November 20, 2008

Date: November 20, 2008
Theme: “Country Fairs”

7:15 Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.

Youth Leadership introductions……Marie McCutcheon

2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Keith Stoltz

3 min. Language Enricher……………..Brent Jemmet
The word ALOOF which means remote in manner or physically distant was used 10 times.

3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Carrie Van den Brink

Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Organize your speech.……….Venancia Quinlan,
Evaluator Leo Brisebois
Icebreaker……………………..Carrie Van den Brink
Evaluator Wayne Stoltz
Icebreaker……..………………. Emma Ash,
Evaluator Jean Van der Straten
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Vanancia Quinlan
Describe a picture of a country fair.
Winner ………………………………….Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….George Nichol
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Jane Stoltz
Icebreaker for second competent Communicator

Evaluator…………………………………Diane Bender

2-3 min Quiz Master……………………Brian Camacho

Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator ………………Audrey Orth
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol

Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008

November 13, 2008

Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com

Date: November 13, 2008
Theme: “Batter Up……”

7:15 Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.

Youth Leadership introductions……Marie McCutcheon

2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Keith Stoltz

3-5 min. Speaker:………………………..Heidi Menzi
Evaluator…………………………………Audrey Orth
Youth leadership Speaker….. Cody Thomson,
Evaluator……………………..Brian Camacho
Youth leadership speaker…….Venancia Quinlan
Evaluator…………………….. Leo Brisebois,
Youth leadership member........Carrie
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator round table
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Regrets: Diane, Jane
Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008
Please forward to your members, we only have one scheduled officer training.
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 12 noon (registration at 8:30)
Place: Agfa Healthcare, 455 Phillip St. Waterloo (where Agfa Cheers club meets)
Cost: $8/person or $40/club (coffee and light refreshments provided)

District 86 Fall conference

Keith and Jane Stoltz and Marie McCutcheon enjoying enjoying a delicious meal together.

Parade of Banners on Saturday morning was very impressive. Our club is 16 years old and we have many ribbons.

Diane and Caroline at the bookstore

November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre

Marge and Al Seawright both recieved their DTM Medallions.

Members attending for the weekend were Keith and Jane Stoltz, Diane Bender and Marie McCutcheon. Members attending on Saturday were George Nichol, Brent Jemmet, Holly and Leo Brisebois, Audrey Orth and Ken Grosvenor.

We were all very proud of Keith Stoltz- he represented Area 66 and the Linguists of Listowel very well. All of the Humourous speeches could tickle your funny bone and had members of the audience laughing uproarously. There were many educational workshops and inspiring speakers, delicious meals and great fun and fellowship with other toastmasters.

November 6, 2008

Date: November 6, 2008
Theme: “Remember When……”

7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.

Youth Leadership introductions……Marie McCutcheon

2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………Keith McCluskie, Diane Bender
3 min. Language Enricher…………….. Leo Brisebois
"Nostalgia"

3-5 min. Speaker:………………………..Jean Vanderstraten
#1 Special Occassion Speeches- Mastering the Toast.
3-5 min Speaker…………………….Brent Jemmet
CC#8 Get comfortable with visual Aids
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Diane Bender
Passed an envelope of pictures of activities in the sixties and people were challenged to share a humourous memory. Youth leadership member Cody was the winner.

3 min. Evaluator:……………………….. Leo Brisebois
Evaluator…………………………Keith Stoltz
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min Quiz Master………………………Jane Stoltz

Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Regrets: Audrey

October 30, 2008

Date: October 30, 2008
Theme: Halloween

7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.

2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….Wayne Stoltz

3 min. Language Enricher……………..Audrey Orth
Word of the day was "Apparition"

3-5 min. Literary Corner…………………Jane Stoltz
3-5 min. Speaker:………………………..Brent Jemmett
CC#7 Research Your Topic "We Have a Problem"
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Jane Stoltz
Take two pieces of paper - write a name on one and a "thankyou for" on the other. Pass them around and challenge members to say a thankyou to the person on their sheet.
Winners were Brent and Wayne
3 min. Evaluator:……………………… Leo Brisebois
5 -10 min. DCP program……………….Diane Bender
Member Progress Chart

Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min Quiz Master…………………………Jean Vanderstraten
3 min. General Evaluator…………………Marie McCutcheon
She said the meeting was "Spooktacular"
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Regrets: Heidi, Brian

September 11, 2008

Allan and Marie were the Winners of Table Topics Contest

Pictures of Humorous and Table Topics Contest September 11, 2008

October 23, 2008

Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
October 23, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Graduation”
Speechcraft meeting 6 out of 6

7:15 Call to Order............................................................Brent Jemmet
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments

Loyal Toast and Timer.................................................Audrey Orth.

Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski

Speechcrafters speeches “Vocal Variety”

Table Topics...................................................................Jean Vanderstraten
Winner Wayne Stoltz
Speech Evaluations by speech crafters Heidi and Keith

Advanced Manual speech.....................................................Leo Brisebois.

Speech Evaluator…………………………………………Keith Stoltz
Reports: timer and table topics
Graduation Certificates…………………………………..George Nichol
Quiz Master……………………………………Wayne Stoltz
General evaluator………………………………………..Diane Bender
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks………………………………………………… Jean Vanderstraten
Regrets; Brian, Marie
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
Keith Stoltz will represent area 66 on Friday, October 24th, 2008
Registration Time: at 6:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church 2 Willow st. Waterloo
Admission: $8.00 at the door (Refreshments included)
Contest Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre

October 16, 2008

October 16, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Family”
Speechcraft meeting 5 out of 6

7:15 Call to Order............................................................Leo Brisebois.

Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments

Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Brent Jemmet

Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski

Speechcrafters speeches “Show What you Mean”

Table Topics...................................................................Marie McCutcheon
Winner……………Wayne Stoltz

Speech Evaluations by speech crafters

Educational Module / vocal variety…………..Diane Bender
Sample speech “vocal variety”.............. Jean Vanderstraten “the 70’s”

Speech Evaluator.....................................................Leo Brisebois.

Reports: timer and table topics
Quiz Master……………………………………..Wayne Stoltz
General evaluator………………………………..Jane Stoltz
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks………………………………………………… Leo Brisebois
Regrets; Brian
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
Keith Stoltz will represent area 66 on Friday, October 24th, 2008
Registration Time: at 6:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church Waterloo
Admission: $8.00 at the door (Refreshments included)
Contest Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre

Executive meeting following to decide on a junior speechcraft.
Jean, Diane, Jane, George, Brent, Leo, Keith

October 9, 2008

October 9, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Fall road trips”
Speechcraft meeting 4 out of 6



7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois

Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments

Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Keith Stoltz

Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski

Speechcrafters speeches “Organize your speech”

Speech Evaluations by Advisor………………… Leo Brisebois.
……………………Jane Stoltz
Educational Module /Gestures in Speaking................Brent Jemmet
Sample speech “Show what you mean”.............. Marie McCutcheon

Table Topics....................................................................Jane Stoltz
Winner………………………….Heidi Menzi
Speech Evaluator......................................................Round Table

Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout
Reports: timer and table topics
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters

Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks………………………………………………… Marie McCutcheon

Regrets : Jean, Wayne, Brian, Diane
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre

October 8, 2008

Area 66 Humorous and Table Topics Contest

Division 86

Harriston Community Living Building

Wednesday October 8, 2008

October 2, 2008

Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
October 2, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Thanksgiving”
Speechcraft



7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois

Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments

Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Leo Brisebois

Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski

Speechcrafters speeches “Be in Earnest”

Speech Evaluations by Advisor………………………..Brent Jemmet
……………………….. Marie McCutcheon
Educational Module /Organize your Speech................Diane Bender
And sample speech “Organize your speech”................ Diane Bender

Table Topics.....................................................................Jane Stoltz
Table topics winner…………………………………….Keith McCluski

Speech Evaluator......................................................Brian Camacho

Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout
Reports: timer and table topics
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters

Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks…………………………………………………Diane Bender

Regrets : Audrey, Allan, Wayne, Keith
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre

September 25, 2008

Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
September 25th, 2008, 7:15

Welcome to Speechcraft



7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois

Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments

IntroductionsSpeechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski

Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Brent Jemmet

Educational Module /Introducing the Speaker...............Audrey Orth

Toastmaster Be in Earnest Speaker.................................Jean Vanderstraten

Table Topics...................................................................... Leo Brisebois.
Speech Evaluator..............................................................Jane Stoltz

Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout

Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters

Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.

