Monday, July 14, 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