I have been sending invoices to each member in hopes that we can pay our dues on time (at the end of March.) For all but brand-new members, dues for the upcoming April thru September are $27 + $3 = $30.
-- Ada Middleton
Sunday, February 22, 2009
February 4 meeting
President Glenn Lewis opened the meeting at 1:05 p.m., and welcomed everyone. He introduced the invocation leader, Betsy Blocker, who began by distributing copies of “The True Story of the Patton Prayer,” explaining that she found it when she was looking for a weather-related prayer. She then read a passage from the Presbyterian Church’s Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study about Portland Avenue Presbyterian Church, which was recently destroyed by a fire.
Glenn led the Pledge of Allegiance, then opened the business part of the meeting. Betsy Blocker made a motion that the minutes for the January 21, 2009 meeting be approved as written. The motion was seconded and approved.
Treasurer Ada Middleton announced that membership dues are due to Toastmasters International by the end of March. She said she would be sending out invoices soon and would like to receive payments from everyone by the March 4 meeting.
Glenn Lewis welcomed first-time visitor Cathy Franck and invited her to introduce herself. She told a little bit about herself and her previous experience with Toastmasters.
Glenn introduced Toastmaster Ada Middleton, who invited members of the Evaluation Team to explain his/her responsibilities: Speech Evaluator—Becki Moody; Ah Counter/Grammarian—Eric Darnell; Timer/Vote Counter—Betsy Blocker; Table Topics Master—Eva Stimson
Ada introduced speaker Susan EngPoole (pictured above), who gave her “Project #1: The Ice Breaker” speech from the Toastmasters International Competent Communication program. Her topic was “Be Love. Be Grateful.”
Eva Stimson then led Table Topics, inviting six people to speak on topics related to the theme “Winter Joys and Challenges.” She asked those present to vote for the best speech on the slips of paper provided.
Ada called for reports from the evaluation team. Speech evaluator Becki Moody said Susan EngPoole’s speech was excellent, and praised her for coming out from behind the podium and speaking without notes. She said Susan showed confidence, maintained good eye contact and showed evidence of preparation. She spoke with strong volume and made effective use of pauses. She said repetition of the main points might have strengthened the speech.
Ah Counter/Grammarian Eric Darnell reported that he counted 3 “ums,” 3 space fillers, 1 unfinished sentence, and several run-on sentences, but no major grammatical errors.
Timer Betsy Blocker reported the following times:
Susan EngPoole’s speech 6:31
Becki Moody’s evaluation 1:53
Table Topics:
Eric Darnell 1:24
Glenn Lewis 1:27
Cathy Franck 1:00
Becki Moody 1:09
Betsy Blocker 1:36
Ada Middleton 1:28
Betsy announced the Table Topics winner: Eric Darnell. Eva gave him a prize and the trophy to keep until the next meeting.
After a few closing remarks, Toastmaster Ada Middleton turned the meeting back over to President Glenn Lewis. Glenn announced that the next Peace Speakers Toastmasters meeting would be at 1 p.m. February 18 in Conference Room B.
Glenn adjourned the meeting at 1:50 p.m.
Glenn led the Pledge of Allegiance, then opened the business part of the meeting. Betsy Blocker made a motion that the minutes for the January 21, 2009 meeting be approved as written. The motion was seconded and approved.
Treasurer Ada Middleton announced that membership dues are due to Toastmasters International by the end of March. She said she would be sending out invoices soon and would like to receive payments from everyone by the March 4 meeting.
Glenn Lewis welcomed first-time visitor Cathy Franck and invited her to introduce herself. She told a little bit about herself and her previous experience with Toastmasters.
Glenn introduced Toastmaster Ada Middleton, who invited members of the Evaluation Team to explain his/her responsibilities: Speech Evaluator—Becki Moody; Ah Counter/Grammarian—Eric Darnell; Timer/Vote Counter—Betsy Blocker; Table Topics Master—Eva Stimson
Ada introduced speaker Susan EngPoole (pictured above), who gave her “Project #1: The Ice Breaker” speech from the Toastmasters International Competent Communication program. Her topic was “Be Love. Be Grateful.”
Eva Stimson then led Table Topics, inviting six people to speak on topics related to the theme “Winter Joys and Challenges.” She asked those present to vote for the best speech on the slips of paper provided.