Regrets Diane
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre

September 18, 2008

Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
September 18th, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Dreams”
Welcome to Speechcraft



7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois

Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments

IntroductionsSpeechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski

Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Audrey Orth

Improv Warm Up…………………………………..........Diane Bender

Educational Module /Selecting Your Topic.....................George Nichol.

Toastmaster Ice Breaker Speaker...................................... Leo Brisbois

Table Topics.........................................................................Brent Jemmet
Fortune Cookie Verse …………………………Winner Keith McCluskie
Ice Breaker Evaluator....................................................Jean Vanderstraten

Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout ................

Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters

Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.

Regrets: Brian, Marie, Wayne, Allan
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre

Linguists of Listowel

Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church-Listowel- 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
http://listowel.freetoasthost.com
Humorous and Table Topics Contest

Humorous Speech Contest
Chair’s Remarks: Jane Stoltz
Chief Judges Rules: Marge Seawright
Sergeant at Arms: Leo Brisebois
Contestants:
( 3 ) Keith Stoltz…._The Hair Cut_______________First Place

( 2 ) Allan Mann….The Bolt____________________Second Place

( 1 ) George Nichol…Fear Factor-the lost episode___Third Place

( 5 ) Marie McCutcheon…Who cut the cheese?______________

( 4 ) Brian Camacho……HO HO Happy Halloween__________

* * * * * Short intermission * * * * *
Table Topics Contest
Chairs Remarks: George Nichol
Chief Judges Rules: Jane Stoltz
Contestants:
( 2 ) Keith Stoltz

( 3 ) Brian Camacho

( 4 ) Allan Mann………..First Place

( 1 ) Marie McCutcheon….Second Place


Interviews with Contestants
Announcement of Humorous Contest winners: Keith first, Allan second and George third.
Announcement of Table Topics Contest winners: Allan 1st place, Marie 2nd place
Anything for the Good of Toastmasters
Judges, timers and counters Marge and Al Seawright, Frank Bastedo President of Mount Forest Motivators, Jean Vanderstreaten, Diane Bender
Guest Heidi Menzi
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre

Humorous and Table Topics Contest

YOU ARE INVITED
TO THE 2008
LINGUISTS OF LISTOWEL

Humorous Speech Contest

WHERE: ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
505 WALLACE ST. N. LISTOWEL

WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 08
7:15pm

Questions? Call Jane 291-1656, Diane 343-2880
George 291-6806

Linguists of Listowel

Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com

Date: Sept 4, 2008 Theme: Reach for the Stars

7:15 Call to Order…………………… Chairperson-George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, Marge and Al Seawright

agenda changes.

2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Keith Stoltz

3 min. Language Enricher…………….. Jane Stoltz "Multifarious"- used 4 x during meeting.

3-5 min. Literary Corner………………… Keith Stoltz- "Decoding the Universe"

3-5 min. Speaker:…………………….. Diane Bender.. "The Game of Love" Special Occassion Speeches advanced manual "The Roast"




8- 10 min ………………………....................... Marge Seawright "I have to see the Faces" Storytelling advanced manual.





15 min. Table Topics:……………………... Brian Camacho "Would You Rather" Winner Marg Seawright

3 min. Evaluator:………………………… Jane Stoltz


Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min.
Division Governor Marge Seawright

Anything for the good of Toastmasters

8:30 Closing Remarks………………………..George Nichol

Planning Session following the regular meeting.




Allan Mann distributed copies of financial statement for the year ending June 2008.

Sept. 11. Humorous and Table Topics Contest
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Regrets: Marie, Brent





Diane, George, Jane and Marge and Al Seawright attended the Judging Workshop at Zehrs in Kitchener on August 25, 2008

September 3, 2008 George and Diane attended planning meeting

August 7, 2008

Tall Tales, August 7, 2008

The tall tales competition was to find the best exaggerator in toastmasters.
Did it really happen? We were often wide eyed with amazement at the stories that were told.
The best and the funniest liars were there.

Jane Stoltz: Chairperson
Keith Stoltz: Is the cheapest hotel the best?
Wayne Stoltz: How to catch a varmit!
Diane Bender: Ring Bearer!
Audrey Orth: Wild West!
George Nichol: Fear Factor!
Marge Seawright: Judge and counter.
Al Seawright: Judge
All members judged the speeches as well.
Results were George Nichol First, Keith Stoltz second, Diane Bender third.

