Friday, March 27, 2009

Linguists of Listowel

March 26, 2009
OPEN HOUSE
Theme “ Wishes ”

7:14 Call to order………………...Diane Bender
3 min Welcome…………………... Brian Camacho
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
Guests were Todd and Bessie.
2 min Agenda changes…………… Brian Camacho
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……… George Nichol
1-2 min Language Enricher ………….Leo Brisebois “Tumult” it is a noun and means a confusion of voices and sounds. It was used 6 times.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Jessica Kelly read a short story on achieving your childhood dreams.
Speechcraft Speaker
3-5 min Jon Janssens completed his final speechcraft speech. “Pro athletes gone wild”
5-7 min Jean Van Der Straeten Special Occassions advanced Manual
‘Speaking in Praise” The title of her speech was
‘My big Sisters’ 55th Birthday”.
5-7 min Jane Stoltz presented speech #3 from her second cc manual. “The race with a $62000 purse.”

15 min Table Topics………………Brent Jemmett passed around pictures and encouraged members to share a wish. Todd won the trophy.
Speech Evaluations
1-2 min Evaluator Keith McCluskie
1-2 min Evaluator Jon Janssens
1-2 min Evaluator Audrey Orth
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………Diane Bender
Keith Stoltz presented Jon Janssens with his speechcraft certificate.
1-2 min General Evaluator………………….Keith Stoltz
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Jane Stoltz presented toastmaster pins to Leo and Jean for completing their CC manual and one to Diane Bender for completing the competent leader.
Coordinator Diane reported that the first session of youth leadership at the Youth for Christ alternative high school had been educational and fun. The next session is April 6, 2009. Audrey Orth is assistant coordinator. Marge Seawright brought greetings from Western Division and invited members to attend the competition April 3, 2009.
9:00 Closing Remarks.................................Brian Camacho
Snacks………………………………………Jane, Brent
Absent: Heidi, Wayne, Allan

Thursday, March 26, 2009


Area 66 winners back row Division Governor Marge, Brian, Diana, Carol, Area Governor Jane
Front Row Gemma and Joseph.

Linguists of Listowel

March 12, 2009
Speechcraft meeting 8 out of 6
Theme “ Paddyfest ”
7:14 Call to order………………..Wayne Stoltz
3 min Welcome………………….. Brian Camacho
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes…………… Brian Camacho
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……. Brent Jemmett
2 min Language Enricher ………….Heidi Menzi "Illustrious" used 7 times.
4-5 min DCP program update………George Nichol
1 min Bill introduces Jon.
3-5 min Jon
1 min Members give written feedback.
1 min Jon introduces Jessica.
3-5 min Jessica
1 min Members give written feedback
1 min Jessica introduces Bill.
3-5 min Bill
1 min Members give written feedback
15 min Table Topics…………………Jean Van Der Straeten "Paddyfest experiences"
Winner Keith McCluskie.
Speech Evaluations
1-2 min 1st Evaluator Bill
1-2 min 2nd Evaluator Jessica
1-2 min 3rd Evaluator Jon
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………. Jane Stoltz
1 min Presentation of Speechcraft certificate to Jessica and Bill… Keith Stoltz
2-3 min General Evaluator…………………………..Audrey Orth
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Brian Camacho.
Snacks………………………………………Jean Van Der Straeten
Absent Leo Allan Marg and Al
March 26, 2009 will be our open house.
Mt. Forest is having their Open House on March 24th at Coffee Cultures in Mount Forest on March 24th. Love to have you be part of the fun. Caroline.
March 19 Area competitions Harriston
Keith M and Jean attended mental Flexability workshop in Kitchener

Friday, March 06, 2009

Linguists of Listowel

March 5, 2009
Speechcraft meeting 7 out of 6
Theme “ Family Pets ”
7:14 Call to order………………..Wayne Stoltz
3 min Welcome………………….. Keith Stoltz
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes…………… Keith Stoltz
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……. Audrey Orth
2 min Language Enricher ………….George Nichol presented the word Burble It was used five times throughout the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……….Jane Stoltz
1 min Jessica introduces Jon.
3-5 min Jon
1 min Members give written feedback.
1 min Jon introduces Jessica.
3-5 min Jessica
1 min Members give written feedback
10- 12 min Speaker Advanced Manual Speeches by Management #3….Leo Brisebois
1 min Members give written feedback

15 min Table Topics…………………Brian Camacho
Speech Evaluations
1-2 min 1st Evaluator Jean
1-2 min 2nd Evaluator Diane
1-2 min 3rd Evaluator Jessica
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………. Brent Jemmett
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Keith Stoltz.
Snacks………………………………………Diane Bender
Absent Heidi, Al and Marge
A short executive meeting was held. March 26, 2009 will be our openhouse.
March 19 Area competitions Harriston
Wednesday March 11th: Mental Flexibility
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday April 6th: The Art of Effective Evaluation
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Cost is $5.00 per person on the above programs
They are held at the Kitchener Public Library
Hamblin East Boardroom
85 Queen St N, Kitchener

Please contact Melanee Jessup at 519-578-2887 or ed.ambassador.divw@gmail.com or Allan Seawright @ alamar@wightman.ca to register.

Linguists of Listowel

International Speech Contestants Allan, Diane, Leo and Brent
Evaluation contestants Brian, Diane, George and Keith M.

Linguists of Listowel International and Evaluation Contest February 26, 2009


Thanks to Keith Stoltz for chairing the contest. Congratulations to the Linguists of Listowel participants for captivating the audience with their entertaining, enlightening and enriching speeches
Congratulations to the contestants Diane, Leo, Brent and Allan for participating in the International speech contest.
1st place--- Diane Bender
2nd place---Allan Mann

Congratulations to the contestants in the Evaluation Contest: Keith M, Diane, Wayne, Brian and George.
1st place---Brian Camacho
2nd place---Diane Bender
3rd place---Keith McCluskie
1st and 2nd place winners will be competing in the Area 66 contest on March 19th in Harriston.
Thanks to the judges, guests and a special thankyou to our Target Speaker: John Snowden for a very inspirational speech.


February 19, 2009
Speechcraft meeting 6 out of 6
Theme “ Numbers ”
7:14

3 min Welcome………………. Keith Stoltz


5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes……….. Keith Stoltz
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer Jane Stoltz
2 min Language Enricher ………….Keith McCluskie "elocution"
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1 min Audrey introduces Bill.
3-5 min Bill “The night the lights went out”
1 min Members give written feedback.

15 min Table Topics…………………Brent Jemmett


Winner was Wayne

Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Audrey will evaluate Bill.
2 min Bill Huether evaluates Leo Brisebois
2 min
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics

5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Keith Stoltz.
Snacks………………………………………Audrey Orth
It was a very stormy night.


Absent: Jon and Jessica, Diane, Jean, Marie, Brian, Marge and Al
Speech Contest Feb 26, 2009.