May 3, 2012 Theme: Elections

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. Brent introduced Chairperson Heidi who welcomed everyone and received agenda changes.  Tony provided the Joke of the Day and Lorna led members in a Toast to Canada.  Leo handled Literary Corner with a reading from the Book of Numbers. 
Vern gave his speech called "Soup Sundays" and was then evaluated by Jane.
 
Keith Stoltz managed the election of the new Executive.  Members appointed to Executive positions will take over as of July 1, 2012.  Training will be available before that date.

The 2012-2013 Executive Officers are; 
President:  Keith McCluskie
Vice-President of Education: Val Hummel
Vice-President of Membership:  Tony Galvao
Vice-President of Public Relations:  Brent Jemmett
Secretary:  John Van Meeteren
Treasurer:  Jane Stoltz
Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vern Noseworthy


With elections over, the meeting continued with Val hosting Table Topics. 
Brent was announced as the winner of Table Topics with his detailed instructions on how to care for an ingrown toenail.
Audrey served as General Evaluator. Some of the grow points she offered included advice to speakers to avoid fiddling with pens when speaking at the lectern and also speakers should not start off with an apology if they feel unprepared. Just wing it!
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.