Jane asked if we were interested in performing a murder mystery this fall. She would get more information.
There will not be a regular meeting at St Paul’s on August 21, 2008. Members are encouraged to register for judges training workshop in Kitchener. We will meet at 5:30 pm at Crabby Joe’s and carpool. Let me know if you are able to go.

Monday, August 25th
6pm to 9 pm
Speech Contest Judges Training”
750 Ottawa St. S. (near Homer Watson Blvd), Kitchener
Cost $5 per person, includes light refreshments

Contact Melanee Jessup for information or to register:
519-578-2887 or ed.ambassador.divw@gmail.com

International Speech Contest is the only worldwide event organized by Toastmasters International, if there is a nirvana in speaking contest, this is it. It is going to be at TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary, Canada, and a 4-day conference from August 13 to 16, 2008.

July 10, 2008

Toastmasters July 10, 2008 was held at the home of Jean Van der straten.
Theme: Nursery Rhymes
Call to order: Diane
Toast: George
Chairperson: Jean challenged everyone to debate news items from Listowel Banner as a nursery rhyme character. Jane won the contest with her views as Humpty Dumpty. Jane presented Jean with her #6 speech certificate.
There will be an August area executive at Jane Stoltz. Sept 4- Induction of Executive.
Sept 11 Humorous and table topic competition.
Speechcraft will start September 18, 2008. A picture could be sent to the Listowel banner with a testimonial from Jean about how much she learned from Speechcraft last fall. A display ad should also be sent.
Vote on last two members must be held.
A List of criteria for Toastmasters award will be circulated.
October 8 in Harriston area contest
November 7, 8, 9 in Waterloo fall conference
Saturday September 20 presenting a conference workshop community living center in Guelph Judy Suke.
July 23 leadership excellence.
Wed August 25 judging training


Marie, Diane, Brian, Jane, Jean, Audrey, George, Diana, Allan, Brent.

President George Nichol chats with guest speaker Diana Snowden.

Vp of Education Marie McCutcheon is pleased to sign manuals that have been completed

Brian Cammacho congratulates Jane

for receiving the Brenda Karges Memorial

Award for the Linguists of Listowel

Jane presents Jean with her award after she completed her tenth speech in her Competent Communicator manual.

June 26, 2008

Theme: Believe It- Achieve It
Awards and Appreciation Dinner meeting

At 6:45 George called the meeting to order and introduce chairperson Jane.

George introduced Marilyn and Diana introduced herself.

Brian Camacho gave the loyal toast to Canada. He mention that he has travelled all around the world over the past year and he is always glad to be back home in Canada. Al Mann said grace and invited everyone to enjoy the potluck meal.

Brent challenged everyone to use the word Fortuitous during the meeting. Audrey presented literary corner. Jean gave her number 10 speech from the Competent Communicator Manual. Title of the speech was High School Graduation. Congratulations Jean!!

Diana Snowden is president of Hanover Toastmasters and gave a 30 Minute entitled A successful, confident person is a RARE KAT.

R- Refuses to be ruled by fear

A- Always stays positive

R-Recovers well

E- Expels

K- Knows

A- Accepts

T- Takes Action

Everyone enjoyed her confidence and enthusiasm.

Diane presented table topics. Members were challenged to speak for one minute about an unusual job they drew out of an envelope.

Jane conducted an awards presentation

Diane presented Jane with the Brenda Karges Memorial Award for her outstanding job as president of the Linguists of Listowel 2007-8.

Jane adjourned the meeting.

Please forward this message to all the clubs.
Please spread the word - this is your opportunity to become a charter member of an exciting new club - Top Talkers Advanced Toastmasters club 1150259.
Meeting every 4th Saturday of each month - this month July 26 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Community Living Building 125 Fergus Street, Mount Forest.
The only prerequisit is to have your CC certificate. Specialized learning tequniques of an advanced club hone your speaking and evaluation skills while providing personal confidence and growth We look forward to seeing you, please feel free to come and visit.

