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