A fun and humourous night of "Unusual Words" was held at St Pauls Lutheran Church as Toastmasters gathered for their weekly meeting. Diane started the meeting with a humourous story about Chairperson John. She mentioned that John takes his naturopathic beverages when he goes hunting.
Newest member Gary presented the loyal toast. Gary showed us more than his good sense of humour as he made us proud to be Canadian. Brian’s new word for the day was “halcyon” which means peaceful, joyful. Our Toastmaster meetings are a halcyon experience.
Allan read an article from the Canadian Farm Manager magazine. The article asked us if we will be ready when opportunity knocks. How will you position yourself to take advantage of the new technologies in agriculture?
Heidy presented a new idea for Toastmasters. She suggested that after a speech is given, another member should give a two minute summary on what they heard. To practice, she divided the group between men and ladies. The ladies had to debate on the advantages of one ply. The men had to debate on the disadvantages of one ply. Heidy then presented a two minute summary on what she heard. The debate was won by the men and the victory was best summed up by Gary who said it was truly a halcyon experience.
Marie chaired a fun table topics session. Each member had to take an unusual word and tell the other members what the word meant. There was lots of laughter as members tried to guess on the meanings. The winner of table topics was Heidy. Honourable mention goes to George who tried to give us the meaning of the word Eiram. It is actually not a word but Marie spelled backwards.
Linda M was quizmaster. She sharpened hers and our listening skills as the members tried to guess who said what.
Audrey did an excellent job as General Evaluator. She gave us many good points on the evening and motivated us with some grow points.
The next meeting is on Thursday October 27th. The theme is Spooky Ghost Stories. Everyone is invited, even if you are not a member.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Meeting - October 13, 2005
Theme: 'not entirely accurate' (16 members were present)
Brian had a lot of fun as Chairman for this meeting. He had checked Google for 'dirt' on all members on the agenda.
Our Loyal Toast maker, George (also a bogus DDS in Germany) started us off.
He was followed by Jane (also a bogus, this time an MD who sat on a Crime Board in New England). Our word of the night was 'badinage' which means friendly banter or playful talk.
Audrey (an International Clown who amuses kids) read us an amusing article by a daughter-in-law who was obsessed with raising horses, who described her city-raised mother-in-law's reactions to visiting the ranch. (Does it sound familiar?)
Next Allan gave his 4th speech (Project #9 in the CTM manual) entitled 'Move to Action'. Oh Allan is secretly a 'Prayer Warrior' & a member of the Hard Rock Band 'Monkey Shines'. His speech reminded us that it is up to the public (to stand up for their rights) to report threats to our security because the authorities cannot investigate what they don't know about. Granted we must feel that the authorities listen & act.
Allan gave his personal experience of having 'shot' from careless, irresponsible goose hunters, ping his new truck. Allan's treatment of his subject was both humourous & sincere. He quoted from the Charter of Rights.
Before Break (thanks to Heidy for refreshments), Keith (no dirt on Google!) led us in a fun Table Topics. Linda F. won with her correction for the OPP report that she was caught shaving while driving. She was doing something other than shaving her legs while driving, but she could understand the misinterpretation.
John (also a Texas reporter who caught the Challenger or Discoverer Explosion over Texas on film) evaluated Allan's speech suggesting 'longer pauses' & 'more gestures' to make the speech even more effective.
Heidy filled the role of Quizmaster. In her secret life, Heidy makes UFO Art & 'has a fetish site?'
Finally Harvey ( USA Real Estate Agent on the run, plus a player in Babes in Thailand) summed up our meeting.
FOR THE GOOD OF TM
John gave a report of the Exec meeting Oct 6th.
Heidy moved that Jane purchase for the Club, a flip chart & white board on easel unit, including markers, brush, paper & the material for a carrying bag which Heidy's Mom will sew, to a maximum amount of $300.00
Jane seconded this motion. All in favour, therefore motion carried.
It was also agreed that a light bulb be purchased for the overhead projector.
Next Exec meeting is Nov 3rd.
Marie handed out Murder Mystery scripts. (Class of '54 -- Return of Rock N Roley)
First practice is after meeting Oct 20.
I think that roles are filled but 'understudies' are welcome.