Ada called for reports from the evaluation team. Speech evaluator Becki Moody said Susan EngPoole’s speech was excellent, and praised her for coming out from behind the podium and speaking without notes. She said Susan showed confidence, maintained good eye contact and showed evidence of preparation. She spoke with strong volume and made effective use of pauses. She said repetition of the main points might have strengthened the speech.
Ah Counter/Grammarian Eric Darnell reported that he counted 3 “ums,” 3 space fillers, 1 unfinished sentence, and several run-on sentences, but no major grammatical errors.
Timer Betsy Blocker reported the following times:
Susan EngPoole’s speech 6:31
Becki Moody’s evaluation 1:53
Table Topics:
Eric Darnell 1:24
Glenn Lewis 1:27
Cathy Franck 1:00
Becki Moody 1:09
Betsy Blocker 1:36
Ada Middleton 1:28
Betsy announced the Table Topics winner: Eric Darnell. Eva gave him a prize and the trophy to keep until the next meeting.
After a few closing remarks, Toastmaster Ada Middleton turned the meeting back over to President Glenn Lewis. Glenn announced that the next Peace Speakers Toastmasters meeting would be at 1 p.m. February 18 in Conference Room B.
Glenn adjourned the meeting at 1:50 p.m.
-- Eva Stimson
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
January 21 meeting
President Glenn Lewis opened the meeting at 1:07 p.m., and welcomed club members and visitor. He introduced the invocation leader, Eva Stimson, who offered a prayer for the newly inaugurated president of the United States, Barack Obama. Glenn led the Pledge of Allegiance without the flag, which was missing from the set-up box.
Glenn then opened the business part of the meeting. Perry Chang made a motion that the minutes for the January 7, 2009 meeting be approved as written. The motion was seconded and approved.
Glenn Lewis announced a change in the agenda, due to the absence of Table Topics Master Eric Darnell, who had a last-minute conflict. Glenn said he would be serving as Table Topics Master as well as Toastmaster.
Glenn introduced members of the Evaluation Team, and each person explained his/her responsibilities: Ah Counter/Grammarian—Perry Chang; Speech Evaluator—Ada Middleton; Timer/Vote Counter—Eva Stimson; Table Topics Master—Glenn Lewis
Perry Chang introduced the word of the day: Transform (verb) With an object: Change in form, appearance, structure, condition, nature or character; metamorphose; convert. Without an object: Undergo a change in form, appearance, structure, condition, nature or character.
Glenn introduced speaker Patricia Longfellow (pictured above), who gave her “Project #1: The Ice Breaker” speech from the Toastmasters International Competent Communication program. Her topic was “Cats.”
Glenn then led a Table Topics competition, inviting four people to speak on the topic of “favorite pet.” He asked those present to vote for the best speech on the index cards provided.
Glenn called for reports from the evaluation team. Speech evaluator Ada Middleton praised Patricia Longfellow’s speech, saying that it was clear and audible, stayed within the proper length and showed evidence of preparation. She gave her high marks for not appearing nervous, and for using props and speaking without notes. She gave one suggestion for improvement: varying her pitch and tone of voice.
Ah Counter/Grammarian Perry Chang encouraged everyone to use index cards to share suggestions and feedback with meeting participants. He reported that the word of the day was used 3 times. He counted only a few space fillers and unfinished sentences. Perry also announced that club member Becki Moody was absent because one of her professors had invited to give a speech elsewhere.
Timer Eva Stimson reported the following times:
Patricia Longfellow’s speech 5:37
Ada Middleton’s evaluation 1:32
Table Topics:
Eva Stimson 2:09
Ada Middleton 1:49
Deborah Hoff 2:14
Perry Chang 1:49
Eva announced the Table Topics winner: Deborah Hoff. Glenn awarded her the trophy to keep until the next meeting.
Glenn Lewis announced that the next Peace Speakers Toastmasters meeting would be at 1 p.m. February 4 in Conference Room B. Perry Chang reminded members of the upcoming officer training at the Kentucky Farm Bureau on Jan. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Glenn announced that the Peace Speakers Executive Committee would be meeting on January 27, 1–2 p.m., in Room 1050.
Glenn adjourned the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
Glenn then opened the business part of the meeting. Perry Chang made a motion that the minutes for the January 7, 2009 meeting be approved as written. The motion was seconded and approved.
