TM Minutes Wednesday March 15, 2006

Century Toastmasters Club #9273

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Minutes

The meeting was called by the Sergeant at Arms, Alfred, at 12:05, and was attended by twenty one members, guests and new guests, including: Rhonda Walthall, Alfred Balagtas, Matt Greenbergs, Jose de la Torre, Doug Goodman, Molly Frisbie, Hannah, Jim Tucker, Stephen Jaworski, Natalie Williams, Frida Vissuet, Joe Stewart, Jesse, Dick Larkin, James Jang, John Davis, Felipe Castro, Darcy Konold, Noel Ehlers, Don Wiggins, and Cathie Montie.

12:06 Sergeant at Arms Alfred Balagtas led the pledge of allegiance.

12:07 Alfred introduced the President Darcy Konold.

12:07 Darcy greeted the audience and welcomed the Toastmaster of the Day, Rhonda Walthall.

12:08 Rhonda greeted the audience. The Toastmaster introduced the theme of the day ("My Lucky Charm",) and WOW. ("Omen - A phenomenon or incident regarded as a prophetic sign. Rhonda welcomed guests and new guests. She invited everybody to introduce themselves using the them of the day and WOW, which were well used during the introductions.

12:22 Rhonda welcomed to the lectern Doug Goodman to present the education moment.

12:22 Doug Goodman educated the audience in how important are the following percentage in a public speech:

55% Body, 38% Voice and 7% Words

12:27 Toastmaster introduced the first scheduled speaker, Dick Larkin. Dick presented his ATMS #10. Dick's presentation enlightened the audience with the topic "The Power of Written Words."

12:38 Toastmaster introduced the second scheduled speaker, Don Wiggins. Don's speech was a very interesting topic about "The Super Energy Highway."

12:50 Rhonda announced that we are not having a TOT.

12:50 Rhonda introduced the General Evaluator of the Day, Jim Tucker.

12:51 Jim called his team of evaluators:

Joe Stewart evaluated Dick Larkin.

Frida Evaluated Don Wiggins.

Alfred was was the Grammarian.

Darcy did the Timer's report.

13:00 Toastmaster announced that Best Speaker is Dick Larkin, and Best Evaluator Alfred.

13:02 Announcements: March 18th, Saturday at 12:00 noon is the International Contest. AND, PAY TM DUES.

13:04 Darcy adjourned the meeting.

Secretary, Club 9273

Jose de la Torre