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.