Glenn Lewis announced a change in the agenda, due to the absence of Table Topics Master Eric Darnell, who had a last-minute conflict. Glenn said he would be serving as Table Topics Master as well as Toastmaster.
Glenn introduced members of the Evaluation Team, and each person explained his/her responsibilities: Ah Counter/Grammarian—Perry Chang; Speech Evaluator—Ada Middleton; Timer/Vote Counter—Eva Stimson; Table Topics Master—Glenn Lewis
Perry Chang introduced the word of the day: Transform (verb) With an object: Change in form, appearance, structure, condition, nature or character; metamorphose; convert. Without an object: Undergo a change in form, appearance, structure, condition, nature or character.
Glenn introduced speaker Patricia Longfellow (pictured above), who gave her “Project #1: The Ice Breaker” speech from the Toastmasters International Competent Communication program. Her topic was “Cats.”
Glenn then led a Table Topics competition, inviting four people to speak on the topic of “favorite pet.” He asked those present to vote for the best speech on the index cards provided.
Glenn called for reports from the evaluation team. Speech evaluator Ada Middleton praised Patricia Longfellow’s speech, saying that it was clear and audible, stayed within the proper length and showed evidence of preparation. She gave her high marks for not appearing nervous, and for using props and speaking without notes. She gave one suggestion for improvement: varying her pitch and tone of voice.
Ah Counter/Grammarian Perry Chang encouraged everyone to use index cards to share suggestions and feedback with meeting participants. He reported that the word of the day was used 3 times. He counted only a few space fillers and unfinished sentences. Perry also announced that club member Becki Moody was absent because one of her professors had invited to give a speech elsewhere.
Timer Eva Stimson reported the following times:
Patricia Longfellow’s speech 5:37
Ada Middleton’s evaluation 1:32
Table Topics:
Eva Stimson 2:09
Ada Middleton 1:49
Deborah Hoff 2:14
Perry Chang 1:49
Eva announced the Table Topics winner: Deborah Hoff. Glenn awarded her the trophy to keep until the next meeting.
Glenn Lewis announced that the next Peace Speakers Toastmasters meeting would be at 1 p.m. February 4 in Conference Room B. Perry Chang reminded members of the upcoming officer training at the Kentucky Farm Bureau on Jan. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Glenn announced that the Peace Speakers Executive Committee would be meeting on January 27, 1–2 p.m., in Room 1050.
Glenn adjourned the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
-- Eva Stimson
Friday, January 23, 2009
January 7 meeting
President Glenn Lewis opened the meeting at 1:05 p.m., and welcomed club members and visitors. He introduced the invocation leader, Eric Darnell, who shared a quote from Benjamin Franklin about New Year’s resolutions. Glenn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Glenn then opened the business part of the meeting. He announced that the Peace Speakers executive committee would be meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1:00 p.m.
Perry Chang explained a new system of assigning the leadership roles for meetings. The various roles will rotate among club members, so that members will know their responsibilities for the next 6 months. Glenn asked members to look at the spreadsheet of meeting dates and leadership assignments sent out by e-mail and give feedback to Perry.
Betsy Blocker made a motion that the minutes for the December 3, 2008 meeting be approved with one correction. The motion was seconded and approved.
Glenn Lewis introduced Toastmaster Eva Stimson to begin the educational program. Eva introduced members of the Evaluation Team, and each person explained his/her responsibilities: Table Topics Master—Glenn Lewis; Timer—Becki Moody; Ah Counter/Grammarian—Patricia Longfellow; Vote Counter—Betsy Blocker.
Patricia introduced the word of the day:
Pedestrian (adj.) 1. Commonplace, prosaic or dull: a pedestrian commencement speech 2. a. Going or performed on foot; b. of, relating to, or designed for walking: a pedestrian mall
Eva turned the program over to Glenn Lewis, who led a special Table Topics competition.
In Round 1 he invited five people to speak on various topics related to “Looking back at 2008.” In Round 2 he invited five people to speak on topics related to “Looking ahead to 2009.” After each round those present voted for the best speech and Betsy Blocker counted the votes. She announced that Ashish Parekh won Round 1, and Perry Chang and Eva Stimson tied for best speech in Round 2.
In Round 3 Glenn invited the three winners of the previous rounds to speak on their choice of topics related to 2008 and 2009. After a vote, Betsy announced the overall Table Topics winner: Perry Chang. Glenn awarded him the trophy and a gift certificate to Subway.
