Date: January 22, 2009
Theme: “Winter Sports”
7:15 Call to Order…………………..………..Audrey Orth
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….….….Leo Brisebois
Coordinators Greetings………….……...Keith Stoltz
We welcomed Garry Classen from Belgrave Ontario
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Sharon Hilson, Bill Huether, Jessica Kelly, Jon Janssens
3-5 min Greetings from Division Governor……Marge Seawright. She shared a few highlights from her 6 years in toastmasters and mentioned the she and her husband Al would like to join, as a dual membership, the Linguists of Listowel. That was very exciting news!
1-2 min Language enricher Heidi Menzi challenged everyone to use the word “Impetuous” which means rash or done suddenly with little thought. It was used three times.
2-3 min each Speech Crafter Icebreakers
Brian Camacho introduced and evaluated Jon;
Allan Mann introduced and evaluated Bill;
Keith McCluskie introduced and evaluated Jessica;
Diane Bender to introduced and evaluated Sharon;
Educational Module
3-5 min “Introducing the Speaker” was led by Audrey Orth.
8-10 min “Be In Earnest” #10 competent Communicator …Brent Jemmett
Awesome job Brent! Title of his speech was “Class of 92 Graduation”
15 min. Table Topics was led by George Nichol. He went with the theme of winter Olympics and asked everyone to explain how they qualified to win the Olympic sport that they drew out of an envelope. Guest Garry Claassen was the winner
3 min Evaluator…………………………………Keith McCluskie
8:45 Closing Remarks………………………….…Keith Stoltz
19 members guests and speechcrafters were present.
Absent: Marie, Jean
Snacks: George Nichol
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
Date: January 15, 2009
Theme: “Winter”
WELCOME TO SPEECHCRAFT
7:15 Call to Order……………………..Leo Brisebois
Coordinators Greetings…………..Keith Stoltz
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Four people joined Speechcraft Sharon, Bill, Jessica and Jon.
7 min Introduction to Speechcraft……..Keith Stoltz
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………George Nichol
Educational Module
3-5 min Selecting a Speech Topic …….Jane Stoltz
5 -7 min Ice breaker……………………Audrey Orth
Presented #1 in Competent Communicator Manual
“You can take the girl out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the girl!”
3 min Evaluator………………………Leo Brisebois
15 min. Table Topics:………………… Diane Bender
She showed a picture of a snow covered European Chalet. She described the beautiful surroundings and explained that the whole toastmasters group (14) had the opportunity to go for a vacation. Each member was challenged to persuade the others as to what winter activity they should do first. There were suggestions of singing, eating, skiing, snowmobiling, relaxing by the fire in a hot tub and shopping, but the winner persuaded us to stay home and go to the dog sled races in Atwood- Bill Huether!
Speechcrafter and advisor breakout session.
2-3 min Quiz Master……………………Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, table topics winner
3 min General Evaluator ……………Allan Mann
8:30 Closing Remarks………………………Keith Stoltz
Absent: Brent, Heidi, Jean, Marie
Theme: “Winter”
WELCOME TO SPEECHCRAFT
7:15 Call to Order……………………..Leo Brisebois
Coordinators Greetings…………..Keith Stoltz
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Four people joined Speechcraft Sharon, Bill, Jessica and Jon.
7 min Introduction to Speechcraft……..Keith Stoltz
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………George Nichol
Educational Module
3-5 min Selecting a Speech Topic …….Jane Stoltz
5 -7 min Ice breaker……………………Audrey Orth
Presented #1 in Competent Communicator Manual
“You can take the girl out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the girl!”
3 min Evaluator………………………Leo Brisebois
15 min. Table Topics:………………… Diane Bender
She showed a picture of a snow covered European Chalet. She described the beautiful surroundings and explained that the whole toastmasters group (14) had the opportunity to go for a vacation. Each member was challenged to persuade the others as to what winter activity they should do first. There were suggestions of singing, eating, skiing, snowmobiling, relaxing by the fire in a hot tub and shopping, but the winner persuaded us to stay home and go to the dog sled races in Atwood- Bill Huether!
Speechcrafter and advisor breakout session.
2-3 min Quiz Master……………………Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, table topics winner
3 min General Evaluator ……………Allan Mann
8:30 Closing Remarks………………………Keith Stoltz
Absent: Brent, Heidi, Jean, Marie
Friday, January 09, 2009
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: January 8, 2009
Theme: “Resolutions”
7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
welcomed Sharon Hilson to this meeting.
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….Keith Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher Allan Mann presented the word Nefarious which means extremely wicked or villainous. It was used nine times throughout the meeting!
3-4 min Literary Corner………………Brent Jemmett
HumorMatterstm
New Year's Humor
Twas the Month after ChristmasThe following was shared by surfer Cathy W.
'Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house,
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste,
At the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).
I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared,
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared.
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese,
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."
As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt,
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt.
I said to myself, as I only can,
"You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!
"So--away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished,'
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.
I won't have a cookie--not even a lick,
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.
I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore,
But isn't that what January is for?
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot,
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!
Table Topics was prepared by Audrey Orth. She passed around an envelope of greeting cards with assorted pictures on them and challenged everyone to make a New Years resolution inspired by the picture. Winner for Table Topics was George Nichol.
Off the cuff Speaker for the evening was Jane Stoltz. She was able to organize a seven minute speech around five suggestions from the audience. Way to go Jane!
Leo Brisebois presented the second speech for the advanced manual Speeches by Management. Diane Bender evaluated and was very impressed with his persuasive statements on why his company should purchase a K6 to replace the K4 spinning machine they were currently using!
General Evaluator was very well done by new member Heidi Menzi.
Speechcraft will begin January 15, 2009 and run for six weeks to February 19. Keith Stoltz will be the coordinator.
Our club International and evaluation contest will be held the following week Feb 26, 2009.
8:30 President George closed the meeting.
Absent Keith M, Brian
Officer Training
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – 1pm (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)
Second choice for club officer training:
Saturday January 24th at Mississauga Secondary School from 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
P.S. Area Contest for Int'l and Evaluation is set for Thursday March 19th in Harriston-Minto Community Living Building. The Division Contest is set for Friday April 3rd.
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: January 8, 2009
Theme: “Resolutions”
7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
welcomed Sharon Hilson to this meeting.
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….Keith Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher Allan Mann presented the word Nefarious which means extremely wicked or villainous. It was used nine times throughout the meeting!
3-4 min Literary Corner………………Brent Jemmett
HumorMatterstm
New Year's Humor
Twas the Month after ChristmasThe following was shared by surfer Cathy W.
'Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house,
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste,
At the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).
I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared,
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared.
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese,
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."
As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt,
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt.
I said to myself, as I only can,
"You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!
"So--away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished,'
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.
I won't have a cookie--not even a lick,
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.
I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore,
But isn't that what January is for?
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot,
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!
Table Topics was prepared by Audrey Orth. She passed around an envelope of greeting cards with assorted pictures on them and challenged everyone to make a New Years resolution inspired by the picture. Winner for Table Topics was George Nichol.
Off the cuff Speaker for the evening was Jane Stoltz. She was able to organize a seven minute speech around five suggestions from the audience. Way to go Jane!
Leo Brisebois presented the second speech for the advanced manual Speeches by Management. Diane Bender evaluated and was very impressed with his persuasive statements on why his company should purchase a K6 to replace the K4 spinning machine they were currently using!
General Evaluator was very well done by new member Heidi Menzi.
Speechcraft will begin January 15, 2009 and run for six weeks to February 19. Keith Stoltz will be the coordinator.
Our club International and evaluation contest will be held the following week Feb 26, 2009.
8:30 President George closed the meeting.
Absent Keith M, Brian
Officer Training
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – 1pm (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)
Second choice for club officer training:
Saturday January 24th at Mississauga Secondary School from 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
P.S. Area Contest for Int'l and Evaluation is set for Thursday March 19th in Harriston-Minto Community Living Building. The Division Contest is set for Friday April 3rd.
Area 66 Governor Jane Stoltz, Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluskie, Leo Brisebois.
George Nichol with Youth Leadership graduates Carrie VandenBrink and Venancia Quinlan.
back row: Jean Vander Straeten, George Nichol, Keith Stoltz, Leo Brisebois, Allan Mannmiddle row: Heidi Menzi, Brent Jemmett, Diane Bender, Jane Stoltz, Brian Cammacho
front row: Audrey Orth, Wayne Stoltz, Keith McCluskie
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: November 27, 2008
Theme: “School Days”
7:15 Call to Order………………………Venancia Quinlan
Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions…………Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Wayne Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher………………. Emma Ash
Presented the word Accentuate which means intensify
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Venancia Quinlan
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Show what you mean…….……….Venancia Quinlan,
Evaluator………………………….Diane Bender
Organize your speech ……………..Carrie VandenBrink
Evaluator…………………………..Heidi Menzi
Organize your speech …..………. Emma Ash,
Evaluator……………………………Keith Stoltz
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Carrie Van den Brink
Table topics winner was Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….Audrey Orth
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Jane Stoltz
“Life is Purr..fect” Speaking with Sincerity
#2 for second competent Communicator
Evaluator…………………………………Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Quiz Master…………………………..…Brent Jemmet
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator …………………….Jean Vander Straeten
Diane Bender evaluated for leadership manual
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks………………………….Audrey Orth
Regrets: George, Allan, Leo
Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008
Date: December 4, 2008
Theme: “Hockey”
7:15 Call to Order………………………Emma Ash
Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions…………Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Audrey Orth
3 min. Language Enricher………………. Venancia Quinlan
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Carrie Van den Brink
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Show what you mean…….……….Emma Ash,
Evaluator…………………………..Venancia
Show what you mean…….……….Carrie Van den Brink,
Evaluator…………………………..
