December 17, 2009

Speakers for the evening were Brian Camacho, who completed his final speech for his Advanced Communicator Bronze and Jane Stoltz who completed her second Competent Communicator manual. She also recieved a Select Distinguished award for her work as Area 66 Governor last year.

President Diane welcomed Tatiana to the meeting as a guest.

Diane Bender and Audrey Orth recieved their Advanced Communicator Gold bars for their name badges.

Linguists of Listowel – LISTEN, LAUGH, LEARN & LEAD
Area 66 – District 86 – Western Division – Region VI – Club #9016
linguistsoflistowelblogspot.com & toastmasters86.org
Area Governor: Diana Snowden Division Governor: Glenn Oxford
Date: Thursday December 17, 2009 – Christmas Potluck
Meeting Theme: Cat in the Hat

Call meeting to order (6:45): Keith Stoltz
Chairperson: Diane Bender
Welcome everyone

Introduce guests

Opening Remarks: I hope most of you are Dr Seuss enthusiasts- I certainly am
The Cat brings a cheerful form of chaos to a household of two young children one rainy day while their mother leaves them unattended. Bringing with him two creatures named Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat performs all sorts of wacky tricks to amuse the children. I hope you enjoy your dinner this evening and remember to let your inner child out tonight.
I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind.
Some come from ahead and some come from behind.
But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready you see.
Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!

Loyal Toast & Timer: Leo Brisebois .

“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living,
It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.
Which is what I do and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities."
Grace: Audrey Orth
Dinner

Grammarian: Keith would have enjoyed wearing the cat costume in the movie. The Cat costume is made of Angora and human hair and was fitted with a cooling system. To keep Myers cool during the outdoor shoots, a portable air conditioner was available that connected a hose to the suit between shots. The tail and ears were battery operated.

He gave us the word Hornswoggle to use throughout the meeting. It was used 6 times.

Think left and think right and think low and think high
Oh! the Thinks you can think up if only you try!
Literary Corner: Heidi Menzi

Speaker #1: Going for a second CC Jane Stoltz
Speaker #2: Going for the Bronze Brian Camacho

"Today you are You; that is truer than true.
There is no one alive who is Youer than You."

Table Topics (gift exchange) George Nichol
Evaluator #1, written only Audrey Orth
Evaluator #2, written only Keith McCluskie

Quizmaster: Jessica Kelly
She presented certificates to two members who have had perfect attendance this fall. Keith McCluskie and Jane Stoltz.
Reports from Timer & Grammarian

Award for Best Table Topics & Perfect Attendance
Diane presented Sixth Speech Award certificates to Keith McCluskie, Heidi Menzi
Award Presentation for Select Distinguished Area (2008-2009) was presented to Jane Stoltz, past area governor. She attended monthly meetings in Toronto, visited Mount Forest Motivators, Toastmasters of Hanover, Top Talkers and her home club Linguists of Listowel. She chaired many contests and motivated others to step out of their comfort zones and participate.

Past President George Nichol gave ACG Award Presentations to Audrey Orth and Diane Bender
Anything for the Good of Toastmasters.
Brian Camacho, VP Public relations gave everyone his first newsletter. He is also recording most meetings and making DVD’s. This is an excellent opportunity for members to review their speaking skills.
Guest Comments were very postive.

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks Diane Bender
Dr. Seuss’s publisher supplied him with a list of 400 words, ones that the publisher thought children would be learning in school. His publisher told him to cut the list in half and to try and write an interesting enough book for children. Nine months later Dr. Seuss finished The Cat In The Hat, which used 223 words that appeared on the list plus 13 words that did not. Diane closed the meeting with “The Lost Dr. Seuss Poem.

Inspirational Thought for the Day:
"Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do.
You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve." Mary Kay Ash
Adjournment (9.30)





Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


December 10 meeting was cancelled because of inclement weather.

December 3, 2009

Linguists of Listowel: Listen, Laugh, Learn and Lead

There were a lot of fortunes told this evening by Chairperson Brian Camacho. Everyone participated with enthusiasm and excitement.
The theme was Fortune cookies.
Leo chose the word Faze which means disconcert. It was used at least 9 times. Sharon D'Arcey read an article about Confucious, the famous philosopher whose words of wisdom are found in many fortune cookies. Great job Sharon!
Brent Jemmett wowed us with his story telling abilities and
Richard Boertien presented speech #5 in his CC manual. He used excellent body language to demonstrate his love of curling- It almost made me want to try it again or at least go out and watch one of his games.
Table topics was all about making the most of your fortune and Brent Jemmett won. Keith, Audrey and Marie all gave excellent evaluations.
Next weeks meeting theme is the Cat in the Hat so come with some rhyming words and enjoy two ice breaker speeches. Heidi will also present speech #9 in her CC manual! Please make time in your busy christmas schedules to enjoy an evening with your toastmaster friends.
Diane Bender ACS/cl
President

Linguists of Listowel welcome new members

Rich Boertien is a recent graduate of speechcraft program. He enjoyed the opportunity to be chairperson November 26, 2009.