Glenn then called for reports from the evaluation team. Ah Counter/Grammarian Patricia Longfellow reported that the word of the day had not been used by any speakers. She counted 17space fillers in Round 1, 7 in Round 2, and 6 in Round 3.
Timer Becki Moodi reported the following times:
Round 1:
Becki Moody 1:31
Perry Chang 2:04
Betsy Blocker 1:18
Ashish Parekh 1:59
Eric Darnell 1:11
Round 2:
Eva Stimson 1:31
Patricia Longfellow 1:52
Betsy Blocker 46 sec.
Perry Chang 2:20
Eric Darnell 1:21
Round 3:
Ashish Parekh 1:49
Eva Stimson 1:28
Perry Chang 2:01
Toastmaster Eva Stimson invited Ashish Parekh, Area 37 Governor of Toastmasters International (pictured above), to make a few remarks. He encouraged Peace Speakers members to participate in these upcoming events:
• Jan. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Officer training at the Kentucky Farm Bureau
• March 10, 5:15 p.m. Area Speech Contest at Humana Conference Center, Room 2A (this will include a contest on evaluating speeches)
He also encouraged working toward becoming a Distinguished Club, by setting goals for membership and for having members complete the Competent Communication manual.
Toastmaster Eva Stimson thanked Ashish for his visit, and then turned the meeting over to President Glenn Lewis, who adjourned the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
Glenn then opened the business part of the meeting. He announced that the Peace Speakers executive committee would be meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1:00 p.m.
Perry Chang explained a new system of assigning the leadership roles for meetings. The various roles will rotate among club members, so that members will know their responsibilities for the next 6 months. Glenn asked members to look at the spreadsheet of meeting dates and leadership assignments sent out by e-mail and give feedback to Perry.
Betsy Blocker made a motion that the minutes for the December 3, 2008 meeting be approved with one correction. The motion was seconded and approved.
Glenn Lewis introduced Toastmaster Eva Stimson to begin the educational program. Eva introduced members of the Evaluation Team, and each person explained his/her responsibilities: Table Topics Master—Glenn Lewis; Timer—Becki Moody; Ah Counter/Grammarian—Patricia Longfellow; Vote Counter—Betsy Blocker.
Patricia introduced the word of the day:
Pedestrian (adj.) 1. Commonplace, prosaic or dull: a pedestrian commencement speech 2. a. Going or performed on foot; b. of, relating to, or designed for walking: a pedestrian mall
Eva turned the program over to Glenn Lewis, who led a special Table Topics competition.
In Round 1 he invited five people to speak on various topics related to “Looking back at 2008.” In Round 2 he invited five people to speak on topics related to “Looking ahead to 2009.” After each round those present voted for the best speech and Betsy Blocker counted the votes. She announced that Ashish Parekh won Round 1, and Perry Chang and Eva Stimson tied for best speech in Round 2.
In Round 3 Glenn invited the three winners of the previous rounds to speak on their choice of topics related to 2008 and 2009. After a vote, Betsy announced the overall Table Topics winner: Perry Chang. Glenn awarded him the trophy and a gift certificate to Subway.
Glenn then called for reports from the evaluation team. Ah Counter/Grammarian Patricia Longfellow reported that the word of the day had not been used by any speakers. She counted 17space fillers in Round 1, 7 in Round 2, and 6 in Round 3.
Timer Becki Moodi reported the following times:
Round 1:
Becki Moody 1:31
Perry Chang 2:04
Betsy Blocker 1:18
Ashish Parekh 1:59
Eric Darnell 1:11
Round 2:
Eva Stimson 1:31
Patricia Longfellow 1:52
Betsy Blocker 46 sec.
Perry Chang 2:20
Eric Darnell 1:21
Round 3:
Ashish Parekh 1:49
Eva Stimson 1:28
Perry Chang 2:01
Toastmaster Eva Stimson invited Ashish Parekh, Area 37 Governor of Toastmasters International (pictured above), to make a few remarks. He encouraged Peace Speakers members to participate in these upcoming events:
• Jan. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Officer training at the Kentucky Farm Bureau
• March 10, 5:15 p.m. Area Speech Contest at Humana Conference Center, Room 2A (this will include a contest on evaluating speeches)
He also encouraged working toward becoming a Distinguished Club, by setting goals for membership and for having members complete the Competent Communication manual.
