Meeting Minutes for Dec 21, 2005
CENTURY TOASTMASTERS MEETINGCLUB #9273Wednesday, December 21, 2005MINUTES
The meeting started on time and was attended by seventeen members and guests, including: Dick Larkin, Stephen Jaworski, Peter (guest), Matt Greenbergs, Darcy Konold, Hannah Zhao, Camille Balagtas, Madison Balagtas, Alfred Balagtas, Joe Stewart, Jose de la Torre, Dee Williams, Byron Shovlain, Frida Vissuet, Rhonda Walthall, Alan Landers, Doug Goodman, and Dexter.
Sergeant at Arms Elect Alfred Balagtas led the pledge of allegiance and introduced President Joe Stewart. Joe greeted the members and guests, and introduced this week’s Toastmaster, Rhonda Walthall.
Rhonda announced this week’s theme (“Christmas Around the World”) and the word of the week (“tradition”). Rhonda shared her favorite Christmas tradition: Santa Claus. Everyone in turn introduced themselves and explained what their favorite and/or least favorite holiday tradition was.
Rhonda introduced Dick Larkin who presented the Educational Moment. Dick presented an overview of the changes to the TI Educational Recognition System beginning in 2006. Dick handed out a summary of the changes, which includes a new manual on leadership and a leadership award, new titles for existing leadership awards, new titles for the Communication and Leadership program manual and the advanced Communication and Leadership program manual, new titles for the communication track awards, and a change to Distinguished Toastmaster award requirements.
Rhonda introduced the first scheduled speaker, Frida Vissuet. The title of Frida’s CTM-4 speech was “The Biggest Stretch of My Life”. Frida shared an entertaining story about the time she moved to Japan with her new husband in 1976. Once there, her husband worked long hours, leaving her alone with his parents. His parents did not speak Spanish and she did not speak Japanese. She felt separated from her family, very alone, and very hungry because she did not like the food. When she learned that she was pregnant, she became even more sensitive about her situation. She told her doctor that she wanted to have a natural birth and she wanted to teach natural birth practices using Yoga. Her doctor told her that he would let her teach if she could give birth we a smile on her face. She succeeded in giving birth with a smile and went on to teach natural birth practices to Japanese women. She learned to speak Japanese. She realized that her experiences in Japan allowed her to grow and now she adapts well to new and changing situations.
Rhonda introduced the second speaker, Doug Goodman. The title of Doug’s speech was “Where Have I Been for the Last Two Months?” Doug stated that he had been where the fish jump, the eagles fly, and the sun doesn’t always shine. Doug explained that he was at Blue Jay Farm in southeastern Missouri. Blue Jay Farm has been in Doug’s family for over 50 years. The farm was previously owned by a state government employee who was looking for a site for a state park in the 1920’s. The gentleman bought the farm for himself and established Blue Jay School Supplies. The farm evolved into a Bed & Breakfast resort and now includes rental cabins on a 7 acre, spring fed lake. The farm also includes Ash Cave and the sun does not shine in the cave. The catfish jump in the lake and the eagles sore overhead.
Dick Larkin returned to the lectern and presided as the Master of Ceremonies for the induction of the Club Officers for first term 2006.
General Evaluator Dee Williams took over and introduced her team of evaluators. Joe Stewart did an excellent job of evaluating Frida’s speech and Alan Landers did an excellent job evaluating Doug’s speech. Darcy Konold kept a very accurate account of our grammatical errors. Jose de la Torre provided a thorough and comprehensive timer’s report. Dee wrapped up the evaluation segment by commenting on the general flow of the meeting.
Rhonda presented the Best Speaker trophy to Frida and the Best Evaluator trophy to Alan Landers.
There will not be a meeting next week. Our next meeting will be on January 4, 2006.
May your holidays be safe and joyous! Best Wishes for the New Year.