New members and mentors:

Front row Audrey Orth, Sharon Diehl, Sharon Darcey

Back row Rich Boertien, Diane Bender, Keith Stoltz


Theme: You'll See It When You Believe It


Chairperson: Rich Boertien
Call to Order: ____________Sharon Darcey
Toast & Timer: ____________Brent Jemmett
Grammarian: ______________Wayne Stoltz YEARN was used 7x throughout the evening
Literary Corner: ___________Sharon Diehl
Speaker #1: Keith McCluskie #6 Vocal Variety Competent Communicator Manual “A Night for a Backyard Campfire.”
Speaker #2: Jane Stoltz #8 Competent Communicator Manual title “Memory Sticks”
Toastmaster to Introduce Speakers & Evaluators only Diane Bender
Table Topics: Keith Stoltz He passed around a box of unusual parts and encouraged members to make a phone call describing their item, using the words “You’ll see it when you believe it” Best Table Topics Brent Jemmett
Evaluator #1: Audrey Orth
Evaluator #2: Brian Camacho
Chairperson resumes remainder of program
Keith McCluskie VP Membership conducted the Induction of New Members
Rich Boertien …..Mentor Keith Stoltz
Sharon Diehl…..Mentor Audrey Orth
Sharon Darcey…Mentor Diane Bender
General Evaluator: __Heidi Menzi
Snack: __Brent and Rich

Dec 3rd Theme: Fortune Cookies
Dec 10th Theme: Cat in the Hat
Dec 17th Theme: Secrets at Christmas & Potluck Christmas Meeting - bring a friend, spouse, significant other or enemy!!!



Date: Thursday November 19, 2009
Meeting Theme: Ideal Jobs We Never Had
Call meeting to order (7:15): Brian Camacho Chairperson: Diane Bender
Loyal Toast & Timer: Sharon Diehl
Grammarian – word of the day: Penchant Brian Camacho Literary Corner: “ Home Based Business” Leo Brisebois Toast Master: Jane Stoltz
Speech #1: #5 Accepting an Award Special Occasion manual Brent Jemmett
Speech #2: # 4 Competent communicator Richard Boertien
Speech #3: #5 Accepting an Award Special Occasion manual Diane Bender
Evaluator: Heidi Menzi
Evaluator: George Nichol
Evaluator: Marie McCutcheon
Table Topics Master: Jessica Kelly
General Evaluator: Keith Stoltz - 65 laughs during meeting.
Nov 19: Executive Meeting
Reports from Timer & Grammarian –1 minute each
Award for Best Table Topics, For the Good of Toastmasters, Next Week’s Program Review,
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Inspirational Thought for the Day: Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. - Thomas Jefferson
Snack & Refreshments: Jane Stoltz
Date: Thursday November 12, 2009
Theme: Habits
Call meeting to order (7:15):
Chairperson: Jane Stoltz Loyal Toast & Timer: Grammarian � word of the day: George Nichol Literary Corner: Brent Jemmett
Speech #1: Heidi Menzi
Speech #2: Jessica Kelly
Table Topics Master: Rich Boertien
Quizmaster: Keith McCluskie
General Evaluator: Audrey Orth
Nov 19: Executive Meeting
Award for Best Table Topics, For the Good of Toastmasters, Next Week�s Program Review, Chairperson�s Closing Remarks

November 13-15, 2009

What an awesome, educational and inspiring weekend we had. Here are just a few of the photos that were taken.


District Governor's Banquet and Ball - Diane, Marie, Jane & Keith

Sherry Olsen, Toastmasters of Hanover and Diane Bender, Linguists of Listowel prepare for the Parade of Banners

Diane Bender enjoys the weekend at The Village at Blue Mountain Conference Centre

TOASTMASTERS FALL CONFERENCE

District 86

Finding the Key to Success

November 5, 2009

Past President George Nichol chats with guest Sharon Darcy.

Speechcraft Coordinator Jane Stoltz presents certificates to Sylvia, Matt and Vanessa.




Date: Thursday November 5, 2009 – Speechcraft Graduation #2
Theme: Homonyms
Call meeting to order (7:15): Marie McCutcheon Chairperson: Jane Stoltz
Loyal Toast & Timer: Diane Bender completed #1 Special Occasions manual with a toast to Speechcrafters who were graduating. Grammarian – word of the day: Keith Stoltz challenged everyone with the word Highfalutin . It means pompous or pretentious and it was used six times.
Literary Corner: Richard Boertien
Vocal Variety Speeches Vanessa, Syliva & Matt. Speech by Toastmaster Keith McCluskie
Evaluator: Jessica Kelly Table Topics Master: George Nichol, winner was Rich boerting
Quizmaster: Brent Jemmett
Graduation Ceremony
We welcome Richard Boertien as one of our recent speechcrafters who has joined toastmasters!

Last night's meeting theme was Homonyms and everyone joined in with the fun!
Speechcraft speakers Sylvia spoke about Pushing Each Other Buttons a vivid description on communication differences between men & women. Vanessa spoke about No Thank you a humorous interaction on telemarketers. Matt spoke about Lost in the Woods, a descriptive story on one of his great danes and his line of the evening My highfalutin compass was not worth a dam.
Our word for the evening was highfalutin meaning pompous and pretentious.
Keith McCluskie spoke about “Who Are You” a humourous take on introducing oneself to people and how to remember one's name. Example: Mike the Muscle Man or Ann, Ann with the Frying Pan.
George Nichol got everyone involved with completing a story on the two head monster and using homonyms throughout the table topics session.
It was a great evening.
Jane Stoltz
VP Education
Linguists of Listowel

Heidi and George check out the Halloween Treat Bag.



Thursday evening was full of very interesting and informative speeches by our six speechcrafters.

Lots of laughs throughout the entire meeting.

Sylvia spoke about the last ride home on that memorable Black Out, Vanessa spoke about The Battle of Food, Matt enlightened us on Difficult Births with Sheep; Susan spoke about Listen Can You Hear It and its reflection on music titles, Rich spoke about some funny Acronyms
and Royden's speech was about Saying GoodBye to Speechcraft and the friends he made at toastmasters.

