At 1:02 p.m., Eva Stimson opened her first meeting as President of the Peace Speakers Toastmasters chapter. Shortly thereafter, Eric Darnell served as the invocation leader, reading a quotation on public speaking from William Jennings Bryant.
Eva led the Pledge of Allegiance, then asked for introductions from the two guests at the meeting. Return visitor Bethany Furkin is a reporter for the Presbyterian News Service. First-time visitor Suzie Coe interns with a business growth advisor in Louisville and will be attending college in Maryland in the fall.
During the business portion of the meeting, Eva noted that the June 17 minutes had been corrected from the draft emailed out earlier in the morning. Glenn made a motion to approve the updated minutes for the June 17, 2009 meeting. The motion was seconded and approved.
Eva announced that she has new officer guides for Toastmasters officers, and also noted that the next executive officers meeting will be held on July 28 from 1-2 p.m. She reminded those present that the next chapter meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on July 15. Since both she and Glenn Lewis, Immediate Past President, will not be able to attend the July 15 meeting, Vice President for Public Relations Perry Chang will serve as presiding officer over this upcoming meeting. Eva also mentioned that Secretary Joelle Anderson will be away during this meeting, and encouraged those who would be in attendance on July 15 to lend a hand in order to make the meeting run smoothly.
Eva announced that she has new officer guides for Toastmasters officers, and also noted that the next executive officers meeting will be held on July 28 from 1-2 p.m. She reminded those present that the next chapter meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on July 15. Since both she and Glenn Lewis, Immediate Past President, will not be able to attend the July 15 meeting, Vice President for Public Relations Perry Chang will serve as presiding officer over this upcoming meeting. Eva also mentioned that Secretary Joelle Anderson will be away during this meeting, and encouraged those who would be in attendance on July 15 to lend a hand in order to make the meeting run smoothly.
Joelle began her role as Toastmaster by asking members of the Evaluation Team to explain their roles: Speech Evaluator—Becki Moody; Timer—Eva Stimson; Table Topics—Perry Chang; Ah Counter/Grammarian—Glenn Lewis; Vote Counter—Eric Darnell.
Glenn was listening to music by the band Enigma when he chose enigma as the word of the day.
e·nig·ma, a noun
1. a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation: His disappearance is an enigma that has given rise to much speculation.
2. a person of puzzling or contradictory character: To me he has always been an enigma, one minute completely insensitive, the next moved to tears.
3. a saying, question, picture, etc., containing a hidden meaning; riddle.
Joelle next invited Deborah Hoff to give her “Ice Breaker” speech (Competent Communication Program Manual Project 1). In her speech, Deborah described herself as an animal lover, and explained how animals have played a big role in her life—from her childhood up to the present-day.
Joelle then asked Perry Chang to lead Table Topics. Perry created a set of “Fourth of July”-themed multiple choice questions, with topics ranging from most patriotic color to most misunderstood American value.
Following Table Topics, Joelle called for reports from the evaluation team.
Becki Moody praised Deborah Hoff’s speech, telling Deborah she did not look nervous during her speech delivery. Becki also mentioned that Deborah’s use of notes during the speech did not distract or detract from the speech, and that in time Deborah will become even less dependent on her notes.
Timer Eva Stimson reported the following times:
Deborah Hoff’s speech 6:38
Becki Moody’s speech evaluation 1:32
Table Topics:
Eric Darnell 1:34
Glenn Lewis 1:44
Becki Moody 1:12
Eva Stimson 1:32
Bethany Furkin :54
Suzie Coe 1:44
Ah Counter/Grammarian Glenn Lewis announced that the word of the day had been used twice, and that he had counted nine space-fillers throughout the meeting. He reminded those present that there was still time before the end of the meeting to increase the number of times the word of the day was used (as well as to increase the number of space-fillers used!).
Vote Counter Eric Darnell announced a tie between Eva Stimson and Becki Moody for best Table Topics speech. Since both trophies were available, one trophy was given to each of the winners until the next meeting.
Joelle Anderson gave her final remarks as Toastmaster. In her closing comments, Eva used the word of the day once more, and adjourned the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
Following Table Topics, Joelle called for reports from the evaluation team.
Becki Moody praised Deborah Hoff’s speech, telling Deborah she did not look nervous during her speech delivery. Becki also mentioned that Deborah’s use of notes during the speech did not distract or detract from the speech, and that in time Deborah will become even less dependent on her notes.
Timer Eva Stimson reported the following times:
Deborah Hoff’s speech 6:38
Becki Moody’s speech evaluation 1:32
Table Topics:
Eric Darnell 1:34
Glenn Lewis 1:44
Becki Moody 1:12
Eva Stimson 1:32
Bethany Furkin :54
Suzie Coe 1:44
Ah Counter/Grammarian Glenn Lewis announced that the word of the day had been used twice, and that he had counted nine space-fillers throughout the meeting. He reminded those present that there was still time before the end of the meeting to increase the number of times the word of the day was used (as well as to increase the number of space-fillers used!).
Vote Counter Eric Darnell announced a tie between Eva Stimson and Becki Moody for best Table Topics speech. Since both trophies were available, one trophy was given to each of the winners until the next meeting.
Joelle Anderson gave her final remarks as Toastmaster. In her closing comments, Eva used the word of the day once more, and adjourned the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
-- Joelle Anderson
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