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Theme & Note: |
Memorial Day |
Best Table Topics, Speaker, and Evaluator in
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Date & Location: |
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WTP Auditorium |
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Description |
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Call to Order: |
Ed Linek |
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Started meeting on time. |
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Toastmaster of the Day: |
Raja Holavanahali |
Diplomacy In Action |
Diplomatic introductions and transitions,
especially at end of emotional speech. |
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Word of the Day: |
Merle Shuff |
Diatribe |
(1) Bitter and abusive speech or writing; (2) Ironical or satirical criticism. |
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Speaker #1: |
Ed Linek |
In Memory of Harry |
Read poem and story describing reverence for
military dead; their loyalty to our country, and the privileges and
duties of patriotism. |
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Table Topics Master: |
Neil Graham |
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Questions provided by Raja. Great transition
commentary by Neil. |
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Question #1: |
Kathy Fox |
What is Your Favorite Book? |
Da Vinci Code – Interesting
historical journey, flowing words covered many topics subjectively. |
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Question #2: |
Mary Anne Wassenberg |
What is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to
You? |
Best is also worst. Due to mother starting
dialysis, I am getting to know her better – experiences, ideas, fears,
dreams. |
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Question #3: |
Joseph Belzile |
Will You Change Cars as
Gas Prices Rise? |
Need larger vehicle to
haul larger items. Waiting for 30 mpg hybrid SUVs to arrive in 2005. |
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Question #4: |
Merle Shuff |
What Do You Think of the 17-Year Cicadas? |
Remembers last time they were here. Should
enjoy short-term insects as part of nature, but don’t try to eat them. |
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General Evaluator: |
Kathy Fox |
Appropriate and Timely |
Great usage of Word of the Day. Appropriate
speech for time period. Flow of commentary between table topics was
especially good. |
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Evaluator #1: |
Merle Shuff |
Solemnity and Strength of Voice |
Solemn speech tone caught our interest. Good
voice reflection and projection. Raise head periodically for eye
contact during reading. |
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Grammarian: |
Merle Shuff |
Pacing for Emphasis |
Read unfamiliar terms more slowly. Add pauses
to emphasize points. |
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Timer: |
Joseph Belzile |
Within Limits |
Everyone within time limits. |
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GET THE
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#6651 |
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Theme & Note: |
Memorial Day |
Best Table Topics, Speaker, and Evaluator in
Bold. |
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Date & Location: |
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WTP Auditorium |
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Business Meeting: |
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Raja Holavanahali |
Elections |
Elections are May 20th. Please
volunteer or nominate officers. |
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Raja Holavanahali |
Meeting Roles |
Requested volunteers for roles in next two
meetings. |
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Next Meeting: |
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Toastmaster
of the Day: |
Ed Linek |
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Word of the Day: |
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Thought/Joke
of the Day: |
Mary Anne Wassenberg |
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Table Topics
Master: |
Rosemary Hsu |
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Speaker #1: |
Katie Haley |
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Speaker #2: |
Andrew Margrave (Guest) |
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General
Evaluator: |
Raja Holavanahali |
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Evaluator #2: |
Kathy Fox |
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