Our word for the evening was MACABRE, suggesting the horror of death and decay, gruesome. Example: I've always had a somewhat macabre fascination with true life crime stories.


Please join us for the final speechcrafters presenting their speeches and graduation.

Halloween Limerick:

A big jack o lantern named Keith

Was ashamed of his big old orange teeth.

He wrapped green round his head,

Had his teeth painted red.

And now silly Keith is a wreath.

Halloween Joke:

Who did Frankenstein take to the prom?

A. His ghoul friend

What do baby ghosts wear on Halloween?

A White pillowcases.

Take care and have fun this Halloween evening and see you all next week!

Jane Stoltz

VP Education

Linguists of Listowel

October 29, 2009

Keith McCluskie, VP Membership explains the advantages of Toastmasters and signing up for a position on the agenda. Brent Jemmett, Treasurer welcomes speechcraft graduate and newest member Rich Boertine.

George, Royden, Susan and Audrey visit after the meeting.

Speechcraft Graduation : Jane presents certificates to Royden McCoag, Susan Winger and Rich Boertine
Chairperson Jane Stoltz with the theme "Boo! I Betcha I Scared You! Ha! Ha!"

Date: Thursday October 29, 2009 – Speechcraft Graduation
Theme: Boo! I Betcha I Scared You! Ha! Ha!
Microphone Usage

Call meeting to order (7:15): Jane Stoltz
Introductions by Speechcrafters Everyone shared a Halloween memory
Loyal Toast & Timer: Sylvia Pietras
Grammarian – word of the day: Vanessa Morrison Macabre means gruesome.
Show What You Mean Speeches Vanessa, Syliva & Matt
Vocal Variety Speeches Royden, Rich & Susan
Oral Evaluations
Table Topics Master: Brent Jemmett passed around an envelope of Halloween costumes for people to talk about. Pauline and Matt were the winners.
Quizmaster: Keith Stoltz
Graduation Ceremony Speechcraft Graduates were Rich Boertine, Susan Winger and Royden McCoag
Guest Comments:Pauline and Sharon enjoyed the meeting.
Next Week’s Theme:Homonyns
Nov 12th Theme is Habits;
Nov 19 Theme is Ideal Jobs We Never Had;
Nov 26 Theme is You’ll See it When You Believe It
Reports from Timer & Grammarian –1 minute each
Award for Best Table Topics, For the Good of Toastmasters
Next Week’s Program Review, Chairperson’s Closing Remarks, Comments from Guests
Inspirational Thought for the Day:
Snack & Refreshments: Diane, Heidi & Jane Adjournment (9.00)
Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Nov 9: Women’s District Institute Meeting
Nov 21: Atwood Church Event, Co-ordinator of Event is Marie McCutcheon
Dec 17: Pot Luck Christmas Meeting
One Speech Per Month is recommended
Toastmasters are Going Green… Please Bring Your Own Cup/Mug to Meetings

Western Division Humourous Speech Contest University of Waterloo

Humourous Speech and Table Topics Contest October 23, 2009 at University of Waterloo Davis Centre. Area Governor Diana Snowden did a great job as chairperson for the evening.
Winners for Humorous Contest were Matt Pavlik, Gregory C. N. Smith, and Hakim Shittu.
Winners for Table Topics were Allan Krause, Danve Castroverde and Gemma Mendez-Smith.
Members attending from Linguists of Listowel were Keith and Jane Stoltz, Audrey Orth, Heidi Menzi, Diane Bender and Brent Jemmett.

October 22, 2009

Heidi and Audrey enjoy fellowship and sharing after the meeting.

Toastmaster Jessica explains all about toastmasters to her guest Linda

Rich, Royden, Sylvie, Vanessa and Susan
Linguists of Listowel – LISTEN, LAUGH, LEARN & LEAD
Area 66 – District 86 – Western Division – Region VI – Club #9016
Area Governor: Diana Snowden Division Governor: Glenn Oxford
Date: Thursday October 22, 2009 – Speechcraft
Theme: Remember When…..

Call meeting to order (7:15): Jane Stoltz
Introductions by Speechcrafters
Loyal Toast & Timer: Rich Boertien
Grammarian – word of the day: Royden McCoag challenged us with the word MAXIM which means a short rule of content ie Look Before You Leap" It was used at least two times during the meeting
The evening had the most interesting speeches from our
speechcrafters and it was lots of fun! They are so terrific and well
on their way in getting their butterflies flying in formation. The
speeches talked about the stresses of finding a topic to speak about,
the drama determination of teenagers, living in a heart beat of a
changing work place, cub experiences as a youngster and aging with
grace. They were followed by oral evaluations by seasoned toastmasters.
Educational Module: Voice Variety was presented by Audrey Orth Sample Voice Variety Speech Jessica Kelly
Table Topics Master: Keith Stoltz started a cat story and everyone added to it. Sylvia was the winner with honorable mention to our guest Linda.
Quizmaster: Vanessa Morrison
Inspirational Thought for the Day: "If you spend time getting ready to be perfect and do not start out to accomplish your dreams, you will find out later that you could have accomplished your dream if you had just acted."
David DeNotaris
Snack & Refreshments: Jane Stoltz
Adjournment (9.00)
Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Oct 23: Division Contest, Waterloo University, Admission is $10. 00, Parking $3.00
Nov 9: Women’s District Institute Meeting need 4 – 5 speakers
Nov 21: Atwood Church Event, Co-ordinator of Event is Marie McCutcheon
One Speech Per Month is recommended
Toastmasters are Going Green… Please Bring Your Own Cup/Mug to Meetings
Beginning November 5th: We are back to our regular meetings…we need a line up speakers.

