Jim portrayed Fear as the outlaw that shoots the Toastmaster-To-Be. Sadly, the Toastmaster-To-Be falls dead from Fear’s 3 bullets: 1) the procrastination bullet, 2) the stagnation bullet, and 3) the justification bullet. Jim emphasized that the death of the Toastmaster-To-Be could have been prevented if the Toastmaster-To-Be had been wearing a bullet-proof vest and lived by the 3 S’s: Start, Share, and Stay. Jim turned the meeting back to the Sheriff Toastmaster after 10:50 minutes.
Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, served as General Evaluator. Byron Shovlain evaluated Darcy’s speech. Doug Goodman evaluated Jim’s speech. Jose De la Torre was the Grammarian/Ah Counter, and Jude Awiyilika was the Timer. Evaluations took 7:00 minutes.
Jim Tucker was awarded the Best Speaker. Doug Goodman was awarded the Best Evaluator.
Dexter, our canine member who enjoys our Toastmaster 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 1:00pmVisit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
posted by Rhonda Walthall at
8:02 AM
August 24 Meeting Agenda
CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, You CAN“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, August 24, 2005 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120C
Theme: Under the Sea
WOW: SCUBA – noun; an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
- verb; an underwater swimming activity
12:05 CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE Hannah Zhao
OPEN MEETING Darcy Konold
12:07 TOASTMASTER Dick Larkin
12:09 SELF-INTRODUCTIONS All
12:15 EDUCATIONAL MOMENT Hannah Zhao
12:18 SPEAKER #1 Darcy Konold ATMS-7
12:26 SPEAKER #1 Jim Tucker CTM-10
12:34 SPEAKER #1 Open
12:42 TABLE TOPICS Molly Frisbie
12:47 GENERAL EVALUATOR Rhonda Walthall
EVALUATOR #1 Byron Shovlain
EVALUATOR #2 Doug Goodman
EVALUATOR #3 Tony Gutierrez
GRAMMARIAN/ AH COUNTER Jose De la Torre
TIMER Open
12:07 TOASTMASTER – PRESENT AWARDS Dick Larkin
12:58 BUSINESS WRAP UP Darcy Konold
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE – Wednesday August 31, Building 4, Room 4120C
Toastmaster: Jim Tucker Table Topics: Rhonda Walthall
Educational Moment: Cher Vargas General Evaluator: Open
Speaker #1: Jose Mascorro CTM1 Evaluator #1: Stephen Jaworski
Speaker #2: Allison Converse CTM7 Evaluator #2 Open
Speaker #3: Tony Gutierrez ATMB1 Evaluator #3: Open
Timer: Open Grammarian/Ah Counter: Open
Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, You CAN“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, August 24, 2005 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120C
Theme: Under the Sea
WOW: SCUBA – noun; an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
- verb; an underwater swimming activity
12:05 CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE Hannah Zhao
OPEN MEETING Darcy Konold
12:07 TOASTMASTER Dick Larkin
12:09 SELF-INTRODUCTIONS All
12:15 EDUCATIONAL MOMENT Hannah Zhao
12:18 SPEAKER #1 Darcy Konold ATMS-7
12:26 SPEAKER #1 Jim Tucker CTM-10
12:34 SPEAKER #1 Open
12:42 TABLE TOPICS Molly Frisbie
12:47 GENERAL EVALUATOR Rhonda Walthall
EVALUATOR #1 Byron Shovlain
EVALUATOR #2 Doug Goodman
EVALUATOR #3 Tony Gutierrez
GRAMMARIAN/ AH COUNTER Jose De la Torre
TIMER Open
12:07 TOASTMASTER – PRESENT AWARDS Dick Larkin
12:58 BUSINESS WRAP UP Darcy Konold
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE – Wednesday August 31, Building 4, Room 4120C
Toastmaster: Jim Tucker Table Topics: Rhonda Walthall
Educational Moment: Cher Vargas General Evaluator: Open
Speaker #1: Jose Mascorro CTM1 Evaluator #1: Stephen Jaworski
Speaker #2: Allison Converse CTM7 Evaluator #2 Open
Speaker #3: Tony Gutierrez ATMB1 Evaluator #3: Open
Timer: Open Grammarian/Ah Counter: Open
Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
posted by Rhonda Walthall at
8:02 AM
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Joe Stewart (right) congratulating Stephen Jaworski on earning his CTM. He was also voted best speaker and received a standing ovation.
