Summer Memories, Old or New — Meeting of May 21, 2011

We had a fun meeting! Highlights:
Raj tells of boyhood summers in India.
  • Dave E. opened the meeting on time and greeted everyone.
  • John led the meeting as emcee (“Toastmaster”) for the first time. Well done!
  • Raj gave his final presentation of the Speechcraft short course and graduated to become a regular Toastmasters member. Go Raj!
  • Nicole regaled us with questions for impromptu speaking practice on the high gas prices we will contend with this summer. She challenged each of us to combat gas and mileage myths.
  • Joel practiced vocal variety setting out the pros and cons of transgenic organisms (aka GMO’s). Who knew?
  • Ben broke into public speaking with his first speech, the Ice Breaker. Congratulations, Ben!
  • David B., visiting for the second time, decided to join the club! Welcome David!
John leads as Toastmaster (emcee)



 

DETAILED AGENDA:
Time
Role
Activity
Member
8:00
President
Open Meeting · Welcome Guests · Introduction of Toastmaster
Dave E.
8:04
Toastmaster
Thematic Comments · Introduce Key Roles
John N.
Word of the Day/Ah Counter
Ray R. / David B.
Timer
Introduce Speaker #1
8:09
Speaker #1
Title: Summer Holidays
Speech #3 from the Speechcraft manual (Be in Earnest)
Raj N.
Toastmaster
Introduce speaker #2
8:16
Speaker #2

Title: The Fuss about Genetically Modified (or transgenic) Organisms.

Speech #6 from the Competent Communication manual (Vocal Variety).
Joel H.
Toastmaster

Comment writing (2 minutes)

8:25
Speaker #3

Title: World traveler: Yes, Public Speaker? Well, let’s give it a shot.

Speech #1 from CC manual (Ice Breaker) .
Ben O.
Toastmaster
Comment writing (2 minutes) · Introduce TT Master
8:33
Table Topics Master
Explain & conduct Table Topics
Nicole B.
8:38
Toastmaster
Vote for best Table Topic · Explain Evaluation Session · Introduce Evaluators
8:42
Evaluator #1
Evaluate Raj’s speech
Dave E.
8:45
Evaluator #2
Evaluate Joel’s speech
Diane B.
8:48
Evaluator #3
Evaluate Ben’s speech
Ray R.
8:51
Toastmaster
Introduce the General Evaluator
8:52
GE
Feedback on evaluations and the meeting as a whole
Scott C.
8:56
Toastmaster
Final Thematic Comments · Return to President
8:57
President
Business Items · Awards · Guest Comments · Announcements
Dave E.
9:05
President
Adjourn Meeting
Dave E.
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