Meeting Minutes - December 5, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 12:05pm and was attended by 9 members: Matt Greenbergs, Jennifer Ebner, Rhonda Walthall, Hannah Zhao, Brenda Gettig, Byron Shovlain, Jackie Lyons, Jose de la Torre, Don Wiggins.
• VP of Education Brenda Gettig led the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced President Matt Greenbergs.
• Matt called the meeting to order and started the officer nominations for the January-June 2008 term. The nominations are as follows:
Sergeant-at-Arms: Rhonda Walthall; Byron Shovlain
Treasurer: Jose de la Torre
Secretary: Ferdonya Henderson
VP Public Relations: Rhonda Walthall
VP Membership: Jennifer Ebner
VP Education: Brenda Gettig
President: Matt Greenbergs
• Matt started the speaker portion of the meeting and introduced the scheduled speakers:
O Speaker #1, Area 5 Governor, Rhonda Walthall presented her ALB-1 from the Leadership Excellence Series. Matt gave her introduction on leadership talking about how effective leaders: 1) give clear directions through mission, values, and plans; 2) collaborate through teambuilding; and 3) motivate achievement. Rhonda gave her prepared PowerPoint presentation using the March of the Penguins as a theme and speaking about how visions generate purpose and meaning. Organizations need both a Vision and Mission statement. Visions are clear, challenging, people-orientated, and inspiring.
O Speaker #2, Jennifer Ebner gave her CC-6 speech with the purpose of vocal variety titled "I Have a Vision." She brought in her vision board which incorporates surrounding yourself with images and words of what you desire and envision for the future. She spoke about her visions involving love, health, financial well-being, travel, and entertainment.
• Don Wiggins led Table Topics. Don asked participants to play the role of a movie critic and give a review on a movie. Jose de la Torre was asked to speak on "No Country for Old Men" and spoke on the movie "Grumpy Old Men." Jackie Lyons was asked to review "Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead" and chose to speak on "The Devil Wears Prada" instead.
• Matt introduced Jose de la Torre as the General Evaluator. Jose led his team of evaluators:
O Byron Shovlain evaluated Rhonda’s speech
O Brenda Gettig evaluated Jennifer’s speech
O Jackie Lyons provided the Grammarian/Ah counter’s report
O Byron Shovlain provided the Timer’s report
• The "Best of" awards were presented by Matt:
O Best Speaker: Jennifer Ebner
O Best Table Topics: Jose de la Torre
O Best Evaluator: Brenda Gettig
• Announcements:
O Club Holiday party on December 19th. Potluck and White Elephant gift exchange.
O Early bird Officer training on December 6th and 15th and regular training starting January 26th.
O Rhonda Walthall is leading demo meeting on January 22nd and asked for volunteers to attend. Don Wiggins volunteered himself and Jim Tucker to attend. Jennifer Ebner volunteered also.
O Area 5 Speech Contest on March 1st, 2008.
• Matt adjourned the meeting at 1:03pm.
Submitted by Club Secretary, Jennifer Ebner, Century Toastmasters #9273 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Visit our website at http://www.centurytoastmasters.com for more information.
• VP of Education Brenda Gettig led the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced President Matt Greenbergs.
• Matt called the meeting to order and started the officer nominations for the January-June 2008 term. The nominations are as follows:
Sergeant-at-Arms: Rhonda Walthall; Byron Shovlain
Treasurer: Jose de la Torre
Secretary: Ferdonya Henderson
VP Public Relations: Rhonda Walthall
VP Membership: Jennifer Ebner
VP Education: Brenda Gettig
President: Matt Greenbergs
• Matt started the speaker portion of the meeting and introduced the scheduled speakers:
O Speaker #1, Area 5 Governor, Rhonda Walthall presented her ALB-1 from the Leadership Excellence Series. Matt gave her introduction on leadership talking about how effective leaders: 1) give clear directions through mission, values, and plans; 2) collaborate through teambuilding; and 3) motivate achievement. Rhonda gave her prepared PowerPoint presentation using the March of the Penguins as a theme and speaking about how visions generate purpose and meaning. Organizations need both a Vision and Mission statement. Visions are clear, challenging, people-orientated, and inspiring.
O Speaker #2, Jennifer Ebner gave her CC-6 speech with the purpose of vocal variety titled "I Have a Vision." She brought in her vision board which incorporates surrounding yourself with images and words of what you desire and envision for the future. She spoke about her visions involving love, health, financial well-being, travel, and entertainment.
• Don Wiggins led Table Topics. Don asked participants to play the role of a movie critic and give a review on a movie. Jose de la Torre was asked to speak on "No Country for Old Men" and spoke on the movie "Grumpy Old Men." Jackie Lyons was asked to review "Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead" and chose to speak on "The Devil Wears Prada" instead.
• Matt introduced Jose de la Torre as the General Evaluator. Jose led his team of evaluators:
O Byron Shovlain evaluated Rhonda’s speech
O Brenda Gettig evaluated Jennifer’s speech
O Jackie Lyons provided the Grammarian/Ah counter’s report
O Byron Shovlain provided the Timer’s report
• The "Best of" awards were presented by Matt:
O Best Speaker: Jennifer Ebner
O Best Table Topics: Jose de la Torre
O Best Evaluator: Brenda Gettig
• Announcements:
O Club Holiday party on December 19th. Potluck and White Elephant gift exchange.
O Early bird Officer training on December 6th and 15th and regular training starting January 26th.
O Rhonda Walthall is leading demo meeting on January 22nd and asked for volunteers to attend. Don Wiggins volunteered himself and Jim Tucker to attend. Jennifer Ebner volunteered also.
O Area 5 Speech Contest on March 1st, 2008.
• Matt adjourned the meeting at 1:03pm.
Submitted by Club Secretary, Jennifer Ebner, Century Toastmasters #9273 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Visit our website at http://www.centurytoastmasters.com for more information.
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