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4:09 PM
Jose discussing the importance of using solar energy and the many benefits to the environment.
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4:07 PM
Matt Greenbergs encouraging us to make guests feel at home. (We're doing a pretty good job.)
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4:06 PM
Matt Greenbergs talking about our club's climate. This is his first CL speech.
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4:05 PM
Stephen Jaworski using a photo of his parents to discuss his relationship with his father.
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4:05 PM
Meeting Minutes August 17, 2005
Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 8-17-05
Theme: The Great Outdoors
WOW: Nettle – to fret or sting; to irritate or vex; to excite sensations of uneasiness
The August 17 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:08pm by the Sergeant-At-Arms, Hannah Zhao.
Century Toastmasters had a fantastic meeting with 17 people in attendance, including two guests.
President, Joe Stewart, was called to the podium and read the Century Toastmasters Mission Statement.
Toastmaster Don Wiggins was introduced to the podium. Don spoke for 3:36 minutes about John Muir and the various books written by great outdoor enthusiast.
Vice President of Education, Darcy Konold, presented an Educational Moment regarding the role of the General Evaluator. Darcy emphasized the need to be prepared prior to the start of the meeting to ensure that all of Evaluators are prepared for their individual roles. Darcy spoke for 4:13 minutes.
Stephen Jaworski presented his CTM-10 speech, focusing on inspiration. The title of Stephen’s speech was “Snapshots of My Life”. Stephen shared moments from his youth when he was a basketball star and how he inspired himself to find the fire inside to succeed in athletics. Stephen passed around newspaper clippings and photos of himself from whitewater rafting and hiking. Stephen spoke about his spiritual orientation and the moment he awoke to life. Stephen inspired us all to look for our own fire and to look beyond the barriers and embrace life. Stephen spoke for 12:45 minutes.
VP of Public Relations, Matt Greenbergs, presented his CL-1 speech, focusing on inspiring the club members to “Create the Best Club Climate”. Matt highlighted how each member can set a good example for guests and other members by arriving early, offering to help, volunteering for committees, and being supportive. Matt also emphasized that we should roll out the welcome mat for guests by greeting them, talking to them, and inviting them to join the club. Matt concluded by reminding us to show members that we care by volunteering to be a mentor, being considerate, paying attention to the long-time members, giving excellent evaluations, recognizing achievements, and by fostering camaraderie. Matt spoke for 8:49 minutes.
Jose De la Torre, presented his CTM-3 speech, focusing on getting to the point. The title of Jose’s speech was “The Energy of Sunny San Diego”. Jose spoke about two types of solar energy: solar panels/cells and solar heating/lighting. Jose gave examples of how inexpensive and efficient solar energy is. Jose concluded by talking about the upcoming Solar Energy Week, Sep 25 – Oct 1. Free seminars and workshops will be offered. Jose spoke for 7:49 minutes.
President, Joe Stewart, served as General Evaluator. Molly Frisbie evaluated Stephen’s speech. Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, evaluated Matt’s speech. VP of Education, Darcy Konold, evaluated Jose’s speech. Frida Vissuet was the Grammarian/Ah Counter, and Dick Larkin was the Timer. Evaluations took 5:06 minutes.
Stephen Jaworski was awarded the Best Speaker. Molly Frisbie was awarded the Best Evaluator.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:08pm.
Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
Theme: The Great Outdoors
WOW: Nettle – to fret or sting; to irritate or vex; to excite sensations of uneasiness
The August 17 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:08pm by the Sergeant-At-Arms, Hannah Zhao.