Regards, Allan Seawright, ATMG/CL
Vice President Membership, Top Talkers Toastmasters

Toastmasters Division W Summer Training

Wednesday July 23rd Monday, August 25th
6:00 to 9:00 pm 6:00 to 9:00 pm
“From Speaker to Trainer” “Speech Contest Judges Training”
Helpful for any kind of facilitating Certificates issued

Zehrs Community Room, Laurentian Plaza
750 Ottawa St. S. (near Homer Watson Blvd), Kitchener
Cost $5 per person, includes light refreshments

Contact Melanee Jessup for information or to register:
519-578-2887 or ed.ambassador.divw@gmail.com

Saturday September 6th
9:00 am to noon 1:00 to 4:00 pm
“From Speaker to Trainer” Speech Contest Judges Training”

Harriston Community Living Building
106 Thomas St. Harriston

Contact Al Seawright to register: alamar@wightman.ca

Speech Contest Judges Training will be a requirement for Toastmasters wishing to serve as Contest Judges for the District 86 Fall Conference Speech Contests, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!

Saturday September 20th
9:00 am to noon, registration at 8:30
“How to Prepare a Toastmasters Conference Workshop”
Presented by Judy Suke, DTM
Community Living Centre
8 Royal Road, Guelph
Cost $10 per person, includes light refreshments

Contact Marge Seawright for information or to register:
519-323-9053 or alamar@wightman.ca
Presented by the Division W Education and Training Team

Linguists of Listowel

Hi Everyone: Last night's meeting had a terrific attendance and lots of fun. The timely theme lended itself quite well throughout the entire meeting. Audrey's toast included our many time zone's, Diane gave a time management reading on 7 tips to keep yourself on time. Leo gave a terrific speech #9 on Bark Buster's and Brent's # 6 speech gave everyone food for thought on Time for a Change. Evaluator's Wayne Stoltz & Brian Camacho gave excellent points for each speaker.Table Topic's by Keith was terrific! Alan Mann won the best table topics award. It was a timely meeting!!!!

Jean takes control of the May 15th meeting as Chairperson.

Keith prepares for his role as timer.

George, Marge, Wayne and Al relax before the meeting.

Jean and Audrey prepare for the meeting May 15, 2008.

Linguists of Listowel

Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters
Club 9016
May 15th 2008 7:15
Theme: Rain

Audrey Orth called the meeting to order and introduced chairperson Jean Van Der Straeten.
She welcomed Area Governor Marge and Western Division Governor Al Seawright. Keith Stoltz gave the loyal toast and was the timer for the evening.
Diane presented the word controversial or controversy. She mentioned that Canadians love to talk about the weather and there is often controversy over the forecasts. The word was used 17 times throughout the evening.
George Nichol was in charge of literary corner. Audrey Orth gave an Off the Cuff speech about some of her experiences in the rain. Diane Bender presented an educational article from Toastmasters magazine October 2004 about speaking on a controversial topic! Wayne Stoltz gave an Off the Cuff speech about an inspiring graduation he had recently attended. All members took a few minutes to write evaluations for the speakers.
Jane led with Table Topics and Wayne won the Table Topics award.
Marge shared her enthusiasm for Youth Group Speechcraft and Graduation Ceremonies that were held in Mount Forest.
Jean closed the meeting with a poem by Frank Ash “I Like to Look in Puddles”
Next week’s theme “Time”.
May 29, 2008 “A Night out with Toastmasters”
June 14, 2008 Executive Training, Palmerston.

Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters
Club 9016
May 8th 2008 7:15
Theme: Numbers

Jane called the meeting to order and introduced Leo Brisebois. Brent gave the loyal toast to Canada and performed as timer for the evening.
George read a Mother’s day Poem. Jane challenged everyone with the word Moiety. It can mean a small portion or two equal parts. It is also similar in the French language.
Keith presented a short workshop “Make a Good first impression in seven seconds.” Some points to consider are 1. Room setup. 2. Be on stage as soon as you enter the room. 3. 90% of first impression is appearance and tone of voice. 4. Hair style. 5. Stand tall. 6. Good eye contact and firm handshake. 7. Focus on Audience.
Jean did speech #7 in CC manual with a focus on Research your topic. The title of her speech was Pass it on and she stressed the eight signs of heart attach and how important the first two hours are to get help. She used pictures reinforce her points. Jane evaluated with many glow points and a couple of grow points.
For table topics Diane had everyone choose a coin from an envelope and challenged members to speak about something that might have happened that year and to use as many numbers as possible. Jane and Leo tied for first place. Chairperson Leo, adjourned the meeting. Diane Bender VP Public Relations gave everyone a Newsletter.