Awards

Awards were presented. Trudy and Dorothy accepted certificates for their clubs recieving presidents distinguished status last year. I brought home a select distinguished award for Jane as area 66 governor.

Trudy, Caroline, Dorothy, Diane and Diana had a great adventure getting to Milton and home again. We did miss Marg and Al Seawright who were not able to come.

After the business meeting there was a wonderful appreciation lunch for club presidents. The afternoon speaker was Ross McKie DTM. He spoke about building confidence in communication and leadership until it becomes a habit. He made a point and then told a story. To be successfull we need to think positive and believe in ourselves.

Presidents for Area 18 Trudy Baran, Dorothy Dennis, Diane Bender

Chairperson Jane, Area 18 Governor Diana, Gemma First, Laura Third, Jessica second

Speechcraft October 15, 2009

Date: Thursday October 15, 2009
Theme: Gobble, Gobble
Call meeting to order (7:15): Jane Stoltz was chairperson and welcomed introductions by all seven Speechcrafters.
Loyal Toast & Timer was Vanessa. She mentioned the history and origins of Thanksgiving. Grammarian was presented by Sylvia. The word of the day was ameliorate which means to make or become better. It was used six times throughout the meeting.
The Ice Breaker Speech was presented by Cathy Be in Earnest Speeches were presented by Sylvia and Vanessa
Organizing Your Speeches were presented by Royden, Susan, Rich and Matt. Oral Evaluations were given by toastmasters.
Educational Module: Gestures was presented by Diane Bender
Sample Organization of Speech Keith McCluskie described an amazing rollercoaster ride.
Table Topics Master: Heidi Menzi passed around an envelope of pictures and challenged everyone to describe it using the thanksgiving theme.
Quizmaster: Rich Boertien
Inspirational Thought for the Day:
�I try to take every conflict, every experience, and learn from it. Life is never dull.� Oprah Winfrey
Snack & Refreshments: Audrey Orth
Adjournment (9.20)
Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Oct 23: Division Contest, Waterloo University, Admission is $10. 00, Parking $3.00
Nov 9: Women’s Institute District Meeting need 4 � 5 speakers
Nov 11: Palmerston Legion Chris Draper needs a Remembrance day supper speaker
Nov 21: Atwood Church Event, Co-ordinator of Event is Marie McCutcheon

Area 66 Humorous Speech and Table topics contest was held October 7 2009 at Grace United Church Hanover. Keith Stoltz was sargeant at Arms and Jane Stoltz was an excellent chairperson. Marge Seawright was Chief judge. Diane Bender competed in the Humorous and Table Topic Contest. Brent in the Humorous Contest and Jessica Kelly in the Table Topics Contest. Jessica placed second.
Picture left to right
Keith, Brent, Marge, Jane, Diane, Jessica, Audrey.

Keith, Brent, Marge, Jane, Diane, Jessica, Audrey

Speechcraft

Words from our speechcraft coordinator after our exciting meeting on October 8, 2009
Hello Toastmasters and Speechcrafters:

What a spectacular meeting last evening, lots of laughs & tears throughout the entire meeting!

The content by Speechcrafters had a variety of interesting topics that were both stimulating and knowledgeable.

Sylvia complained about her 6 day school week growing up and in the end becoming bilingual in both English and Polish. Vanessa spoke about growing up in Bubble Town, moving away and returning to her Bubble home town routes. Matt was most passionate about preserving the family farm and encouraging consumers to shop locally. Rich spoke about doing it right the first time and take your time to get a project done correctly with pride and soak up the positive comments. Susan spoke about the frustrations of modern technology, exactly why do you need 3 remotes, when 1 should do the trick. Royden spoke passionately about encouraging people to take the time to visit people who have incurable diseases. It only takes a smile to brighten one's day!


Thank you for the most delicious treats supplied by Leo & Brent.


Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend and see everyone next Thursday evening!



Theme: When I was Growing Up.....
Call the meeting to order: Jane Stoltz
Chairperson: Jane Stoltz
Introductions by Speechcrafters
Loyal Toast & Timer: Susan Winger
Grammarian (word of the day): Rich Boertien
Ice Breaker Speeches by Sylvia Pietras, & Vanessa Morrison (2 - 3 minutes)
Be in Earnest Speeches by Royden McCoag, Matt VanAnkum, Susan Winger & Rich Boertien (3 - 5 minutes)
Oral Evaluations
Educational Module: Organize Your Speech by Audrey Orth
Sample Speech: Speech Organization by Leo Brisebois
Table Topics: Royden McCoag
Quizmaster: Matt VanAnkum
Anything for the Good of Toastmasters
Snack: Leo Brisebois
Refreshments: Brent Jemmett






Thursday Oct 1, 2009 Theme Lessons Learned the hard way.
Jane Stoltz called the second speechcraft meeting to order at 7:15. Loyal Toast and timer was Royden McCoag. George Nichol was grammarian for the evening and presented the word ADJUVENT. I means serving to help or helping to prevent disease.
Icebreaker speeches were presented by Susan, Matt Royden and Richard.
Keith Stoltz presented an educational module on introductions.
Keith McCluskie gave the sample Be in Earnest Speech and Diane Bender evaluated it.
Richard was table topics master and Royden won the trophy.
Audrey Orth was general evaluator
Jessical challenged us as quiz master.