Century Toastmasters had a fantastic meeting with 17 people in attendance, including two guests.
President, Joe Stewart, was called to the podium and read the Century Toastmasters Mission Statement.
Toastmaster Don Wiggins was introduced to the podium. Don spoke for 3:36 minutes about John Muir and the various books written by great outdoor enthusiast.
Vice President of Education, Darcy Konold, presented an Educational Moment regarding the role of the General Evaluator. Darcy emphasized the need to be prepared prior to the start of the meeting to ensure that all of Evaluators are prepared for their individual roles. Darcy spoke for 4:13 minutes.
Stephen Jaworski presented his CTM-10 speech, focusing on inspiration. The title of Stephen’s speech was “Snapshots of My Life”. Stephen shared moments from his youth when he was a basketball star and how he inspired himself to find the fire inside to succeed in athletics. Stephen passed around newspaper clippings and photos of himself from whitewater rafting and hiking. Stephen spoke about his spiritual orientation and the moment he awoke to life. Stephen inspired us all to look for our own fire and to look beyond the barriers and embrace life. Stephen spoke for 12:45 minutes.
VP of Public Relations, Matt Greenbergs, presented his CL-1 speech, focusing on inspiring the club members to “Create the Best Club Climate”. Matt highlighted how each member can set a good example for guests and other members by arriving early, offering to help, volunteering for committees, and being supportive. Matt also emphasized that we should roll out the welcome mat for guests by greeting them, talking to them, and inviting them to join the club. Matt concluded by reminding us to show members that we care by volunteering to be a mentor, being considerate, paying attention to the long-time members, giving excellent evaluations, recognizing achievements, and by fostering camaraderie. Matt spoke for 8:49 minutes.
Jose De la Torre, presented his CTM-3 speech, focusing on getting to the point. The title of Jose’s speech was “The Energy of Sunny San Diego”. Jose spoke about two types of solar energy: solar panels/cells and solar heating/lighting. Jose gave examples of how inexpensive and efficient solar energy is. Jose concluded by talking about the upcoming Solar Energy Week, Sep 25 – Oct 1. Free seminars and workshops will be offered. Jose spoke for 7:49 minutes.
President, Joe Stewart, served as General Evaluator. Molly Frisbie evaluated Stephen’s speech. Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, evaluated Matt’s speech. VP of Education, Darcy Konold, evaluated Jose’s speech. Frida Vissuet was the Grammarian/Ah Counter, and Dick Larkin was the Timer. Evaluations took 5:06 minutes.
Stephen Jaworski was awarded the Best Speaker. Molly Frisbie was awarded the Best Evaluator.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:08pm.
Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
posted by Rhonda Walthall at
1:22 PM
Friday, August 12, 2005
August 17 Agenda
CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, You CAN“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, August 17, 2005 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120C
Theme: The Great Outdoors
WOW: Nettle- to fret or sting; to irritate or vex; to excite sensations of uneasiness
12:05 CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE Hannah Zhao
OPEN MEETING Joe Stewart
12:07 TOASTMASTER Don Wiggins
12:09 SELF-INTRODUCTIONS All
12:15 EDUCATIONAL MOMENT Darcy Konold
12:18 SPEAKER #1 Stephen Jaworski CTM-10
12:26 SPEAKER #1 Matt Greenbergs CL-1
12:34 SPEAKER #1 Jose De la Torre CTM-3
12:42 TABLE TOPICS Hannah Zhao
12:47 GENERAL EVALUATOR Joe Stewart
EVALUATOR #1 Molly Frisbie
EVALUATOR #2 Rhonda Walthall
EVALUATOR #3 Darcy Konold
GRAMMARIAN/ AH COUNTER Open
