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