Linguists of Listowel

Jane Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm. She welcomed seven participants to the speechcraft program. The theme of the meeting was "My favourite kind of quiet." All members, guests and speechcrafters introduced themselves.
Keith S gave the loyal toast to Canada and acted as timer for the evening program.
As grammarian Brent gave us the word Inundate. It was used at least three times.
Diane Bender presented the following Educational module on Selecting speech topics.
Madam Chair, toastmasters and speechcrafters this educational segment will help you with selecting your topic. There is a handout so you don’t have to write everything I say down. I am glad you are here and setting forward on this exciting journey to improve your communication skills. You never need to be hard on yourself. Whatever you say is perfectly acceptable. Please. Step up and step out of your comfort zone. We are here to help.

First pick a topic that you are interested in and are familiar with. You might want to begin with a statement that is exciting and challenging. For example-
I enjoy gardening -I love vegetables, my husband doesn’t! His doctor said “his life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon!

We enjoy hearing about life changing events that have happened in your life. You are the expert and can speak from personal experience. Great speeches occur when you learn from your experiences and can talk about them to others.
Some of you are probably thinking- “But nothing exciting ever happened to me!”
You could talk about a vacation that was exciting or challenging or educational.
Some speeches are organised around some problem or illness you have faced and overcome. It could focus on an actual incident-“ as I drove to work the other day…I’m sure you’ve all had close calls you could share.
Your challenge will be to compress these experiences into a relatively short speech. In speechcraft program they are only 3-5 minutes.

Second choice would be to pick a subject that you are interested in and would like to research. Be Creative. For example – are plastic bags really bad for the environment and should grocery stores be allowed to charge 5 cents for a single bag?
I always leave toastmaster meetings feeling like I have learned something new from the speeches I hear. This brings me to the next suggestion.

Third Talk about something that will interest your audience. You might get ideas from newspapers, magazines, current events, television or books you have read.

Fourth Talk about something that will educate your audience. You could talk about some of your favorite hobbies- perhaps you could persuade us to try something new after we hear your enthusiasm for your hobby.

Fifth what is the purpose of your speech? What specific point do you want to impress on your audience? This will determine your speech title and how you will open and close the speech.
Sixth how do you want to make your audience feel?
There are inspiring speeches, educational speeches, and humourous speeches and in toastmasters you will learn how to make them work for your audience.
And finally what message do you want the audience to take home with them. We often end with a challenge or something to think about.
I wish you all the best in your journey to better speaking skills. Work at your own speed, whatever you say is acceptable.
Most important is just standing up, walking up to the lectern, and speaking. Take a deep breath, smile, step up and step out of your comfort zone. Present your speech on the topic of your choice- Madam chair.
Audrey presented a sample icebreaker speech entitled "It's just the way you look at it. Everyone sang Happy Birthday to her.
Diane R. evaluated with lots of glow points and a grow point to use more pauses while the audience is laughing.
George Nichol led table topics with members speaking for one minute on a continuous story beginning with "It was a dark and foggy night when I went for a walk."
Winner was speechcrafter Matt Van Ankum.

Keith M gave the general evaluation and Heidi challenged members memories as quizmaster.
Jane asked speechcrafters to read Chapter 1,2,3 and to prepare an icebreaker speech for next week. Inspirational thought for the day was "A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money" John Ruskin
Snack was provided by Audrey Orth. The meeting was adjourned at 9 pm.

September 10, 2009

Date: Thursday September 10, 2009
Theme: Something to Crow About….

Call meeting to order (7:15):
Chairperson – Toastmaster: Diane Bender
Joke of the Day: Keith Mc Cluskie
Loyal Toast & Timer: Brent Jemmett
Grammarian – word of the day: Audrey Orth
Educational Module: Jane Stoltz
Keeping the Commitment from the Successful Club Series
Chairperson/Toastmaster - Introduces Table Topics Master:
Table Topics Master: George Nichol
Chairperson/Toastmaster – Introduces General Evaluator
Area Governor Report: Diana Snowden
General Evaluator :
Reports from Timer & Grammarian –1 minute each
Award for Best Table Topics, General Evaluators Report, For the Good of Toastmasters
Next Week’s Program Review, Chairperson’s Closing Remarks, Comments from Guests
Inspirational Thought for the Day:
"You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it."
Oprah Winfrey
Adjournment (8:30)

Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Sept 17: Humourous and Table Topics Contest, Theme: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Sept 24: Regular Meeting, Theme: My Favourite Kind of Quiet, Speechraft Begins
Oct 7: Area Contest - Humorous and Table Topic Contest in Hanover
Oct 23: Division Contest
Nov 14: District Contest, Theme is Catching Your Dreams
Sept 22: Humorous and TT Contest – Mount Forest Motivators
Sept 28: Humorous and TT Contest – Toastmasters of Hanover

September 3, 2009

Linguists of Listowel – LISTEN, LAUGH, LEARN & LEAD
Area 66 – District 86 – Western Division – Region VI – Club #9016
Area Governor: Diana Snowden
Division Governor: Glenn Oxford

Date: Thursday September 3, 2009
Theme: Jump Into Fall

7:15 pm
Call meeting to order: Jane Stoltz
Chairperson – Toastmaster: Diane Bender
Chair’s Opening remarks, introductions of guests, agenda changes
Jessica introduced her friend Melanie.
Loyal Toast & Timer: Heidi Menzi
Grammarian – word of the day: Marge and Al Seawright chose the word Achievable. It was used 4times.
Business Session- announcements, officer reports, old & new business

7:30 p.m. Chairperson/Toastmaster- Introduces speakers, Evaluators are to read the objectives