TIMER Norma Toothman
12:07 TOASTMASTER – PRESENT AWARDS Don Wiggins
12:58 BUSINESS WRAP UP Joe Stewart
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE – Wednesday August 24, Building 4, Room 4120C
Toastmaster: Dick Larkin Table Topics: Molly Frisbie
Educational Moment: Don Wiggins General Evaluator: Rhonda Walthall
Speaker #1: Jimmie Webb Evaluator #1: Byron Shovlain
Speaker #2: Darcy Konold Evaluator #2 Open
Speaker #3: Open Evaluator #3: OpenTimer: Open Grammarian/Ah Counter: OpenVisit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, You CAN“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, August 17, 2005 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120C
Theme: The Great Outdoors
WOW: Nettle- to fret or sting; to irritate or vex; to excite sensations of uneasiness
12:05 CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE Hannah Zhao
OPEN MEETING Joe Stewart
12:07 TOASTMASTER Don Wiggins
12:09 SELF-INTRODUCTIONS All
12:15 EDUCATIONAL MOMENT Darcy Konold
12:18 SPEAKER #1 Stephen Jaworski CTM-10
12:26 SPEAKER #1 Matt Greenbergs CL-1
12:34 SPEAKER #1 Jose De la Torre CTM-3
12:42 TABLE TOPICS Hannah Zhao
12:47 GENERAL EVALUATOR Joe Stewart
EVALUATOR #1 Molly Frisbie
EVALUATOR #2 Rhonda Walthall
EVALUATOR #3 Darcy Konold
GRAMMARIAN/ AH COUNTER Open
TIMER Norma Toothman
12:07 TOASTMASTER – PRESENT AWARDS Don Wiggins
12:58 BUSINESS WRAP UP Joe Stewart
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE – Wednesday August 24, Building 4, Room 4120C
Toastmaster: Dick Larkin Table Topics: Molly Frisbie
Educational Moment: Don Wiggins General Evaluator: Rhonda Walthall
Speaker #1: Jimmie Webb Evaluator #1: Byron Shovlain
Speaker #2: Darcy Konold Evaluator #2 Open
Speaker #3: Open Evaluator #3: OpenTimer: Open Grammarian/Ah Counter: OpenVisit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
posted by Rhonda Walthall at
8:30 AM
August 10 Meeting Minutes
Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 8-10-05
Theme: Wit and Wisdom
WOW: Droll – amusing in an odd or wry way.
The August 10, 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:08pm by the Sergeant-At-Arms, Hannah Zhao.
Century Toastmasters had a great Humorous Speech Contest with 20 people in attendance, including 3 returning guests, and 2 first time attendees.
Stephen Jaworski was the Toastmaster. Stephen dazzled us with his wit and wisdom and a multitude of droll jokes. A brief round of introductions followed with each attendee saying whom their favorite comedian was. The Toastmaster’s welcome and self-introductions took 12 minutes.
President, Joe Stewart, presented an Educational Moment regarding the function of the Table Topics Master. Joe highlighted the purpose of the Table Topics program was to help people “speak on their feet.” Joe emphasized that the Table Topics Master should chose questions that are relevant to the theme and the W.O.W. and that the questions should inspire people to think, not put them on the spot.
Doug Goodman served as Chief Judge for the Humorous Speech Contest. Norma Toothman, was the Ballot Counter and Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, was the Timer. The two contestants were directed to speak for a minimum of 4.5 minutes and a maximum of 7.5 minutes.
Contestant #1: Hannah Zhao was introduced to the podium. Hannah’s speech was titled “When You Have a Two Year Old At Home.” Hannah entertained us with several humorous experiences of having a two-year daughter with a vocabulary of big words and strong negotiation skills. Hannah spoke for 6:57 minutes.
Contestant #2: Matt Greenbergs was introduced to the podium. Matt’s speech was titled “Greatest Kids”. Matt entertained us with humorous stories regarding his 4 children (7, 5, 3, and 1 years old) and their live-in friends “Not Me,” “I Don’t Know,” and “I Don’t Care.” Matt spoke for 7:05 minutes.
