TM Wednesday March 8, 2006

Century Toastmasters Club #9273

Wednesday, March 8, 2006

Minutes

The meeting was called by the Sergeant at Arms, Alfred, at 12:05, and was attended by nineteen 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, Fabio, Florence Huang, Natalie Williams, Frida Vissuet, Paul Pitt, Joe Stewart, Juan Estrada, Jesse, and Teresa Simon.

12:05 Sergeant at Arms Alfred Balagtas led the pledge of allegiance.

12:06 Alfred introduced the VP of Education Rhonda Walthall.

12:07 Rhonda welcomed the Toastmaster of the Day, Stephen Jaworski.

12:08 Stephen greeted the audience, and commented on worldwide news. The Toastmaster introduced the theme of the day ("An the winner is",) and WOW. ("Abstinence - The trait of being difficult to handle or overcome; stubbornness. Stephen welcomed guests and new guests. He invited everybody to introduce themselves using the WOW, which was well used during the introductions.

12:25 Stephen welcomed to the lectern Frida Vissuet.

12:26 Frida shared an educational moment with the audience about small family business, and how TM has helped her in making business.

12:30 Toastmaster introduced Jim Tucker as the spontaneous speaker of the day. Jim's presentation unlighted the audience with the topic "A Coincidence."

12:40 Stephen welcomed to the lectern the Table of Topic Master, Rhonda Walthall.

12:40 Rhonda Walthall invited members and guests to share their experiences using the theme of the day:

Paul - He never wins. He told an Irish Joke.

Molly - Her movie picks: Crash, Munich and Brokeback Mountain.

Jesse - She talked about Memoirs of a Geisha.

Fabio - In the soccer game the winner wins a trophy. He believes in awards.

Alfred - The winners continually try and do not give up, even though they failed.

12:50 Stephen introduced the General Evaluator of the Day, Jose de la Torre.

12:52 Jose called his team of evaluators:

Florence evaluated Jim Tucker.

Doug Goodman was the Grammarian.

Fabio did the Timer's report.

12:54 Toastmaster announced that Molly won the TOT.

12:58 Jose announced that members are welcomed to help current officers in their positions.

13:03 Stephen announced the best evaluator, Florence.

13:04 Rhonda adjourned the meeting.

Secretary, Club 9273

Jose de la Torre