Meeting Minutes - November 28, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 12:07pm and was attended by 8 members: Matt Greenbergs, Jennifer Ebner, Brenda Gettig, Jackie Lyons, Rob Cross, Don Wiggins, Rhonda Walthall, Barbara Nedd, and 1 guest: David
• Secretary Jennifer Ebner filled in as Sergeant-at-Arms and led the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced President Matt Greenbergs.
• Matt called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone, and introduced VP of Education Brenda Gettig as Toastmaster.
• Brenda welcomed members and guest and ensured all the meeting roles were filled. She led introductions by using the word of the week (W.O.W) and theme talking about the copse at Torrey Pines. Everyone spoke about what drives them.
O Theme: It’s a Wonderful Life
O W.O.W.: Extant, adj: still existing; not destroyed, lost, or extinct.
• VP of Membership Barbara Nedd led new member inductions. The existing members motioned to induct the new members into club. Jackie Lyons and Rob Cross recited the new member pledge and were given Toastmaster pins.
• The Educational Moment was on the club officer roles for the upcoming nominations and elections.
O Matt Greenbergs spoke about the President’s role in ensuring the meetings start and end on time, creating agenda for officer meetings, and ensuring officers complete goals.
O Brenda Gettig spoke on the VP of Education role in planning the meeting themes, word of the week, and creating the weekly agendas. The VP of Education also schedules special events and tracks progress of the member’s speeches.
O Barbara Nedd talked about the VP of Membership and completing new member applications and renewals and encouraging new members to attend and experienced members to become mentors.
O Rhonda Walthall spoke about the VP of Public Relations who represents the club externally, manages the website and notifies members of special events.
O Jennifer Ebner spoke about the Secretary role in taking minutes and distributing weekly and posting on the website. Also taking minutes for the monthly officer meetings.
O Jose de la Torre spoke about the Treasurer’s role in completing reimbursements, managing the dues, the club account, and tracking ledger balances.
O Jennifer Ebner spoke about the Sergeant-at-Arms for Ferdonya Henderson. This position entails setting up the meeting room, ordering supplies, starting the meeting, and greeting members and guests.
• Rob Cross led Table Topics. Jackie Lyons spoke about traveling to Tuscany taking cooking classes. David spoke about playing football with friends and that LT is his favorite player.
• Brenda introduced Don Wiggins as the General Evaluator. Don led his team of evaluators:
O Rhonda Walthall provided the Grammarian/Ah counter’s and Timer’s report
O Don provided an overview of the meeting and recommended that the officers encourage activism and engagement.
• The "Best of" awards were presented by Brenda:
O Best Table Topics: David
O Best Evaluator: Don Wiggins
• Brenda asked David his feedback on the meeting and said he enjoyed attending.
• Announcements:
O Club Holiday party on December 19th.
O Area 5 Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2008. Club contests will need to be held early next year.
• Matt adjourned the meeting at 1:05pm.
Submitted by Club Secretary, Jennifer Ebner, Century Toastmasters #9273
Visit our website at http://www.centurytoastmasters.com for more information.
• Secretary Jennifer Ebner filled in as Sergeant-at-Arms and led the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced President Matt Greenbergs.
• Matt called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone, and introduced VP of Education Brenda Gettig as Toastmaster.
• Brenda welcomed members and guest and ensured all the meeting roles were filled. She led introductions by using the word of the week (W.O.W) and theme talking about the copse at Torrey Pines. Everyone spoke about what drives them.
O Theme: It’s a Wonderful Life
O W.O.W.: Extant, adj: still existing; not destroyed, lost, or extinct.
• VP of Membership Barbara Nedd led new member inductions. The existing members motioned to induct the new members into club. Jackie Lyons and Rob Cross recited the new member pledge and were given Toastmaster pins.
• The Educational Moment was on the club officer roles for the upcoming nominations and elections.
O Matt Greenbergs spoke about the President’s role in ensuring the meetings start and end on time, creating agenda for officer meetings, and ensuring officers complete goals.
O Brenda Gettig spoke on the VP of Education role in planning the meeting themes, word of the week, and creating the weekly agendas. The VP of Education also schedules special events and tracks progress of the member’s speeches.
O Barbara Nedd talked about the VP of Membership and completing new member applications and renewals and encouraging new members to attend and experienced members to become mentors.
O Rhonda Walthall spoke about the VP of Public Relations who represents the club externally, manages the website and notifies members of special events.
O Jennifer Ebner spoke about the Secretary role in taking minutes and distributing weekly and posting on the website. Also taking minutes for the monthly officer meetings.
O Jose de la Torre spoke about the Treasurer’s role in completing reimbursements, managing the dues, the club account, and tracking ledger balances.
O Jennifer Ebner spoke about the Sergeant-at-Arms for Ferdonya Henderson. This position entails setting up the meeting room, ordering supplies, starting the meeting, and greeting members and guests.
• Rob Cross led Table Topics. Jackie Lyons spoke about traveling to Tuscany taking cooking classes. David spoke about playing football with friends and that LT is his favorite player.
• Brenda introduced Don Wiggins as the General Evaluator. Don led his team of evaluators:
O Rhonda Walthall provided the Grammarian/Ah counter’s and Timer’s report
O Don provided an overview of the meeting and recommended that the officers encourage activism and engagement.
• The "Best of" awards were presented by Brenda:
O Best Table Topics: David
O Best Evaluator: Don Wiggins
• Brenda asked David his feedback on the meeting and said he enjoyed attending.
• Announcements:
O Club Holiday party on December 19th.
O Area 5 Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2008. Club contests will need to be held early next year.
• Matt adjourned the meeting at 1:05pm.
Submitted by Club Secretary, Jennifer Ebner, Century Toastmasters #9273
Visit our website at http://www.centurytoastmasters.com for more information.
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