Both contestants did a great job and were rewarded with laughter! Each met the timing requirements and did an excellent job with the opening, body, and closing. Not too surprising, we had a tie! The secret Tie-Breaking Judge was consulted and Matt Greenbergs was declared the winner.
As the winner of the Humorous Speech Contest, Matt will compete at the Area Contest. If Matt is unable to fulfill his speaking engagement, Hannah will compete.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:57pm. Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
Theme: Wit and Wisdom
WOW: Droll – amusing in an odd or wry way.
The August 10, 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:08pm by the Sergeant-At-Arms, Hannah Zhao.
Century Toastmasters had a great Humorous Speech Contest with 20 people in attendance, including 3 returning guests, and 2 first time attendees.
Stephen Jaworski was the Toastmaster. Stephen dazzled us with his wit and wisdom and a multitude of droll jokes. A brief round of introductions followed with each attendee saying whom their favorite comedian was. The Toastmaster’s welcome and self-introductions took 12 minutes.
President, Joe Stewart, presented an Educational Moment regarding the function of the Table Topics Master. Joe highlighted the purpose of the Table Topics program was to help people “speak on their feet.” Joe emphasized that the Table Topics Master should chose questions that are relevant to the theme and the W.O.W. and that the questions should inspire people to think, not put them on the spot.
Doug Goodman served as Chief Judge for the Humorous Speech Contest. Norma Toothman, was the Ballot Counter and Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, was the Timer. The two contestants were directed to speak for a minimum of 4.5 minutes and a maximum of 7.5 minutes.
Contestant #1: Hannah Zhao was introduced to the podium. Hannah’s speech was titled “When You Have a Two Year Old At Home.” Hannah entertained us with several humorous experiences of having a two-year daughter with a vocabulary of big words and strong negotiation skills. Hannah spoke for 6:57 minutes.
Contestant #2: Matt Greenbergs was introduced to the podium. Matt’s speech was titled “Greatest Kids”. Matt entertained us with humorous stories regarding his 4 children (7, 5, 3, and 1 years old) and their live-in friends “Not Me,” “I Don’t Know,” and “I Don’t Care.” Matt spoke for 7:05 minutes.
Both contestants did a great job and were rewarded with laughter! Each met the timing requirements and did an excellent job with the opening, body, and closing. Not too surprising, we had a tie! The secret Tie-Breaking Judge was consulted and Matt Greenbergs was declared the winner.
As the winner of the Humorous Speech Contest, Matt will compete at the Area Contest. If Matt is unable to fulfill his speaking engagement, Hannah will compete.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:57pm. Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
posted by Rhonda Walthall at
8:30 AM
Monday, August 08, 2005
Meeting Agenda August 10, 2005
CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, You CAN“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, August 10, 2005 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120C
HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST
Theme: Wit and Wisdom
WOW: Droll – amusing in an odd or wry way
12:05 CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE Hannah Zhao
OPEN MEETING Joe Stewart
12:07 TOASTMASTER Stephen Jaworski
12:09 SELF-INTRODUCTIONS All
12:15 EDUCATIONAL MOMENT Joe Stewart
12:17 CHIEF JUDGE Arnold Ahyuen
CONTESTANT Hannah Zhao
CONTESTANT Matt Greenbergs
CONTESTANT Dick Larkin
12:49 TOASTMASTER – PRESENT AWARDS Stephen Jaworski
BALLOT COUNTER Norma Toothman
TIMER Rhonda Walthall
12:58 BUSINESS WRAP UP Joe Stewart
Note: There will be one minute of silence between each speaker for the judges to mark their ballots.