Show what you mean…………………….Venancia
Evaluator……………………………….
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….Jane Stoltz
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Brent Jemmet
Evaluator…………………………………Heidi Menzi
2-3 min Quiz Master………………………Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator ………………Leo Brisebois
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………Jane Stoltz
Linguists of Listowel
Christmas Pot luck party
Thursday December 18, 2008
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Listowel at 6:30 pm
Pre dinner Music ……………Wayne Stoltz
Call to Order…………………Leo Brisebois
Chairperson…………………George Nichol
Guest Introductions Western Division Governor Marge and Al Seawright. Holly Brisebois, and Marilyn Nichol and Audrey’s guest
Grace…………………………Wayne Stoltz
Timer………………..….Venancia Quinlan graduate of youth leadership
Vp Membership……..Jean Van Der Straeten
Induction of New Members ……….Heidi Menzi with her mentor Jane Stoltz and Keith McCluskie with his mentor Leo Brisebois.
Youth Speaker…………Carrie VandenBrink, graduate of youth leadership course.
Speakers 1………Audrey Orth
Speaker 2………..Heidi Menzi
Written Evaluations 1. Brian Camacho
2. Keith Stoltz
3.Brent Jemmett
Gift Master -Table Topics…………….Diane Bender
Business session……….George Nichol we decided to start another speechcraft on January 15, 2008.
Secretary Audrey Orth presented George with a gift for achieving the best attendance record from July to December 2008. She said that as president he is leading by example.
Guest Comments
Closing Remarks………George Nichol
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: November 27, 2008
Theme: “School Days”
7:15 Call to Order………………………Venancia Quinlan
Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions…………Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Wayne Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher………………. Emma Ash
Presented the word Accentuate which means intensify
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Venancia Quinlan
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Show what you mean…….……….Venancia Quinlan,
Evaluator………………………….Diane Bender
Organize your speech ……………..Carrie VandenBrink
Evaluator…………………………..Heidi Menzi
Organize your speech …..………. Emma Ash,
Evaluator……………………………Keith Stoltz
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Carrie Van den Brink
Table topics winner was Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….Audrey Orth
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Jane Stoltz
“Life is Purr..fect” Speaking with Sincerity
#2 for second competent Communicator
Evaluator…………………………………Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Quiz Master…………………………..…Brent Jemmet
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator …………………….Jean Vander Straeten
Diane Bender evaluated for leadership manual
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks………………………….Audrey Orth
Regrets: George, Allan, Leo
Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008
Date: December 4, 2008
Theme: “Hockey”
7:15 Call to Order………………………Emma Ash
Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions…………Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Audrey Orth
3 min. Language Enricher………………. Venancia Quinlan
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Carrie Van den Brink
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Show what you mean…….……….Emma Ash,
Evaluator…………………………..Venancia
Show what you mean…….……….Carrie Van den Brink,
Evaluator…………………………..
Show what you mean…………………….Venancia
Evaluator……………………………….
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….Jane Stoltz
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Brent Jemmet
Evaluator…………………………………Heidi Menzi
2-3 min Quiz Master………………………Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator ………………Leo Brisebois
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………Jane Stoltz
Linguists of Listowel
Christmas Pot luck party
Thursday December 18, 2008
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Listowel at 6:30 pm
Pre dinner Music ……………Wayne Stoltz
Call to Order…………………Leo Brisebois
Chairperson…………………George Nichol
Guest Introductions Western Division Governor Marge and Al Seawright. Holly Brisebois, and Marilyn Nichol and Audrey’s guest
Grace…………………………Wayne Stoltz
Timer………………..….Venancia Quinlan graduate of youth leadership
Vp Membership……..Jean Van Der Straeten
Induction of New Members ……….Heidi Menzi with her mentor Jane Stoltz and Keith McCluskie with his mentor Leo Brisebois.
Youth Speaker…………Carrie VandenBrink, graduate of youth leadership course.
Speakers 1………Audrey Orth
Speaker 2………..Heidi Menzi
Written Evaluations 1. Brian Camacho
2. Keith Stoltz
3.Brent Jemmett
Gift Master -Table Topics…………….Diane Bender
Business session……….George Nichol we decided to start another speechcraft on January 15, 2008.
Secretary Audrey Orth presented George with a gift for achieving the best attendance record from July to December 2008. She said that as president he is leading by example.
Guest Comments
Closing Remarks………George Nichol
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