Keith & John are organizing a TM Variety Night for Thurs Nov 10th 7:14 to 8:30pm.
This event is in partnership with the Lutheran Church to earn support for the Kashmir Quake Relief efforts.
Oct 21 is both the Western Division Contest night in Stratford starting 7pm sharp
& the North Perth Listowel Library Fundraiser - time?
Brian had a lot of fun as Chairman for this meeting. He had checked Google for 'dirt' on all members on the agenda.
Our Loyal Toast maker, George (also a bogus DDS in Germany) started us off.
He was followed by Jane (also a bogus, this time an MD who sat on a Crime Board in New England). Our word of the night was 'badinage' which means friendly banter or playful talk.
Audrey (an International Clown who amuses kids) read us an amusing article by a daughter-in-law who was obsessed with raising horses, who described her city-raised mother-in-law's reactions to visiting the ranch. (Does it sound familiar?)
Next Allan gave his 4th speech (Project #9 in the CTM manual) entitled 'Move to Action'. Oh Allan is secretly a 'Prayer Warrior' & a member of the Hard Rock Band 'Monkey Shines'. His speech reminded us that it is up to the public (to stand up for their rights) to report threats to our security because the authorities cannot investigate what they don't know about. Granted we must feel that the authorities listen & act.
Allan gave his personal experience of having 'shot' from careless, irresponsible goose hunters, ping his new truck. Allan's treatment of his subject was both humourous & sincere. He quoted from the Charter of Rights.
Before Break (thanks to Heidy for refreshments), Keith (no dirt on Google!) led us in a fun Table Topics. Linda F. won with her correction for the OPP report that she was caught shaving while driving. She was doing something other than shaving her legs while driving, but she could understand the misinterpretation.
John (also a Texas reporter who caught the Challenger or Discoverer Explosion over Texas on film) evaluated Allan's speech suggesting 'longer pauses' & 'more gestures' to make the speech even more effective.
Heidy filled the role of Quizmaster. In her secret life, Heidy makes UFO Art & 'has a fetish site?'
Finally Harvey ( USA Real Estate Agent on the run, plus a player in Babes in Thailand) summed up our meeting.
FOR THE GOOD OF TM
John gave a report of the Exec meeting Oct 6th.
Heidy moved that Jane purchase for the Club, a flip chart & white board on easel unit, including markers, brush, paper & the material for a carrying bag which Heidy's Mom will sew, to a maximum amount of $300.00
Jane seconded this motion. All in favour, therefore motion carried.
It was also agreed that a light bulb be purchased for the overhead projector.
Next Exec meeting is Nov 3rd.
Marie handed out Murder Mystery scripts. (Class of '54 -- Return of Rock N Roley)
First practice is after meeting Oct 20.
I think that roles are filled but 'understudies' are welcome.
Keith & John are organizing a TM Variety Night for Thurs Nov 10th 7:14 to 8:30pm.
This event is in partnership with the Lutheran Church to earn support for the Kashmir Quake Relief efforts.
Oct 21 is both the Western Division Contest night in Stratford starting 7pm sharp
& the North Perth Listowel Library Fundraiser - time?
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Linguists of Listowel
Meeting - Thursday October 6, 2005
Theme: Please Pass the Turkey
This proved to be another fun filled meeting with the theme "Please Pass the Turkey." Audrey O stepped in as chairperson, and had lots of turkey stories as she introduced each participant.
George N in his loyal toast had us remembering all we have to be thankful for as did Marie M in her poem. Language Enricher, Keith S introduced the word ingratiate" meaning " to bring oneself into favour with" and used it to "butter up" Audrey, our chairperson. Keith won table topics with his redition of coping with Thanksgiving , so must have got Audrey's vote. Allan M had lots of fun with table topics as we described how we copr with Thanksgiving. Heidy S presented her humorous speech "No Fool". She will be representing Top Drawer Advanced Club in the Division Humorous Contest, competing against Keith S, winner of our Area 18. Linda P was second in the Area Contest, and Jane S placed second in the Table Topics Contact.
Way to Go! Linguists of Listowel
Theme: Please Pass the Turkey
This proved to be another fun filled meeting with the theme "Please Pass the Turkey." Audrey O stepped in as chairperson, and had lots of turkey stories as she introduced each participant.