Speaker #1: Brent Jemmett #4 Presenting an Award
Speaker #2 : Marge Seawright CC#7 Research Your topic- Title “Brick Walls”
Speaker #3 : Keith Stoltz #4 Interpretive Reading
Allow 1 minute after each speaker for members/guests to fill out evaluation forms

Chairperson/Toastmaster - Introduces Table Topics Master:
Table Topics Master Jessica Kelly
Chairperson/Toastmaster – Introduces General Evaluator
General Evaluator – Introduces GE role and evaluators

Evaluator #1 Jane Stoltz
Evaluator #2 George Nichol
Evaluator #3 Keith McCluskie

8:45:
Reports from Timer, Grammarian, Quizmaster, Table Topics Winner –
1 minute each
Award for Best Table Topics went to our guest Melanie.
For the Good of Toastmasters
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Comments from Guests
Happy 80th Birthday to Al Seawright
Inspirational Thought for the Day:
8:50 Adjournment

Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Sept 2: Regular Meeting, Theme: Jump Into Fall....
Sept 10: Regular Meeting, Theme: Something to Crow About...
Sept 17: Humourous and Table Topics Contest, Theme: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Sept 24: Regular Meeting, Theme: My Favourite Kind of Quiet
Speechraft Begins
Oct 7: Area Contest - Humorous and Table Topic Contest in Hanover
Oct 23: Division Contest
Nov 14: District Contest, Theme is Catching Your Dreams
Mt. Forest Motivator Dates
Sept 22: Humorous and TT Contest
Toastmasters of Hanover Dates
Sept 28: Humorous and TT Contest
A Judging Workshop September 9, 2009 at pentecostal Church in Hanover.
QUOTE of the WEEK:
"Beginning today, make it a habit to count your blessings everyday."
Shadonna Richards, R.N.

August 20 2009

Brent Audrey and Diane went to the home of Heidi Menzi on August 20, 2009. Heidi welcomed everyone and was chairperson for the evening. The theme was "You'll never guess what happened". Brent was toast and timer. Audrey read "Disaster at Hog Trough Bridge" for literary corner. Heidi led table topics by passing an envelope of pictures for each person to comment on using the theme-"you'll never guess what happened". Diane Bender was the winner of table topics.
Diane led with an improv game where you find a partner, then-You must convince each other verbally of why you need the $5 bill
You can’t repeat the ways in which you try to obtain your objective or we will freeze the situation by calling time.
Conflict- why you need it
Setting- where are you
Relationship- do you know each other
What’s at stake
1st person- Asked…..begged…….bargained……..blackmail….threaten
2nd person-Refuse,,,,explain,,,,,,question,,,,,,,,defend,,,,,,,,,deny,,,
It was so much fun that we played it three times with different objects and members.
We played a board game of Donald Trump. We needed to choose competitors that would be best suited for the job provided. Audrey and Diane vs. Brent and Heidi.
For the good of Toastmasters
Audrey was asked by the Women's Institute if Toastmasters could provide a few humourous speakers for their Ladies night out on Monday, November 9 at the Ag Hall.
We decided that yes that would be a good opportunity for us to go out into the community.
Diane attended an area presidents meeting Aug 19 in Hanover. We are busy setting goals and sharing ideas. I will be attending District 86 Humorous and Table Topics contest in Collingwood Nov 13-15.
Area Governor Diana Snowden will attend Linguists of Listowel September 10. She will present awards.
Brent has made some posters for Speechcraft and will post them in Listowel

Diane sent a picture to the banner for Tall tales contest and to promote Speechcraft.

Diane Bender, Diana Snowden, Dorothy Dennis

Area Governor Diana Snowden met with area presidents Trudy, Dorothy and Diane at the Grey Rose Restaurant in Hanover on Wednesday August 19, 2009.
They discussed ideas on membership building, speechcraft, contests and the new "Go outside your club" program.

Tall Tales Contest August 6, 2009 at the home of Diane Bender
Contestants Keith Stoltz, Brent Jemmett, Audrey Orth, Chairperson Diane Bender

The tales were tall and very funny. We heard about Keith's ride in the rain, Brent's experiences helping his friend to move and Audrey's Lamb's at the Listowel Fair. Chairperson Diane presented first prize to Audrey Orth. Heidi was timer and Jane was Chief Judge. Elizabeth acted as counter and everyone judged the contestants. It was a great evening.
The Linguists of Listowel members enjoy meeting at members homes in the summer, then they will be back at the St Paul's Lutheran Church in Listowel on Thursday nights from 7:15 to 9 pm.
Next meeting is at the home of Heidi Menzi.

Linguists of Listowel

Brent, Keith, Bill and Audrey

Brent, Keith, Bill, and Diane

I hope your having a super summer.
We had a great time at Brent’s house.
July 9, 2009
Theme “Favorite Summer Activities”

7:14 Call to order and Welcome……….Brent Jemmett
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Toast and Timer……Audrey Orth
Literary Corner….. Diane Bender
15-20 minutes of Improv Games.......First game we divided into teams and the challenge was to carry on a conversation by only asking questions.
Second game- The speaker had to guess who he was by the questions from the Audience.
The Park Ranger killed Yogi Bear with his jeep…..Keith McCluskie
Bill Cosby is addicted to Pudding Pops………Bill Huether
Queen of England sells her castle……..Diane Bender
Speakers
2-3 min Bill Huether

15 min Table Topics………Brent passed around fortune cookies and members explained how their fortune applied to their life.
Evaluator………………….Keith McCluskie
Reports: timer,
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................Brent Jemmett
Snacks: Brent

July 23, 2009 meeting will be at the home of Audrey Orth

Tall Tales contest Aug 6 at the home of Diane Bender
Speech is only 3-5 minutes- come out, bring a friend and have a lot of laughs because Linguists of Listowel listen, laugh, learn and lead.