Left to right; Jean Vanderstraeten: VP Membership, Audrey Orth: Secretary,
George Nichol: President, Diane Bender: VP Education, Brent Jemmett: VP Public Relations, Jane Stoltz:Sergeant at Arms.

May 1, 2008

Linguists of Listowel

May 1, 2008

Theme: Elections

VP of Education Marie had surprise envelopes for everyone. When we opened them up we found out what position we could serve as for the evening.

Chairperson Jane Stoltz welcomed all members. She shared some Canadian Quotes in her opening address. Wayne Stoltz gave a toast to Canada and acted as timer.

Jane conducted the election of officers.May 1, 2008 Linguists of ListowelMay 1, 2008Theme: ElectionsVP of Education Marie had surprise envelopes for everyone. When we opened them up we found out what position we could serve as for the evening.Chairperson Jane Stoltz welcomed all members. She shared some Canadian Quotes in her opening address. Wayne Stoltz gave a toast to Canada and acted as timer. Jane conducted the election of officers. The results are as follows President George Nichol
Vp Education Diane Bender
VP Membership Jean vander straeten
vp public Relations Brent Jemmett
Secretary Audrey Orth
Treasurer Alan Mann
Sargeant at arms Jane Stoltz
Keith Stoltz gave a 13 minute speech on his experiences snorkelling and swimming with the sharks.
Jean was the surprise table topics master and challenged everyone to speak for one minute on the topic they pulled out of the envelope. George won the table topics award.
Marie was grammarian and noticed several filler words throughout the meeting. She would like us to be on the lookout for the filler word "so".
Quizmaster George had some great quotes from the members. Diane presented the General Evaluation. She welcomed the new slate of officers for 2008-9.

February 28, 2008

February 28, 2008

Congratulations to Marie McCutcheon and Leo Brisebois in winning the International Contest.

Congratulations to Jane Stoltz and Marie McCutcheon in winning the Evaluation Contest.

Please mark Wednesday March 5th for the Area Contest at the Harriston Community Living Building at 7:00 p.m.

Please mark Saturday March 29th in London for the Western Division Contest.

Tony Martens was our Target Speaker from the Clinton Communications Club who spoke on his Journey in making fold up desk beds. He has graduated from single, to double to now king size fold up beds. Way to go Tony!

Marge Seawright was our Chief Judge for both contests and as always did a great job!

I would like to thank everyone who helped out with the contest last night and for those who brought refreshments.

It's a great team effort!

Next week our theme is Education, please let Marie know what role you would like to partake in.

Saturday April 26th is an area executive meeting at the Clinton Agricultural Building from 1 - 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Thursday May 1st is our elections meeting...I encourage everyone to think about what role they would be interested in.

Thursday March 6th is an executive meeting following our regular meeting.

Have a great weekend and see you next week!

Jane Stoltz
Pres



The contest on Thursday February 28:

International Speaker: 5 - 7 minutes1) Marie McCutcheon2) Leo Brisebois

Evaluator: 2 -3 minutes 1) Jane Stoltz 2) Marie McCutcheon 3) Wayne Stoltz

Chief Judge: Marge Seawright

Chairpersons: Keith and Jane

Timers: Alan Mann and Wayne Stoltz

Judges: Audrey, Diane ,George,

Sargeant at Arms George.

February 21, 2008
Theme Winter Haven

Call to Order: We welcomed former member Diane Russell back for an evening of fun and entertainment.
Chair Jane
Loyal Toast was given by Leo.
Alan Mann challenged us with the word Dysphoric. It means a chronic feeling of discontent.
Literary Corner- Audrey read from Country Magazine “Grampa’s Greatest Gift”
Educational module from the better Speaker Series “Closing the Sale” was presented by Diane.
Wayne Stoltz gave a manual speech Get to the Point. His title was “Come Cruise with me”. It sounded like a wonderful Winter Haven! Marie evaluated.
George led Table topics portion of the meeting.
Quizmaster was Brent. Everyone listened very carefully throughout the meeting.

Marie, Audrey, Jane, George, Leo, Diane presented the murder mystery Little Sicily to the Atwood Lions club

Murder Mystery on Wednesday February 20th at the Atwood Community Centre.

Social Time: 6:30 p.m.

Dinner: 7:15 p.m.

Come and be part of an exciting new Advanced Club in Mount Forest.

The purpose of an advanced club is:

*to provide an opportunity for exposure so that members may learn and practice advanced communication techniques and receive evaluation in harmony with their specific needs, and
*to enable members to share their common interests in communication skills and development.

The Toastmasters International policy governing advanced clubs reads:
"---members who have developed skills to an advanced level and wish extended time for the practice of communication and evaluation techniques nearing professional level may participate in a Toastmasters club with programs devoted to this purpose:.
Come and be part of a brand new club Saturday Feb. 23 at 9:00 am at St. Paul's Anglican Church Parish Hall.
Flyer attached.

Marge Seawright, ATMG/CL, Area 18 Governor
519 323-9053 alamar@wightman.ca

Thursday Feb 14, 2008

Greeting to all snow covered toastmasters,
Hopefully everyone gets dug out by Thursday where our theme is Hearts .

I will be running an impromptue workshop for the night so I hope your hearts will be up to it.

It is a good night to bring family and guests they can have their hearts warmed up too.

Keep blowing that snow,
Marie

February 7, 2008

Murder Mystery Cast don't forget to polish up on your characters Feb 20th is when we present it again and we should try to run through a quick rehearsal because Jane is stepping in as Madame Clair Voyant.

Feb 7 theme- Catalogues


Chair-Jane welcomed everyone with a stack of magazines from her house. She mentioned the kind of catalogue that she thought each member would enjoy.
Toast annd Timer-George
Language enricher-Leo gave us the words catalog and catalogue. It was used many times throughout the meeting.
Educational spot light-Audrey reviewed all of the wonderful items in the toastmasters catalogue. She did a very lively presentation and encouraged members to purchase items with the toastmasters logo to improve our public relations and let everyone know about this great organization.
Speaker-Brent presented speech # 4 from his competent communicator manual. His speech title was "What I will be doing a lot of When I Retire" He spoke about his goals to become a great golpher. He spoke with confidence and enthusiasm for this sport.
Evaluator- Diane was very impressed with his speech and praised his use of humour and improved use of gestures and voice variations.
Table Topics was led by Keith. He passed around an envelope of Sears catague advertisements and challenged everyone to make a sale. Audrey won the trophy for her smooth talking sales pitch.
Wayne was quiz master and challenged us to remember all the important quotes of the evening!
Diane VP Public Relations.

January 31, 2008

January 31, 2008
Theme Fire and Ice
The last week of January ended with Fire and Ice. A small attendance with lots of warmth and sub zero temperatures prevailed throughout the evening. George Nichol did an excellent job on chair and began the evening with a Robert Frost poem on 'fire and ice'. We had two loyal toasts in the evening by Brent Jemmett and Elizabeth Coghlin ...way to go! Our word for the evening was 'brimstone' which was used by everyone. Jane gave an Educational Module on Gaining New Members is working towards getting another CL by June. Brent did a wonderful job on Table Topics and the winners were Audrey Orth and George Nichol. Next week's theme is Catalogues and the International and Evaluation Contest is fast approaching on Thursday February 21st. Lots of time for everyone to prepare a speech. Come on out and join in the fun at toastmasters! Remember the female gender is in the lead so far.
Till next week,Jane Stoltz

Sergeant at Arms George Nichol carries the banner at Fall Conference in Deerhurst Nov 9-11, 2007.

January 24, 2008

Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters
Club 9016
Date: January 24th, 2008, 7:15

Theme: “Poetry”


7.15 Call to Order ..............Jean
Chairperson ..................................Marie
Marie loves poetry and had written a short poem for every member as they were introduced throughout the meeting.
Keith presented Jean with her name tag and officially welcomed her to Linguists of Listowel.

Loyal Toast and Timer………Elizabeth read a poem celebrating Canada.
Language Enricher …George presented the word parsimony which means undue sparingness in the expenditure of money.

Literary Corner........Audrey read a selection of poetry from Robert Burns. Tomorrow is Robbie Burns Day and she wore a beautiful Scottish Kilt to set the mood.
Speaker........... Leo presented speech #6 on Vocal Variety from his Competent Communicator manual “When fear is all you hear”. Brian gave an excellent evaluation.
Tatiana was our guest speaker. She talked about her horse Ranger. She loves going for rides and caring for him. She will present this speech to her grade 5 class next week. Good luck.
Table Topics…..Diane challenged members to respond to a Grade 5 poetry test. Wayne won the award because of his quick wit and love of poetry.
General Evaluator……Keith was very pleased with the quality of this toastmasters meeting. Everyone was excited to welcome Elizabeth as a new member. She had taken Speechcraft course last spring.