Toastmaster Eva Stimson thanked Ashish for his visit, and then turned the meeting over to President Glenn Lewis, who adjourned the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
-- Eva Stimson
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Healing thoughts
Let us send healing thoughts to Susan (our former president) and Ada (our treasurer). Both have been coping with New Year's health problems. We hope you get well soon.
-- Perry
-- Perry
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
December 3 meeting
Participants gathered for a holiday potluck lunch at 12:45.
President Glenn Lewis opened the meeting at 1:25 p.m. Eva Stimson led the invocation, reading an Iroquois prayer of thanksgiving from The Treasury of American Prayer. Glenn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Glenn welcomed participants, and then opened the business part of the meeting. Betsy Blocker made two corrections to the minutes of the November 19, 2008 meeting. She suggested that the definition of the word of the day be included in all future minutes. Betsy then made a motion that the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion passed.
Glenn announced that the December 10 meeting had been cancelled. The next meeting will be January 7 in Conference Room B.
Perry Chang said he would order a new Table Topics trophy to replace the one that was taken home by a guest and never returned.
Treasurer Ada Middleton announced that she had collected $45 from members for the plant purchased for Susan Abraham. The plant cost $65. Glenn said the remainder could be taken out of the club treasury.
Glenn announced that the Peace Speakers Executive Committee had decided to rotate the role of toastmaster at meetings among the club’s six most experienced members.
Glenn then introduced Vice President for Education Perry Chang, who led a special educational program on “Confronting Nervousness in Public Speaking.” After a brief introduction, he divided participants into pairs to discuss fears and possible coping strategies, following the instructions given on a handout. Each pair then shared a coping strategy they had discussed.
Perry called attention to another handout that listed strategies for confronting nervousness recommended by Toastmasters International. He said the strategies were also listed on page 72 of the Competent Communication manual. After briefly explaining each strategy, Perry turned the meeting back over to Glenn Lewis.
Glenn thanked Perry for leading the educational program. In his closing remarks he told about a WalMart employee in New York who was trampled to death by a mob of shoppers looking for bargains the day after Thanksgiving. He said the incident was a wake-up call, illustrating how greedy and self-centered our society has become. He encouraged everyone to look for opportunities during the holidays to hold a door open for someone, or let someone else go first in line.
President Glenn Lewis opened the meeting at 1:25 p.m. Eva Stimson led the invocation, reading an Iroquois prayer of thanksgiving from The Treasury of American Prayer. Glenn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Glenn welcomed participants, and then opened the business part of the meeting. Betsy Blocker made two corrections to the minutes of the November 19, 2008 meeting. She suggested that the definition of the word of the day be included in all future minutes. Betsy then made a motion that the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion passed.
Glenn announced that the December 10 meeting had been cancelled. The next meeting will be January 7 in Conference Room B.
Perry Chang said he would order a new Table Topics trophy to replace the one that was taken home by a guest and never returned.
Treasurer Ada Middleton announced that she had collected $45 from members for the plant purchased for Susan Abraham. The plant cost $65. Glenn said the remainder could be taken out of the club treasury.
Glenn announced that the Peace Speakers Executive Committee had decided to rotate the role of toastmaster at meetings among the club’s six most experienced members.
Glenn then introduced Vice President for Education Perry Chang, who led a special educational program on “Confronting Nervousness in Public Speaking.” After a brief introduction, he divided participants into pairs to discuss fears and possible coping strategies, following the instructions given on a handout. Each pair then shared a coping strategy they had discussed.
Perry called attention to another handout that listed strategies for confronting nervousness recommended by Toastmasters International. He said the strategies were also listed on page 72 of the Competent Communication manual. After briefly explaining each strategy, Perry turned the meeting back over to Glenn Lewis.
Glenn thanked Perry for leading the educational program. In his closing remarks he told about a WalMart employee in New York who was trampled to death by a mob of shoppers looking for bargains the day after Thanksgiving. He said the incident was a wake-up call, illustrating how greedy and self-centered our society has become. He encouraged everyone to look for opportunities during the holidays to hold a door open for someone, or let someone else go first in line.
Glenn then adjourned the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
-- Eva Stimson
Monday, January 5, 2009
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