Awards Banquet

Executive 2009-10 Brian Camacho, Jane Stoltz, Keith McCluskie,
Diane Bender, Jessica Kelly, Brent Jemmett
absent- Heidi Menzi

Marge Seawright conducts induction ceremony.


Diane Bender accepts the president's gavel from George Nichol

George Nichol accepts the Brenda Karges Memorial Award

Audrey presented Jane with the best attendance award.

June 25, 2009
Theme “Awards Banquet”

Call to order and Grace………...Wayne Stoltz
Welcoming remarks……………George Nichol
Oh Canada
Guest introductions and opening remarks
Grace………...Wayne Stoltz
Speakers
5-7 min Felix Weber #4 cc manual
3-5 min Brent Jemmett Special Occasion #3 The Roast
5-7 min Brian Camacho The entertaining speaker #2

15 min Table Topics………………Keith passed an envelope with different award choices. Jessica Kelly won table topics with her description of why she received the “housekeeper of the year award”.


Induction of Officers ....Marge Seawright, Western Division Governor invited members of the current executive to stand. She thanked them for the work that they had completed over the past year. She then invited the new executive to accept their new positions. George Nichol passed the gavel to the new president Diane Bender. She accepted the office of President and announced the new slogan “Linguists of Listowel - listen, laugh, learn and lead.”
Awards Presentations
Attendance Award……Secretary Audrey Orth presented this award to Jane Stoltz.
Brenda Karges Memorial Award……..Jane Stoltz presented the trophy to George Nichol
Membership pins…….George Nichol presented pins to Jessica Kelly and Felix Weber.

Area Governor Jane prensented a pointer pen to the club for their exellent attendance at the area competition.
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................George Nichol

June 18, 2009

Diane Bender presented the Special Occassion speech #2 to the bride at her friends wedding.

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
Theme “Reaching your Goals?”

7:14 Call to order………………...George Nichol
3 min Welcome…………………..George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks. We welcomed guest Richard Boertien and past member Elizabeth Rohde. We now have twenty members!
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……… Keith Stoltz
1-2 min Language Enricher ………… Elizabeth Rohde challenged us to use the word “Conversant”
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Brian Camacho

5-7 min Diane Bender #2 Special Occasion Speaking in Praise of the bride.
5-7 min Audrey Orth achieved her gold with her final speech in the humorous speaking advanced manual.
5-7 min Keith McCluskie presented speech #5CC Manual. “Creatures in their native and not so native Habitats.
15 min Table Topics………………Jane Stoltz gave the members a choice of truth or dare questions.

Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Allan Mann
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Marie McCutcheon
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Brian Camacho

1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
2-3 min Quiz Master………………….Felix Weber
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ....Marge Seawright
An Invitation has been extended to Mount Forest and Hanover Clubs to come and help us celebrate a great year.
8:30 Closing Remarks...............................George Nichol

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
Theme “Treasure or Junk?”

7:14 Call to order………………...Brian Camacho
3 min Welcome…………………..Marie McCutcheon
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
Judy Hall, Ashley Hall, Travian, guest of Felix Weber
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Brent Jemmett
1-2 min Language Enricher …………Keith Stoltz- Redivivus is an adjective meaning brought back. It was used three times throughout the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Leo Brisebois “Yard Sale People”

5-7 min Jane Stoltz #7 CC Manual “Procrastination”
5-7 min Jessica Kelly #5 CC Manual “Heart Attack Grill”
15 min Table Topics…Audrey Orth Contest was won by Ashley Hall.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Brian Camacho

2-3 min Quiz Master………………Felix Weber
3-4 min General Evaluator…………George Nichol
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
June 18, 2009 All executive - business meeting after regular meeting. Please bring or send a written report for the secretary.
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ....Marge Seawright
Invitation has been extended to Mount Forest and Hanover Clubs to come and help us celebrate a great year. The fall conference will be November 13- 15 at the Blue Mountain Inn.


9:00 Closing Remarks...............................Marie McCutcheon

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
June 4, 2009
Theme “ Relationships ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Al Seawright
3 min Welcome…………………..George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………...Keith McCluskie
1-2 min Language Enricher …..…..…Diane Bender: “ sui generis” is an adjective meaning unique or peculiar. It was used 6 times during the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Marie McCutcheon

5-7 min Jane Stoltz $ Competent Communicator Manual
What is your relationship with the Competent Leader Manual?
15 min Table Topics………………Brian Camacho asked people to draw a name from an envelope and explain why you would like to go on a date with this person. The winner of the Camacho Man Dating Service was Keith M.
10 min Break
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Leo Brisebois

1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
2-3 min Quiz Master………………Heidi Menzi
3-4 min General Evaluator………….. Marge Seawright
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ....Marge Seawright
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................George Nichol
Report of Saturday May 30th New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover……Diane Bender


Last week Mentors were assigned.
Brent will be mentor for Jessica
Brian will be mentor for Bill
Keith will be mentor for Felix
June 18, 2009 Executive meeting after regular meeting. Present Executive can summarize what they have accomplished for the year and help the new executive be prepared to carry on the work of the Linguists of Listowel.

Diane presented her speech on Volunteerism at the Gowanstown Peace Women's Institute Rose Tea. Her friend Connie spoke about Victims Services.

