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.