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OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE – Wednesday August 17, Building 4, Room 4120C
Toastmaster: Don Wiggins Table Topics: Hannah Zhao
Educational Moment: Darcy Konold General Evaluator: Joe Stewart
Speaker #1: Stephen Jaworski Evaluator #1: Molly Frisbie
Speaker #2: Matt Greenbergs Evaluator #2 Rhonda Walthall
Speaker #3: Jose De la Torre Evaluator #3: Darcy Konold
Timer: Norma Toothman Grammarian/Ah Counter: OpenVisit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, You CAN“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, August 10, 2005 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120C
HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST
Theme: Wit and Wisdom
WOW: Droll – amusing in an odd or wry way
12:05 CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE Hannah Zhao
OPEN MEETING Joe Stewart
12:07 TOASTMASTER Stephen Jaworski
12:09 SELF-INTRODUCTIONS All
12:15 EDUCATIONAL MOMENT Joe Stewart
12:17 CHIEF JUDGE Arnold Ahyuen
CONTESTANT Hannah Zhao
CONTESTANT Matt Greenbergs
CONTESTANT Dick Larkin
12:49 TOASTMASTER – PRESENT AWARDS Stephen Jaworski
BALLOT COUNTER Norma Toothman
TIMER Rhonda Walthall
12:58 BUSINESS WRAP UP Joe Stewart
Note: There will be one minute of silence between each speaker for the judges to mark their ballots.
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OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE – Wednesday August 17, Building 4, Room 4120C
Toastmaster: Don Wiggins Table Topics: Hannah Zhao
Educational Moment: Darcy Konold General Evaluator: Joe Stewart
Speaker #1: Stephen Jaworski Evaluator #1: Molly Frisbie
Speaker #2: Matt Greenbergs Evaluator #2 Rhonda Walthall
Speaker #3: Jose De la Torre Evaluator #3: Darcy Konold
Timer: Norma Toothman Grammarian/Ah Counter: OpenVisit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
posted by Rhonda Walthall at
7:55 AM
Friday, August 05, 2005
August 3 Meeting Minutes - Table Topics Contest-
Century Toastmasters Meeting Minutes 8-03-05
Theme: Spontaneous Combustion
WOW: Catalyst – a person or thing acting as the stimulus in bringing about or hastening a result.
The August 3, 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:11pm by the President, Joe Stewart.
Century Toastmasters had a great Table Topics Contest with 13 people in attendance, including 2 guests and 5 contestants.
President, Joe Stewart, was the Toastmaster. After a brief discussion regarding the Theme and the Word of the Week, Joe explained how the Table Topics Contest would proceed. Numbers were drawn from a basket to determine the speaking order. A brief round of introductions followed.
VP of Public Relations, Matt Greenbergs, presented an Educational Moment regarding the function of the Toastmaster. Matt highlighted the main duties of the Toastmaster prior to the meeting and during the meeting. Matt handed out a sheet describing the duties of the Toastmaster but added the following: smile and have fun, sign up again soon, and use the Word of the Week and the Theme.
Doug Goodman served as Chief Judge for the Table Topics Contest. Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, was the Ballot Counter and Jim Tucker was the Timer. The 5 contestants were escorted from the room by the Sergeant At Arms, Hannah Zhao. Each contestant was asked to speak for 1 – 2.5 minutes on the following topic:
Tell us about a person in history who has acted as a catalyst.
Contestant #1: Stephen Jaworski was escorted back into the room. Stephen chose Ronald Reagan as the historical figure who acted as a catalyst. Stephen highlighted the many changes that took place in California, in the US, and in the World while President Reagan was in office.
Contestant #2: Byron Shovlain was escorted back into the room. Byron chose Martin Luther King as the historical figure who acted as a catalyst. Byron emphasized the impact Reverend King had on the civil rights movement.
Contestant #3: Matt Greenbergs was escorted back into the room. Matt chose Johnny Bench as the historical figure who acted a catalyst. Matt described the impact the former catcher for the Cincinnati Reds had on baseball in terms of being a hero to children, a leader to his team, and his athletic ability and sportsmanship.
Contestant #4: Arnold Ahyuen was escorted back into the room. Arnold chose his wife as the historical figure who acted a catalyst. (We won’t tell his wife that he called her historical.) Arnold described the many ways she inspired him to turn his life around and to become the responsible, financially sound man that he is today.
