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GET THE EDGE Toastmasters

Club #6651

 

Theme & Note:

Memorial Day

Best Table Topics, Speaker, and Evaluator in Bold.

Date & Location:

May 13, 2004

WTP Auditorium

 

 

 

 

  

Name

Title

Description

 

 

 

 

Call to Order:

Ed Linek

 

Started meeting on time.

Toastmaster

of the Day:

Raja Holavanahali

Diplomacy In Action

Diplomatic introductions and transitions, especially at end of emotional speech.

Word of the Day:

Merle Shuff

Diatribe

(1) Bitter and abusive speech or writing;

(2) Ironical or satirical criticism.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Table Topics Master:

Neil Graham

 

Questions provided by Raja. Great transition commentary by Neil.

    Question #1:

Kathy Fox

What is Your Favorite Book?

Da Vinci Code – Interesting historical journey, flowing words covered many topics subjectively.

    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.

    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.

    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.

 

 

 

 

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.

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.

Grammarian:

Merle Shuff

Pacing for Emphasis

Read unfamiliar terms more slowly. Add pauses to emphasize points.

Timer:

Joseph Belzile

Within Limits

Everyone within time limits.

 

 

 


 

Toastmasters Emblem

 

GET THE EDGE Toastmasters

Club #6651

 

Theme & Note:

Memorial Day

Best Table Topics, Speaker, and Evaluator in Bold.

Date & Location:

May 13, 2004

WTP Auditorium

 

 

 

 

  

Name

Title

Description

 

 

 

 

Business Meeting:

 

 

 

 

 

Raja Holavanahali

Elections

Elections are May 20th. Please volunteer or nominate officers.

  

Raja Holavanahali

Meeting Roles

Requested volunteers for roles in next two meetings.

 

 

 

 

Next Meeting:

May 27, 2004

 

 

    Toastmaster

    of the Day:

Ed Linek

 

 

    Word of the Day:

 

 

 

   Thought/Joke

    of the Day:

Mary Anne Wassenberg

 

 

    Table Topics

    Master:

Rosemary Hsu

 

 

    Speaker #1:

Katie Haley

 

 

    Speaker #2:

Andrew Margrave (Guest)

 

 

    Speaker #3:

 

 

 

    General   

    Evaluator:

Raja Holavanahali

 

 

    Evaluator #1:

 

 

 

    Evaluator #2:

Kathy Fox

 

 

    Evaluator #3:

 

 

 

    Grammarian:

 

 

 

    Timer: