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.