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GET THE
EDGE Toastmasters Club
#6651 |
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Theme & Note: |
Good Citizenship |
Best Table Topics, Speaker, and Evaluator in
Bold. |
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Date & Location: |
October 28, 2004 |
WTP Continental Room |
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Title |
Description |
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Call to Order: |
Merle Shuff |
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Went over agenda eliminations while waited
for Eileen. |
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Toastmaster of the Day: |
Eileen Murdock |
Importance of Citizenship |
Talked about why today’s theme is so
important. |
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Thought of the Day: |
Katie Hailey |
Meaning of Citizenship |
Summarized survey on meaning of citizenship:
security, responsibility, freedom, justice, leadership, and
participation. |
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Word of the Day: |
Merle Shuff |
Polemic |
Art of disputation or controversy. |
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Speaker #1: |
Sivakumar Natarajan |
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Has yearly reunion with friend who
enjoys roller coasters. Gave history of roller coasters from 15th
century |
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Joseph Belz |
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Table Topics Master: |
Merle Shuff |
Understanding Good Citizenship |
The responsibilities of citizenship are
important. Here are some questions to understand why. |
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Question #1: |
Stephen King |
Does Your Vote Truly Count? |
Can’t complain if don’t vote. Need to make a
difference by taking a stand. |
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Question #2: |
David Buckler |
Give Your Stump Speech on Men’s Ties. |
Ties portray a sense of leadership and
fashion. Wear a tie to be powerful. |
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Question #3: |
Laura
Williams |
Give
Opposing Stump Speech on Men’s Ties. |
Ties are
sexist and exclusionary, outmoded, and a hazard to blue-collar workers. |
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Question #4: |
James Rose |
What’s Your Plan for Voting? |
Rain or shine, he will make it to the polls.
State and local issues as important as national issues. |
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Question #5: |
David Buckler |
What Do Other Countries Think About |
Talked about impressions of colleagues with
Green Cards. They think it’s important for us all to think about the
issues and vote. |
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General Evaluator: |
Ayme Pointer |
Handouts Help |
Gave handouts on good evaluations. And
discussed them. |
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Evaluator #1: |
James Rose |
Work With Audience |
Expected talk on screaming at work. History
surprising. Good posture, vocal variety, and organization. Excellent
audience interest and participation. Should give personal story on why
he loves roller coasters. |
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Grammarian: |
Merle Shuff |
Good Grammar |
No grammar imperfections. Few Ums and Ahs. |
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Timer: |
Russell Anderson |
Timely Today |
Everyone within time limits. |