Contestant #5: Dick Larkin was escorted back into the room. Dick chose George Washington as the historical figure who acted a catalyst. Dick highlighted the many ways that President Washington led our nation in fighting the British and in establishing the foundation for our constitution.
All contestants did a great job! Each met the timing requirements and did an excellent job with the opening, body, and closing.
The judges’ ballots were counted and the winners were:
First Place: Stephen Jaworski
Second Place: Dick Larkin
Third Place: Matt Greenbergs
As the winner of the Table Topics Contest, Stephen will compete at the Area Contest. If Stephen is unable to fulfill his speaking engagement, Dick will compete.
Your attendance is requested for the next week’s Humorous Speech Contest.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm. Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
Theme: Spontaneous Combustion
WOW: Catalyst – a person or thing acting as the stimulus in bringing about or hastening a result.
The August 3, 2005 meeting was called to order at 12:11pm by the President, Joe Stewart.
Century Toastmasters had a great Table Topics Contest with 13 people in attendance, including 2 guests and 5 contestants.
President, Joe Stewart, was the Toastmaster. After a brief discussion regarding the Theme and the Word of the Week, Joe explained how the Table Topics Contest would proceed. Numbers were drawn from a basket to determine the speaking order. A brief round of introductions followed.
VP of Public Relations, Matt Greenbergs, presented an Educational Moment regarding the function of the Toastmaster. Matt highlighted the main duties of the Toastmaster prior to the meeting and during the meeting. Matt handed out a sheet describing the duties of the Toastmaster but added the following: smile and have fun, sign up again soon, and use the Word of the Week and the Theme.
Doug Goodman served as Chief Judge for the Table Topics Contest. Secretary, Rhonda Walthall, was the Ballot Counter and Jim Tucker was the Timer. The 5 contestants were escorted from the room by the Sergeant At Arms, Hannah Zhao. Each contestant was asked to speak for 1 – 2.5 minutes on the following topic:
Tell us about a person in history who has acted as a catalyst.
Contestant #1: Stephen Jaworski was escorted back into the room. Stephen chose Ronald Reagan as the historical figure who acted as a catalyst. Stephen highlighted the many changes that took place in California, in the US, and in the World while President Reagan was in office.
Contestant #2: Byron Shovlain was escorted back into the room. Byron chose Martin Luther King as the historical figure who acted as a catalyst. Byron emphasized the impact Reverend King had on the civil rights movement.
Contestant #3: Matt Greenbergs was escorted back into the room. Matt chose Johnny Bench as the historical figure who acted a catalyst. Matt described the impact the former catcher for the Cincinnati Reds had on baseball in terms of being a hero to children, a leader to his team, and his athletic ability and sportsmanship.
Contestant #4: Arnold Ahyuen was escorted back into the room. Arnold chose his wife as the historical figure who acted a catalyst. (We won’t tell his wife that he called her historical.) Arnold described the many ways she inspired him to turn his life around and to become the responsible, financially sound man that he is today.
Contestant #5: Dick Larkin was escorted back into the room. Dick chose George Washington as the historical figure who acted a catalyst. Dick highlighted the many ways that President Washington led our nation in fighting the British and in establishing the foundation for our constitution.
All contestants did a great job! Each met the timing requirements and did an excellent job with the opening, body, and closing.
The judges’ ballots were counted and the winners were:
First Place: Stephen Jaworski
Second Place: Dick Larkin
Third Place: Matt Greenbergs
As the winner of the Table Topics Contest, Stephen will compete at the Area Contest. If Stephen is unable to fulfill his speaking engagement, Dick will compete.
Your attendance is requested for the next week’s Humorous Speech Contest.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm. Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
posted by Rhonda Walthall at
7:25 AM
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Matt Greenbergs leads an Educational Moment discussing the steps necessary to be a good Toastmasters. The most important is communication (followed closely by chocolate).
posted by Dick Larkin at
4:18 PM
