President Glenn Lewis opened the meeting at 1:10 p.m. and welcomed club members. Becki Moody led the invocation, reading a poem by e e cummings. Glenn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Glenn then opened the business part of the meeting. Betsy Blocker made a motion that the minutes for the September 3, 2008 meeting be approved as written. The motion passed.
Glenn said Ada Middleton had suggested that the Peace Speakers participate in the Community Hunger Walk on October 19, and that six officers had indicated their willingness to walk. He gave four reasons for participating:
Glenn then opened the business part of the meeting. Betsy Blocker made a motion that the minutes for the September 3, 2008 meeting be approved as written. The motion passed.
Glenn said Ada Middleton had suggested that the Peace Speakers participate in the Community Hunger Walk on October 19, and that six officers had indicated their willingness to walk. He gave four reasons for participating:
1. Every organization needs to give something back to the community.
2. It’s a form of selfless service.
3. It could bring us closer as a club.
4. It could be a means of outreach to prospective members.
He called attention to handouts about the walk and suggested that everyone register online and then let Ada know. Eva Stimson suggested that those participating meet in front of the Center for the Arts. A question was raised about the whereabouts of the club banner, which could be carried on the walk.
Treasurer Ada Middleton handed out invoices for the semi-annual membership dues, and announced that dues are to be paid by October 1.
Glenn introduced Vice President for Education Perry Chang, who encouraged members to use the index cards at their places to evaluate one of the meeting participants.
He then led the second part of a special educational program on “Selecting a Speech Topic.” He called attention to a handout listing strategies suggested by members at the previous meeting. Turning to the other side of the handout, he went over a list of strategies recommended by Toastmasters International.
Susan Abraham said it would be helpful to have a chart showing each member’s progress through the series of speeches required by Toastmasters.
Perry then showed a video of a speech by Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin in Dayton, Ohio. Click here to see the video we watched: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg0darQB7r4&feature=related
After watching the speech, members commented on Palin’s strong and clear speaking voice, effective body language, and good uses of pauses for emphasis.
Perry turned the meeting back over to Glenn Lewis, who expressed appreciation to the club for giving him the opportunity to serve as president for the next year. He said he would be on vacation on October 1, the date of the next meeting, and would need someone to act as presiding officer. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Perry turned the meeting back over to Glenn Lewis, who expressed appreciation to the club for giving him the opportunity to serve as president for the next year. He said he would be on vacation on October 1, the date of the next meeting, and would need someone to act as presiding officer. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
-- Eva Stimson
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