June 10 2010

Diane presented Rhea with her competant communicator certificate. Rhea's speech # 10"Persue your Passion" was uplifting and very well presented.

Keith S and Keith M discuss the highlights of the meeting! Keith S won the table topics award and Keith M completed Speech #7 in CC manual. He talked about buying a car "New or Used".

Brian shares ideas with George Stevers who completed his second speech in CC Manual. Way to go George, we enjoyed hearing about "Food".

Audrey congratulates Rhea on recieving her competent communicator award.

Linguists of Listowel – LISTEN, LAUGH, LEARN & LEAD
Area 66 – District 86 – Western Division – Region VI – Club #9016
Linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com & toastmasters86.org
Area Governor: Diana Snowden (Incoming Area Governor is Keith Stoltz)
Division Governor: Glenn Oxford (Incoming Div Gov is Melanee Jessup)
Date: Thurs June 10, 2010 Theme: Life Outside of Work!


7:15 p.m. Call meeting to order: Keith McCluskie
(3-4 min) Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Diane Bender, ACG CL
Last night was an awesome inspiring evening of excellent speakers, good food and fellowship for toastmasters in Area 66. William Cassels shared his journey in overcoming a stuttering challenge. The doctors said he had a speech impediment and would never be employed , never have a social life, never be married and never have children.
Actually he was never unemployed, has an active social life, married and has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. In 1974 he joined Toastmasters and now speaks to audiences from 10 to 500. He definitely had a life outside of his job as a draftsman contract coordinator. He looked up to his friends at toastmasters who’s main fears were fear itself. He decided that even though he stuttered he would find a way to be as good a speaker as everyone else and even set a goal to be better. He did it! He was able to use music to enhance his speeches and miraculously calm his stuttering. He could write his own words to the cadence of the music and speak clearly, emphatically and with enough emotion to bring his audience to tears. What an inspiration he was to all of us.
Our next speaker, Karen Reese was Public Relations Officer for 2009-10 and she was a very passionate colourful and dramatic speaker. Her speech was “Expect more from Yourself” She encouraged us to never give into fear. Do the best that you can- you will be evaluated with glow and grow points but you will never be given a big plastic skunk and told that you stink. She asked us to write down our dreams and then give them a time line. Her surprise solution was to choose what you can do in five minutes. Try new things that will make you happy. The evening closed with Gregory C N Smith award winning speech “Genius of a Different Kind. We wish him all the best at the world competition.
(1 min) Guest Introductions: Jeff Stone
(1 min) Agenda Review: Diane Bender, ACG cl
(1-2 min) Joke of the Day:Marilyn Hynes
Brent definitely has a life outside of work! He loves sports- participating, watching and coaching. We are very lucky that he also enjoys toastmasters and is president elect for Linguists of Listowel.
(1-2 min) Loyal Toast & Timer:Brent Jemmett, CC

George enjoys reading and travelling and I hear he is off to Europe very soon. He will be taking on the role of treasurer. A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy:
'So I hear you're getting married?'
'Yep!'
'Do I know her?'
'Nope!'
'This woman, is she good looking?'
'Not really.'
'Is she a good cook?'
'Naw, she can't cook too well.'
'Does she have lots of money?'
'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.'
'Well, then, is she good in bed?'
'I don't know.'
'Why in the world do you want to marry her then?'
'Because she can still drive!'

(1-2 min) Grammarian: (last week’s word ‘adulate’) George Nichol, CC "Altruism"
When we were kids, our parents, grandparents and babysitters used stories to put us to sleep at night. Whether they read tales from books, told family stories passed down through generations or made up stories to suit our fancy, stories instilled values, pride and an understanding of how the world worked. Stories helped us envision what was possible, and cautionary tales told us what not to do!

(3-4 min) Literary Corner:Heidi Menzi, CC "All about Sweet Peas"

(5-7 min) Speaker #1: CC #2 George Stevers

(5-7 min) Speaker #2: CC #10 Rhea Longman

(5-7 min) Speaker #3: CC #7 Keith McCluskie

(3-4 min) Evaluator #1: Leo Brisebois, CC
(3-4 min) Evaluator #2: Rich Boertien, CC
(3-4 min) Evaluator #3: Keith Stoltz, ACS

(1-2 min) Award Ceremony: Rhea Longman recieved CC certificate. Diane Bender, ACG

Table topics is a great way to practice storytelling skills!

We are surrounded....... by stories. All around us, stories are being created, concocted or cooked up. They're being embellished, enhanced and polished. They are being told and retold. Please welcome Marilyn as table topics master.

(20 min) Table Topics: Marilyn Hynes
(5 min) Anything for the Good of Toastmasters:
Go outside club program – let me know if you’ve gone I’ll be sending the sheets to Merri McCartney soon.
DCP is 7out of 10 we need two more
Business Card –Line at bottom for your signature and phone number – gives you ownership. Bookmarks in Library might be a hit.

(1 min) Award for Best Table Topics: Keith Stoltz
(1min ea) Reports from Grammarian & Timer
Rich works hard. He does enjoy life outside of work by travelling, fishing and fixing his pool.
( 2 min) Quizmaster:Rich Boertien, CC


Audrey is a very busy lady and is always up for a challenge. She has been listening and evaluating
(5 min) General Evaluator:Audrey Orth, ACG
Guest Comments: Jeff Stone
1-2 min) Chairperson’s Closing Remarks Diane Bender, ACG CL
TOGETHER we ENJOY, we LEARN and we IMPROVE! "Toastmasters prepares you for tomorrow's opportunities.
Because of the confidence you'll gain from improving your speaking and leadership abilities, you will be able to take advantage of any opportunity that will come your way." Remember: There is life outside of work.

9:00 p.m. Adjournment
Snacks Jane Stoltz, ACS Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
June 12: Club Officer training 9:00 am to noon. Registration begins at 8:30. It will be held at the University of Waterloo in the Arts Lecture Theatre. The cost is $5 and light refreshments will be provided. Parking is close by, $3, paid upon entry.
June 15: Mt Forest Motivators Awards Dinner. Meiklejohn House B&B Harriston $19 per person.
John Ridgeway is organizing event. Special Speaker: Don Marskell.
Let him know if you are attending and ......Please give John $ ASAP.
June 17: Follow Your Father’s Footsteps
June 24: Oscar Evening Ceremony
Summer Meeting Schedule at Church or Your Home
July 8 & July 22, Aug 5: Tall Tales Contest & Aug 19