Sincerely submitted,
Rhonda Walthall, Secretary
Century Toastmasters Club #9273
Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
The meeting started on time and was attended by seventeen members and guests, including: Dick Larkin, Stephen Jaworski, Peter (guest), Matt Greenbergs, Darcy Konold, Hannah Zhao, Camille Balagtas, Madison Balagtas, Alfred Balagtas, Joe Stewart, Jose de la Torre, Dee Williams, Byron Shovlain, Frida Vissuet, Rhonda Walthall, Alan Landers, Doug Goodman, and Dexter.
Sergeant at Arms Elect Alfred Balagtas led the pledge of allegiance and introduced President Joe Stewart. Joe greeted the members and guests, and introduced this week’s Toastmaster, Rhonda Walthall.
Rhonda announced this week’s theme (“Christmas Around the World”) and the word of the week (“tradition”). Rhonda shared her favorite Christmas tradition: Santa Claus. Everyone in turn introduced themselves and explained what their favorite and/or least favorite holiday tradition was.
Rhonda introduced Dick Larkin who presented the Educational Moment. Dick presented an overview of the changes to the TI Educational Recognition System beginning in 2006. Dick handed out a summary of the changes, which includes a new manual on leadership and a leadership award, new titles for existing leadership awards, new titles for the Communication and Leadership program manual and the advanced Communication and Leadership program manual, new titles for the communication track awards, and a change to Distinguished Toastmaster award requirements.
Rhonda introduced the first scheduled speaker, Frida Vissuet. The title of Frida’s CTM-4 speech was “The Biggest Stretch of My Life”. Frida shared an entertaining story about the time she moved to Japan with her new husband in 1976. Once there, her husband worked long hours, leaving her alone with his parents. His parents did not speak Spanish and she did not speak Japanese. She felt separated from her family, very alone, and very hungry because she did not like the food. When she learned that she was pregnant, she became even more sensitive about her situation. She told her doctor that she wanted to have a natural birth and she wanted to teach natural birth practices using Yoga. Her doctor told her that he would let her teach if she could give birth we a smile on her face. She succeeded in giving birth with a smile and went on to teach natural birth practices to Japanese women. She learned to speak Japanese. She realized that her experiences in Japan allowed her to grow and now she adapts well to new and changing situations.
Rhonda introduced the second speaker, Doug Goodman. The title of Doug’s speech was “Where Have I Been for the Last Two Months?” Doug stated that he had been where the fish jump, the eagles fly, and the sun doesn’t always shine. Doug explained that he was at Blue Jay Farm in southeastern Missouri. Blue Jay Farm has been in Doug’s family for over 50 years. The farm was previously owned by a state government employee who was looking for a site for a state park in the 1920’s. The gentleman bought the farm for himself and established Blue Jay School Supplies. The farm evolved into a Bed & Breakfast resort and now includes rental cabins on a 7 acre, spring fed lake. The farm also includes Ash Cave and the sun does not shine in the cave. The catfish jump in the lake and the eagles sore overhead.
Dick Larkin returned to the lectern and presided as the Master of Ceremonies for the induction of the Club Officers for first term 2006.
General Evaluator Dee Williams took over and introduced her team of evaluators. Joe Stewart did an excellent job of evaluating Frida’s speech and Alan Landers did an excellent job evaluating Doug’s speech. Darcy Konold kept a very accurate account of our grammatical errors. Jose de la Torre provided a thorough and comprehensive timer’s report. Dee wrapped up the evaluation segment by commenting on the general flow of the meeting.
Rhonda presented the Best Speaker trophy to Frida and the Best Evaluator trophy to Alan Landers.
There will not be a meeting next week. Our next meeting will be on January 4, 2006.
May your holidays be safe and joyous! Best Wishes for the New Year.
Sincerely submitted,
Rhonda Walthall, Secretary
Century Toastmasters Club #9273
Visit our website at
http://www.centurytoastmasters.com
for more information.
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