George N in his loyal toast had us remembering all we have to be thankful for as did Marie M in her poem. Language Enricher, Keith S introduced the word ingratiate" meaning " to bring oneself into favour with" and used it to "butter up" Audrey, our chairperson. Keith won table topics with his redition of coping with Thanksgiving , so must have got Audrey's vote. Allan M had lots of fun with table topics as we described how we copr with Thanksgiving. Heidy S presented her humorous speech "No Fool". She will be representing Top Drawer Advanced Club in the Division Humorous Contest, competing against Keith S, winner of our Area 18. Linda P was second in the Area Contest, and Jane S placed second in the Table Topics Contact.
Way to Go! Linguists of Listowel
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Meeting - September 29, 2005
Theme: Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest
Call to order by Linda D. at 7:19 p.m. Quite a few guests present for our contest tonight as well as members from 2 other Toastmasters Clubs in the area. Harvey chaired the meeting and had every guest introduce themselves. Audrey explained the rules and purpose of the humorous contest. Harvey announced all contestants as follows for the Humorous Speech Contest:
Contestant & Speech Title
Marie - Piles and Pylons – a review of the extensive road construction being done in and surrounding the Listowel area this summer – well done Marie
Linda P - Saved by the Bell – a very humorous speech about her grand kids visiting her and how the “sound of the bell” was such a huge relief!
George - Why is the plowing match called the plowing match? – lots of humour and reminder the plowing match is a whole lot more than plowing – well done George
Keith - I love cats – hilariously funny, a story how he lost the battle with the dreaded cat…great job Keith
Heidy - Making lots of money from a nuisance – hey great job Heidy…it never occurred to me that a speech about flies could be so funny…..well done and we all liked the costume too
Brian - I’ve had it- A hilarious speech about telemarketers, thank you Brian for helping us all to see some humour in regards to telemarketers.
The second phase of our contest tonight was the Humorous Table Topics portion. We had 5 contestants in all:
Contestant & Table Topics Speech – A Pencil and a Dream can take you anywhere
Brian, Jane, Keith, Diane, Marie a great job by everyone!
And the winners are…….(drum role)…….Linda P runner up and Keith 1st, way to go contestants for the humorous speech contest.
Table topics winners……..(drum role again)……3rd place was Diane, 2nd place was Jane and 1st place was Keith…..way to go contestants. Very entertaining and enjoyable evening.
Anything for the good of toastmasters – reminder – membership dues are due!
Meeting adjourned at 9:30p.m.
Linda D
Call to order by Linda D. at 7:19 p.m. Quite a few guests present for our contest tonight as well as members from 2 other Toastmasters Clubs in the area. Harvey chaired the meeting and had every guest introduce themselves. Audrey explained the rules and purpose of the humorous contest. Harvey announced all contestants as follows for the Humorous Speech Contest:
Contestant & Speech Title
Marie - Piles and Pylons – a review of the extensive road construction being done in and surrounding the Listowel area this summer – well done Marie
Linda P - Saved by the Bell – a very humorous speech about her grand kids visiting her and how the “sound of the bell” was such a huge relief!
George - Why is the plowing match called the plowing match? – lots of humour and reminder the plowing match is a whole lot more than plowing – well done George
Keith - I love cats – hilariously funny, a story how he lost the battle with the dreaded cat…great job Keith
Heidy - Making lots of money from a nuisance – hey great job Heidy…it never occurred to me that a speech about flies could be so funny…..well done and we all liked the costume too
Brian - I’ve had it- A hilarious speech about telemarketers, thank you Brian for helping us all to see some humour in regards to telemarketers.
The second phase of our contest tonight was the Humorous Table Topics portion. We had 5 contestants in all:
Contestant & Table Topics Speech – A Pencil and a Dream can take you anywhere
Brian, Jane, Keith, Diane, Marie a great job by everyone!
And the winners are…….(drum role)…….Linda P runner up and Keith 1st, way to go contestants for the humorous speech contest.
Table topics winners……..(drum role again)……3rd place was Diane, 2nd place was Jane and 1st place was Keith…..way to go contestants. Very entertaining and enjoyable evening.
Anything for the good of toastmasters – reminder – membership dues are due!
Meeting adjourned at 9:30p.m.
Linda D
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