Closing Remarks.....................Marie
The meeting closed with samples of Scottish oatmeal cookies and shortbread supplied by Audrey.





Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters
Club 9016
Date: January 17th, 2008, 7:15



Theme-Movies
Chair Jane had the meeting room set up to represent going to the movies. Everyone had a cup of freshly popped popcorn to snack on. She had a list of all the current movies and mentioned which movie each member would most likely want to see in the near future.
She welcome guests Marge and Dorothy from the Mount Forest Motivators.
Call to Order… Brent
Toast and Timer… George presented a toast to Canadian actors and especially John Candy. Dorothy… evaluated this advanced manual speech.
Language enricher… Leo challenged us with the French word Boniface which means owner of an inn. It was used 4 times during the meeting.

Speaker… Keith presented an advanced manual speech as he interviewed Brent about his love of sports. Marge evaluated
Speaker… Marie gave an excellent interpretive reading. Diane evaluated
Brian presented table topics by giving a movie name to one person to explain how well they liked the movie and then the next person had to tell everyone why they shouldn’t see it. Audrey won the Table Topics award.
My challenge to you is to remember who was quiz master and spoke for 2 min 38 sec.
General Evaluator was Audrey. She explained this role and how important it is to have immediate feedback with grow and glow points. She had lots of suggestions to help the meeting flow smoothly. She also complimented everyone on a job well done.
Jane closed the meeting with lots of movie quotes and quips.

January 10, 2008

Hi Toastmaster Members: It was definitely a black and white meeting as one looked around the room on Thursday January 10th! Audrey Orth brought the meeting alive with her humour with a great introduction for the chair Marie McCutcheon. Wayne Stoltz gave a great toast to Canada. Diane Bender delighted us with a humorous reading on Holstein cattle. Marie chaired the meeting well and told members of her exerience on the farm with holstein calves.
Elizabeth Coghlin gave a terrific #4 speech entitled Prelude to a Kiss (2 more to go) and Jane Stoltz and Brent Jemmett role played in Speaking with Ease #1 speech from Interpersonal Communication.
George chaired Table Topics and presented the members with black and white photos. Members had to speak about the people in the picture on a situation that happened either before or after. Audrey Orth was the overall winner at Table Topics for the evening.
A round table evaluation was done for Elizabeth Coghlin and Brent Jemmett evaluated Jane's speech.
We are doing another Murder Mystery on Wednesday February 20th for the Atwood Lion's Club.Our club on Thursday February 21st is doing the Int'l and Evaluation Contest!Induction Ceremony is slated for next week!
Leo Brisbois is coming up to his number sixth speech...looking forward to hearing it!Our area and district governor will be coming to our club next week...get those speeches ready. One speech per month is recommended!The ladies are up 3 to 2 against the guys...way to go ladies!Till then,Jane

January 3, 2008

Hi Everyone:What a great meeting last night to begin 2008!
Audrey Orth chaired the meeting very well with the Snowbirds theme. Everyone was named a snowbird and Audrey included some interesting facts on her selected birds. Marie McCutcheon was able to whisper out a great toast to Canada and successfully used one timer throughout the entire evening. George Nichol had an informative literary corner on Snowbirds (referring to people) and interesting migrating facts to the sunny south. Brent Jemmett entertained us with his literary corner with Casey at the Bat. Keith Stoltz had the rare opportunity to be interviewed by Opera Winfield last night on his latest website Foodkm.com. Leo Brisbois gave an informative talk on can you hear me?..although most of us had a difficult time hearing him!Jane Stoltz presented Table Topics with members taking a puff ball soaked in a mystery solution and how that smell brought back memories from their childhood.Both Diane Bender and Wayne Stoltz gave excellent evaluations to our speakers last evening. Brent Jemmett was the Table Topics winner.The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. with some great treats from Marie. Thank you.P.S. Marie, I have your container and will bring back next week. Please help out Marie on next week's agenda and volunteer for a role for Thursday January 10th. Take care,JaneP.S. We had 3 guests out...so the men are ahead winning 2 to 1 over the females!