2009 Phase 1 Officer Training: Back Row Keith M, Brent, Jane, Keith S
Front Row Diane, Jessica, Heidi

Division W Area Governors for 2008-09

Division W Phase 1 Officer Training May 30, 2009. Grace United Church, Hanover Ontario. Jane was chairperson and Keith let the Treasurer's Workshop.

Linguists of Listowel

May 28, 2009
Theme “Sun Fun”

7:14 Call to order………………...
3 min Welcome…………………...Keith Stoltz
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Agenda changes

2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Wayne Stoltz
1-2 min Language Enricher …………Heidi Menzi used the word swimmingly.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………... Jane Stoltz

5-7 min Brian Camacho management speech#1
3-5 min Jean Van Der Straeten Interpretive Reading #2 Interpreting Poetry
6-8 min George Nichol Interpretive Reading #2 Interpreting Poetry

15 min Table Topics………………Keith Stoltz began a continuous story that kept building with each participant.
10 min Break
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Marie McCutcheon
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Brent Jemmett
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Jessica Kelly
New member induction ceremony by VP membership Jean van Der Straeten
Jessica Kelly, Felix Weber, Bill Huether
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
2-3 min Quiz Master………………….
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers. Marge Seawright
9:00 Closing Remarks................................Keith Stoltz
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Snacks: Jane

May 21, 2009

May 21, 2009
Theme “ Modes of Travel ”

7:14 Call to order………………...Brian Camacho
3 min Welcome…………………... George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions Richard Boertien and Felix Weber who joined the Linguists of Listowel tonight.
2 min Agenda changes

2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Brian Camacho
1-2 min Language Enricher …………Keith McCluskie chose the word senescent it is and adjective and means growing old and aging. It was used 8 times throughout the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………... Keith Stoltz read an article about motorcycles since they are his favourite mode of transportation.

5-7 min Brent Jemmett #2 Special occasion manual. He spoke in praise of Terry Fox and named a street Terry Fox Way in his honour.
3-5 min Jean Van Der Straeten #1 Interpretive Reading Manual
5-7 min Jane Stoltz #4 CC manual - Value of Gestures. “Paint by Numbers or contract out” was her speech title.

15 min Table Topics………………Heidi Menzi passed around an envelope with topics like My favorite music or my favorite nursery rhyme. Guest Richard Boertien won the trophy!
10 min Break
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Diane Bender
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Jessica Kelly

2-3 min Quiz Master………………….Felix Weber
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters. Diane reported that she has completed the youth leadership at the Youth for Christ Nexus program. They had a debate with 4 students “Lingerie Football is good for women!”
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ..Marge Seawright
9:00 Closing Remarks................................ George Nichol
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Snacks: Heidi
11 members and one guest.

Debate 2009

Keith keeps the contestants on time during the debate.

Leo, Brent and Heidi plan a strong case.

Jane Audrey and Felix plan their strategies.

“The Great Debate”
Presented by:

Linquists of Listowel

May 14, 2009

7:15 PM Call to Order ……………………Sargeant at Arms
Debate Moderator ……………….Diane Bender
7:20 Toast and timer……………..Brent Jemmett
Introduction of Guests….Felix Weber joined us this evening
7:22 Review of Agenda:
7:25 Introduction of Chief Judge by Moderator
7:27 Review of Debate Rules
7:30 Introduction of Debate Teams by Moderator
Affirmative Team: Leo, Keith, Felix
Negative Team: Heidi, Jane, George
7:35 Team preparation to decide tactics
7:40 Debate #1 A Man’s Place is in the Kitchen
7:55 Judges Results Audrey explained how the affirmative team won.
8:00 ----------Refreshment Break----------------------------
8:10 Call to Order: Moderator………Diane
Affirmative Team Felix Jane and Audrey
Negative Team Heidi Brent and Leo
8:15 Debate #2 A bath is better than a shower
8:30 Judges Results ……George chose the affirmative team.
8:35 Debate Contestant Interviews…..Diane
8:40 Award Ceremony & Photographs
Timers Report
8:50 Comments from our Guests
9:00 Review of next week’s agenda:
Comments for the Good of Toastmasters
9:15 Meeting Adjourned

Linguists of Listowel

Congratulations to the new Executive for 2009 to 2010
Back Row Keith McCluskie, George Nichol, Brent Jemmett, Jane Stoltz
Front Row Jessica Kelly, Diane Bender, Heidi Menzi

Jean Van Der Straeten Speech #5 Accepting an Award


Diane Bender #2 Speaking to Entertain

May 7, 2009
Theme “Elections and Vacations”

3 min Welcome…………………... George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions Felix Weber
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Keith Stoltz
10 min Election of Officers Nomination Report by Diane Bender
1-2 min Language Enricher ….Brent Jemmett gave us the word Resible meaning capable of laughter and exciting.

5-7 min Jean Van Der Straeten ..Special Occasion Speeches – #5 Accepting an award.
15-20 min Diane Bender Advanced manual The Professional Speaker #2 Speaking to entertain.
15 min Table Topics……President George challenged members to speak for two minutes on the executive position that they drew out of an envelope. Audrey Orth was the winner.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator……Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Evaluator……Brent Jemmett
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
Quiz Master ………………………..Jessica Kelly
1-2 min General Evaluator………………Audrey Orth
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25
9:00 Closing Remarks................................ George Nichol
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Slate of officers for 2009- 2010.
Past President ………….George Nichol
President……………….Diane Bender
VP Education…………..Jane Stoltz
VP Membership………..Keith McCluskie
VP Public Relations…….Brian Camacho
Treasurer……………….Brent Jemmett
Secretary………………..Jessica Kelly
Sargeant at Arms ……….Heidi Menzi