Meeting Minutes - July 11 2007

The meeting was called to order at 12:10pm and was attended by 13 members: Matt Greenbergs, Jose De la Torre, Darcy Konold, Elizabeth Lee, Jennifer Ebner, Don Wiggins, Rob Cross, Jessie Wang, Hannah Zhao, Fabio Bottalico, Lee Moran, Barbara Prevost-Nedd and Doug Goodman and two guests: David and Robin Hood.
· 12:10pm, President Matt Greenbergs led the Pledge of Allegiance, issued officer pins to VP of Membership Barbara Prevost-Nedd and Secretary Jennifer Ebner, issued CTM badge to Jose De la Torre, and introduced Toastmaster/Treasurer Jose De la Torre.
· 12:13pm, Jose welcomed guests and encouraged participation in the table topics contest and filled the open meeting roles. He introduced the word of the week (W.O.W.) and theme and asked for self introductions.

o Theme: Spontaneous Combustion
o W.O.W.: Catalyst – a person or thing acting as the stimulus in bringing about or hastening a result.

· There was no educational moment due to contest. Jose introduced contest Chief Judge, Darcy Konold.

· 12:25pm, Darcy explained the rules and judging of the contest. The contestant speaking order and table topic question were determined. Each contestant has 2 minutes to speak. Minimum 45 seconds and maximum 2 min. 15 sec. to respond to question to not be disqualified. 1 min. between contestants for judging. Doug Goodman served at contest Sergeant-at-arms. Darcy turned the meeting back over to Jose.

·12:32pm, Jose started the contest. Table topics question: “Name three of your favorite restaurants in San Diego and tell us why they are you favorite.”
o Contestant #1, Fabio Bottalico: La China (5910 Santo Road, Tierrasanta), Mexican restaurant, Bronx Pizza (111 Washington St, Hillcrest)
o Contestant #2, Jennifer Ebner: Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Bucca di Beppo, Thai restaurant
o Contestant #3, Barbara Prevost-Nedd: Island Spice Jamaican restaurant (2820 Market St, San Diego), Fish Market, Rubios
o Contestant #4, Lee Moran: La Salsa, Old Town Mexican Café, and Ostera (904 5th Ave, Gaslamp)
o Contestant #5, Matt Greenbergs: Taco Bell, Buca di Beppo, Ichiban sushi

• 12:50pm, contest ended, judges scored contests based on speech development, effectiveness, physical, voice, and language, and then ranked the first, second, and third place contestants. Ballot submitted to Chief Judge, Darcy.

•12:55pm, Jesse Wang provided the timer’s report.

•12:59pm, Table Topics Contest winners announced. Winner to attend the area table topics contest on August 25th, 2007:
o Runner-up: Matt Greenbergs
o Winner: Jennifer Ebner

• Guests were asked to provide feedback on the meeting. Robin Hood commented that it was a good experience and is looking forward to learning more about Toastmasters. David seconded Bronx Pizza as being one of his favorite San Diego restaurants.

• 1:03pm, Matt read club mission statement and adjourned the meeting.

Submitted by Club Secretary, Jennifer Ebner, Century Toastmasters 9273

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