May 24 2007

Linguists of Listowel
Club 9016
May 24, 2007
Theme “Summer Jobs”

Chairperson Marie called the meeting to order at 7:15. She read a short story from Dr Phil McGraw’s book about his first summer job. There were high expectations followed by many disastrous complications – but it was a learning experience!
Diane gave the loyal toast and mentioned the many surprises that can happen at a Canadian Auction sale.
Marie gave members one minute to write all of the summer jobs they could think of. Some of the top ones were food service, painting, lawn mowing, factory work and picking stones.
Keith conducted summer job interviews. He posed several questions so that he could determine who would be best suited to look after his cats for the summer. Jane won the interview process.
Jane presented a 10 minute speech – “Please close the door and …” She described her experiences with Sweet Adeline’s. Over the past year she has learned a lot about singing and came home with several prizes from her competition in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Sheryl evaluated her speech.
George had everyone describing a summer job for table topics. Leo and Marie were the table topic winners.
Marie closed the meeting

May 10, 2007

Linguists of Listowel
May 10, 2007
Theme “Campaigns”

Chairperson Marie called the meeting to order at 7:15. She asked for introductions to include who you are and who you’d like to be. Ezra gave the loyal toast and served as timer for the meeting. Wendy introduced Amy who presented her fourth speech on Show what you mean. She spoke about ways to save the environment. She encouraged members to change to the new energy efficient light bulbs, unplug appliances that are not being used and to bring your own bags to the grocery store. Sheryl evaluated Amy’s speech.
Election of Officers was next on the agenda. Each member gave a campaign speech before being elected to office.
Here is your beautiful, wonderful, amazing 2007-2008 Officers for the Linguists of Listowel.
President Jane Stoltz
VP Education Marie McCutcheon
VP Public Relations Diane Bender
VP Membership Sheryl Orth
Treasurer Allan Mann
Secretary Diane Bender
Sergeant at Arms George Nichol

Amy introduced Wendy who shared her very descriptive love story. She is an awesome speaker and introduced us to R.A.F. and his Beaumont automobile. Jane evaluated her speech.
Diane was in charge of table topics. She challenged everyone to take one gift from the basket and then to make a one minute thank you speech for the gift and tell how you would use it in the future. Wendy won the table topics award.
Next weeks theme is “Long weekends”
After the regular meeting Marie called an executive meeting to plan for the summer and fall.

May 3, 2007

Linguists of Listowel
May 3, 2007
Theme: "Spring and Springs”
Chairperson Marie called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm. She called on everyone to introduce themselves with a comment about spring.
Leo gave a bilingual toast to Canada. Excellent job Leo- we all learned something. For Literary Corner Diane read an article from a book Fighting for Home and Country. It was written by Women’s Institute members who were involved in World War 11. Audrey asked everyone to describe a picture for Table Topics. Diane was the winner.
Three members presented Off the Cuff speeches. Keith’s’ topic was communication around the world. He is impressed that his children can use their cell phones to text message each other- even as far away as New Zealand. With web cams and high speed internet you can even see each other. You can also use the telephone for as low as 2 cents a minute. Darlene spoke about the environment. She is concerned that fishing trawlers scoop up all the fish without conscience. Sandra spoke about Reflexology and the benefits that you can enjoy. You can rub your toes and clear your sinuses.
Written evaluations were completed.
Keith presented a certificate of completion of speechcraft to Darlene.
Next week will be election of officers. Everyone is welcome to come out and let the campaign speeches sway your vote.





Theme: “News Letters”
Linguists of Listowel met at the St Paul’s Lutheran Church on April 26, 2007. Chair person Keith called the meeting to order at 7:20 pm as the theme for the meeting was newsletters he mentioned some experiences he had had. Letters to the Editor are always interesting. He asked everyone to mention if they had written a newsletter or a letter to the editor in their introductions. George Nichol presented the loyal toast to Canada. He mentioned the valuable work the Canadian soldiers are doing in Afghanistan. It was a sad day in Listowel with the funeral of a local soldier serving his country in Afghanistan.
Language enricher Diane chose the word “Gregarious” It is an adjective meaning sociable and fond of the company of others. It can also mean living in flocks of birds or herds of animals. Keith Audrey Amy and Darlene used the word correctly during the meeting.
Wendy led table topics by asking everyone to describe an epiphany experience that they had had. I could be a time when they came to a crossroad in their life and had to make a difficult choice. The winners were Audrey, Darlene, and George.
Amy presented her speech on Speak with Sincerity. She spoke with conviction about her love for farming.
Darlene focused on Vocal Variety in her speech “The Baby Rattlesnake”. She is an excellent story teller as she created suspense with this Indian tale.
There was a roundtable evaluation for both speeches.
Marie was quizmaster and challenged out memory skills.